Beloved of the King: Double Spring Break!

What a wonderful last two weeks I have had. God blessed Michael and I with spring breaks that did not line up. Upon first learning this I was most disappointed, but it proved to be a delightful gift. Because our breaks were back-to-back, Michael and I were able to spend not one, but two straight weeks together! We haven't had this kind of time together since December and won't again until June when we are married. My break came first so I went up to Minnesota on Monday the 12th and then we both drove down to my house that Saturday and he stayed through today! I wanted to take some time to share some of the blessings these last two weeks have held :)

While Michael was at class and work during my week in Minnesota, I got to spend a lot of quality time with his sister-in-law Claire and the three kids. What fun! I loved every minute of my time spent with them :) We went to the park, had picnics, and played at home. I am so excited to officially become a sister-in-law and aunt!
Michael and I got to have marriage counseling again! I am so very thankful for the sessions we have been able to have. Our pastor has done a wonderful job bringing up topics and allowing us to dialogue about different things with him and to continue these thoughts and conversations as we leave. It is so good to be preparing for marriage and not merely a wedding!
While Michael was trying to do homework, I was also able to spend some time with a few different friends that I haven't been able to see much of lately. It was so refreshing to get to spend some time with them catching up. It will be nice when we all live in the same area again and will be able to see more of one another.
I loved just getting to be with Michael even if it was just him working on school stuff while I folded paper lilies :)
Last Sunday when Michael was at our house, we went out to eat with my mom's side of the family. It was fun for him to interact with them again and to spend some time together that way.
Michael woke up early and came to exercise class with mom and me one morning--what a trooper :)
We did A TON of wedding planning! Invitations, food, centerpieces, etc. I feel like we covered a lot of ground and will have no problem finishing the rest of the details apart (only 83 more days!)
We took Sam to play at the park one day and had a blast!
We began watching a new show called Downton Abbey and are both really enjoying it so far!
Friday night we went out on a little date and then came home to make puppy chow for the fam (we make some good chow!)
Saturday was spent just relaxing during the day, we went to Hunger Games with my family and Grandma Diane in the late afternoon (really enjoyed it) and then my sisters, Sarah, Michael, and I went to the Ben Rector and Needtobreath concert that night. It was a busy day, but so fun! I love how Michael fits right in with my family :)

I could go on and share many other things we were able to do and the countless things we laughed over, but I will leave it as it is. Ah, I am so very thankful God gave us that time together. I get to see him again in 19 days and then we will have two more visits before the big day! God is good and to be praised!