an extraordinary season

i love being engaged.  don't get me wrong... just like every engaged couple, we have had our stressful moments. but even with those few bumps in the road, i love being engaged.  i love waking up in the morning and realizing i am one day closer to marrying my best friend.  i love being filled with great anticipation, and eagerly awaiting the day i will make a life long commitment to the love of my life. i love dreaming with jamie about what our life is going to be like.  i love crafting what our home is going to feel like. i love talking about the wedding and considering every detail, and tweaking it until it feels just right.  mostly, however, i love growing closer in friendship and commitment to each other.... planning our marriage... learning how to communicate... learning how to be selfless... learning what it really means to love someone.

despite my eagerness to just be married, i find this to be an extraordinary season, so I have chosen to savor these final months of engagement.

michele m waite, who will also be shooting our wedding,  captured these images for us. jamie baked the tarts and pie, i assembled the cake (and made the skirt she's wearing) and then together, we styled this shoot.  i hope you enjoy this glimpse into our lives.