It was fun, low-key and great :)
Monday, December 31, 2012
New Years Eve
My new years eve was pretty low key. Especially since I worked majority of the day. It was EXTREMELY busy at work because I bet everyone didn't think we would close early. Hahaha, poor members. ;) Anyway, I got home, pretty exhausted and decided to hangout with Brady at his house. I wanted to make cookies or bake something to help pass the time so we weren't stuck watching tv all night. I made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and Brady made white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies! Yummy! Our friends Katie and Quinn joined us with about 20 minutes to spare of 2012 but it was fun. We ate cookies, I took a nap while Brady watched a movie. Our friends came over after and we watched the ball drop in New York and we (by we I mean, I a little bit, but mainly Quinn) shouted and screamed for the new year. We started the new year by watching a movie and then we parted.
It was fun, low-key and great :)
It was fun, low-key and great :)
Summary '12
Here's to 2012! I can remember going to Orem with my bff Jenna, to party it up at UVU Newphoria and having the time of my LIFE. And I remember coming home with SO much excitement for what this year was about to bring, and now it's over. This year went by EXTREMELY fast and I can't believe it, but like 2011, I'm pretty excited for what's in store next year :)
January - Partied the new year at UVU Newphoria with my bff Jenna. Brady 11 months left. Lots of baptisms at the Temple. Letter writing. My first little black dress. Squad (aka Karlee) got married and I was lucky enough to be a bridesmaid. My first day of Spring semester at SLCC. Roommate weekend with my beh fren Abby. I dyed my hair 2 colors for the first time in 4 years. Lots of letters and packages. Babysitting Evan.
February - Brady 10 months left. Set a reading goal. Valentine's Day craft. Lots more of babysitting. A lot of cruising and endless hot chocolate/pies at Village Inn with beh fren. Sister found out she was having a boy! Made it to 299 days left! Exploring studying places with Abby. Farewells. Packages. Institute. LADY ANTEBELLUM CONCERT!!! Ladies night out to see the Vow. Evan turned 1.
March - Obsession with Justin Bieber (still going). Catching up with old friends and making new! Brady 9 months left. More babysitting. Cousin Andrew came home from his mission, locked my keys in my car, while running for an hour, nobody at the airport could help us. Dinner with the roommates. Facetime with Jenna. Sunday walks at the Temple. More letters. Power outage at work. Mormon drinks with Abby. Baptisms at SLC Temple with some friends. Dying from my classes and getting ready for finals. Discovering the cutest bookshop ever. Eating a 6 pound pizza that too 30 minutes to cook. YWGC with sisters and mom. Prep for GC.
April - Brady 8 months left. My birthday twin from Germany came to visit! Temple trips. RSL game with co-workers. Easter. Babysitting some more. Silverlake trip with Abby; made an awesome music video. More letters. Spring semester ends. Bowling and RSL game round 2 with co-workers.
May - Brady 7 months left. Visit Ty & Skye's new house; bonfire. Linsey's baby shower. Mother's Day. Mommy/Daughter date for finishing school. 200 days left. Bloggy-blog turns 2! Free pony for Evan. Seminary graduation for sissy. Lots of letters. Roommate weekend with sissy. Hogle Zoo. Chocolate milk Tuesday/Lasagna with bff Jenna. Pictures of Brady from a friend! Jess graduates high school. Summer semester starts.
June - Brady 6 MONTHS LEFT!!! Brady & I together 2 years!!! :) American Fork Canyon with family. Left Wejo after a year and entered my new branch, Sandy! Matt & Morgan's wedding. Lots of letters. First trip to City Creek. Tried on Tiffany's ring; only $54,000. Vern's wedding. Bubbles' wedding! Chasing Chance concert/visit to Orem to see Ash! Calling in RS.
July - Brady 5 months left. 4th of July spent at swimming pool with family. 2nd nephew born! Cold stone with bff Jenna. Crafting and lots of visits to see new nephew. Sleepover with Evan. Going away party with some awesome MG's. Bee's game with necklace. Gilbert's first death. Remembering good times. Bought my Macbook Pro; best purchase ever.
