It's all about him tonight♥

Aaron does so much for me. He always brings surprises home for me. Leaves $50 on the counter with a note saying, go get your nails & toes done. Takes me out. He spoils the complete mess out of me. Aaron never lets me do things for him or treat him.

When I found out this country singer, Brantley Gilbert was coming to Savannah, I knew this was a perfect moment to treat my love.

I had every intention in surprising him, however... I'm not the best at keeping fun secrets from him. So, he knows about this date.

I'm clocking out early, going home to get dolled up...

Orignally, We were going to dine in Savannah at one of our favorite restaurants downtown, Carlitos Mexican Grill, however a lot of our friends bought tickets also and are all going together, so plans changed a little bit. We will be dining with everyone before hand at Wild Wings Cafe' and then we are off to watch his favorite country singer perform on stage.  It'll be great!

It's just the two of us tonight, It's all about Aaron tonight!
I'm wining and dining him♥

Brantely Gilbert



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The Background Story

of why Brantley is so special to us.

I was introduced to this fella early last year [2010] when Aaron went up to Santee Cooper, SC for the weekend. I stayed back because I had to work. However, I missed him so much that I drove up to see him and spend the rest of the weekend [Mothers Day Weekend]. He was so surprised and happy to see me, that he canceled his fishing trip that night with the fellas.

As I've explained a time or two before, Music is very big in Aaron and I's relationship. He has never been one to "pour his heart out" in words. It's always been through music.

This particular night, Aaron made me feel so special and like we were Freshman in High School again falling in love for the first time. Sitting outside on the rooftop in a regular every day conversation, he looks at me, hands me his IPOD, and says... There is a song I want you to hear.

[That means, he has connected a song to me]

I, of course got excited, however... I didn't realized how amazing the words of this man [Brantley] would make me feel coming from my love. I had complete butterflies. If you would like to be taken back to that very weekend,

 Go HERE! Kind of weird, because it was Mother's Day weekend... Just as it is this weekend!

I always say Aaron isn't very romantic, however... I forget so many times, what this man does to me!

Months Later, riding in his truck, Aaron played another song for me...
Telling me this is my song all the way. That this song was mysteriously written for me, because it fits me to a tee. Listening to it, I cried and laughed through the whole thing.

... A little Secret - This song has a part of our wedding day!


We LOVE Brantley Gilbert & are BIG fans. It amazes me that he is not on the radio.
His music is great and we [Our Relationship] can relate to SO many of his songs!
I'll post pictures and updates some other time! :)

Breaking the Ice

 

1
If you were a crayon, what color would you be?Never thought I'd pick yellow, because in fashion, Yellow is my by far worst color.
Yellow would be the crayon I would want to be because...
It's   bright, happy, playful & always full of energy.
However, it's hard to read. I don't like that part.



2
Would you ever bungee jump?
Never. I'm a wimp. I do not like the whole [drop] feeling & I do not trust the ropes.


3
What is your least favorite thing about yourself?Everything I eat, sticks to me. I hate exercise.

4
What is your favorite thing about yourself?
I never meet a stranger. I like that I am open and friendly. My heart is big & rarely closes up! Life stays exciting to me, everyday.


5
What is your favorite app?
Not really into the whole App thing. : /  Call me a loser, I know. However, I am the MASTER at Phase Ten, Bejeweled, Texas Hold'em & Brick Breaker.
6
What's the nastiest thing you've ever eaten?
That nastiest??? Hmmm, I don't know. I'd like to say Frog Legs. But I've never eaten them. My Hubby to be loves them [puke] and the thought of it just grosses me out fo sho. He is disgusting.


