Whew!!!!

Hey hey, it's been awhile, I know.  Life has been and continues to be crazy busy. 

Well, the wedding was fabulous!!!  Everything turned out perfect and we are so grateful for the many friends and family who supported us and helped in all sorts of ways.  It was a beautiful day all around.  Although parts of the day are now a happy blur, it was very memorable and B and I were both very pleased with how things just worked out and with everyone behind the scenes, it all went smoothly and we didn't have to worry about a thing.

 

As wonderful as it all was, I have a teeny tiny confession.  There is a little part of me that is a little....sad?  Yeah, so maybe it's that hard-to-please bit in me...don't judge, remember I'm only human.  It's just that....ok here goes.

 

When coming up with the guest list I thought about it for several weeks.  I made list after list (partly because I'd make one and lose it and have to start over).  I thought of all the people I've met throughout my life and of course I wasn't expecting every single person to show up. I hoped not to miss anyone.   Well, when the day finally arrived, it was interesting who ended up coming and who didn't.  A bunch of people whom I thought probably wouldn't come, were there.  Others didn't show and it was no shocker due to an already flakey reputation.  What makes me a bit sad though is the ones who didn't come, but I thought would be there.  Particularly those whose bridal showers, weddings, birthdays, baby showers, etc I've made an effort to attend over the years.  I realize stuff comes up and appreciate those who after-the-fact sent a message or card indicating how much they would've liked to have been there but for (blank) reason coudn't, but others, I'm surprised at the lack of acknowledgment.  Makes me think: Hmm..it's only like....one of the MOST important moments of my life....why weren't you there to share it with me?  It was eye opening to see who really cares about me and who doesn't.  That might sound bratty, but really I think that's what it comes down to.  Guess I know who I can and can't count on, eh?

Down to the single digits!

Yaaaaay!!!  I'm getting married in 8 DAYS!  I can't believe how fast these last couple weeks are flying by (but I'm not complaining!)  I'm so giddy excited.  We just have a few little things to wrap up but otherwise we are set!  It's so nice not having the looooooonnnnng to-do list swirling around in my mind every waking minute.  It was starting to drive me a little crazy, but now we can relax and enjoy our last days of being an engaged couple.  Whew!

 

Last weekend I went down to St George with B and the fam.  We went to see "Tarzan" at Tuacahn Ampitheater.  It was my first time seeing a show there and it was SO awesome!  They did cool flying tricks and it was beautiful to sit under the starry sky surrounded by the red rocks.  :D  They guy who played Tarzan was pretty ripped and B's sisters were very excited about getting a photo with him while he flexed.  Haha.  We went to a lake, the hotel pool, enjoyed french toast sticks for breakfast, hung out with some extended family, got a flat tire, and ate lots of junk food (and in honor of that, B made up a song about how if we kept eating all that junk we'd end up being big fat lards.....all to the tune of Phantom of the Opera!  I wish I'd recorded it because it was hilarious!)

 

We went to a friend's wedding on Tuesday and it was fun to see them all happy and realizing that it won't be long before OUR day arrives!!!  On the way up there we stopped to buy their gift at Bed, Bath & Beyond and I saw these adorable measuring spoons that we HAD to get for them.  The teaspoon said "a pinch of patience", the tablespoon said "a heap of laughter" or something......How cute is that?!  We also found the funniest card ever.  Dang I wish I'd gotten a picture of it.  It had a bride and groom cake topper looking image in the front and the groom had a surprised expression.  Open it up and it's the view from behind and the bride is grabbing his butt!  It read, "To have and to hold....Congratulations!"  Hee hee!!

 

Anyway, this is a really random post....maybe I'll get some pics up later.

Ciao!

I love to see the temple...

I'm going there in 19 days!!!!  I can't believe it!  Time is flying SO fast.  Yesterday we met with our stake president for our final priesthood interview (well, not our last one ever...but you know, last one before we're married).  He gave us some excellent counsel and congratulated us on our decision to be married in the temple.  Although it seems so common at times because of where we live (and having about 13 temples easily accessible), he mentioned that in comparison to all the millions of people in the world, we make up a relatively small percentage of choosing to take that most important step.  I look forward to being sealed to B not only for time, but for ALL ETERNITY.  That's a long time to be with someone......ha.  I'm so excited though!  He asked us an interesting question.  Paraphrasing: What do you hope most to get out of your marriage? B, being the gentleman he is, let me go first (Um, thanks B! haha)  After giving our answers, President D said those were good anwers, however he asked us to consider the following answer instead:  Happiness.  

 

The elements we hope for in our marriage are guaranteed as long as we are loyal to the covenants we will make to each other and to God, however, being married doesn't necessarily guarantee happiness.  He reminded us of the scripture in Alma 41 in the Book of Mormon, which teaches us that "wickedness never was happiness".  He pointed out that if wickedness never was happiness, that means that the inverse is true; righteousness is always happiness.  I like that.  And it's true.  And not only applicable for people getting married, it is applicable to every single person.  When we choose to live God's laws, we are happy.  Perhaps our circumstances will not always be perfect, but in the long run, having a clear conscience, and knowing we are headed in the right direction certainly brings happiness. :)