August - Brady 4 months left. AAinga's wedding! Painted my room pink. Lots of late night ramblings and thinking things through. My 20th birthday! Cousin Tia's wedding. Birthday package. Birthday dinner with Abby (twice; celebrating our Aug. birthdays together). Work party at RSL game; first jersey. Evan in nursery for first time. First day of fall semester. 100 DAYS LEFT. Found out Brady's homecoming date.
September - Brady 3 months left. Dyed my hair; got layers. Friend in England finds Brady; takes picture. More letters. Lots of spiritual experiences. NSPW 2012. Nervous for Brady to come home. Brigham City Temple Open house. My first, live college football game; GO UTES! They beat BYU 24-21; bought my first UofU shirt. Bff Jenna has beautiful baby girl; go visit. Plan to graduate in 7 months. Level 5 at work. Joseph Smith (Briley) comes home from mission. RSGC with beh fren Abby. Music & the Spoken Word/tour of GCC and Temple Square with friends.
October - Brady 2 months left. Brady's 21st birthday! Surprise package. First official 5K. More letters. Spending lots of time with nephews. Pictures taken for Brady's birthday. Tswift cd Red came out; loooove it. Finished the BOM. 3 years for Andy. Halloween/carving pumpkins/trick-or-treating. Sam comes home from mission. MRI - nothing to be concerned about.
November - Brady comes home this month; 3 weeks; 21 days. Said goodbye to Gilbert; welcomed new car (still no name). Final letters from Brady. November thanks. My last letter to Brady. Presidential race; my president still never changed. Breaking Dawn pt 2. Weekend visit to Orem to see Ash. Very.Last.Letter. Poster making. Baby shower for Skye. Finished sticker poster; thanksgiving day. Yummy food, lots of family; lots of nervous/anticipation/anxiety. LOTS AND LOTS OF CRYING. Cute new outfit. Drove to the airport; saw my sweetheart for the first time in 2 years; bawled my freaken eyeballs out. (He is STILL so cute). Spent the fabulous weekend with Brady (and every night after that). Festival of Tree's with family. Went to airport to welcome home Quinn!
December - Brady is home :) First family Christmas party together; won in bingo. Brady's mom engaged. Made my airport video. Jessica's Birthday. Morg's reception. Brady's homecoming talk. Temple Square with Ziegler's. Ward christmas party. Hanging with friends. Lots and LOTS of Fringe watching. Ice skating. Started the BOM again. My family Christmas party. Quinn's homecoming talk. MoTab Christmas concert. Cousin Justin's homecoming talk. Christmas Eve with Brady/my fam. Christmas night with Brady. Andy's birthday. Great things to come at work :)
And tonight, Brady and I will just spend our time together and watch 2012 go and never come back, while we welcome 2013 with open arms :) There is a lot in store this new year for me, Brady and the both of us together. We're really excited and we look forward to what the Lord has planned for us. I'm so grateful I can finally start this new year with Brady home, he is such a blessing in my life and by far the best thing to happen in 2012. I am so happy with my life right now :)
Happy New Year!
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Nephi
So right now, Nephi is my favorite person in the scriptures. They always ask you who you'd like to meet from the scriptures and I've never really had like, an answer! I started the Book of Mormon a few days ago, using my awesome journal. I feel like I'm really making it a more personal read this time. The journal I'm using is really wonderful and is helping me really search and read the chapter that I'm reading. I get excited to read every morning because I get to actually look for things instead of just reading and waiting for something to pop out.
This morning, something popped out and got my attention. I love when that happens. That's why I love reading the Book of Mormon with a fresh, brand new one because things pop out differently and I'm not constantly reading the same notes that have been in my book since I was 8 years old. I still keep every Book of Mormon I've ever read/used, and it really is wonderful to know that I've gone through so many, and maybe someday they'll be shared, but for now, I love my little BOM collection.
Okay, sorry. Let's get back to the scripture that stuck out to me this morning. I was reading in 1 Nephi chapter 4. Nephi is commanded to go back and seek the plates of brass from Laban with his brothers Laman, Lemuel, and Sam. Of course, Nephi's brothers complain and were scared and Laban took all their possessions instead of giving them the plates. They went back into the wilderness and Nephi was given a prompting to slay Laban but he didn't want to kill someone, but the Lord persisted that he would deliver Laban into Nephi's hands and that it was the commandment of the Lord and after, Nephi would have the plates.
