Bling Bling

Brooke and I went to Newport Beach yesterday for Brooke's birthday. While she was laying out on the beach I was messing around with my camera and took a few shots of Brooke's wedding ring. I always catch her looking at in the car, at church, when we are holding hands.... She always says, " Its so sparkly!" Very Cute..... These pictures are the best pictures of the ring so far. She has had the ring now for over 2 months and we really haven't posted a lot of pictures showcasing the ring. She loves the ring and so do I.... but there is a little story behind the diamond.
My mom has been wearing that diamond in her wedding ring for the last 29 years. My Great-Grandfather had that diamond hoping to give it to his first born son. Unfortunately he never had a son to give him the diamond. So he decided to give it to his first born grandson.... My dad. To keep the diamond in the family my dad decided to give the diamond to his first born son... Me. Now its in Brooke's ring for the next 20+ years until our first son will get engaged.

He lights up my life...

76 more Days!

When we first go engaged I thought that this would be a LONGGG engagement... Now that I think about it… it really isn’t! Only 76 more days, 2 ½ more months, some odd hours and minutes, time goes by so fast! Everything is progressing so quickly!!! I go for my first dress fitting on Wednesday! 2 out of 4 of my girls are already fitted, and their dresses are on their way! The next main thing I’m working on is center pieces for the tables... It is so hard, to pick something… I just don’t know! I feel like I have looked at everything! Could use some help in this department! Getting married is wonderful thing… planning it... ehh NOT so much for me. When you’re planning a party for 200 people, I would definitely advise getting a planner, worth the money. (I don’t have one, wish I had one!)
D&C 42: 45Thou shalt live together in love.....

Ready set... go!

The planning begins… has begun

Where do you even start when planning a wedding?? You have the announcements, pictures, linens, flowers, table/ chair rentals, music, food, cake, desserts, flatware, dishes, napkins, drinks, attire, shoes, hair, make up… and MUCH MUCH MORE! Its good thing I’m somewhat of an organized person! So far Ryan and I have tackled our announcement(super cute)..(don't judge me for thinking its cUte), the DJ and a play list of our own, food, bridesmaid’s dresses and their bouquets, MY dress and bouquet, going to purchase the material this weekend! Groom and groomsmen boutonnieres, an idea of what we want our reception to look like (tables, center pieces, linens, napkins), it’s coming together so quickly!

Cant wait until the day is actually here!

Quote

"The secret of a happy marriage is to serve God and each other. The goal of marriage is unity and oneness, as well as self-development. Paradoxically, the more we serve one another, the greater is our spiritual and emotional growth."
Ezra Taft Benson

Engaged

Engaged

January 11th 2010, Ryan and I got engaged!! If you didn’t know already… : ) This past weekend we got to take our engagement pictures by the marvelous Amy Clark, she is amaZing at what she does! (I’ll post a few). As we were taking our pictures we both had the same feelings… that the wedding/marriage is getting much closer and real! The count down started the moment we got engaged.

Since I/we have been planning our wedding (Ryan has helped tons) I have looked at my life in such a different way... Several “older” people have told me(don't be offended if you are in this group)... “It’s never going to be the same” (NOT IN A bad Way eitHer) One thing that will be different is that we will be sealed for time and all Eternity... I can’t tell you how excited we are (yes I’m speaking for my Future to be huBBy:)) to be together for ForEvEr!






Ryan: today was fun... Makes it feel closer :) you looked beautiful babe…. I love you so much!
Me: It’s finally happening! I Love you too!

He is absolutely adorable and he’s mine…