I'm a horrible blogger lately

Forgive me for slacking.

When you're planning a wedding,

working two jobs,

and just trying to find a moment to see your fiance,

blogging gets put on the back burner.

But here is a quick update on things.

First I left my job at Maurices.

It was hard, and I have been sad about it,

but I know it was for the best.

Second I started working at Wingers.

It has been a huge blessing.

It may be hard because I rarely have nights free

but I am so grateful for this job.

We were featured on our photographers website.

Our engagement session was so much fun.

We went to the International Peace Gardens

and just enjoyed the nice weather.

It was the only day that week that didn't rain,

so we really lucked out!

Lindsey has been such a fun photographer to work with.

I have been so happy to have her.

We are down to 2 weeks left before the wedding!!!

2 WEEKS PEOPLE!!!

I am so happy we had the length of engagement we've had.

I needed this time to make sure everything was done,

and to just enjoy being engaged.

But now I am ready to be a wife.

To share a home with Nick.

And to start our life together.

I'll try to post soon.

But if I don't get back until July,

don't be too shocked.



Picture Overload

So with wedding plans, work, and trying to find time to just SEE my fiance

this blog is getting no love.

Sorry blends....

But I have a treat for you today.

Nick and I had some engagement pictures taken a few weeks ago,

and they turned out SO GOOD!

Our good friend, and kind-of-sort-of sister-in-law, Krista

took them for us in Salt Lake.

She did a great job and it was fun to take them with her because she made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera.

The only down side to this experience was the fact that it was FREEZING!!!!

I mean to the point that I couldn't move my fingers or toes.

But it was worth it.

Here are a few of my favorites:

(if you want to see them better just click on the picture)

I'm really good at the fish face, Nick... he's working on it ;)

There has to be a shoe shot

A cool shot of the ring

(via Le Love)

Awkward and Awesome

Hello there blends!
It's Thursday,
which on this blog means it's time for some
Awkward & Awesome lists!

I always enjoy reading her lists,
because who doesn't have those moments in their own life?

So here is my first attempt at this:

Awkward:

• Helping someone I know at Maurices, but I can not remember their name.  So I refer to them as hun, hoping they wont call me out on it, or anything that way.
• I may share the same birthday as Marilyn Monroe, but I don't enjoy having the whole skirt blown up, hand holding it down pose happening that she made famous.  Unfortunately the wind decided it needed to blow this morning and I was on main street....I'm sure you can figure out the rest. 
• Talking to someone who has something in their nose.  But you don't know them well enough to say they have something in their nose, so you do the whole wipe your nose bit hoping they will get the hint and wipe their nose.  
• Answer the phone saying, "American National this is Laurie."  Then realizing I am at Maurices, not American National.  Happens way to often.
• Picking out a quilt from my Grandma's house (it's a wedding gift, and it was way to hard of a decision), narrowing things down by saying, "I'm not really a fan of pink."  Then my fiance looks at my Grandpa who is wearing a pink shirt.  I love you Grandpa, and the fact that you have always worn pink shirts, my whole life.
• Shopping for a swimsuit. 
• Watching a movie at the SVC with my fiance, his brothers and their friends.  They were all in the balcony, we were down below.  Perfect time for a make-out right? (don't judge, we are engaged after all...)  Well apparently  some of his employee's found that the perfect time to come in and ask him some questions.  Then proceeded to act like absolutely nothing had happened, which almost just makes it more awkward!  So happy the auditorium was dark so they couldn't see just how red my cheeks were right then.
• Walking with a limp from my stupid hip after crashing while long boarding.
• Cleaning my bathroom, singing at the top of my lungs and dancing around, thinking I am alone, then turn and see my brother standing there.  Hi Keldon, don't mind my awesome moves.  Never mind, this one just might be both awkward and awesome. 

Now for the Awesome:

• Going long boarding with my fiance.  Watching him have no fear with it is so much fun because he is completely in his element. 
• Also crashing while long boarding and getting some sweet bruises.  I love bruises, always have, always will.
• Finding a wedding dress! 
• Having a fiance.  And being able to call him that.  It's a fun word to say.
• Getting more hours at work.
• Being able to wear skirts and dresses again without freezing my legs off.
• Dancing around my room with my nephew as I get ready in the morning.
• My niece telling me I look beautiful.  When it comes from a 4 year old, you know it's true.
• Being able to buy wedding magazines, and discuss all things wedding because it is finally official!
• Red lipstick

Yes this picture is blurry, and its from last year

but it's both Awkward and Awesome for that.

