My Wedding Day

It happened. Months of planning and stressing and crying and laughing and being filled of immense joy, finally happened.

I married the love of my life. Michael Colby Robertson, is now, as he has always been, mine.

My groom, my heart, my strength.

Once our photographer gives us our final prints, ill post them. So for now, its iPhone pictures and small glimpses into the best day of my life.

The morning started off quiet. I woke up surrounded by my best friends. The most important people in my life, in a tiny cabin placed deep in the piny woods.

This is the day God gave us. It was an absolute perfect day.

The girls and i drove into town and got breakfast and coffee. I threw on my Wifey shirt and started slowly accepting it was the last few hours of being a "single" lady.

Me, right before i walked down the aisle.

I wasn't nervous, i wasn't anxious. I was just, ready.

This is our good friend, Tyler. He did our hair for the day and is absolutely INCREDIBLE. He has such a timeless touch and has the best heart. Thanks Ty, for making me feel beautiful. 

My mom and brothers.

My dad and i. The whole time walking toward my groom, we were talking about my dads dog, Leon.

Laughing and wondering what he is doing.

Since i had been having nose bleeds leading up to this day, my entire bridesmaids party and the judge had pockets filled with tissues. The judge and i had devised a plan in case my nose started bleeding at the alter. Thankfully, it didn't. But oh what a story it would have been if it had.
Thanks Judge for having my back.

 This was the moment I had been waiting for my whole life. Gives me chills just looking at this picture. Isn't my groom handsome?

Heres a sneak peak of some of our photographers work. Trey Dillon. Check him out, he does stunning work.

My aunt Robin and my dad creeping in the background, looking handsome as always.

My cousin Daniel and i and my brother photobombing.

My cousin Jacob and my little brother, Nick.

 Instead of sipping our champagne toasts, we chugged. And got many laughs.

 Our first dance.

 My little brother definitely doesn't look 16.

My and my sweet, sweet dad. In his cowboy hat, of course.

The picture below speaks a thousand words. My groom and I and his parents. Timeless. Makes my heart so happy and proud to be a Robertson.

Our wedding night ended with lots of dancing, and laughing and hugging and telling stories of peoples love for Colby and I.

All my dreams as a little girl growing up, thinking about that day. Nothing could touch the moments and memories that filled it, May 2, 2015.

If i could relive it over again, i would. But for now, ill pocket the joy and continue to honor my groom, for the rest of my life.

Love, Mrs. Robertson

Rehearsal Dinner Day

We are back from our honeymoon and now i am re-living this week all over again. I love it.

Rehearsal dinner day started with a facial, hadn't had one in years, and it was exactly what i needed. Thank you mom, for that.

The day was absolutely beautiful. A precious gift from God, as it has been raining for weeks.

Next step was going out to the venue to see how everything was being set up and to lend a helping hand. 

My allergies, are the worst. Like, the worst. Nose bleeds my whole entire life, sinus infections every year. Its a curse, and East Texas, especially Henderson, brings it out the worst in me.

On the way to the venue, I'm riding in the car with my mom and my nose starts to pour. CAUTION, don't scroll down if you have a queasy stomach.

My dad was driving in front of us and stopped because he saw us pull over so fast. He pulls over with us and gives me some tissues. He's laughing the whole time. I love that man!

After the nose bleed incident, we arrived. This is the first thing i saw. 

The Arbor.

This Arbor was built in memory of Lloyd Legg. An incredible man who lost his life a few years ago and was such a great friend to our family. I was honored to have the Arbor at our wedding.

My mom and i helped set up the first row, after that, Greg and Oscar, my dads helpers, stepped in to help as my allergies were acting crazy. Thanks Greg and Oscar for setting everything up and making this thing happen!

Later that evening, we started rehearsing. Which was hilariously fun, as Judge Gossett has such a sense of humor. [he officiated]

We kept a few things tradition. Dillon stood in as the bride for me. Im laughing at this while writing. Such a special and funny moment for everyone.

Cathy, Colbys mom, did such a beautiful job decorating the dinner. It was beautiful, and the Cajun food was amazing.

 This is my pap, my grandfather. He is such a precious man. Im so glad he was there to spend this day with me. I remember as a child i always used to ask him and make him promise to always be at my wedding. And he did. Love you, Pap.

 These ladies, are my rock. Such strong, independent, fierce, loving, kind hearted women.

Front left to right: 

Laura, her mom, my aunt Martha (she flew in from Missouri), me, my grandmother (Nini) and my mom.

Love you, La. You made my day stress free!

My stud of a little brother. Time has flown by, little one.

Tack. My grandfather, for all intensive purposes. I never really had a relationship with my moms dad. And Tack has been more of a grandfather to me than i expected. Thank you for being here on this day, I love you!

These ladies! My pregnant best friends. Mallory (on left) i hadn't seen in two years. And as soon as i saw her, it was like nothing had changed, no time had passed. Thank you for making the drive from Galveston, with baby Zara in your precious belly.

Bonnie (middle) has always been my supporter. She will make you laugh until you pee in your pants. Can sing like no bodies business and i cant wait to meet her baby boy, Rhett. I love you both.

           

Bri, my sweet sweet hippy friend, you are beautiful. Thank you for EVERYTHING you've done for me and for the wedding. You and Josh mean the world to Colby and I. 

We love you.

Rehearsal dinner night ended with Dillon, our photographer, grabbing my dads guitar and singing for everyone all night. His voice will stop traffic. I haven't felt such love from such a big group of people in ages. With my family and closest friends surrounding Colby and I on the eve of the big day, all i could feel was blessed.

