Christmas in July

I am sorry that I have not posted recently. This monster, called "Wedding", has quickly taken over my life. I wish it was not the case, but at the same time, I would not have it any other way :) Where should I start...the gifts have started to arrive! Every day when we come home there is either a card, a box, or both waiting for us. We were opening the presents at first, because who can resist presents? But my tender, sweet, and loving mother told me and Brad to "Cease and desist" (actual words. And if you say it with a German-ish accent, you can achieve the full effect of this statement). She wants to watch us open presents the day after our wedding. So...we have stopped. Mainly because my mother has been nothing short of amazing through this whole wedding planning nonsense, that I will do whatever she asks, because without her, this wedding would not be nearly as beautiful as it's going to be. I'll update you on the gift list later, but what we have received so far is AMAZING!!! We are so grateful to our loving family and friends for their generosity towards us as we are about to start our life together.
In other news, the one story that I was most looking forward to telling you is not going to happen. Remember the creeper photographer? Ok, I was half-way dreading taking pictures with this guy, and half-way looking forward to it; just for the sake of the story. Unfortunately, my dress had quite a few complications and was not going to be ready in time, so we decided to cancel my bridals with the creeper and reschedule for some other time. Well, we never really got around to it (rescheduling with the creeper, that is) and decided to reschedule with our photographer, Ashley. I was able to take some bridals on Monday up in Logan with Ashley, my mom, and Brad's mom. It was an adventure, to say the least. I hiked up a mountain...in my dress! Can you believe it? I couldn't! Oh, it was crazy. All of the bugs thought I was a very large flower and were immediately attracted to me. The bees were trying to pollinate me, but I shooed them away. It was also in the middle of the day, so the sun was piping hot and we had to use a reflector...which made for some squinty-faced pictures. All in all, we got some really incredible pictures. I couldn't be more pleased and I am so excited to have Ashley take more pictures of us on our wedding day!
Speaking of wedding day...um, yes, it is in exactly one week from today!!!! I cannot believe that it is almost here! I am more excited than anything else. I am not worried about things coming together, and if I haven't thought of it already, then it obviously wasn't that important to me in the first place. I feel like the details will just work themselves out. I'm really focusing on enjoying the day and every moment of it. I want to be present and really absorb all of the wonderful moments I am going to have next Thursday. My mother knows exactly what I want and I know she'll make it happen. Honestly, just as long as I end up with a husband (named Brad Harris) at the end of the day, I will be one happy girl!