Let us pause for a moment of Erin...

A tragic event has happened to my family this week.  Wednesday morning, my Grandma Flo was walking across the street down town in Carmi, and hit by a semi truck.  She instantly went to Heaven.  There was no pain, there was no suffering, there was only peace for her in that instant when she went where the good Lord took her - to be with Grandpa Kenny.   There is no time to prepare for a tragedy such as this.  You are never really ready to let someone you love go - but in this type of circumstance, the floor is just swept out from under you.  You never think this will happen to you, and you just can't seem to get a complete grasp on the entire situation.  I thought I had so much more time with her.   She was one of the strongest women I ever knew.  My entire life, I think I only saw her sick once.  I remember it was quite odd that Grandma went to take a nap on one of our Sunday afternoon visits.  I had just never seen that before....

This Thursday afternoon Dexter and I did one of our first wedding activities - we got engagement pictures taken.  So far, the only wedding type things that we have done is "book" something.  We have decided where we are getting married, where the reception will be, and who our photographer is - and more importantly "booked them".  I am the kind of person that feels better and less stressed if I get a contract signed and the date set.  I even have an appointment at David's Bridal in a few weeks.   So needless to say, I was pumped about actually getting to DO something for the wedding!  I haven't had pictures taken like this since I was getting my Senior pics taken.  Got to tell you, this was SO much more fun.  I got to wear my brand new purple dress, my favorite boots, and bright color in every picture! (of course this was not just one outfit)  We changed cloths every time we moved to a different background.  And that's the other super ...