Mommy is visiting me....

I'm sorry to say, I have been working your mom really hard. I picked her up at the airport at 10am and we drove straight to the wedding dress shop. I was nervous that I wouldn't still like the dress, but don't worry, I do. We purchased the 1st pair of shoes I tried on. They were really cute and 'on sale.' Not cheap, but really cute peep toe heels. The lady doing fittings started to measure me, then told me I had to buy the $70 poofy slip I was wearing for the fitting, so I left and will get fitted for real on Monday. they were pretty mean about that. I was so annoyed. But if I can get something for free, why spend $70 on it just because I wasted 5 minutes of someone's time. I called my future aunt Mary Ellen and we agreed to meet early at the shower to look at centerpieces and slips. But, she arrived on time, so we were sitting there early watching them prepare...rude. Several of Landes' aunts came and some cousins, as well as Nan, Michelle, and Kate. A few of my friends came(Landes gave them a ride which was so sweet). The games were fun. Afterward I picked centerpieces from a selection of stuff that Mary Ellen owns. Mary Ellen and Kay offered to make boutteniers, corsages, and a cascading bouquet. I am pretty excited about that. Then mom and I went shopping and got some other essentials. We arrived back at Bob and Michelle's house around 10pm and she was exhausted. Today Landes, Mom and I will go to church with the Schirmers, then drive to Nan's house for dinner. Tomorrow, we will do the dress fitting, talk to Mary Ellen about the veil, finalize the cake, and look at white temple dresses. It will be a busy weekend and I'm so glad Mom is here to share it with me. Mom leaves Monday evening, Tuesday and Wednesday I have class from 8:30-3:30, then work from 5-10 on Tuesday(my last day), Thursday, I have class from 8-12 and neither Landes or I has to work. I leave for Ecuador Friday at 10am. Wish me luck. I will be using skype to keep in contact as well as email and such. I love you all