7
What is one thing that I would not know about you at our first meeting?
I have full blown A.D.D & A.D.H.D.
I'm not as bad as I was as a kid [A.D.H.D] but when something very exciting is happening in my life, most people don't comprehend my energy. [hence my answer to #4] I get excited for me, you, or people I do not even know under and circumstances. Recently discovered people are reading my excitement wrong, however it's a natural thing for me. What can I say? I'm a happy person. :)

OR

That I have Fred Flintstones feet. Yabba Yabba DOO!
8
What is your all-time favorite movie?
Geez, this is tough. There is a tie between the two movies I've watched the most & repeatedly.
Hope Floats & A League of Their Own. [I think I could be Sandra Bulloch's stalker. I love ALL of her movies.]
9If you could go anywhere for one week (all expenses paid), where would you go?Oh wow! After ALL the days and nights I spent searching for our honeymoon. There are a ton of places I'd love to go. However, a certain place I truly fell in love with that was ridiculously expensive. Aaron and I would have a wonderful time, I know it. It's a Luxuriy Resort  up in Montana called, PawsUp.I want to go glamping SO bad. Check it out. It would be the perfect getaway for Aaron and I. We discussed this, and ONE day, at some point in our lifetime together, we will go to this resort and spend time here, Glamping. When we have money & are not making mends meet.
10
What is your favorite midnight snack?
I'm not really a midnight snacker. However, Mr Wonderful eats either four Oreos or four Chips Ahoyeverynight with a mug full of milk before hitting the sack. Sometimes, the Oreos get to me.

The Little Things in Life



I forget to remind myself on reasons why I love my fiance' so much.

Why I'm thankful for our relationship.

I was reminded last night.

After a long productive day at work yesterday, I clocked out in order to meet with my Mom & my sister where we planned to scope my venue out and plot the when and wheres of my ceremony & reception. Had a great time doing that, however for the first time since wedding planning, my mom and I butt heads on this one little topic. I hate fighting or arguing with my mom. I love her for everything she does, but there are times when I get on her nerves, vice versa.

 Being my cell phone was dead, I didn't get to do my usual chat with a friend or family member on the way home. Therefore, my mind & energy sat there behind the steering wheel thinking of how I hated that little bickerment [is that a word?] we acted upon. For 35 minutes, my mind and heart were able to race and feel bad for that moment. I wanted to apologize, but couldn't.

Which lead me to a ... sour mood?

Picking up dinner for my love & myself, I arrived home around 8:30pm. Long day. I found myself aggravated that he was not there. I was hungry and on my behalf, moody and where is my fella? Cleaning fish. Figures.

He arrives. I'm in a .... in between mood. Not bad, but not the usual Jessica. We eat, discuss our day, take showers, and hit the couch for some TV. [We watched Dilemma, which was a great movie by the way] Apparently, he was feeling my vibe. 

Whiny, uncomfortable, can't quit moving Jessica came out. Better said, was out. He rolls me over laying on top of him [this is nothing sexual] & says,

"Okay... what's up? Who made you mad? What happened at The Belle House? Did you Mom make you mad?" Immediately, I started laughing as my heart filled up with appreciation and happiness. How so? This guy gets me. [well, he should after 10 years] I couldn't help but say, "Mom and I had a disagreement. [smiling]" "I knew it. Tell me about it so we can let this go."

If you know Aaron or if you don't. I must remind you, He is not being sweet and soft. He's actually being sweet, soft, smart-ass, and making fun of me. That is how he is. That is his easy going, laid back personality. This isn't a bad thing. This is what I love about him. He gets me. He knows my moods. He knows my actions. He isn't going to deal with my crankiness when it comes to petty stuff. However, he's supportive. He still listens to me & lets me breathe.

Aaron asked me why I didn't say anything prior to. "Well babe, do you really wanna walk in the door to hear something stupid & negative? No, you don't"

His response, "If it makes you feel better & gets it from beneath your skin, yes.  I rather that, then you half nice half moody Jessica. That's the Jessica I'm not fond of. It's like a tease."

I did NOT intend to write so much. But I catch myself thinking of that 3 minute conversation with Aaron and reminding myself of the little things I love about him. I remember many times in our relationship when I used to say, He doesn't get me. I appreciate him & love him so much. I am very thankful for a man who

understands my needs and cares about my moods.

Time Flys....

...when you're wedding planning!



Exactly 4 months until Aaron & I say I do!

