Just Some Thoughts...

It hit me today while Scott has been at work how crazy the passed year has been. So many ups and downs, so many twists and turns, and some days that just throw me for loops making my stomach miserably upset. One thing is for sure, I have definitely learned that our Heavenly Father is in charge, and he knows what's best. If we trust in Him, all will work out.

I have met my very best friend this passed year. A year ago next month. Of course, at first we were only friends. This is both what we needed, both getting through serious passed relationships. I am so glad we made it through those rough times and are where we are today. I love him more and more every day. I respect him more than anyone else I have ever known. He's there for me when times are good, when times are tough, and when I'm just plain awful. He lets me cry in his shoulder, has taught me to dance when I'm happy, and just plain be silly and fun (no matter what people think!) All in all, he's wonderful. And he's mine for eternity.

I've watched one of my best friends battle cancer, I was able to go through the temple, we were sealed to my youngest brother, welcomed a new sister in law to the family, been on many fun filled family vacations, and most importantly... had our prayers answered time and time again.

In less than two weeks we are moving to Flagstaff. My anxiety is kicking in and only few know how bad I let anxiety defeat me. I'm excited for a change and to go to the school I have always loved. I can't wait for Scott and I to have our first place. But I've grown so close to Scott's family. We see his parents daily. And to be honest, I don't want to give up seeing them so often. I hate that we won't see my family often either. I am going to miss seeing Logan and Jacob grow up. I'll miss seeing my other siblings and I can't bare the thought of seeing my parents less than I already do. AND PEOPLE, WE ARE ONLY MOVING TWO HOURS AWAY!! But I'm worried work and school will get to us and our trips home will lessen. By golly, I can do this.

For now... I am going to pack, thank Heavenly Father for the path he has chosen for me and my husband, and push through the hard times.

Photojenic

Our photographer just posted some pictures and a slide show of our wedding on her blog. Go here to see our session! We love them and hope you do too!

Time To Start Building

Alright, thanks to my Boss, we have a new favorite website! Visit Knock Off Wood to see why we like it!

Yay knock off Pottery Barn that WE can make for ourselves!

Ready...set...build!

Our New Adventure

It's time for us to start the next chapter of our lives! And we are so excited! We are moving up to...

where we will both be going to school full time, and living HERE!!! Our very own house!

JUST KIDDING... we'll be living on campus in family housing, living poor, and loving life! We can wait for our own space. We have enjoyed living with Dale and Nona, but call me silly... I can't wait to use my own dishes, decorate as much as we can in a dorm, walk around the house naked if I want to, scrub my own floors, the whole experience!

We'll be moving up the end of July or the beginning of August! We can't wait!

Our Honeymoon

Well... I guess it's about time I finally post about our honeymoon. Despite not having a voice due to a cold for the first three days and Scott having a sinus infection and pink eye the whole time, our cruise to Mexico was FABULOUS. Enjoy the pictures we post :)

ON THE BOAT:

CABO SAN LUCAS: DUNE BUGGIES (3 different beaches, going around town, and racing out in the dessert. so fun!)

MAZATLAN: HIKE TO THE LIGHT HOUSE AND THE BEACH

THIS IS THE LIGHTHOUSE!!!! ^

PUERTO VALLARTA: ZIP LINING (and a 72 foot rope ladder... yikes)

We had such an amazing time. We recommend cruises to EVERYONE! There were so many things that we didn't get pictures of. The boat had so many fun shops, an ice skating rink, mini golfing, lots of fun pools and hot tubs, and a rock climbing wall! We went to lots of great shows, met so many fabulous people, and enjoyed our time together. Crazy but we've almost been married for 2 months!

Call Me Crazy

Call Me Crazy...but I love these doors! Not so crazy about the rug, but I would love to incorporate these stall doors into my home some day! Thoughts?

Wedding

WHOA! The passed month has flown by! We got married a month and a day ago, and I still look at him wondering what I did to get such an amazing man. We have had a great start of our forever family :D

Here are just a few pictures of our wedding. We will post more as soon as we get them.

Blessed

So many things have happened in the passed few months. Life changing experiences, and every day getting closer to marrying my best friend. Sorry Ladies, I snagged the most amazing man in the world... you guys might be able to find the next best thing :D

Here are a few things that have happened in the passed month. I have been so blessed.

Date nights with my future hubby... and our lovely third wheel :)

"We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love." ~Author Unknown

Spending time on the temple grounds.

Loving work more and more every day.

50+ close friends coming together to celebrate your upcoming marriage. (THANKS MELYNDA!)

Long picnics with Scotty.

Going through the temple for the first time. I cannot express the feelings that were felt while I was in the house of the Lord. This quote tells it all. Seeing my parents, in-laws, and siblings in the temple was the most amazing feeling. I didn't know Scott could be any more attractive... until I saw him in the temple.

"When you come to the temple you will love your family with a deeper love than you have ever felt before. The temple is about families. . . . It extends to parents, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, forebears, and especially our grandchildren! This is the Spirit of Elijah, which is the spirit of family history work; and when inspired by the Holy Ghost, it prompts the turning of the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers. Because of the priesthood, husbands and wives are sealed together, children are sealed to their parents for eternity so the family is eternal and will not be separated at death."

Richard H Winkel

5 more days!