Hey guys! I am guessing that my sudden shift in priorities has left you all a little confused. I have been going back and forth in my head about what to do about my blog. The idea of having to update you guys on almost a week of my life got so overwhelming that I considered not blogging anymore. The thought crossed my mind a few times. I KNOW….that is nuts right?!
So I have decided that in interest of not overwhelming myself, I would simply just start up again. I did photograph what little food had been eaten over the last few days, but honestly, I think you guys will be OK if I just start from now, right? I have pretty much maintained my healthy eating habits and haven’t been super creative so it would actually be pretty boring . I am slowly getting back to myself but I think that the following things added together have made for a pretty exhausting and overwhelming week:
- Dealing with some pretty heavy stuff, personally
- Erica’s wedding (fun, but VERY BUSY)
- Time Change
- Working 2 jobs
- Going to School
I have manged to get in some running, 9 miles total this week. But, I will say, I am still pretty exhausted and think that for the next few days I may be trading exercise for sleep when I can. As a huge advocate for self-care, self-love and listening to your body, I am making sure to practice what I preach 
Thanks for all you support and understanding…you girls (and guys- yup I have some male readers!!) are awesome! Sigh, feels so good to get that off my chest and to really be back!!!!
One thing I know I can’t just brush over with you guys is the Wicked Reception, a lot of you guys have been looking forward to the wedding posts. Honestly, I can’t deprive you guys of this because it was pretty freakin’ awesome. So, without further ado…I give you the WICKED RECEPTION!!!
I started off the reception with a beer and a glass of champagne. Let me just stay there were many beers to follow 
Erica made and thought up all the decor herself.
Her and Mike (groom) painted this canvas with their monogram, it was beautiful and a ton of work, it was in their living room for a few months!
Table Decor: centerpieces made by Erica.
Cake:
bouquets:
The bride and groom danced their first dance to “The Book of Love ” by Peter Gabriel. They looked so happy out there and had pretty sweet moves too!
Here is a video I took of Erica and her dad (Art) dancing, don’t you LOVE this version of “Isn’t She Lovely” ?
Here is the video I took of Mike and his mom dancing. So Sweet!!!
Erica and Mike cut the cake to “The Sweetest Thing” by U2
Later on, us Bridesmaids dedicated “Umbrella” to Erica and we all danced, the fourth bridesmaid included (Andy- Erica’s Brother).
Here are some pictures I took throughout the night!
Myself and the Beautiful Bride!
Erica, Crystal and I
The Fantastic MOB and I- doesn’t Jeannie look gorgeous?
Adam and Mike at the after party enjoying a Guinness!
I was a bad girl and barely ate at the wedding, I was busy! I took a few bites of Adam’s pasta and that was it! Erica and Mike are currently in St. John enjoying their honeymoon.
Well, I am out of here. I WILL see you guys much later, thanks for baring with me, it means the world to me
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Glad you are doing better, but my thoughts are still with you! The wedding looks lovely, I adore the cake!
Ali – you rock! So glad you are back on the blog! MOB xoxoxo
of course it’s fine to start over
no need to recap just for accountability’s sake — just write when it makes you happy!
hope everything is going okay, thinking of you in NC!
Ali, I’m so happy to see the background of the Wicked Reception!!
I hope everything was fabulous. Loved her centerpieces. Lovely!
Hope to see more pics of the Founder’s Room, but only if you get a chance – no pressure – it seems like you have too much on your plate these days. Take care of yourself.
Beautiful reception. I love the black & white theme. Thanks for sharing!
This is your blog Ali. Don’t feel any pressure to make it something for everyone else. Write when you have time and are motivated. It’ll make it that much more exciting to read your posts! So glad you’re back!
I hope everything is okay! Lots of prayers with you
Girl, do what you gotta do!
I would feel totally overwhelmed posting every meal and everything I did, which is why I just blog when I feel like it or have some fun recipe or event to talk about! Just do whatever works for you – the blog should be FUN, not an obligation 
Gorgeous reception, btw – I love the black and white theme.
Welcome back!!!
Beautiful wedding! Glad you decided not to quit blogging.
Such a pretty bridesmaid and a gorgeous wedding!
By the way, you’re a machine! I don’t know how you find so many hours in a day to get so much stuff done. No worries about blogging!