Mrs. Davidson

WOW! It has been wayyyy too long since I've posted... So long that I have changed my name... (hence the blog title..)

I GOT MARRIED! ...almost 4 months ago...

The day was made perfect by being surrounded by people we love (and love us), having all the help that was volunteer to me, bridesmaids that made me laugh even when it got stressful, parents who love Jonathan and I unconditionally, and a man that said yes!

Anyone who reads this has already seen an exasperating amount of wedding photos so I will spare those from here but I will share some honeymoon photos!

Jonathan and I spent 5 days in Destin relaxing from the overly eventful summer that we had!

We ate AMAZING food everyday!
Had beautiful views!And enjoyed the quiet time together.

Now...
I'm two "class days" away from finishing all required coursework for my master's degree. I have been assigned my level two fieldwork experience locations and am EXTREMELY excited to begin those. Some resumes are out... Job market looks good for now... We are praying and waiting for God to lead us.

We have had a LOT of friends get engaged and have been trying to give them any advice we may have with our 4 months of wisdom.

Our apartment looks more like a home now then it did before. I'll try to add pictures of it next post (not 4 months from now next time).

Wedding Month!

Oh hello July... I've been anxiously waiting for July since December. Now I'm anxious as all get out. Every time my thoughts drift it is something about the wedding and I wonder if my to do list is complete, if we have all of the decorations we need, if everyone has their outfits perfected and hotels scheduled. Then I try to remind myself that this day is not about perfect decorations, gorgeous hair, or even the pretty dress. July 30, 2011 is about the joining together of two people who love each other and want to spend their lives serving the Lord together.

But... Since I have not posted in AGES, I will share some of the details.

All of the flowers are silk red roses. They are done, tagged, and ready to be distributed. I even put someone in charge of doing that so I won't have to worry about it.

Bridal portraits have been taken. They turned out wonderfully if I do say so myself. I can't show you just yet though... :)

Jonathan and I decided to wait until to see each other until I walk down the aisle. We debated as to if we wanted to share that intimate moment with the world but then we decided that we should share it with our loved ones. Mostly I wanted to get to see his face when I walk down the aisle!

These are the bubbles that people will (GENTLY) blow at Jonathan and I as we exit and Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Davidson! Sending wishes of love to the heavens.


Mom and I decided that since we couldn't find enough of the center pieces I wanted we would do three different kinds. This picture is one of the three.

The lovely Denise Karl is making one wreath with an R and another with a J for the entry doors. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!!!!!! Love her too btw.

These are just a few of the smalls goings on around here... More later... I'll blog about my summer with the kiddos, wedding showers, and of course that darling niece of mine! :)

You can call me...

AUNT ROSE! :)

My precious niece, Crystal Rose Talley, was born on June 3, 2011. (ignore the dates on the photos... they aren't correct) She was 6 lbs 10 oz and perfect inside and out!

My sister, Felica, and her new sweet baby girl!

Mom (you can call her grandma now!) holding her first grandbaby!

We are so excited to have this little addition to our family! I cannot wait to get my hands on her! She's spoiled rotten already.

Engagement Photos!

Just a few of our favorites!

Wedding update!

*Envelopes have been addressed, stuff, and stamped... Special thanks for Jocelyn for all of her help!

*Bridal portriats have been scheduled.

*We have dates for showers: May 22nd is the Sunset Shower; June 1st is my OT shower, June 5th is the Robinson and Center Shower, OT Shower, June 25th is my "friend" shower. I am so grateful for all of the wonderful people in my life.

Finals are over! Thankfully for a while there is no constant studying happening.

I am in Fayetteville with Jocelyn and Jesse for clinicals right now. 4 days down. 6 to go. I love it here. I dearly wish I could work as a tech or something at a clinic year round. It makes all of the stress of school worth it!

Jocelyn, Karen, and I are going to the beach in 12 days! We rented a house right on the beach. Pictures and stories to come! I am so excited! Tan... here I come!

Gifts for Crystal!

Crystal is coming! About a month left! I got to go up there back in April for Felica'a shower!

Grandma and Zoie got to come too!

Crystal is already a Hogs fan!

Thanks Momma T and Aunt Jocelyn for the swing!

Lydia and I made this diaper cake for Felica and Crystal :)Crystal Rose... Good name if I do say so myself

I cannot wait to be an aunt! Crystal is going to be one spoiled princess

SPRING BREAK!

Oh boy! How I adore spring break! I have been sleeping in, reading, and doing some wedding planning.

I just finished reading "The Lucky One" by Nicholas Sparks. I could hardly put it down. It's an unusual story about falling in love.
We spent the weekend in Wickes/Nashville. We finished up our registry and started marriage counseling.

I have been COOKING! (gasp!) This girl does not cook! I made Jonathan breakfast Monday for his first day of work, then I made sweet and sour meatballs for dinner last night. Tonight is lasagna and apple dumplings (from scratch!)

Speaking of Jonathan's first day! He LOVED it! He has his own desk.. duh... but he has space for a small fridge and he's excited about that. Mr. Risk Engineer got a laptop for his travels, a credit card, and a cell phone. He is feeling like a big wig right about now. He will be gone two weeks in April traveling for work.

Then in May I will (most likely) be in Fayetteville for clinicals for two weeks. Talk about a rough month or so.

Our engagement photos are getting taken this weekend! YAY! I'll upload them as soon as I get them back. I am very excited. Despite my pale self I couldn't be more ready. Jonathan is already super tan (more than his normal tan) so I'm kind of sad about that but it's just who I am.

Tomorrow, I will hopefully be printing wedding invitations and starting to address them. They won't be mailed until May but my class schedule will keep getting busier until then. Also, showers will be right around the corner and I don't want to be writing thank you cards and invitations at the same time... talk about way in over my head...

Until next time... :)

Nicholas Sparks!

Nicholas Sparks was at UCA last night and Jocelyn, Caitlin, and I went and heard him lecture and got our books signed. He spoke about his life that led him to being an author, his inspiration behind several books, and his family. It was funny, sad, and eye opening all at the same time. Sparks is a wonderful speaker. When it was our turn to meet him he was so genuine. He gave each of us our individual time and he signed autographs until every single person in line was able to meet him. I have even more respect for him now. I started "The Lucky One" last night. I'm sure I'll end up reading all of his books now. :)