Okay, if you're really paying attention you'll notice these last two days are written on the 4th of July....yep, those movies last night went way past my bedtime, so I'm playing a little catch up this morning! 

It's only seven days before the wedding....we keep saying, "this time next week...." and the "good" nerves are kicking in!  The sun is shining brightly this morning and the long range prediction is sun and warm temps....we'll keep praying the weather holds.  We enjoyed breakfast on the deck this morning with notepad in hand as we prepare for a brunch that will be held at our home the morning after the wedding.  We are expecting a lot of out of town family to stop by for a bite to eat before heading back to their homes in various states.

Gary is outside working on some mulching projects and then he'll be mowing grass.  I've pruned flowers and after blogging I'll continue with placing notes on hotel "goodie" bags and decorating the menus for the reception with a tiny ribbon tied in a bow.  Yep, I'm one of those "over the top" kind of personalities....so if I ever have an opportunity to speak at one of your women's events you can be sure I'll do my very best job! 

Well, onto the day's activities....a week from today....we simply can't believe it's coming this fast.  Our son called last night after being away for a week with middle school students in downtown Pittsburgh on a mission project.  His comment was he's been in a lot of weddings, but this one is different....this one is his sister....

God bless our country....Happy Birthday, America....may we continue to be a God fearing nation that vocally speaks the name of Jesus unashamed, standing on the promises of God!