Day 2 Adventures...

As mentioned in my last post, on Monday we went golfing in the morning which was something that Greg wanted to do and we went to the Mall of Georgia to go shopping in the afternoon which is something I wanted to do. We had a great time doing both! When we booked our golf game they told us that the easier course was booked with a tournament and we could have a tee time on the more challenging course but may be partnered with another twosome. Considering I have not stepped foot on a golf course since 8th grade...we chose to be polite and not bring down any other players, so we decided to switch to the executive Par 3 course...and everyone is still thanking us for it =) I definitely need to brush up on my golf skills...we'll leave it at that! We had a lot of fun shopping besides the fact that Greg ended up getting more clothes than me...lame. We bought him a new graphic t-shirt and hoodie before our mini-moon and he fell in love with the look. So yesterday he bought a ton of new graphic tees. He found this messenger bag that he really liked and was going to get until I teased him for changing so much...once he's married he feels the need for graphic tees and messenger bags haha. But they look great on him so I'm enjoying the spontaneity! Afterwards, we went to see "Eagle Eye" in the IMAX...it was terryifing but good. It was a fun-filled day and a fanastic ending to such a perfect mini-moon...now we have the big honeymoon in Italy to look forward to =)
Happy to be playing golf


Gorgeous day!!


Me putting...probably not my first one on the green lol




Checking on Jackson =)


Mall of GA


Fountain time =)

I'm baaaaack...

AS A MARRIED WOMAN!!!

We are back from the wedding festivities and "mini-moon." I am not kidding when I say that it was absolutely, positively, without a doubt the most PERFECT day of my life!! I was so incredible calm and relaxed and ready to marry Greg! I kept wondering why everyone kept asking if I was nervous because this is what I have wanted more than anything for so long, why would I be nervous? They should have been more worried about trying to keep me from running down the aisle =) The day went off without a hitch and we are so extremely thankful for that! We both said that there are not many things that you wouldn't change, but there is NOTHING we would change about our wedding day! I don't have any pictures yet of the events, but hope to soon! However, I do have a few from our "mini-moon" to Chateau Elan. We had such a fantastic time there! On Sunday we had a couples massage which was much needed and followed by an incredible dinner! Monday we compromised on the day's activities with a morning round of golf and an afternoon shopping spree followed by dinner and a move at the IMAX =) This morning we woke up and ate a delicious breakfast and were ready to come home, unpack, and wind down as an old married couple =) We are so glad to be home! Thanks to everyone who made this weekend so very special!!! Here are a few pics...enjoy =)
Upon arrival...


Greg trying very hard to open our wine...


VICTORY!


Dinner in the Versailles


Me after dinner...


...annnnd Greg after dinner...we didn't have ANY wine (haha)

I can hear the bells...

Well...3 more days!!! Tonight is going to be stress city as we get all of our stuff together and ready for us to leave tomorrow! I cannot believe it is so close!!! Where did this month go?! We are so ready to get this show on the road and be married! Everyone keeps telling me to stay calm and not get stressed and I have remained relatively stress free (and hopefully will continue to do so)!! But anyway...YAY!!! Today after library time, Karis and I went to Joanne's to look at sewing stuff. I have some new obsession with wanting to start sewing. Katie has started (and no, that is not why I want to start...although it'll be nice to have her advice) but I just can't get over how cheap the outfits are to make and I have so many kids I could make them for AND as an added bonus, I will be able to sew when I have kids...which is my goal lol. I've been wanting to sew for months after seeing some hand bags and home decor a girl from our small group made. So hopefully, Santa will bring me some sewing gear and talent =) I'm just feeling the need to do something crafty...and Greg doesn't wanting me painting the house for fun or anything like that ;) So, be on the look out for some hot new threads from yours truly!! Well, it's almost time for class! I'm not sure when I will get a chance to blog again...it'll most likely be when I am a Glawson!!! See ya soon =)

Oh no! Jack has been transformed...

Into a...



BUMBLEBEE!!!

We got Jackson's Halloween costume today and decided that he must try it on! He LOVED it (of course)! He'll be so much fun dressed up when all the trick-or-treaters come by our house =) We also got him a new toy and some bones because we feel bad for leaving him next week...but we will be back and he will be a legitimate child =) Here are some more pictures of the cute bee!

