7 months.. and loving it!

So, we've been married 7 months... and we love it!

I saw this quote the other day and thought I'd share it with you (whoever you are):
"Grace is not simply leniency when we have sinned. Grace is the enabling gift of God not to sin. Grace is power, not just pardon." ~John Piper
As I was thinking about this, and what it means for me in everyday life.. it really puts the "Amazing" in Amazing Grace!

On another note (well, not really, grace is the reason we're even alive- but I think you know what I mean)-- my sister-in-law, Rhea, is getting married in 33 days! Yay for Rhea and Dave!

Also, some of my closest friends are finishing up college, forever, and I'm so excited for them! And that I might actually be able to spend time with them again and they won't always be studying.. until the NCLEX that is... love you Kris, Jess, and Erin!

We now return..

I haven't posted since September. I apologize. I'm not really much of a blogger. I make no promises.. although I hope to post every once in a while.. we'll see.

QUICK/GENERAL UPDATE:

So, we got married in October and went to South Carolina on our honeymoon.


We did lots of unpacking and got settled into our apartment.

(our empty kitchen right before we moved in)

We enjoyed Thanksgiving and our first Christmas!

(Mitch and I at an ugly Christmas sweater Christmas Party)

My sister, Erica announced she is expecting again and is due Aug 18. They found out a few weeks ago they were having a boy! We both can't wait for another nephew! Caleb is such a blessing and we love him very much.

Dave proposed to Mitch's sister Rhea on December 30 and she asked me to be in her wedding :) (which is June 5)


We rung in the New Year with the Sison family :)

I turned 21.

We got 3 massive snowstorms (thank you Langendorff family for the shovel you let us use!)


I was in a car accident and have been going to the chiropractor 2 or 3x a week since 2/1/2010.

Mitch and I made it through the immigration process and he got his green card! Which led to him being officially hired and is now working full time at Swank (in the Hyatt Hotel in Bethesda) and also works Thursday evenings at B2R (Bach to Rock music school) in Rio.

Rhea announced she was going to the Arlington church plant and I stepped up into being Mitch's CG Assistant.

(not pictured: Becca, Heidi, and Katie)

We are currently praying about if we need to find a new apartment by August/September (when our lease ends). We are asking the Lord to provide a walk-out basement apt with a full kitchen and a space large enough for cg to meet, if He wills.

please pray

We're 5 days away.
We're getting married this weekend!!!

This is probably the last post before the big day. I do have some stories of God's provision in the last few days that I'd like to encourage you with, so I'll try to post soon.

In the meantime, here are a few prayer requests:

1. Safe travel for our out-of-town guests
2. Nice weather
3. That our unbelieving friends/family will hear the Gospel at our ceremony and it will change their lives
4. Allie's grandfather is undergoing out-patient surgery on Thursday. Pray that he will recover quickly and be able to come and enjoy the day.

we're getting close!

So, we're 18 days away...
Mitch is currently in Grand Rapids, Michigan working with Mars Hill Productions, translating a movie into Filipino. He is the narrator for the film. :)
I'm really excited for him to come home though...

We are eighteen days away, and gearing up for our move, which is Sunday. I'll be living in the apartment until we're married.

We found a videographer, finally :) praise God.

We have our wedding rings :D

I met with our florist (Jonalee Earles) and did the run-through on my hair/make-up with Ashley.

I'm meeting with the wedding administrator at CLC tomorrow.

We are meeting with Jon Smith on Saturday.

I'm meeting with our wedding day coordinator, Bethany, next Wednesday.

We finished our pre-marital seminars, but we still have two meetings left with our counselors.

I'm meeting with the caterer on Tuesday.

So, we're busy.. busy.. busy.

I'll try to update again soon, because I want you all in the loop with all this fun stuff. :)

Please be praying for us, that we have strength to keep working on all the details. Pray that we will continue to enjoy this season. Pray that the Lord will begin uniting Mitch and I together as soon-to-be husband and wife.

Thanks!!

update. finally.

so i'm finally updating. and i know it's been.. forever.. but it's been really busy around here.

Most of the wedding details are coming together, we have our honeymoon booked, and I've even got most of the "life afterwards" details figured out (car insurance, electricity bills, etc..).

I started my new job at Llewellyn Realtors, and I am now living at the Langendorff's.

Our moving day into our apartment is Sunday, September 20th.

We're still looking for a videographer, if anyone knows anyone, please let me know :)

So, we're 27 days away... and we are so excited!!!

More Pictures!!!!

Thanks to Chavia!
http://chaviagraphy.blogspot.com/

new job and a "surprise" shower

I've been looking for a job here in Gaithersburg, and I've found one! Mitch saw it in the CLC Classified Ads last week. I'll be working for Llewellyn Realtors starting August 17th. And I'll be staying with the Langendorff family from then until September 20th (when we get our apartment). Their hospitality is such a huge blessing to me.

Last Saturday, my maid and matron of honors (Sherri and Erica), with the help of my mom, threw me an amazing "surprise" bridal shower! All my aunts and a few close friends from GCC came and we really had a great time. My sister thought of some funny games, and Sherri handmade these cute favors, with homemade chocolate (with detail "painting"). Everyone was so generous with their gifts for Mitch and I; I think I have enough kitchen supplies to actually make a meal now!! :)

We're going on vacation Sat, Aug 8 until Sat, Aug 15 in Lewes, DE with my family. And we are super excited about it! What a great time of relaxing and uninterrupted wedding planning! :)