Whirlwind Week

Patrick and I are back from another week spent in Michigan, and I must say, it went way too fast. We were busy pretty much every ounce of the time- we should have made it a 2 week trip!

On top of getting to see friends and family (the week was spent mostly at my own house this time), Patrick and I tried to make wedding-oriented appointments while we were in town. We opened a new joint checking account for saving and spending wedding money, got some brochures from a travel agent, tasted some delicious dishes from our caterer, met with the decorator/florist, and I even bought my wedding dress and veil! I'd say we were fairly productive, wouldn't you?

I didn't plan on buying my dress so early, but it was 10% off the price that day, and it was a sample dress (meaning it was only being tested and might not be continued later) with only a few sizes available out on the floor. In any case, it's one thing down, I can start looking for matching jewelry, and they can always alter it for me later if need be!

Also exciting was that I got to spend more time with my best friend's adorable month-old daughter (Matilyn, if you recall from a previous blog), I was able to hang out with my friend Lucas (visiting from Brazil) for the first time in 6 years, and mine and Patrick's parents had a surprise dinner party for him as an early birthday celebration (September 21!). And of course, seeing my family was great too. (Miss you all already!) :)