36 days!

My lovely dress
I can't believe that it's only been ten days since I wrote last. I feel like things are going so slow! I just want August to be here already...But, of course it isn't happening.

This past week, I got my dress back from getting altered. I was a little scared leaving it with a lady who had a house full of nik-naks and a creepy blown up picture of Marie Osmond, but it turned out well. It looks gorgeous and fits perfectly (uh.. for now, I should probably go on that diet I've been promising myself so that it will still fit in a month!)... My advice? Don't judge someone for their poorly decorated home, even if it does have creepy glass dolls everywhere.

My invitations also came in last week. They are darling, if you ask me. They were a huge pain to make, though. Each of them (450...) had to have a band that says "Erika and Tyler" folded (by us) on them. It took forever. Be expecting yours soon! :)))

My bridals are scheduled for a week from yesterday (July 1st)... I can't wait to get my hair done and put my lovely dress on. I'm sure it will be a very emotional day for my mom and Melissa. We haven't really been able to spend time with just us three for a while, so it'll be fun having them there to cheer me on.

Tomorrow the "wedding planner" is coming over to look at the yard where my reception will be held and also to make final decisions on the decorations we will be making. It's so crazy to me that everything is finally falling into their places. I am so excited that I can hardly stand it!

I'm sooo grateful for my parents and all of the effort (and money) that they have put into planning my wedding. They are such amazing people, and I am so lucky to have them as parents. My mom is so much fun to be around during all of this planning. Along with making sure that I look great on my wedding day, she has also made sure that Milo, Issy, Eli, Audrie, Lyla, Olivia, and Royan (whew, that was a lot) look great, too. They'll probably be the cutest ones at the wedding, let's be honest.

Oh and... That isn't really my dress. I just put it there because Tyler likes to "sneakily" look at my blog. He won't even let me tell him a little bit about my dress... Don't worry Tyler, it's completely opposite of that.

46 days

Yup, that's right. In 46 days I'll be a married girl. It may seem like it's coming right up, but to me it is going soooo sloooow.
Everyone keeps trying to tell me that being engaged is so much fun... I would have to disagree. I wish that I could just get married already! Waiting and I don't go well together.

The other day, I found a list that I wrote in young women's 7 years ago. The list was about the things that I wanted in a future husband...(What else would YW have me write about?) My list was compiled of 30 different things that my future husband had to be. When my leader read the list, she told me that they were all great but that I shouldn't expect to find someone who was everything on my list because I would just be disappointed. Well, turns out, she was wrong. Tyler is all of these things and more. I really lucked out.

Here is my list:


1- The same religion as I am. A worthy priesthood holder. I want someone who is worthy to take me through the Temple.
2- Amazing smile. Straight teeth.
3- Taller than me.
4- Accepts me for the person I am... Despite mistakes I've made in the past.
5- Likes animals (my dog better like him)
6- Inspires me to be a better person.
7- Good with kids. Will make a good dad.
8- Strong testimony of the Gospel.
9- Thinks education is important.
10- Knows what he wants out of life.
11- Pretty eyes.
12- Plays the guitar.
13- Good cuddler.
Someone who I can fit perfectly into their arms.
14- Can make me smile no matter how bad of a day I had.
15- Makes me laugh until my stomach hurts.
16- Looks at me in the eyes and makes me feel special just by that look.
17- Makes me feel beautiful... No matter what I'm wearing.
18- Good family background.
19- Kisses me soft and sweet.
20- Can make any situation fun
21- Doesn't take things TOO seriously (unless they need to be)
22- Treats his mother well.
23- Treats MY mother (and the rest of my family) well.
24- Looks past my outer appearence.
25- Loves me for the person I am.
26- Encourages me through everything.
27- Strong opinions.
28- Isn't afraid to tell me when I'm being stupid.. But, will say it in a nice way.
29- Returned missionary with a strong testimony.
30- Unselfish.

I love him so much.