Get to know the Bride

A little over a year ago David and I made a trip to visit Michigan and Texas so we could introduce the other to what would soon become the other half of their family. There was no way for us to get around and meet everybody though, so we thought we’d put up a bit of info about ourselves so that the other side of the family might have an idea of who their relative is getting hitched to.

So if you’re a curious member of David’s family and have no clue who I am, here’s a glimpse of my life. :}

Full name: Amber Raye Cunningham
Birthday: January 1st, 1988. David likes to joke that I’m a year younger than him, but don’t let him fool you—his birthday is just eight days before mine.
Major in college: Christian Education
Favorite flavor of ice cream: mmmm, cookie dough!
Likes: Reading, being artsy, rollercoasters, playing soccer, being with friends and family, and puppies
Dislikes: Mushrooms, people that stand too close when they talk to you; making phone calls to people I don’t know

Miscellaneous:
- I’m a military kid like David, so I don’t quite know where to call home. However, my family was stationed at Mountain Home, Idaho for several years and somehow it’s just stuck with us, so if I had to choose I would consider Idaho where I’m from.
-I accepted Christ when I was eleven years old and was baptized that same year
-When I was sixteen I began to take my faith more seriously, and as my walk with Him grew deeper and more steady I found Him guiding me toward a life in youth ministry
-Due to this call I made plans to attend college and study to pursue this goal, which is where I am now
-I think children are cute but at the moment I’m entertaining the idea of getting a puppy once David and I are out of debt. I’ve already got a few name ideas!

 

The Location

Ah, Idaho.  For many of our guests, they have probably given little thought to this northwestern state, but now they’re off to a wedding there.  If you’re curious to know more about this place and what you can find there, this post is for you.

 

Those of you who are traveling to be with us will probably fly (though we do have a wonderful group of college buddies who are carpooling to get there, they aren’t the majority).  You’ll arrive at the Boise airport, which is a very nice place and easy to get around.  After picking up your luggage (which we are already praying will not be lost), you will be free to tour Idaho’s state capital if you like, but most likely you’ll want to head to your hotel in Mountain Home.  It’s a pretty easy drive.  Here are the directions from the Boise Airport to the Hampton Inn of Mountain Home, where many of our guests have made reservations.

 

Depending on how long you are staying, it might be nice to know some other things to see and do in the area, either before or after the day of the wedding.  Mountain Home is not a city by any means, but this town does have some things to do in it, despite what the teenagers say.  There is a nice little movie theater, several wonderful parks, and some enjoyable restaurants.  My family and I recommend stopping by Smoky Mountain Pizza and Pasta if you’re looking for something besides fast food to eat.  You can find out more information on Mountain Home and some surrounding attractions by visiting their website: http://www.mountain-home.us/.  Everybody has a website these days, it’s amazing!

 

If you’re really itching to do some things that can’t be found in little Mountain Home, feel free to head on up and visit Boise.  Of the many cities I’ve visited, Boise is honestly one of my favorites.  It has the Greenbelt, which is a beautifully maintained pathway along the Boise River that can be used for walking or cycling.  There is an art museum which is worth taking a look at, as well as a very charming zoo.  If you’re looking for something exciting and engaging, check out Idaho IceWorld, a huge ice-skating facility.  For the shopper among you, Boise has a very nice place: Boise Town Square Mall.  As for food, Boise has a bit more selection than Mountain Home, which I suppose is understandable.  If you have the time and a bit of money to spare, my favorite place to eat in Boise is the PF Chang’s China Bistro, located in downtown.  It’s an amazingly nice Chinese restaurant with heavenly food.

 

When the big day rolls around, the ceremony will be held at Mountain Home Church of the Nazarene.  Here are the directions from the Hampton Inn to the church.

 

If anyone has any questions about places to see and things to do during their stay, feel free to send me an e-mail.

 

The list of stuff

Here is a list of things that David and I already have, for those of you who wish to send us gifts.  We are still in shock about a number of these items, as most were donated to us by our new church family and we were delightfully surprised.  Thanks a ton to everybody who has already helped us out so far; we feel very blessed!  I will attempt to keep this list as updated as possible to help anyone who would like to give us something.

 

Thank you everyone!

(5/29)

 

Kitchen

-Microwave

-Towels

-Wash cloths

-Various sized pots

-Various pans

-Cookie sheets

-Hot pads

-Silverware

-Cooking spoons and things

-Ice trays (a ton of them, thanks again Beth!)

 

Living Room

-couch (Thank you to the Lovell’s for that generous gift!  You’ve gone above and beyond for us!)

-tv stand

-tv

-coffee/end tables

-two lamps

-two living chairs

 

Bathrooms

-towels

-toilet brushes (David and I were proud we remembered to get them so we could clean the toilets when David first moved in so… it goes up on the website!)

 

Bedroom

-Bed

-Pillows galore

-Two blankets

 

Office

-Desk (again, thanks a ton to the Lovell’s for the desk, it is amazing!)

-Tall bookcase

-Medium height bookcase

-A lot of books (we really like books by the way, if you’re dying to get us something and don’t know what… a book would be cool!)

 

 

Alright, well I think that will do it for the list, and I hope it helps you guys out.  If you have any questions just shoot me an e-mail (amberskye08@gmail.com) and I’ll do all I can to help you out.

 

Again, a million thanks to everyone who has helped us so far.  David and I can’t express our appreciation enough.  God is sure taking care of us, and it’s something to see, and even more to be a part of it.