Yum.

A+J Wedding Shower with a few special guests

Tammy did what she does best and planned an amazing wedding shower for Justin and I. She orchestrated a HUGE surprise and had Kelby and Jessica come into town for the big celebration. When Justin and I walked into her house they were hiding behind a wall. After a few seconds they jumped out and completely SHOCKED us! It was the best addition to such a great party. The night was a blast. Justin and I are SO lucky to have such amazing family and friends.

When Justin and I pulled up to the Crawfords these were hanging from the gate...

How cute is he? 

I can't wait to hang this "Barnes- Established 2011" sign in Justin and I's home!

Cute decorations and decor. It's like being at the beach... in Arizona!

Justin and his beautiful sister after the BIG surprise! 

Thanks for coming past roomies- can't wait to boogie in Seattle in just a few months! 

Not a huge sugar cookie person but these were too cute to pass up! 

SO GLAD Kelby was able to be there! She is the best sister!! 

I have to be the luckiest girl in the world to get to marry Justin AND get to call this girl my sister!

I have the greatest bridesmaids... and this is only 1/2! They have gone above and beyond the typical BM duties...thanks ladies! 

My favorite white lights- soooo pretty. 

Centerpieces :) 

Justin... I mean "we" got the Bobber cooler Justin registered for.. yay? Haha! 

This is the next day with the Bobber cooler, thanks Megan and Jade! 

Thank you so much to everyone for making this day so special for us. We could not be more excited to share the rest of our lives together with each of you in it. 

Judgement Day? Is anyone there?

I had a mild panic attack yesterday followed by a manic email to Justin concerned about the predication Harold Camping made that Doomsday will fall on May 21st, 2011. For a second I thought we might have to run away to Vegas and head here...

Justin laughed at me and told me not to worry, that he was pretty sure everything was going to be ok and it is all in Gods hands. I thought about what he said, calmed down and then started to think about what Redemption Day really meant to me. It reminded me to live every day to it's fullest just as you would if it was your last, to treat people as if you will never see them again and if you feel a certain way to tell people, you will regret what you don't say much more than what you do. AND I am not going to lie, I am pretty glad today wasn't the big day because we have a pretty exciting wedding shower being thrown for Justin and I tonight by the wonderful Tammy Crawford!

I think I am going to keep this hanging in my car for a while...

107 sun rises and sun sets...

Until this man is my husband.

July 2011

I received this in an email today and thought it was neat.  This year, July has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. This happens once every 823 years. This is called money bags. May be the only time we see this in our lifetime!

July 2011

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Seattle success!

Justin and I had a wonderful time in Seattle crossing a few T's and dotting a few I's for the September celebration. We had a chance to pick out the rehearsal dinner spot, meet our amazing DJ Tony Schwartz,  do our menu tasting at the Salish Lodge, pick out our flowers and decor for the ceremony/ reception (which was by far the most fun thing, ever) and meet our wedding officiant. 

Justin LOVED Snoqualmie Point Park and the Salish Lodge.  I am so happy that he is so happy. He said he couldn't have picked it better himself. We are on our way to a pretty good start at forever :)

I feel like I lost 5 lbs in stress this weekend. PHEW! 

Our own private room for our menu tasting :)

and our own table...

Dad and I at the wedding site, such a beautiful day! 

Kelby Jean is an amazing MOH and took part in all of the wedding planning festivities. Thank you Kelbs, you are the best! 

Tomorrow, tomorrow... I love you tomorrow!

Tomorrow I get to go home! Justin and I are finalizing a few wedding details (like showing him the venue, which he hasn't seen yet, ha!) and spending some quality time at the Sullivan compound as Mr. Sullivan likes to say. Nothing makes me happier than sitting in the kitchen in North Bend, with a big cup of coffee (or wine depending on the time of day) and spending time with the people I love. There is nothing better. Can't wait to see all my favorites! 

Ahhh... home. There is nothing quite like it. 

I get to see this fur ball tomorrow!

Heaven.

Hopefully we will make it out to see little man playing baseball with the Knuckleballers! 

I am going to miss this little stinker tho. 

Tammy is coming too! Can't wait to show her old home videos of my sisters and I belting out The Judd's. 

And of course my bestest friend, Shannie will be there to play the whole time! This picture is an oldie... but a goodie :) Let's take more like it.... minus the peace sign. HA!