[Holy Balls!]
252 = Total Engagement Days
129th day of engagement
123 days to go!!!

We are half way there Ladies & Gentleman♥

Wedding Planning-

Is still going very smooth! I love it and do NOT want it to end. I believe I can do this for a living. Seriously. Besides my stress at the very beginning of finding the p.e.r.f.e.c.t venue, I haven't had the slightest stress or negative actions taken place. Oh wait, I take that back. We had to change our date too many times, but that's okay now.

What's happening now-

My Mom and I have a pretty long list on things to do and get. It's small stuff, but it's a big deal. We are doing a ton of DIY projects. I have so much visioned in my head that I am very excited about. I can not wait to see everything together. We still have to pick up a few things for out table tops. 30 tables is tough. My tables is what I am most excited about. They are original and ... Me! They are busy. We also get to start on our arch for the ceremony. It too, is being handmade from a-z top to bottom, head to toe. However you wanna look at it. I'm very ready to see this finished also. June is right around the corner... June is a busy month. We have the bridal bash on the 4th. SOOOOO excited about that. I get to share all my ideas and projects with my Maids. We all will start working on certain projects together. Hopefully knocking out a handful of things that we not mentioned here. Favors! I'm hand making them as well.

I have to make 150, they will go to each couple or Family. I've only just begun these, so I need to get on the ball with them. Very time consuming. Our [Out of Town Guest bags] are 50% finished. They too, were DIY. The bags are done, now I just have to fill them. Programs... Not 100% sure what I want on them. I've printed out my draft, however my heart keeps changing things. So, I have to rest on this for a bit. My other favor, dealing with Candy. SOOOO excited about this! I can NOT wait to put this together. This is my doings. I'm working hard on this department. My mind doesn't stop when thinking about this. I love it.

Gifts for the Maids & Men-

This to me, should be heartfelt. Our wedding party is putting a lot of time and money into our wedding weekend. Also, they've been there for us before engagement, NOW, and will be there in our future. They should be recognized.

I've been working on these gifts from day on. Back in December 2010, I started thinking, planning, and preparing for their gifts. Sunday, I had to chance to sit down and play with what's been created so far. Still have much to do. However, they are 75% finished. Ready to give them away.

Thanking people is very important to me!

My Look-

Okay, so I'm starting to confuse myself on how I want my hair.

Due to my veil & dress, I feel it should be up. I can't say any further on that. I've said from day one I wanted my hair up! However, a big piece of me wants my hair down. If there is one thing, that I can always depend on to look good [body outfit smile makeup weight] it's my hair. It does whatever I want it to. It holds, stays put, can be tight, can be loose, not oily, not too dry, curls, straightens, scrunches... whatever, you name it. It does it. Not to mention, it's really long. I can do a lot with it. I love it down. May 12th, I go for my first hair trial. My stylist [who has been doing my hair for YEARS] says I need to make sure I know what I want. NO CHANGES JESSICA. She knows me VERY well. :)

Weight - Okay, so I've lost 8 pounds. But I don't really feel it. I want to loose SO much more. At least 10 more. It's supposed to be easy to drop weight for your wedding. It's not that I'm not dropping it, I'm not trying very hard. I have four months. The pressure as started. I MUST back away from the cookies & milk and the Mac N Cheese. My man has GOT to quit taking me to dine out so much. MUST MUST MUST loose weight. It will devastate me if my armpit tit fat CREEPS out! Not pretty. 

Shoes -

I have my shoes & they are the prettiest pair I've ever owned. They have JESSICA written all over them! :)

My Dress -

Is the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen. I can't wait to wear it, show it, dance in it, swing it around...

It still needs to be altered. But that comes in July. Ready for Bridal Portraits! :)

Rings-

Aaron wants "plain. J, don't be getting crazy with it. Nothing fancy." quoting the groom. I've been on a hunt and found his ring. WE.... drum roll please... Found my wedding bands!

 This particular ring, matches my engagement ring to a tee.
I will have two of these that set on each side on my band now.

The Garter-

In the making & will be hand made!