OK your turn now.

Go here and add your awkward and awesome lists.

I Think I Wanna Marry You!

IT HAPPENED!!!!!!!!!

I got engaged on Friday, February 11th!

He was so cute with planning everything out.

When I came out from work on Friday there was an empty vase on my car

and a CD that said "The Journey of Love."

I put the CD in and it was Nick telling me that I was going on a scavenger hunt!

He then had placed some of my favorite songs on the CD and gave me directions to my next destination.

On the drive there he told me cute memories or reasons why he loves me.

(How sweet is he?  I am one lucky girl!)

I had a few stops where I found a new CD and 3 roses at each one.

First was Amanda's house,

Then Keldon's house,

Then Jim's house,

Then my house.

After that I had to find his brother who gave me a ride to my final destination.

Nick was waiting for me at a look out over Richfield where we go often to talk.

When I got there he led me down a path of rose petals,

up onto some of the rocks,

got down on one knee and proposed.

My response was YES!!!! OF COURSE!!!!

Funny side note:  Once we were up on the rocks,

but before he got down on one knee he told me to check his pockets.

For the last few weeks every time I saw him I would playfully hit his pockets

to make sure that he didn't have my ring.

And every time he would tell me that he was going to have it in his sock.

So when he said this I checked his pockets, and they were empty.

As he knelt down he pulled the ring out of his sock.

I loved it and it made me laugh!

Another funny fact is that I was wearing 4 inch heels

and had to climb up on the rocks.

But I rocked it,

just in case you were wondering!

I loved that he had our friends Scott and Holly

there with him the whole time,

so we have some great pictures from the whole thing!

I love you Nick!

Thank you for being so amazing,

and for wanting to be with me FOREVER!

We have picked July 6th as our wedding day,

and we will be married for Time and all Eternity

in the Manti LDS Temple.

Playing catch up

Ok so much has happened in the past two months.

First I mentioned I moved. 

Which I did.

I went to Salt Lake.

A place I had always wanted to move to.

I had been hired at a new job,

found a place to live,

and I was really excited for a change in my life.

I love Salt Lake, but I only stayed for 11 days.

Why did I move back so quickly?

Well you see there is this boy...

I kind of like him...

A lot...

And he was back home in Richfield.

And a week apart was enough for me (and him) to know that

I don't want to EVER be apart again.

See the thing was when I first started looking for jobs in Salt Lake

I was single,

and I was ready for a change.

Not saying I was looking for love,

but just a change of everything.

I wanted a new challenge with work.

I wanted to meet new people.

I wanted to live somewhere new.

So I started looking for jobs.

And my best friend helped me find one.

Just a customer service position,

but it was a stepping stone.

Then the exact same week that I was offered the position,

a certain Mister came back into my life.

I only really talked about dating him once on the blog.

I kept it really private.

Not just here on the blog,

but in my life.

He and I dated for a few months,

but because we live in a small town,

and didn't want all the gossip that can bring,

we kept things to ourselves.

Our close friends and our family knew,

but no one else did.

Then when we broke up I was so grateful that no one knew.

It made it a lot easier for me.

I didn't have to face so many questions that way.

I hinted at a break-up once,

and an awkward story another time.

But that was basically it.

Then a week before Christmas things changed.

We went and saw a movie together and after that

things happened pretty quick.

He came over to talk one night and

told me he wanted to get back together.

I told him I needed a few days.

When I talked with him again

I told him I had this job offer that I was going to take,

so if we were going to date

it was going to be long distance.

And he was fine with that.

But it's funny how quickly feeling return.

And after only dating for about 3 weeks this time

I knew it was right.

So I came home.

And I have spent every minute I can with him.

Oh you want to see a picture of him?

Ok, ok here it is...

Isn't he cute?

Which brings me to another update.

My sister had her twins!

Meet Maylee and Ellie.

They are adorable!

And as different as twins can be.

It is so much fun!

As things keep going,

I promise I will do better at keeping this updated.

Hopefully lots of exciting changes to come! :)

Well hello there...

