Country Sugar

Journal Entry 1:

Today I am getting married to Dwight Johnson. He proposed last year, but it feels like only yesterday.

*FLASHBACK*

The dusty gravel crunched under my feet, reminding me how much I missed my home. Home finally, after 4 years, getting my bachelor's degree in agricultural science. I had two duffel bags over my shoulders as I walked toward my parents house on the ranch, from my truck. I had to leave my boyfriend, my horse, my childhood, everything here and move to Texas for my schooling. Now that I was back, I begin to remember everything. I started crying softly. The house was still the same, as when I left for College Station. Texas A&M had offered me a scholarship and I took the full ride to college. When I was about to open the door, one of my older brothers, Jacob, opened the door, and said " Marilee! Your home!" and I was squished into a big bear hug. My other 2 older brothers, had already married and MOVED OUT because THEY WERE MATURE ENOUGH to get their OWN PLACE. But Jacob hadn't figured that out yet. He was going to the local community college. I came in the house and went straight to my old room, opening the door, I saw it was exactly the same. Putting my stuff down, on the bed, I looked around my room, at the pictures of me growing up. "Marilee!" my mom yelled, "Dinners almost ready and we're having guests over, so dress nice!" "Okay momma" I yelled back as I walked to my closet for something to wear. I picked out a white sundress, with a jean jacket, and some brown boots.

Then I went into the bathroom to do my hair and makeup. I curled my brown hair. As for my makeup I had done a smoky eye, my eyebrows, and I put on some nude lipstick.

I came into the hall just as the doorbell rang. "Marilee! Can you get the door?" yelled Jacob. "Lazy ass" I muttered. I opened the door, only to find my two older brothers, Ford and Charlie,  their wives, Brittany and Rachel, and a little girl. I automatically through my arms around all of them, one at a time. " Marilee, this is..." Charlie started, motioning to his wife, Rachel and the little girl, "This is Casey. She's 2." I was in awe. "Come in" I said. Just as I closed the door, it rang again. I opened it to see my boyfriend, "Dwight!" I screamed as I through my arms around his neck. He had on a plaid button up,blue jean Wranglers, a black cowboy hat, and black boots.

We stood there for a few minutes, just like that, my arms around his neck, and his arms around my waist. Until, Jacob HAD to ruin the moment. We broke apart and went in for dinner. Momma has fixed my favorite. Her famous, Chili. We filled our plates up, said grace, and ate. After dinner, we all headed into the living room. Me and Dwight, sat on the floor. We all caught up and talked. When it got late, I stood up and then Dwight got on his knees. My hands flew up to my mouth. He started " Marilee Ann Sawyer, I have loved you since we met, back in pre-school. Everyday since then, has made me a happier and better man. You always make me smile, even through rough times. So Marilee?" I nod. "Will you do me the honor of being my wife?" Then he pulls out the ring, laugh at it and instantly say "yes".

*END FLASHBACK*

I was sitting in the hotel room, with my friends, and my Momma. My bestfriend, Regina was doing my hair, while my other bestfriend, Susanna was doing my makeup. My hair was in a braided kind of bun. My bridesmaid consisted of 8 of my closest friends.

After the wedding we had this photo taken:

We've been married for 15 years with 7 kids and one on the way.