1 Year

This month marks 1 year with my love.  

In honor of this special occasion,
I thought I would post some pictures of us (aka him) throughout the times… enjoy.

started from right here...

now we are here

then here

Just kidding!!!! 

but seriously...

Sort of I just don't know how I got so lucky

I can't believe we have only been together for a year, but then at the same time I can't believe it's been that long. 

the best part is, every day just keeps getting better. 

Happy 1 Month My Love! 

Or as I always like to say, "feliz uno ano, mi amorsito!"

Valentines Weekend

You know in life when the best thing EVER happens to you and you are so happy and excited that you want to tell EVERYONE, but at the same time it is so special that you don't want to let anyone know and you want to keep it all to yourself?

That's how I feel about this weekend. 

I had the MOST amazing weekend with my sweet husband in no other town than Cedar City.  

How can you have fun there? I asked myself the same question- but it was the most relaxing and much needed break I have basically ever needed. 

I am still adjusting to this whole "working full time" thing- that's been the hardest adjustment for me; but since we had a long weekend AND it fell on Valentines day, I knew I had to get away with Bryan.

But of course, what's Valentines Day without flowers and dinner? We didn't skip the cliche but fun part about Valentines Day as we ate at PF Changs and set out on our road trip to Cedar.

This weekend we did nothing, except hang out with each other and be together.  It was just so fun and perfect- it felt like our Honeymoon all over again where we didn't have to worry about a single thing except for each other. (I know I haven't even been married that long- but life gets so busy and catches up with you that some weeks I feel like I hardly ever see Bryan).  

The weather was amazing so we enjoyed being outside, taking walks, having picnics, and of course road biking! We went to St. George one day and Bryan kicked my BUTT since it was literally my first time on a  road bike ever, but it was still so much fun! It's been a lifelong dream of mine to be a road-biker and it looks like a new hobby I will have (with a little more practice). Since I'm married to basically Lance Armstrong (minus the cancer), I died trying to keep up, but he was a good supporter as I screamed down big hills, whined up the big ones, and felt like my whole body was going to break at the end of our ride.  But he was proud of me, so it made it all worth it. 

I have just never felt more grateful in all of my life.

I'm more in love with Bryan than I ever have been. 

I just still can't BELIEVE I found someone as weird as I am and who understands my humor/sarcasm. And someone who knows what I'm thinking before I even say it. and can make me feel better by just their presence.  And goes above and beyond on things like Valentines Day just because I love it. and who has endless patience and just listens when all I need to do is complain for 5 uninterrupted minutes.  and who is willing to do anything & everything for me. like it's SO EASY to be in love with him. and together, we are perfect. 

This weekend really falls second to our wedding and honeymoon.  There were so many fun and special moments I know I will always hold dear to my heart.

I just love Valentines Day. I feel giddy with butterflies. 

Official.

Okay, so I know only a few mere weeks ago I was blogging about how I am not so "wife-y" and I am still "hip".  

It's sad to say that somewhere along the past few weeks I have aged 10 years.  I STARTED COOKING! Yes, full on COOKING.  Mostly I'm doing it so that my sister will like hanging out with me and talking about food and won't move, as well as impressing my husband so that all he wants to do is tickle my back and praise me for an hour- but I'm doing it! Seriously and it doesn't even suck that bad. I made like coconut curry chicken and Russian chicken in honor of the Olympics. 

AND It's kinda fun! hopefully I can just keep it going. 

(LITERALLY THIS PICTURE GIVES NO JUSTICE FOR HOW GOOD IT WAS AND HARD IT WAS TO MAKE)

Second of all- we spoke in church and made this whole marriage thing official.  Yes, I gave the whole introduction to the new ward about how we met and where we work and whatnot and we were officially accepted into the ward.  SO excepted that they called me to be the first counselor in the Young Women's Presidency.  Honestly, I am a little nervous. I mean, I think back at how all my young women leaders impacted my life and how much I looked up to them and still do! That seems like a lot of pressure for someone who is just trying to figure it out.  I am so excited to be back in Young Women's though.  Back in the day I was basically the #1 YW Fan(unless I wanted to hang out with a boy then I pretty much sucked because I would ditch wednesday night mutual). But regardless, I freaking LOVE girls camp and basically everything about Young Women's.  

I'm just nervous that I'm going to freak the crap out of everyone with how hyper I am and loud I can get when I play games and make everyone so competitive in the friendliest way possible and pump them all up on Personal Progress because I freaking LOVE IT!

Hopefully they can handle all this.

I am so nervous and excited.  I just know that this is where I am supposed to be because of how calm my spirit is, and because of the blessing I received when I was being set apart.  I hope that I can help bless and impact the girls the way that my leaders did for me.

And in other news: I just have to give Bryan a shout out. Mostly because he is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I love him. But also because he does anything and everything for me.  And he just watches Juno with me while I DIE. And gets me water and blankets more than I can explain.  and heats up my car EVERY MORNING and makes me lunch & breakfast every day.  and is just so sweet and obsessed with me and I am CREEPILY AND CRAZILY IN LOVE WITH HIM STILL. and I can't wait to be in love on Valentines day for the first time ever!

but like I always say "I'm Happy"

Feeling... poetic.

Today, I've decided to express myself through poetry. Ehm......

...like kicking a cane from under an elderly human

... like taking away a baby's favorite binkey

... like taking candy from a child

... like watching your house burn down

... like losing your favorite sweater

... like finding out Santa Clause isn't real

... like a completely psychotic ex boyfriend begging for someone to take them back

Like losing your best friend (and no I don't mean my husband) only, it's not LIKE losing her if you ACTUALLY ARE.  