Now let's pause for a second. That's me, trying to sum up the entire chapter.
Basically, Nephi listening to the Lord, even when he didn't want to do what was commanded, is such an example to me. I know sometimes I fear what the Lord wants isn't what I want, and I have to remember that's not what HIS will is for. His will isn't to satisfy my wants, His will is to satisfy his wants for my future, because He knows best. He truly does. And I need to be like Nephi and follow the Lord and his commandments even if I may not want to.
I decided to read chapter 5 as well, and this is when Nephi slays Laban, puts on his clothing, takes the plate and tells Zoram (a guard) to come with him into the wilderness to search for the brothers (Laman, Lemuel and Sam). They do so, the brothers flee thinking it's really Laban, and then they realize it's Nephi, and Nephi asks Zoram to follow them and the Lord, etc. The plates finally make it back to Lehi (Nephi's father) and Lehi opens them and they contain a lot of things like the five books of Moses and prophecies from holy prophets from the beginning.
Here comes the scripture that stuck out this morning.
After looking through the plates of brass, Lehi began to prophesy concerning his seed saying,
18 "That these plates of brass should go forth unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people who were of his seed."
So of course, I highlighted that because that's always a good scripture to remember. This work WILL come forth to EVERYONE.
This is where I feel it was most important to me this morning.
21 "And we had obtained the records which the Lord had commanded us, and searched them and found that they were desirable; yea, even of great worth unto us, insomuch that we could preserve the commandments of the Lord unto our children."
22 "Wherefore, it was wisdom in the Lord that we should carry them with us, as we journeyed in the wilderness towards the land of promise."
Did you just get the chills? Did the lightbulb turn on? Seriously, so amazing.
Here, let me explain.
Verse 21: us obtaining "the records" is us receiving the Book of Mormon. When we read the book and study it out, we have "searched them" and most of the time, if not ALL the time, we "found that they were desirable;" And they are always of great worth unto us. Always. These books mean everything to me. Especially my set of scriptures that I got when I was 8. If my house was burning down, those sets of scriptures would be the first thing I'd take with me. Oh man. I love when you can relate to verses even when the verses themselves are referring to something a long time ago.
Verse 22: "we should carry them with us." - the scriptures, we should carry them with us wherever we go, and that could be physically. But I think what this scripture means is to carry them in our heart and mind. No wrong will come upon us, if we constantly have that spirit with us. And when we're thinking of the Book of Mormon, and those who struggled or succeed in times we may be struggling or succeeding then we will always have the Lord with us. We must carry them with us as we journey through the wilderness (earthly journey) towards the land of promise (celestial kingdom). I know for a fact this book will help us achieve our celestial glory. It's influence in my life has been nothing but positive and I will ALWAYS need that. The Lord really means it, the prophet means it, the twelve mean it, your bishop means it, your parents mean it, your friends mean it, etc. when they say this Book leads to never ending happiness and can help you through anything in your life.
I testify that I know this to be true. In His sacred name, Amen.
This morning, something popped out and got my attention. I love when that happens. That's why I love reading the Book of Mormon with a fresh, brand new one because things pop out differently and I'm not constantly reading the same notes that have been in my book since I was 8 years old. I still keep every Book of Mormon I've ever read/used, and it really is wonderful to know that I've gone through so many, and maybe someday they'll be shared, but for now, I love my little BOM collection.
Okay, sorry. Let's get back to the scripture that stuck out to me this morning. I was reading in 1 Nephi chapter 4. Nephi is commanded to go back and seek the plates of brass from Laban with his brothers Laman, Lemuel, and Sam. Of course, Nephi's brothers complain and were scared and Laban took all their possessions instead of giving them the plates. They went back into the wilderness and Nephi was given a prompting to slay Laban but he didn't want to kill someone, but the Lord persisted that he would deliver Laban into Nephi's hands and that it was the commandment of the Lord and after, Nephi would have the plates.
