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Blacksburg weather is just so unpredictable.

  

Yesterday it was in the 30's and snowing...in April.  Typical.  This weekend it's supposed to be in the high 60's.  No wonder I get sick so much!  I can't wait to move to a warmer climate soon....say....Virginia Beach?! 

 That's right, all this week Ben and I have been securing an apartment we found in VA Beach.  (Hence the non-posting) We're pretty friggin' excited!  Of course, it's not right next to the beach...but it's about 20  minutes away...which is a heck-of-a-lot closer than we are now (considering we're in the mountains).  We actually found a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom place which (because of a special deal they have) was a lot cheaper than some of the other apartments in the surrounding area.  I'm hoping that our family and friends will consider visiting us slash taking a vacation this summer in VA Beach (free room!) I know I already have 4 takers.  I never thought I would live near a beach...I guess it's true what they say--Join the Navy, See the World (....starting with Virginia Beach....)

There's a reason it's popular right now.

So, let's talk. I know you've been hearing a lot about the book/ movie Twilight, lately. C'mon. Everyone is blogging about it. I am yet another one to discover the amazingness recently (don't question my use of the word "amazingness"). 2 days ago I hadn't read the book, and I hadn't seen the movie. But I did notice the overwhelming amount of bloggers who advertise it on their blogs. Seriously: from one girl to another: you will FREAKING LOVE IT if you like romantic stories. (Actually I should add that I'm not done with the book yet...but I'm loving it currently.) But the movie was awesome. My friend Cara was the first one who introduced me to the book. I seriously hadn't even heard of the entire series until last fall. She is (and has been)....for lack of a better word....obsessed with the series since before Stephanie Meyers even wrote them (haha). Oh and did I tell you that Cara has already claimed Robert Pattinson for herself? So don't try, ladies. He's taken. No bother for me--I recently discovered the villain who is so hot. ("The Villain?? Caroline, what are you thinking?"---Google Cam Gigandet and let me know what you think.) That's about all I wanted to say. I just really encourage you to watch/rent/buy the movie and read the book.

Back to your regularly scheduled program

Here are a few pictures from Ring Dance this weekend.

Me, Ben, Arthur, and Holly.   The theme this year was "Hollywood" so it was perfect for Holly's Junior Year Ring Dance. 

Your two favorite people ;)  (Ben likes to pretend that he's the same height as me b/c he knows it annoys me.)

I just love bumping into Aicel everywhere on campus.

That's pretty much all the photos I took!  Can you believe that??  I have always been an OCD photographer (minus the talent) just because I love having photos.  They're good for record-keeping.  ;) But I guess this semester a lot of things have had to change in my life.  I have been so flipping busy 24/7!!  Maybe that's the reason for the occasional breakdown...hmmm makes sense.  

Well Ben and I went to Michael's Arts and Crafts store in search of vases for the reception.  The plan is that the bridesmaids will just put their bouquets in the vases once they arrive--because 1) that's a huge money saver and 2) the girls won't want to lug them around anyway once they're dancing and 3) the bouquets are going to be gor-geous.  Just imagine a large bunch of  blue hydrangeas with the stems wrapped in ribbons and pearls.  WOW can't wait :)  But anyway here are the lucky vases!  I was originally looking for a more rectangular-shaped kind but these were the perfect size and I think they'll be pretty anyway.  

And here's where I got the idea:

Ben and I have quite a few busy weekends coming up.  I'm gonna list all the Saturdays coming up between now and the wedding.  See if you can believe this:

(4/4)--THIS weekend

(4/11)--we're going to get our marriage license

(4/18)--2 term papers due the next week!!

(4/25)--is my bridal portrait (by my lovely sister, of course!!)

(5/2)--is Holly's 21st birthday

(5/9)--final exams!!

(5/16)--Ben & I graduate and Ben is commissioned the previous day

(5/23)--holy crap it's the WEDDING

NOW you can possibly see why I've been having such major breakdowns lately.  Usually I get really stressed out and get really nervous (not about anything in particular, just shaken up) then Ben calms me down and I'm okay the next day.   You know, just the norm.  Okay now I have to go fold some laundry.

Engagement Anniversary

Sorry I haven't been posting much lately.  It's been a weird week.  Just wanted to let you know something:

One year ago from Sunday (today) at 10pm...Ben asked me to marry him!

How exciting!  I can't believe we've already been engaged for a year!  Here's the actual video of the proposal a few of my friends took.  You can't hear much...and the lighting at the Ring Dance was kind of dark, but I'm sure you can imagine what was said.  I love Ben so much :)  Do you know what he said to me the other day?  I was feeling down about myself and he said "Caroline, I fell in love with you the way that you are.  I don't want you to change."  Toooo sweet!

Just another 54 days....

2 months.

2 months from right now 

I will be getting my hair done...

...and getting prepared to marry the most wonderful man ever...

...and imagining him waiting for me in his white uniform at the end of the aisle...

...and trying not to cry so I don't mess up my makeup.  

St. Barts!!

Because I am extremely excited about it, allow me to provide you with a little preview of our honeymoon (in just 2 months, ohhh my gosh)

The island

Downtown Gustavia: look at those cute red roofs!

Our villa!! Complete with swimming pool and ocean views...how cool is that?!

The beaches

...and this may be the reason Ben chose St. Barts for our honeymoon ;-)  just kidding.  not really.

Exciting!!!!  I will be sure to give a full picture post after we're back.

Finally Spring

Happy 1st day of Spring!!!

Guess what we did today!?  We mailed the first batch of invitations!!! Yay!!

Update on the giveaway:  I just realized I never put an ending date on it...but I'm gonna go ahead and end it today.  Thanks for so much interest, ladies!!!  Best Part:  ALL THREE ladies are winners!!  How cool is that?!  

Hope everyone has a Beautiful Day!!