Modest Swimwear

I'll be honest ~ when I hear the words modest & swimsuit ~ I inwardly groan. I think most women do. I despise running all over town ~ trying on every suit under the sun to test its modesty. Only to find ~ there's not really anything out there that completely covers you up!

SO ~ I was thrilled today to find out there are companies that make swimsuits & market them as modest! They are so cute! Check them out!

This company, Lime Ricki, strictly sells suits. They are fabulous ~ I actually ordered one for our honeymoon!

If you decide you need one too ~ you can put in the coupon code: onmyperch & get 10% off your purchase!

This company, Diviine Modestee, sells both suits & clothes for Moms & Daughters.

1 Timothy 2:9-10
Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments,but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.

A Day with Mom :)

Momma came to town today! I've been spending so much time with my mom over the course of our engagement ~ the last 4 months ~ that since I've been back in CS these last two weeks ~ I was beginning to miss her! We had a strictly fun & girly day. It was lots of fun ~ from lunch at Pei Wei, picking up the last few gifts, making pottery at U Paint It, to nesting a little at the new apartment ~ we had a load of fun!



She is such a blessing & I am so thankful for her. She has put forth so much joyful effort for Jon & I's wedding. She has really has worked & worked ~ so I was glad & grateful we could have a day of relax & fun before the big day arrives! Just one more week & it will be here!

Babies, Babies, Babies...

I woke up this morning with the baby bug ~ after seeing Jenn & Matt, our sweet friend's newest niece. She is just 5 days old ~ and adorable! So, I thought I would share babies with you!

Here is my neice ~ she is growing bigger everyday! I can't wait for her to come and meet her new Uncle Jon! Sometimes, I refer to her as my baby & it startles some people ~ for the record I am not preggers! She is Tim & Casey's (my brother & sister-in-law) ~ however I think we might be able to lease her out on occasion!



My cousin, Jana, had alot of complications with her pregnancy ~ and delivered six weeks early. Her baby girl has done exceedingly well & progressed rapidly. She and the baby came home yesterday & the pictures are a visible symbol of the Lord's grace in her life. I thought I would share so you could give thanks for this tiny one as well.



Please continue to pray for Jana & her new baby girl, Chevie, as Jana transitions to becoming a mommy & that the Lord would use Chevie's life to draw Jana closer to Him.

Marriage License!

Today was a full day of appointments & errands, but our by far most exciting errand was getting our marriage license! I was a little disappointed that we don't get to sign the actual license & they didn't make us raise our right hands or anything! But, that aside, very exciting ~ in three days (well really 10) ~ we can legally get married!

A Welcomed Break!

Maggie was calling us! So ~ we had a welcomed break for ice cream at Maggie Moo's this evening from last minute errands for the wedding & getting settled in the apartment. Brian, one of Jon's good friends & one of our ushers met us there for our semi-frequent indulgence. I branched out & got raspberry sorbet ~ which reminded me so much of my Grandma. She has raspberry & blackberry bushes we used to pick off of in her backyard. It was nummy!

Its Getting Close!

Well, its getting close now ~ we are just under two weeks!! We have one pretty barren apartment & one that is beginning to look more like a home! Its getting more real each day.

It has been so fun to settle some ~ or "nest" as Tim says. I am very ready for a more settled life ~ but am learning to trust the Lord in the inbetween for all I need & we need. He is sovereign over all that is happening & faithful to provide. Just 12 days more ~ we head home in 8 & the craziness will begin! We can't wait!

The fun thing is ~ both Jon's sister, Jen (& her new husband, Jason) & my older brother, Bryan, are from out of state so will be able to see & celebrate with them as they fly in for our wedding. It is going to be so fun to have them in & have them be in our wedding! We love them & this is GREAT excuse to have them in & hug their sweet necks again!

A Girls Night Out!

Our girls night out was lots of fun! We went out for fondue after a lingerie shower (woohoo!), then coffee & hit up the bookstore :) It was a blast ~ fun time with friends & bridesmaids!