Now let's pause for a second. That's me, trying to sum up the entire chapter.
Basically, Nephi listening to the Lord, even when he didn't want to do what was commanded, is such an example to me. I know sometimes I fear what the Lord wants isn't what I want, and I have to remember that's not what HIS will is for. His will isn't to satisfy my wants, His will is to satisfy his wants for my future, because He knows best. He truly does. And I need to be like Nephi and follow the Lord and his commandments even if I may not want to.
I decided to read chapter 5 as well, and this is when Nephi slays Laban, puts on his clothing, takes the plate and tells Zoram (a guard) to come with him into the wilderness to search for the brothers (Laman, Lemuel and Sam). They do so, the brothers flee thinking it's really Laban, and then they realize it's Nephi, and Nephi asks Zoram to follow them and the Lord, etc. The plates finally make it back to Lehi (Nephi's father) and Lehi opens them and they contain a lot of things like the five books of Moses and prophecies from holy prophets from the beginning.
Here comes the scripture that stuck out this morning.
After looking through the plates of brass, Lehi began to prophesy concerning his seed saying,
18 "That these plates of brass should go forth unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people who were of his seed."
So of course, I highlighted that because that's always a good scripture to remember. This work WILL come forth to EVERYONE.
This is where I feel it was most important to me this morning.
21 "And we had obtained the records which the Lord had commanded us, and searched them and found that they were desirable; yea, even of great worth unto us, insomuch that we could preserve the commandments of the Lord unto our children."
22 "Wherefore, it was wisdom in the Lord that we should carry them with us, as we journeyed in the wilderness towards the land of promise."
Did you just get the chills? Did the lightbulb turn on? Seriously, so amazing.
Here, let me explain.
Verse 21: us obtaining "the records" is us receiving the Book of Mormon. When we read the book and study it out, we have "searched them" and most of the time, if not ALL the time, we "found that they were desirable;" And they are always of great worth unto us. Always. These books mean everything to me. Especially my set of scriptures that I got when I was 8. If my house was burning down, those sets of scriptures would be the first thing I'd take with me. Oh man. I love when you can relate to verses even when the verses themselves are referring to something a long time ago.
Verse 22: "we should carry them with us." - the scriptures, we should carry them with us wherever we go, and that could be physically. But I think what this scripture means is to carry them in our heart and mind. No wrong will come upon us, if we constantly have that spirit with us. And when we're thinking of the Book of Mormon, and those who struggled or succeed in times we may be struggling or succeeding then we will always have the Lord with us. We must carry them with us as we journey through the wilderness (earthly journey) towards the land of promise (celestial kingdom). I know for a fact this book will help us achieve our celestial glory. It's influence in my life has been nothing but positive and I will ALWAYS need that. The Lord really means it, the prophet means it, the twelve mean it, your bishop means it, your parents mean it, your friends mean it, etc. when they say this Book leads to never ending happiness and can help you through anything in your life.
I testify that I know this to be true. In His sacred name, Amen.
This Is Why We Hot
Oh I love him, and that he puts up with taking pictures with me.
We love each other :)
Oh, and this one is my favorite.
I can't stop laughing.
Oh, and this one is my favorite.
I can't stop laughing.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Christmas 2012
Christmas was fabulous this year! We all woke up around 8 AM and had breakfast first and then opened gifts. That never happens at my house. For as long as I can remember, I was always the one getting up to ask my parents if we could wake up at 7 or even 7:30! And this year, we all just woke up individually.
My nephew is so cute and it was so fun to watch him open all his gifts and love each one more than the last one he opened. Sawyer was so cute. Loved the wrapping paper! I got a sewing machine, jackets, money/gift cards. It was a good Christmas. My family loved all the gifts they got! We had lunch with my dad's side of the family and had fun just talking and enjoying each others' presence. I later went with Brady to his family Christmas dinner at Granny's at it was a lot of fun. He got me the cutest gift and I loved it! :) I love being with him and his family. We ended the night watching fringe and just snuggling.
