the last little bit…

November 29th, 2009 at 7:43 pm. Posted in Featured Blogger, Just Rachel.

We’ve got less than a week left together and what we do have left together is action packed.  It’s a mess of picking up uniforms, packing, getting things together and getting paperwork in order.  There is so much to do and not a whole lot of time to do it in.  I’ve been mentally preparing myself for what it’s going to be like when I come home and it’s just me here.  I’ve been making and effort to take notice of how awesome it is to lay in bed and have his arms around me, to be conscious of everything that I feel in that moment so that I have soemthing to hang on to while he isn’t here.  I’ve been enjoying the little things and taking the time to just be near him instead of worry about getting the dishes clean or running the vacuum.  There’s plenty of time to do that between now and June.

Today was one of the very last days off we have together and it was wonderful.  We spent all morning snuggled up in bed and then we spent the afternoon getting pictures taken by my wonderful friend Sara.  She used my trusty Rebel XT and got some wonderful shots.  I wanted to take the time to do this before he left so that I’d have something while he was gone.  Once he gets home, we will have been engaged for like… 7 months or something ridiculous like that.  We had an absolute blast just laughing and doing what we do.

There really aren’t words for how much I adore this man.  He really is my everything.


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There are 33 comments to this post.
Jessica said... Nov 29, 2009 @ 7:46 pm

I love these photos so much. This is really special and I’m so glad you have these now.

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erin - heart in ireland said... Nov 29, 2009 @ 8:03 pm

great photos :) i love the one of you two holding hands!

and i feel ya on the stress and your skin! while i’m nowhere near as stressed as you are since i started teaching my face has been acting like i am 16 again. uuugh!

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Melissa said... Nov 29, 2009 @ 8:12 pm

You guys are absolutely adorable. And it’s great that you did this now- that way while he’s gone, you can look at these & find lots of comfort until he comes home. So happy for you :)

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Erin said... Nov 29, 2009 @ 8:15 pm

I’m so excited that you took the time to do this! Beautiful photos.

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Lauryn said... Nov 29, 2009 @ 8:36 pm

Your friend did such a nice job! The photos turned out great.

And what a darn cute couple you two make :)

barbetti said... Nov 29, 2009 @ 8:38 pm

Yeah, basically you guys are a sexy couple. And seriously, I know I said it on Facebook, but you are so gorgeous. What a memory of you to leave Matt!

Do I smell Christmas photo cards??

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Doniree said... Nov 29, 2009 @ 8:53 pm

I LOVE THESE. Cherish every single second, and we’ll make sure to sufficiently distract you when you need us to. Love you :)

Therapeutic Ramblings said... Nov 29, 2009 @ 9:05 pm

I love the swing picture. I’m glad to see another Canon user. :D

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Brandi said... Nov 29, 2009 @ 10:23 pm

Beautiful photographs — you two are so cute. Enjoy the time you have left with him before he’s off.

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Becka @Studio222 Photography said... Nov 29, 2009 @ 11:18 pm

AW… you look so very much in love. I hope the time flies by! I can’t even imagine.

lani @ my motto:sanslimites said... Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:46 am

you two are beautiful!! enjoy your week together before he leaves. it’ll be hard but find peace in the fact that you have a lifetime together to look forward to! (and an amazing wedding day that will be ridiculously planned thanks to the planning that will be done during his deployment). xo, L

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Kt said... Nov 30, 2009 @ 6:42 am

These are fantastic pics!

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Melisa said... Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:11 pm

I have been reading your blog for a little while… first time commenting! CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement! Photo’s are great. I can totally relate to you and all your wedding bookmarking, dates ect. I just got engaged on the 8th! So much exciting stuff to do. Congrats.

Gemini said... Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:40 pm

OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE those photos! You look adorably happy – and I am just so happy for you!

mandy said... Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:45 pm

Your photos are awesome. Hang them everywhere and June will be here before you know it. You do look so incredibly happy in the pictures.

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phampants said... Nov 30, 2009 @ 1:05 pm

You guys are adorable.

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Emily said... Nov 30, 2009 @ 4:47 pm

The pictures turned out great! :) Make sure to look at them everyday & June will be here before you know it!

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nicoleantoinette said... Nov 30, 2009 @ 7:08 pm

GAH I WANT TO BE STUPIDLY IN LOVE. And also? You’re SO PRETTY.

The end.

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Caitlin said... Dec 1, 2009 @ 7:12 am

Your photos are gorgeous, and the two of you make an absolutely beautiful couple! I hope you enjoy every moment the two of you have together, and make every second count :)

Terra said... Dec 1, 2009 @ 7:58 am

Ohhhhhh – so cute! I love the one on the swing!

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Lindsey said... Dec 1, 2009 @ 12:37 pm

i love love love these pictures, and i think it was a really good idea to do this before matt leaves. this way you can plaster him all over your house and hopefully wont miss his face so much!!

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Walking on Sunshine said... Dec 1, 2009 @ 5:15 pm

Wow these pictures are beautiful!!!! My favorites are the 4th and 5th pictures! :)

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katelin said... Dec 1, 2009 @ 6:56 pm

aw rachel love these pictures, so so pretty.

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Elizabeth said... Dec 1, 2009 @ 11:25 pm

These are such sweet pictures. I’m so glad you took the time to take them before he left–I know you’ll cherish them!

J said... Dec 1, 2009 @ 11:47 pm

Gorgeous pics! I love the shot of you two holding hands and the one on the swing. You look gorgeous and HAPPY!!

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E.P. said... Dec 2, 2009 @ 12:42 am

What sweet photos! I hope y’all enjoy every second together this week!

Major hugs, lady, and you know I’m here if you need someone to talk to when the weekend rolls around.

steph anne said... Dec 3, 2009 @ 11:59 am

You two are so cute together!! I hope the time is going slow for you now so you get more quality time with him.

You look so happy! :)

Nora said... Dec 3, 2009 @ 12:33 pm

i am LITERALLY crying at my desk.
Beautiful photos.
You two make a wonderful couple and I’m so happy for you and as I’ve said, oh , I don’t know 20 other times, I’m definitely here for if you ever need anything.

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MinD said... Dec 3, 2009 @ 2:55 pm

Gorgeous photos lady.

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Pharmacy Technician said... Dec 4, 2009 @ 12:27 pm

Keep posting stuff like this i really like it.

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Mrs. Priss said... Dec 4, 2009 @ 10:28 pm

Okay, these pictures are flipping gorgeous! I am so happy for you two!

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michelle woo said... Dec 4, 2009 @ 10:47 pm

Just wanted to say that you look absolutely radiant, my dear.

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Suburban Sweetheart said... Dec 6, 2009 @ 7:19 pm

Really great pics…

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