365 Days to go....Well really 363 days to go!!!

It's official, this time next year I will be NATALIE IVERS ahhh I can't wait!!!  This past Friday, November 6th the day we will be married next year, Michael, my parents, his mom, his grandparents, and I went up to the church around 5:30ish.  We figured out exactly how we want the lights to be and we waited to the right time.  We decided on 6:00!!!  I mean I think it might have been like 5:57ish but we rounded and went with 6.  I can't wait to see what this year brings and how all of my ideas and plans will come together to make our day the BEST day ever!!!  I also used everyone, except Grandon (Michael's Grandpa) to decide where I think I want the wedding party to stand.  My dad made an excellent bridesmaid and Michael didn't enjoy it as much.  Also, my dad used some very fancy decorative words to describe some decorations (lacy ruffly bows..haha)  After we decided the time we waited for Michael's aunt and uncle to meet us so we could all go to dinner.  We went to Las Palmas in Rogers...my family eats there every Sunday and my mom has joked about having the Rehearsal Dinner there.  Well our friend Emilio who always hooks us up there said he could "shoot the place down for us" translation they can shut the place down for just us.  We had a great time drinking margaritas and discussing wedding plans.  I am so happy that our families get along so well with one another.  It makes me feel good knowing that Michael and I have 2 families that care for us and love us so much!!  Well, we are still waiting on our link for our photos, but Dale asked his gf Meredith to marry him last week so I understand if it takes a little bit!!!  OH and big news from Michael...he has asked a few of his friends to be in the wedding party, a GIANT step in the right direction!!!  I am hoping to be able to be able to go visit a couple of reception sites in the next couple of weeks so we can get that out of the way.  Thats all the news for now!!