Saturday was the kind of fall day I always hope for — a turtleneck sweater and Pumpkin Spice Latte kind of day. I woke up early to pure sunshine and a nip in the air. After rushing my way through Starbucks, I met mom in the parking lot of Costco with her favorite drink and we were at the doors as soon as they opened… 9:30AM, on the dot. Our errands took us all over this green earth, ordering the eucalyptus and decorations, my wedding shoes and more (maybe unneeded) decorations, for a total of seven hours. All our hustling paid off and now we only have about two more items to cross off our To Do list. I can’t help but feel as though we’re cutting it a little close especially with the countdown quickly approaching single digits until we say I do.
Daniel is now home, safe and sound, and I couldn’t be happier. My emotions have been heightened the last few weeks with planning a wedding and all this entails so having his steadiness and constant support is much needed, something I didn’t realize just how needed until he was unable to offer it. One thing that has been continually revealed to me by living life alongside Daniel are my selfish tendencies. He is a constant example of patience and grace, two things I struggle with almost daily. While I am quick to judge and become annoyed, Daniel is always the voice of reason and wisdom. He is gentle and kind and I find myself wanting to do better and to be better when I am around him. He challenges me to be the best version of myself and he truly does bring out the best in me. I am grateful every day that he chose me.
And because I am on such a My-Man kick, this stud made fires sans matches or lighters on their Boundary Waters canoe trip. Such a man’s man. I am so in love.
Swoooon.
Photo by one of our talented best friends Andy.
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