It was a good Christmas and definitely better than any past Christmas. Instead of opening a package, I actually got to be with Brady and it was fabulous. I'm so happy he's home and I cannot say it enough!
It was a great Christmas and I'm excited for next year! It came and went too fast!
My nephew is so cute and it was so fun to watch him open all his gifts and love each one more than the last one he opened. Sawyer was so cute. Loved the wrapping paper! I got a sewing machine, jackets, money/gift cards. It was a good Christmas. My family loved all the gifts they got! We had lunch with my dad's side of the family and had fun just talking and enjoying each others' presence. I later went with Brady to his family Christmas dinner at Granny's at it was a lot of fun. He got me the cutest gift and I loved it! :) I love being with him and his family. We ended the night watching fringe and just snuggling.
It was a good Christmas and definitely better than any past Christmas. Instead of opening a package, I actually got to be with Brady and it was fabulous. I'm so happy he's home and I cannot say it enough!
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| We got each other jackets. |
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| Pretty necklace Brady got me. |
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Study
As of today, Brady has been home for 1 month! :) I can't believe it.
Everything is going great, and we're still in love :) We're both getting ready for school in the Spring and Brady is still looking for a job. But we're happy.
Now, onto my post.
Study.
Studying.
Studying.
Funny word that is.
I'm not going to talk about studying as in school studying, but as in scripture, gospel, etc. study. I've always felt like i've struggled with this. I watch everyone around me "study" the scriptures and it's just like, how? How do you study? I know to pray before and after, I know to write down notes, I know to highlight things and ask questions. Cause i've done all of that before, and maybe I'm just trying to look for a better "study" instead of looking at how I'm already studying.
I've read the Book of Mormon multiple times, I've read D&C about 2 or 3 times, and I only read the Bible when I was in high school, and I'm scared to tackle that again, even though I really want to. I feel like I always just read the BOM instead of actually reading it. Ever since I did the Read With Me Challenge with my friend Becca, I've always felt like I can keep tackling the Book of Mormon in any way. That was a great challenge and I'll always remember it as one of the best readings of the BOM, EVER. It helped me so much when I was in such a crazy position in my life at the time. And Becca is seriously such an inspiration. Her love for this book is AMAZING. I've really never seen someone love this book, (and express it) so much in my whole life. And I'm not just saying that because I'm focusing on her, I really love how much dedication she has to this book. Her testimony strengthens me and I know that I could use that example to lift and strengthen myself. She's mastered reading the book at least a billion times but we got to talking about creating another BOM challenge, something exciting like the RWM challenge, but I couldn't really think of anything. I've got a few in mind but I feel like I'm still waiting for the correct challenge to start. I really wanna start the BOM with a goal in mind instead of just reading it.
Before Brady left he got me this HUGE Book of Mormon for my birthday :) And I absolutely love it! So I think I'm going to use that, also the Red Headed Hostess has AMAZING journals!!! I have a chapters journal, topics journal and the names of Christ journal. They're all about 13$ each and they're so wonderful. I wish I had the time and patience to make my journals look like hers though.. Anyway, I think I'm going to use this wonderfully HUGE BOM and my chapters journal, alongside this and just figure out what to study as I read along. I've come up with a few ideas that I've gathered from others and just some personal goals I have for myself:
Basically I'm all over the place with this, but I'm really excited. Some of my future goals for the new year and myself is to study the Book of Mormon better, journal better (and blogging) and really learn to develop the habit and relationship of turning to the Gospel first priority, instead of right before bed. I just recently read a post from a sweet friend of mine, and she mentioned that she woke up every single morning at 6:00 to read her scriptures, to make sure she stayed close to God every single day, and she knew she couldn't make it through the day unless she had done so. I felt the spirit when I read those words, testify to me that it's true. If I just take even 15 minutes, 30 minutes or an hour of my day to focus on my relationship with my Heavenly Father and to learn more of the scriptures, I will be blessed. And I've known that my whole life, but I love when the Spirit testifies something you already know. It's just like, the Spirit just keeps on reminding me of positive promises and blessings I'll receive if I do so.
