Sherry Berry

So I was going to do a "My life in January" also as an update, but too many HUGE things happened!! So I'll start with the first one: 

MY SISTER IS GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!! 

Yes, you heard that right :D My sweet sister met Aaron in August and they have just hit it off great. He is a great guy and has been getting her to try things she normally wouldnt do- like hike! I still cant picture her hiking. haha. But he treats her really well. Well right before the New Year he proposed!! 

 He gave her his grandmas ring- so sweet :D

They are both Jehovah's Witness, which has caused some drama in the family. Which means instead of asking my mom or brother for my sister's hand in marriage- he actually asked me. My stance is that while I dont agree with their beliefs, she's still my sister and I want to love her and be there for her. Especially, through something so exciting as getting married. I hope in a way that it shows Christs love. But she's my sister and I want to be apart of her life always. 

So, they have planned this thing fast and she is getting married April 27th! AH! So crazy. It's hard to believe my baby sister is so grown up now. Shes rocking out all the wedding to-dos too- she already has all the invitations done, favors, some of the decorations, and most things planned out. My sister has never been super organized, so it's interesting to see her be UBER organized for this.

A few weekends back she had an engagement party. Aaron and some of her friends surprised her with getting her family, his family, and a bunch of her friends together to celebrate their engagement. SO SWEET! they did it at Mellow Mushroom in Burlington. My boss let me leave a little early so me, Chris, and my mom (john had to work) could get there on time. The party was fun! We got to meet his family and talk with them for a long time. I also met up with the other bridesmaids and we started some planning. Currently, we are in the process of planning her bridal shower and bachelorette party. They are both going to be March 9th since the wedding is so soon and she doesnt get much time off work. I'm excited because its so fun to plan this type of stuff and my mom is finally getting into it too:D I'm really glad for Sherry that she is. 

The sweet couple

 Most of the family and friends

 Our family!

 

The cake

 

The bridesmaids! :D

This past weekend we went wedding dress shopping!!!! She looked gorgeous in everything she tried on. We went a ton of places and had it narrowed down. She decided to sleep on it and when she woke up she knew the perfect dress for her and went and bought it!!! SO excited. It's gorgeous and I cant wait for everyone to see her in it :D I will also be making her veil- which im stoked about. The one she liked was $175 dollars- thats insane. So I'm going to get my craftyness on and make one for MUCH cheaper. Such a fun time. 

Anywho- this totally deserved it's own post!! CONGRATS SHERRY AND AARON!!!