Hickman House

The Isle's

My love! 

It is almost her turn! Love her! 

Sweet Mother-in-law and Laney! 

Officially Sisters! 

Siblings minus one! 

Sure do love these people! 

Grooms cake by my aunt with some of Sam's articles on it! Love! 

Funny story about Laura and I. I knew Laura way before I knew Sam. Actually, she was Miss. Libero, then Coach Hickman to me. That's right, she was my teacher in seventh grade, I was her first student teaching class if I remember correctly. Then she taught me how to do a standing back hand spring in eighth grade for cheer leading tryouts. To later become one of my coaches and pick me up after forgetting how to do that said back hand spring and face planting the mat. But that's a different story.

Never in a million years would I have believed you if you told me I was going to marry her brother-in-law at the time. God sure did know what he was doing. She was my saving grace the day I first met The Hickman clan. I was so nervous. It was the first time I was hanging out with them, and we were going on a four hour dive to watch the Crusaders play. She sent me little text's through out the ride checking on me, sat by me during the game and talked to me the whole time, and even surprised me with a NGU t-shirt before we left. The whole family made me feel like I was already apart of the family, but its always easier when you know someone else in the group, other than the person you're with. If that makes any sense.

She quickly became not only one of my good friends but also more of a sister. Sam and her husband Will are very alike in their sense of humor, so she understands the humiliation I face sometimes when Sam cracks a joke. She has already been so helpful in the wedding planning process checking on me, sending me helpful information, and reminding me that the wedding itself only lasts a day and it's the marriage that is most important. I appreciate everything Laura and Will have done for Sam and I and I am so excited to have her and Sara as my sister-in-law's.



















Love you, Laura!
xoxo-
Mags

ONE YEAR FROM TODAY- I will have me a husband!

I know they say that picking out your wedding dress is one of your favorite memories, but I think I have to disagree. Don't get me wrong, picking out my dress was so much fun. I had my mom, my grandma, and my Maid of Honor to help me, but it was a little overwhelming for me. After about the third store I was ready to be done. I ended up finding my dress with just my mom there, and although we were both super excited and it was moment we got to experience together, I was relieved that part of the process was done. It's one of the biggest decisions to make during the planning process, so it was a bit stressful. However, picking out a bridesmaid dress was a totally different story. I blame it on the fact that I have the best group of girls that care about my happiness more than how they look in a dress. They were so sweet during the process. I wanted them to like the dress, I mean they're the ones going to be wearing it, right? I want them to feel just as beautiful as I do on mine and Sam's special day. We only had to go to two shops and we had a bridesmaid dress within just a few hours. It's beautiful. I say this is without a doubt going to be one of my favorite memories. I had all but three girls with me, my mom, my soon to be mother-in-law, and my soon to be Aunt. Everyone was so easy to please, they listened to what I wanted, and I listened to what they wanted. After we finished up our shopping we got to grab lunch and fellowship with each other. It was a special day. I am so thankful for all my girls-moms and aunt's included, and so blessed I got to share this day with them.

My beautiful soon to be Mother-in-law.

Check out those faces- none too pleased with this dress. 

It was hard picking a dress, since everyone looked so good in everything, but we did it! This makes me so excited! 

xoxo-

Mags