"Showered With Gifts"

Wow! I must be the luckiest bride in the world! I thought you were only supposed to get gifts after the wedding…but here I am getting presents before it even starts! Oh my God…the earrings from Ivy are so beautiful. They will look incredible with my gown. I can't wait to put them on. And the mantilla from Tia Cristina and Tio Francisco…every time I look at it, my eyes well with tears. It's means so much to me to have a family heirloom to wear on my wedding day. And speaking of family, I'm so happy my dear Tia and Tio could share this day with me. Only one thing would make today truly perfect-if Papa and Antonio were here. Then, everything would be complete. But you know what? I'm not even going to think like that-only happy thoughts are allowed right now. After all, this is going to be the happiest day of my life!

Thursday, July 12, 2001

"The BIG Day"

Oh my God! It just hit me…I mean really hit me…that today's my wedding day! Today is the day I've dreamed of for my whole entire life! Come to think of it…what am I doing writing in my diary? There's so much to be done-I don't even know where to start!

Wednesday, July 11, 2001

"Heaven on Earth"

Last night with Ethan was the most amazing night of my life. But the funny thing is, I know tonight, our wedding night, will be even more amazing. It seems like from now on, every day and every night is going to be better than the next…just because Ethan and I will be together. Speaking of wonderful days and nights, I absolutely can't wait for our honeymoon. It's hard to imagine…just Ethan and me with no distractions. It will be like we're the only two people in the world. We'll have nothing to focus on but each other and our incredible love. Talk about paradise!

Tuesday, July 10, 2001

"Speechless"

For the first time ever, my diary doesn't seem enough to express what I'm feeling right now. It's like there aren't enough words in the universe. Making love to Ethan was wonderful…but wonderful in a different kind of way than I expected. When you watch TV, it's like the earth stops when two people make love for the first time. But that's not the way it was…it was more quiet, more intimate. Am I even making sense right now? All I know is I've never felt more connected to someone. To me, that was the most special part of making love to Ethan…the connection. It's like now we have a deep, undying bond that can never, ever be broken.

Monday, July 9, 2001

"The Name Game"

Mrs. Ethan Winthrop. Mrs. Theresa Winthrop. Mrs. Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald Winthrop. Just thought I'd do a little practicing while Ethan picks up our Chinese food dinner! One thing is for sure-no matter which name I use they all sound great. Actually, they sound perfect!