Picnic's and bugs

This past Saturday Jer and I went to Antelope Island and were going to go on a short bicycle ride before having a picnic. Well that was the plan. Before the bugs came though. It must have just been the season or something but they were everywhere and after one short trip out of the truck I was not getting out for anything. It was still pretty, but I strongly dislike bugs and wasn't subjecting myself to that.

It was really cool driving around looking at the animals and scenary. We just ate the picnic in the truck, but the bugs ruined our plan to go bicycle riding. Hopefully when it gets warmer we can do it again but in a different location so as to avoid bugs. Because I can't stand bugs.

Besides the bugs it was a very lovely time, and watching the sunset was very romantic. It's nice to be home and having lots of time to spend with Jer!

Loads of Lace

Who knew that lace cost so much? I completely agree with my parents in the fact that paying $150 dollars for a veil is RIDICULOUS. We thought buying and making our own would be cheaper....boy were we wrong.

But that's ok, because its a very special thing for me. Oddly enough you would never guess that my dad sews. He made my trek dresses, my Halloween costumes, and now is going to make my wedding veil. He made my mothers veil, and my step sister Amy's. I am trusting him with this important thing, and I know its going to be absolutely beautiful!

My parents and I took a trip this morning out to the HUGE Joanne's in SLC where we bought the lace for my wedding veil.

 (can you believe that's 75$ worth of lace???)

Needless to say, we enjoyed the trip. Just not the cost.

Engagements, Announcements, Registered

After going and taking our engagements this morning in the rain, Mom, Jer, and I went and got the announcements finalized. And after that Jared and I went and got registered at Target. 

That was, well, quite the experience. 

But we are now officially registered at Kohls and Target. 

Hallelujah! 

The engagements will be done WEDNESDAY and they will be on Gallery's blog. I'll be sure to post a link for everyone to see! Wedding plans are moving forward smoothly, and thank goodness!

Home Sweet Home

SOOOO happy to be HoMe! I live for days like this. Playing with Max (my puppy), having Jer come over, going on walks with my best girl friend (and maid of honor) Emily, going to the mall, and going to a play at PMT.

Although he has arthritis, is going blind and deaf, I love him dearly. I will miss him a lot when he's gone. He is still my little shadow as long as I stay on the main floor, and has been since I was 7. I love my little buddy.

 

This disaster is my room post moving from college. I am avoiding cleaning it. As you can see I just shoved the clothes on my bed far enough over so I could sleep on a small strip. Jer, my good fiance came over and helped me clean. Then he slept on my bed while I went walking with Emily.

(Isn't he handsome?)

While my fiance was sleeping on my now clean bed, I went and got my nails done. Then we headed out to gateway to find him a new shirt for our engagements the next day.

Then off to our last show at PMT. 42nd street which was very good! I love being back HOME!!!

...HOME...

I am HOME from my sophomore year of college. 

Thank goodness.

More to share later.

Finals...Finally

As of yesterday we are officially two months away from getting MARRIED!!!!!!! I am currently in the midst of finals (2 down, 2 to go). As soon as I am done with finals, I get to move home and fully focus on wedding planning without feeling guilty! Today I took my nutrition final and took some pictures along the way.

The beautiful trees have bloomed, the aroma is filling the air, and the birds are gaily chirping. But all the students are frowning, mumbling while flipping through flashcards, and carrying backpacks bigger then they are.

The infamous JSB (not the regular testing center), is where three of my finals are. And I hate taking tests there. There is no leg room, no elbow room, and the writing desks are tiny! But with earplugs, juice, and two seats to yourself its do-able.

(the flash cards from my first two finals)

(see how many there are?)

I just need to make it to Tuesday night and all will be well. Then I'll be home and be able to enjoy the last two months until I get married!!!!!

Euphoria

Today after one of my chem reviews I just got so home sick and finally yielded to Jared's pleadings to come home just for a couple hours. So I hurried as fast as I could to my apartment, jumped in the car, and drove about 75 mph all the way home so I could see my sweetheart, and get a blessing from my father before finals start friday.

I did of course forget (until I got home), that today is the day before taxes are due, and my dad is a CPA. Needless to say I had to wait quite a while before I got to see my dad and he could give me a blessing.

But I got to see my sweetie as soon as I got home, who gave me a huge hug, smothered me with kisses, and held me close while I breathed in the smell of his jacket. Then he handed me these...

absolutely beautiful dozen long stem roses.

Of course that brought a smile to my face, and I didn't realize how badly I had missed him until I started to cry when I left. I at least got to spend two hours in absolute euphoria being home today with my sweetheart. The next six days cannot go fast enough!