That's how I feel today.  

PS. there isn't something I "always say" about this situation other than "I hate it"

THE END.

The Fault in Our Stars.

So, this isn't exactly a book review----- in fact, it's not at all.

  

I just wanted to let everyone know (yes, all my fans) that you should read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. 

 I read it in 3 sittings! AND a pretty cool part is, I hear it's going to be a movie this year!

And it was romantic, hilarious and tragic all in one.  Some pages Bryan would ask me why the heck I'm laughing and then sometimes I would have to read it and cry when Bryan was already asleep.  

I can't describe it. 

 "My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations"- John Green

All I'm saying is, if you're looking for a good read check it out.  

but like I always say… "“You don't get to choose if you get hurt in this world...but you do have some say in who hurts you. I like my choices.” 

Okay obviously I'm not that profound- but doesn't that make you want to read it more?

Wife-y

Can I just say... Ever since I got married, every human treats me like I'm a 59 year old who never has fun? It was only a few mere months ago I was eating at Dennys  at 2 am and doing young and hip people things, but ever since the recent Warner movement I've been permanently renamed "least fun friend".

 A friendly reminder: I'm still the young and fresh faced fun friend you once had. 

Also, ever since I've been married, people treat me like I'm a mom; aka like since I got a ring on it I magically know ever answer to every question on the planet like real moms. NEWS FLASH PEEPS: I'm a wife, not a mom. Aka if you don't know, ask Google- because I don't know. (but i do wish i knew)

Third- the perk of this is I think some people take me more seriously now. Like since I'm a MRS maybe I'm more smart and mature and cook anything. Maybe I'm more mature and smart, maybe I'm not. However I will tell you know I haven't learned to cook almost anything since I've been married- that doesn't come as naturally as it should. I've learned a lot being married, cooking just isn't one. 
  
PS: Sorry everyone judged us for combining our Facebook. We have our reasons, but just to clear some air--I know so many situations where exes have reconnected on Facebook, and its stupid. and YES, I trust my husband but NO, I don't necessarily trust other people.  
but more importantly, having an account or anything separate from your husband is even stupider. 


I've tried being single.  and I've tried being married.  and personally, I like being married more.

but like I always say... "We are still fun you know, so... HUP (hit us up)"

The Story of 2013.

2013 has been a big year for me.  I mean, its been a big year for other people too—Miley Cyrus finally proved how “grown up she is”, and Nelson Mandela passed away, and Amanda Bynes went into a psych ward… I mean really, things got pretty serious in 2013.  As far as my life goes, only 2 of my major life events happened.  I had to take a look back through old instagram pictures because mostly I couldn't remember that far back, and I almost died laughing at all the funny and awesome things that have happened to me this year.  Let’s take a closer look at this year mainly because I thought this year was awesome.

Makin those hunuds.  

As far as jobs, I worked at Texas Roadhouse for a good chunk of time.  I spat out all the lines they told me to try to be a good server, and I actually worked with some way cool peeps along the way.   Catalyst RTC was only for a short time, but it was a good time.  However, it taught me that working with little juvenile delinquent perverts really isn't something I want to do.  I taught swimming lessons,  which is my favorite job of all time-- coming back at ya the summer of 2014.  And of course, my own personal hell, at Pizza Factory.  Luckily from that job I got my first REAL job as a pre-school teacher at West Kearns Elementary.

One Personal Celebration

SAAVI was a huge part of my life in 2013.  I gave presentations to many different organizations on campus this year; as well as planned and carried out one of the most successful Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in years.  I couldn't have done it without my "right hand man" in the event, which is actually the thing that brought us together.

Vacations

Not my most exotic year, but one of the best with a few small vacations, including California for Spring Break, Oregon for my Birthday, Texas to see my soon-to-be-husband, Oregon again so Krista could meet my fiancé, and of course Mexico for our honeymoon! and I did get to see whales once this year, so 2013 wasn't a complete waste. hahaha  

Graduation 

one of the biggest events that has taken place this year, and in my life overall.  College was one of the funnest times of my life—and I really do miss Logan every day. I lit'rally could have peed my pants every single day when I look back at all the ridiculous things that I did and happened to me.  I won’t brag, but I will say I am proud of myself for graduating in the standard 4 years because it led to perfect placement for the rest of my life after that.

Summer

Okay, summer was alright, not my favorite part of 2013.  It was lame having Bryan be in Texas and not having any friends for a few months.  But at the same time I’m grateful for that lonely summer, because I talked to Bryan on the phone for hours every day.   Who knew that facetime dates could be some of your best dates? But seriously, that's how I got to know Bryan so well-- even though I was re-named "least fun friend".  At least a saw a few fireworks and had a friend-without-benefits.

Getting pretty serious.

Everything since July 28 my life has been a fun, crazy, happy blur.  When Bryan got home from Texas literally every single thing in my life changed.  And by September 14, we were engaged.  Although I knew it was coming, I was still so surprised with the most beautiful and perfect ring I could have ever imagined. AND we ate at Ruth's Diner, my favorite restaurant.  So that was a pretty perfect day.

November.

And in November, clearly I took the most huge and important step in my life, A- going through the temple to get married and sealed to my HUSBAND! Our day seriously was perfect, and I am creepily obsessed with it.  And I’m creepily obsessed with Bryan- but I love him.  and also, I'm still not used to having a "husband", and being a "wife", like I accidentally turn awkward every time I use those words.  

Also, I sort of want to apologize for being annoying on social media, but I can’t stop—and I won’t stop (end quote). 

So yeah, that’s the story of 2013.  Ups & downs—except mostly ups.  

but like I always say… "What have you accomplished this year?"