I slacked off again.

Well... I failed again. A LOT has happened since though... The most important (I think) is... I got officially engaged on September 4th!!!! I'll tell the story, which is generally short. We went and picked the ring out quite awhile ago and I knew that Mike was just waiting for them to call him and tell him it was done (It had to be resized and we were replacing the main diamond for the one that was in my mom's old wedding ring). Well I had been doing something and needed to be picked up so I called Mike for him to come and get me. He didn't answer so I called my mom. After I got off the phone with my mom Mike called me back. He was glad my mom was coming to get me because he had an errand he had to go run... I knew exactly what it was. So I went home and waited for him. He eventually got home and came into my room. He was trying so hard to act nonchalant. He failed. We both had huge cheesy grins on our face. He asked me if I wanted to go on a drive and to dinner. I of course said yes. We drove to the Provo Temple. Some would say that it is such a cliche... well I don't think so. For one, his parents were married there. For two, it has been such a struggle for us to stay in the church that going to the temple was such a testimony to me of how much we both have changed. It was also a symbol of... someday we will be sealed (in the Salt Lake temple though). Anyway, we walked around the grounds a little bit and then we sat on a bench. It was a little awkward and we were both super nervous. Mike then got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I had to think about it... Kidding! I immediately said yes. Duh! My ring is absolutely gorgeous and I love it! After I said yes we of course hugged and kissed and then continued to walk around the temple with cheesy grins still plastered to our faces. We then called his parents to tell them and told the news to all of our friends. My mom knew before me and saw the ring before me. We then went to PF Changs and Coldstone. It was a perfect day. I cannot wait till we are married and I am his wife. I am so glad that we have FINALLY made it here.



Right after I said yes.

My gorgeous ring!

Next important... both Mike and I have jobs now. It has made living MUCH easier. Especially since we are trying to plan and pay for a wedding. I'm just goint to post some pictures of the past. It's much easier than trying to explain everything.

I turned twenty!!

My cousin Mike and I at Chandler's farewell.

The missionary who just came home and the missionary who is leaving. I love these two and am so proud of both!

Chandler & I at a parade.

Me and baby Jo at the parade.

We went bowling for Sam's birthday.

Happy 22nd birthday to Sam!

Kaela, Me, and Hannah at Cooper's baby blessing.

Baby Coop (: It was his big day.

Date night at Wingers. Sam & Mike just didn't want to be in the picture.

Sarah & I bowling.

One last picture of Mike & I (:



I Promised

I promised I would post at least once a week so here I am. It's been a considerably boring week. I've been applying at jobs and hoping Mike will find one too. I had an interview at Kneaders and I have another one at Ross soon. I hope I get one of them. I really need a job to help Mike pay the bills and pay for a wedding. Mike also has a job interview tomorrow so cross your fingers for both of us! My family is going to Vegas for a week and Mike and I are going down to see his family this weekend. We're going to go to the fair so I will take pictures and post them when I can.

The biggest thing in my life right now... It's crazy to see all the blessings the Lord is giving Mike and I. I feel so loved and I am happy with my life. I'm happy with where my life is at. I hope my life continues to stay like this.

Here's another random fact... I think I've decided to go back to school to become a nurse. I really like helping people and I think I would be good in that profession. Anyway... I hope you all have an awesome week (:

I'm a Slacker

Long time no see. My life has been all over the place lately. I quit my job in June and moved down to be with Mike. I lived there for about a month and a half and then, unfortunately, Mike was laid off. That threw a wrench into our plans. We never planned on staying down in the middle of nowhere forever. We didn't want to raise kids down there. Because of that and many other reasons we decided to move back up North now instead of later. I'm very happy to have Mike up here with me, but I know that he is having a hard time adjusting. He is currently looking for a welding job up here and hopefully he will have some luck soon. I am also looking for a job. We are hoping to get married in November. I hope our plans actually work out this time. I will do my best to post at least once a week from now on. Here are some pictures from my past little bit.

An updated picture of me

 



My brothers and I at the zoo in June

Candid Picture of Mike & I



Mike & I at his family reunion in June. Very tired.



Suprise! New nephew for Mike. Cooper was born on June 25. Soo happy!

Mike & I pretending to be bears at the zoo

Happy Fathers Day!

Happy 2nd birthday to Dylan!

Happy 4th of July from Dylan & I

Emily & I at their family reunion

It is what it looks like... Mike teaching Sam to dance



Me & baby Joleene. She's turning one this weekend!

Yes it is... My first fish I ever caught. Go me! I even gutted it (:

Always Changing

Sometimes I feel like my life will never stand still. Or never go the way I want. Just when I think I'm finally going to get my dreams... a wrench gets thrown into my plans. Praying for patience is never a good idea. I'm probably the most confused I've been in my entire life. Go to Dixie college next year? Move to Boston? Stay right where I'm at? Who knows. Every time one of the decisions feels right... the feeling changes. I've always been so sure of what I wanted. The closer I get to twenty, the less grown up I feel. Someday's I miss being a little kid so much and just letting my mom make all my life decisions for me. I don't know what's going to happen in the coming months and years, but there's one thing I want people to know... the ONLY person I'm thinking about while making my life decisions right now is me. If i start to worry about what others will think I'll never make a decision. I'm going to choose that will make ME the happiest. Now & in the future.

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure... (:

Long Time No See

It's been quite awhile since I've last updated this blog. There's no way I could write about everything that's gone on. Life has been one ginormous rollercoaster. There have definitely been some ups though. I don't wanna speak too soon, but... I'm probably going to be getting married in June (: I've been trying not to tell people in case it doesn't happen, but I'm tired of not having faith in Mike & I's relationship. We're going to make it there. I cannot wait. The idea of being married to Mike makes me happier than about anything. As soon as I get a ring on my finger I will post pictures (:

Here's some of the past little bit...