PS- 6 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!

Getting dressed...notice the submission lol


Showing it off!


My two favorite boys =)


Getting his new toys!

And the REAL countdown begins...

I cannot believe we are only 10 days from being married!!!! It's outrageous! Where does the time go?! It honestly does feel like just months ago we were having a blast celebrating our engagement in NYC and now I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying not to forget a single thing (and the repeated dreams of us forgetting to bring the rings are getting old)! My nights are becoming less filled with sleep and more filled with the nervous excitement and wild dreams of all the things that could possibly go wrong at the wedding! But I know it will all be wonderful in the end! And we will have a great time but I will also kind of be glad when it is over so the real fun can begin...marriage =) Speaking of which, I know most of you know that we are involved in N-Weds (newly/nearlywed small group) at church, but I just can't explain what this group means to us. On the way home from meeting this past sunday, we were talking about how blessed we are to have found this church and this group! I truly think this will help in making our marriage so rich! It is so nice seeing other couples going through the same walk of life as us and getting to support eachother through it all. This past Sunday they laid hands over us as our leader prayed for our wedding and our marriage and it was it was as if a weight had been lifted! It's just really nice to know that they are all praying for our special day just are we are praying for their marriages and their soon-to-be marriages in return! After becoming so involved in everything, our relationship as been so amazing! God is truly looking out for us! But anyhoo...keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we continue on the home stretch to the big day!!!

Happy Birthday Saunders...

Last night we celebrated Saunders birthday (it's really on the 8th) at Cindy and Thomas' house. We had a lot of fun seeing Katie Anne in her cute new dress (made by Katie)! We all ate a delicious meal prepared by Cindy then followed it up with a few rounds of Wii games! I took all the stuff that needs to be taken to Gastonia to their house which is just one more realization for me that time is tickin' and we are CLOSE!!! The more we talked about it or the more I looked over everything to make sure we had it all, the shorter and shorter my breath became! I've done SO well this whole time about not getting nervous or stressed out so it better not start now =) It is funny because Katie and Saunders told me before that the wedding is pretty much just like a producing a play...oh so true! Greg told me last night not to get so stressed because the only thing that matters is that we wake up that Saturday morning engaged and go to bed that night as husband and wife (how sweet!) but how true! It's not about the wedding or who comes or who doesn't or if the food is going to be enough or good or if the tables are decorated just right...it's about spending the rest of our lives together... it's about being married =) And if I continue to look at it in that manner then hopefully I can keep my nerves at bay! Someone will just have to hold me back from running down the aisle =) Here are some pictures of last night...I hope Saunders had a good time!

Saunders opening our gift (Tiger Woods Golf)


Greg and his mom practicing their dance (cute!)


Greg and Katie playing Wii (by the look on Katie's face...she's winning)


Greg and Katie Anne


Me trying to get a picture with her


Momma and baby


The soon to be Mr. and Mrs. =)


KA clapping at the fun times!...and also hopped up on petit fours =)


And last but not least...our child lol

Did you notice...

That today felt like fall?! I LOVE IT!! Fall is my all time favorite time of the year! It's the perfect blend between the last kisses of the summer sun and the beginning of the cool breezes of winter's chill. Greg's post about dinner last night (http://jill-n-jack.blogspot.com/) just made me think about how much I love this time of year and how crazy it is that we are in the month of our wedding! I remember this time last year thinking about how long it would take for this month to get here, yet it flew by and here we are, 17 days away from the wedding! I can't wait! But anyhoo...I do not have much to say, today was fun. I spent the whole day with Karis and we went to Library Time and then shopping for some birthday clothes! She'll be two next week...which is insane! I started keeping her right around her turning 3 months old. It has been such an awesome experience to watch her grow and learn and master new tasks (speaking of which, she is well on her way of being fully potty trained...no more wet diapers!) and I am so blessed to have been able to be a part of her life and have her in mine (and her awesome parents)! I don't know what I am going to do when I no longer get to keep her and have to go on to my future career...teaching! But I try not to think about it and just enjoy being with her now and I cannot wait to meet Barton Baby #2!!! Well, that is all for now, Greg is asking me if I am writing a post or a book...which translates into me needing to get off so I can play with him and the Joneses!...men =)