"Engaged Encounter"

Jeff and I spent a large part of our weekend at our marriage prep. classes in Eagan. Our minister suggested we attend the "Engaged Encounter" so we followed her suggestion and had a great time. There were approximately fifteen other couples and the two couples who led the gathering. We arrived at 7:30 PM on Friday night and left at 9:30 PM on Saturday. Needless to say it was quite intense! We were both emotionally drained after that event! The instructors would give us 2 or 3 questions then we would spend time in "PR" a.k.a. Private Reflection then we met up for "CD" or Couple Dialogue to share what we had written about the topic at hand. It was a great chance to really think about the topics and get to know your partner even better! Our favorite part was doing small group with four other couples where we discussed the questions in the group setting. We found out how very normal we are--what a relief ;-D The funniest thing about the whole session was that before we broke out into "PR" we would have to sing a song...a country love song at that! Needless to say one more than one occasion Jeff as staring me down as I giggled through the song! I didn't hear him singing though so I don't know why he was giving me the eye! All in all we had a great time. The best news of all is that we only have ten more days of work until vacation!!! Oh and Kristian arrived safe & sound on Monday and he looks great! It's so good to have him here!! Katy will arrive on Saturday--can't wait to see her!

31 DAYS!!!

So that's it...31 days until our wedding! I am so excited that I can hardly stand it. I wonder if others got to the point that I'm at now. I just want it to be here and I don't want to have to think about making another wedding decision or planning anything. I'm so excited to see everyone...everyday is a new surprise to see who has sent back the RSVP & who will be coming! In the meantime Jeff and I just go about our normal days.

For those of you that don't know Jeff & I LOVE going to the lake and just soaking in the sun. Thus, our destination of Maui for our honeymoon. Well, we had a preview of Maui (sort of via Lake Johanna) over the weekend of the 4th. We spent two days relaxing on the beach. We were even able to take Maddy to the lake on Saturday for most of the afternoon while Henry was supposed to be taking a nap. It was a beautiful day and we had a wonderful time. Maddy is quite the little fish! She is so darn cute in her swimming suit you wouldn't believe it! I of course think that anything the kids are wearing makes them extra cute! They are the greatest thing (besides Jeff) that has happened in my life, okay I guess I can't leave out sobriety either huh! I think MANY people are grateful that came my way! Ha ha.

The other fun news is that Kristian will be here the 21st. I can't wait to hang out and laugh with him in person. We do a lot of that on the phone but it's just not the same. So look out Tyler; Kristian will be in town!!

Until next time~