That night, the girls went in one cabin and the guys in another. We stayed up watching Bridesmaids, reminiscing and eating cookies.

And as a night cap, another nose bleed.

I wouldn't of had it any other way.

Wedding Week Wednesday

Its finally here.

We are 3 days till showtime.

This is the last Wednesday i will be a Parker.

That realization is slowly sinking in. Ive carried this name for 24, almost 25 years and its a good name. Its an Indian name. [Quanah Parker] look him up.

I come from missionaries, contractors, builders, teachers, lovers, Indians, Irish, rednecks, hunters, fisherman, fighters, crazy, nuts, caring, forgiving, rich, poor, downright beautiful people.

Im not losing any of that. 

Im gaining loggers, intelligence, scientists, rednecks, hunters, fisherman, graduates, Indians, happy, energetic, FUN, loving, caring, compassionate, downright beautiful people.

My whole life I've been proud of my Parker name. It meant something to me. I was proud to wear it on the back of my jerseys, proud to hear it called out loud in a crowd or at school. Proud to hear it in history classes. My name has always been my identity in a way. And now i am 3 days out from retiring that name...and gaining a new one. Robertson.

As much life as I've lived as a Parker, i will live more as a Robertson. God willing.

Im writing this sitting in my parents living room. The same place that I've sat for 10 years while just watching tv or having a conversation. I never would of thought that id be sitting here, talking to you, about my wedding.

I am beyond blessed and beyond proud of my family and the new family i am gaining this Saturday.

Mine and Colbys life is about to start, together, forever. 

Ive waited for this moment since i first saw him at 16. I knew. Ive always known.

The sun is setting and I'm grasping on to the last few moments of being, a Parker.

Heres a little throw back to Colby and I at a Toga party while i was in college, 2010.

I was happy then and i am just as happy, now.

"In short. Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don't be afraid"

DIY Coconut Oil & Honey Hair Mask

Since my wedding is in 7 days, i decided i would start pampering my entire body. Starting with my hair. Thanks to a girl from work, i got the idea to put coconut oil in my hair.

Tada.

What you will need:

Honey

Coconut Oil

Towel

Measuring bowl

I mixed equal parts of coconut oil and honey in a small bowl and evenly distributed it in my hair with my hands. My hair was dry as oils tend to cling to dry hair better than wet.

I scooped out a big chuck and warmed it between my hands and started at the tips and worked my way up. This is a VERY messy step but i had such a fun time doing it.

 I put my hair in a bun and slept with the oil in my hair.

This is what it looked like this morning.

I have such thick and long hair that these treatments are sooooo good for my scalp and ends.

Wedding prepping is so fun :]

I washed out my hair like normal and my hair smells so good and has such a healthy shine.

Coconut Oil has many many benefits other than just for hair, such as; thyroid help, heart health all the way down to skin care. I like to cook with it, mostly.

Heres a link that will guide you on your way to supplementing coconut oil into your daily life!

Organic Facts of Coconut Oil

7 days till I'm a Robertson and I'm beyond ready!

Cheers

PS. Thank you to my wonderful fiance for taking these pictures. You're a gem.

10 days, and I'm married.

First i gotta give a shout out to my momma. Without her hard work and dedication, this wedding would not be happening!

She is beautiful inside and out and I've learned so much about life and marriage because of her.

Thank you, and i love you to the moon.

This is what my old room at my parents house looks like. All over the floor. Boxes on boxes on boxes of wedding stuff. Plates, cups, gifts, EVERYTHING. I love coming home to visit and just go stand in that room and look around and realize its all about to come to an end. All the planning and all the months of putting everything together. It is all about to be revealed and shared, with you.

Another shout out, to my future husband.

You are kind, and sweet and loving and beautiful and have a heart of pure gold straight from Jesus himself.

I can't wait to stand at the alter with you and become your wife. And also to go to Cancun :]

Dillon, our photographer took these beautiful pictures. I love them so much.

10 days people. 10 freaking days, and I'm a Robertson.

My 1st Surprise Party

My Coworkers. My Friends. Geez. Im overwhelmed.

Today i was thrown my first ever surprise party.

Looking back, all week they have been asking me strange questions about my registry, the wedding and foods i like. I was oblivious, obviously. Sneaky sneaky friends of mine.

When i walked into the kitchen, i was instantly greeted by every person in the office!

I was so surprised i was speechless.

The food was gorgeous and gluten free [part of it, hehe]

Ive never felt more accepted and loved in a work place then i do here.

So much love in one little room. All for me. Sometimes i can't handle all the blessings people shower over me. But I'm reminded all the time, that because i am surrounded by beautiful people, they are going to provide me with beautiful moments. I shouldn't of expected anything less!

Holy cow i almost fell out when i saw this. Ive been keeping my eye on this bad boy for a while!

The beautiful ladies of RE/MAX.

These cupcakes were TO DIE FOR. Debra, thank you, and tell your talented daughter thank you.

Champagne Soak Cup Cakes.

And to top it all off, my favorite flowers and my favorite color.

Lately, I've made more friends and felt more love and just want to shout it from the rooftops!

The wedding is so close and so far, its everything I've ever dreamed of.

Lots of planning and lots of stress, but lots and lots of love.

God has continued to bless me throughout my life & all i want is to share His love.

Thank you team, for my very first surprise party. Ever.

I LOVE YOU ALL