Yes I am still here.

And yes I realize that there is so much to catch up on.

Like:

• The 30 Day Challenge
• Moving
• Moving again (curious yet?)
• A certain boy
• Lots and lots about that certain boy

And last but not least I will leave you with a picture of something I have

been looking at lately.

Yeah I am excited! :)

Talk to you soon!

December Happy List

I'll get around to finishing up my photo challenge

I promise.

But today I am posting a happy list.

Because I need a little lift of happiness today.

And since it is December,

I am making it a December/Christmas themed happy list,

to keep in the spirit of things.

1. The Reason for the Season
2.  My Dad, Kenzie and Rebecca. (December birthday's)
3. The Light Parade
4. Christmas music and movies
5.  Hot Chocolate
6. Home made candies
7. Snow
8. The decorations and lights
9. Modern Medicine
10. New pajama's and socks to wear Christmas Eve

Not all of these are December/Christmas themed

some I just need to express my thanks for.

But I am so happy for each one of these beautiful things.

So...

Remember that one time I said I was going to do a 30 day challenge?

Yeah apparently I forgot too.

Or got lazy.

But I will catch up on those

(because I think they are kind of fun)

and fill you in on the other happenings in my life soon.

Maybe this weekend...

I have 4 days off...

I may go insane...

Day 6, 7, 8 and 9

Wow can you say slacker...

I missed 3 days on this picture challenge

so now it is time for catch up.

Day 6: A photo that makes you laugh

This is Braxton.

He cracks me up.

He thinks he is a serious hunter

just like his daddy.

Day 7: A photo of someone you love

How about of 2 people I love?
These are my two best friends
Kami and Kassidy.
Love them!

Day 8: A photo of your favorite band/musician

If you don't know who this is,
I am not sure if we can be friends.

Day 9: A photo of your family

This photo is about a year and a half old.
There is a new little girl
(notice Shalane, front right)
Then Jess is expecting a girl
and Amanda is expecting twin girls.

Yeah my family is huge!

Day 5

A photo of yourself

Hmmm should I do recent?

Or old?

Or when I was little?

Too many options!

So I'll just go with this one for today

I showed this picture before

but it is one of my favorites!

I was Madonna from her Like a Virgin video

for a rally we had with Verizon in Las Vegas.

My mom helped me make my awesome tutu

and I had so much fun this night!

Really I would wear that tutu all the time

if it were back in fashion!

Have a great weekend blends!

See you tomorrow.

The 4th day

A photo of the last place you went on holiday

Oh well doesn't that sound fancy?

The last place I went on holiday was

Sweet Home Alabama!

To see my wonderful sister and her cute family!

Katie, Kenzie, Jenny and Me

enjoying some girl time while

Mariann took Ethan to the Dr.

Miss you guys!

I will come visit soon!

Day 3

A photo that makes you happy

The following photo not only makes me happy

but cracks me up!

Please note the following things:

• I am wearing 3 shades of blue
• Kassidy's face
• Our creative use of fruits and veggies

I think it is safe to say that

Kassidy would kill me for posting this picture!

Good thing she doesn't ready this blog!

Love you Kass!

This photo was taken shortly after I had moved to Cedar.

It was the first big snowfall since I was living there,

so as soon as I got home from work Kassidy and I

decided we needed a snowman in our yard.

The snow was so powdery so it wouldn't pack

and we were freezing by the time we were done,

but it was so much fun!

Day 2

A photo of yourself a year ago

Ok so this one was hard.

Because, as most of you know,

last year at this time I was living on St Thomas!

(you sick of hearing about that yet? Because I talk about it a lot, sorry)

And I have A LOT of pictures from there.

So narrowing it down was difficult.

But here goes:

Brynne and I on Virgin Gorda

This was taken on part of our tour of The Baths

right before we came around to Devils Bay.

More pictures here.

As much as I love Utah

and snow and winter

and everything we have here,

I wouldn't mind going back and seeing this again.

30 day Photo Challenge

So I am trying out this little challenge. 

For 30 days you post a different picture that falls under the category

then give maybe a little story with it.

I will have to make a few changes, but I think it sound fun!

Day 1: Your Facebook Profile Picture

It was Halloween

I was carving pumpkins

Does it need any more explanation?

See you tomorrow for day 2!