Old, Blue, Borrowed, New-

I've mentioned before. I have ALL of these. However, I'd not happy with my Something New. I want it to be original. Not my dress or earrings or whatever. Everything else symbolizes something, so I need to get creative with Something New.

Marriage License-

This was exciting. Aaron mentioned this three times this past weekend!I don't know why it came to surprise to me. Nor do I know why it made me feel good, but it did.

I am looking into that this week! :)

Music-

Most of our Music is picked out!

I can't quit listening to The First Dance song.

Out of the MILLION song we have together, this is not one of them. I love it. It's perfect

Ceremony Music - CHECK

Cutting of the Cake - CHECK

First Dance - CHECK

Mother Groom Dance - ?

Father Daughter Dance - CHECK

Mother Daughter Dance - CHECK

Song for his Bride - ALMOST CHECK

Song for her Groom - CHECK

Last Dance Song - ?

Now we just have to meet with The DJ and discuss Do's & Don'ts.

♥Honeymoon♥-

Can I getta WHOOP WHOOP!

It can't come fast enough! Aaron and I discuss just how ready we are to vacay together a ga-zillion times this weekend!

That's a wrap!

That is ALL for now.

Swampers, Alligators, Craziness... Oh My!

There is nothing new about Aaron's infatuation with Alligators!

YUCK!

However, some brilliant person decided to air a television show called "Swamp People".

This is what we look forward to every week.

I'll be honest, I hated it at first. But you have to know my fella. Animal Planet is his favorite TV channel. Me... Not so much. However, if you came to our home, you would more than likely find it on that channel. I will admit, a lot of times I do find things interesting. I just prefer to watch Lifetime Network!

Back to Swamp People!

-Swamp People is a documentary television series on the History Channel that follows Cajuns living in the Atchafalaya River Basin swamp in Louisiana, USA who hunt American Alligators for a living. The series premiered August 22, 2010 and set a ratings record for History.[1]

Alligator season in Louisiana begins on the first Wednesday in September and lasts 30 days. In this time limit, many of the alligator hunters, following a tradition dating back 300 years, earn most of their yearly income in a high risk vocation dependent on experience and the whims of weather within strict regulation by wildlife laws.- [via]

I find this show amusing!
Meet some of the swampers.

Troy.
Our favorite Hunter!

"Shoot Em' Shoot Em'" .... "Ahh we gotta tree shaker, it's a tree shaker"

If you were a fly on the wall, you would here Aaron and I repeat this day in and out around our home!
It's become a natural thing to talk like Troy around the house. Its pretty entertaining.
Matter of fact, my family was pretty amused by my Troy reenactment.

 

 

Bruce.

Aaron has a hard time watching this fella, only because he is sure of Bruce's Comando-ness - overalls.

He mentions something about Bruce not wearing underwear every week. However, this man... is insane!

Why? Because he hunts them on his own. Besides having his dog with him, there is no one else in his boat with him. CRAZY fool!

 

Willie.

I like to mimic Willie, because this guy hunts with his dad. His dad, Junior is the captain of the boat and sometimes likes to pull the gun out at the wrong time. How so? Well, example... if the string that is tied to the tree which has bait on it and now in the alligators mouth that is on land.... Willie has to go and somehow get the gator out of the woods and closer to the water... [make sense?]Junior gets overly excited and tries to shoot the gator... Well, with this show, I've learned an Alligators skull is like metal. When a bullet hits it, it sometimes will shatter. This happens often with Willie & his father. Which brings Willie to be the victim.. Yes, he gets shot.

"I mean it's okay. I don't like to be shot, but as long as it's not hurting too bad, I keep on going.. I don't stop for a bullet." -[Jess]



Junior.
Willie's Dad



Now that a few of the Swampers have been introduced, are you ready to see some action?
[I'm not crazy, I promise.]

{Note: yes, I am at work blogging & creating this post. Don't judge. But the mail man just busted me on youtubing Swamp People. I'm a bit embarrassed. We just had a 15 minute conversation on this show... that crazy, huh?}