Anyway, this post is a lot longer than expected but I'm just really excited about my goals and I wanted to share with everyone how wonderful and happy I feel about this new goal I have to read the Book of Mormon however I end up reading it. I love reading the Book of Mormon every single time with a brand new book. So maybe I'll start reading them, and then giving them away to people, or just add them to my shelf of BOM's.
Also you should read it too :)
Wanna read it with me? That's okay too :)
Want to learn more of the BOM? Just go here :)
(P.S. This is my 500th post. Whaaa???)
Everything is going great, and we're still in love :) We're both getting ready for school in the Spring and Brady is still looking for a job. But we're happy.
Now, onto my post.
Study.
Studying.
Studying.
Funny word that is.
I'm not going to talk about studying as in school studying, but as in scripture, gospel, etc. study. I've always felt like i've struggled with this. I watch everyone around me "study" the scriptures and it's just like, how? How do you study? I know to pray before and after, I know to write down notes, I know to highlight things and ask questions. Cause i've done all of that before, and maybe I'm just trying to look for a better "study" instead of looking at how I'm already studying.
"It would be impossible to learn the lessons the scriptures contain by reading them only one time through or studying selected verses in a class." - Julie B. Beck
I've read the Book of Mormon multiple times, I've read D&C about 2 or 3 times, and I only read the Bible when I was in high school, and I'm scared to tackle that again, even though I really want to. I feel like I always just read the BOM instead of actually reading it. Ever since I did the Read With Me Challenge with my friend Becca, I've always felt like I can keep tackling the Book of Mormon in any way. That was a great challenge and I'll always remember it as one of the best readings of the BOM, EVER. It helped me so much when I was in such a crazy position in my life at the time. And Becca is seriously such an inspiration. Her love for this book is AMAZING. I've really never seen someone love this book, (and express it) so much in my whole life. And I'm not just saying that because I'm focusing on her, I really love how much dedication she has to this book. Her testimony strengthens me and I know that I could use that example to lift and strengthen myself. She's mastered reading the book at least a billion times but we got to talking about creating another BOM challenge, something exciting like the RWM challenge, but I couldn't really think of anything. I've got a few in mind but I feel like I'm still waiting for the correct challenge to start. I really wanna start the BOM with a goal in mind instead of just reading it.
Before Brady left he got me this HUGE Book of Mormon for my birthday :) And I absolutely love it! So I think I'm going to use that, also the Red Headed Hostess has AMAZING journals!!! I have a chapters journal, topics journal and the names of Christ journal. They're all about 13$ each and they're so wonderful. I wish I had the time and patience to make my journals look like hers though.. Anyway, I think I'm going to use this wonderfully HUGE BOM and my chapters journal, alongside this and just figure out what to study as I read along. I've come up with a few ideas that I've gathered from others and just some personal goals I have for myself:
- Read 18 pages a day, and read three times in three months.
- Read it 3 times before the end of the year.
- Read it and when you come across (insert word/topic here) write down your feelings about it or what that chapter taught you on that (word/topic).
- Label each page with a topic of the chapter.
- Learn to truly pray about what I'm reading and what I don't understand, etc.
- Journal everything in a way I will understand, with no expectations of "studying and/or learning" perfectly. I will learn how Heavenly Father intends me to learn, and I need to not set such a high expectation that I must know everything.
- Continue to attend Institute.
- Color code words and/or verses/topics
- Highlight my favorite verses, take notes and give my Book of Mormon to someone.
Basically I'm all over the place with this, but I'm really excited. Some of my future goals for the new year and myself is to study the Book of Mormon better, journal better (and blogging) and really learn to develop the habit and relationship of turning to the Gospel first priority, instead of right before bed. I just recently read a post from a sweet friend of mine, and she mentioned that she woke up every single morning at 6:00 to read her scriptures, to make sure she stayed close to God every single day, and she knew she couldn't make it through the day unless she had done so. I felt the spirit when I read those words, testify to me that it's true. If I just take even 15 minutes, 30 minutes or an hour of my day to focus on my relationship with my Heavenly Father and to learn more of the scriptures, I will be blessed. And I've known that my whole life, but I love when the Spirit testifies something you already know. It's just like, the Spirit just keeps on reminding me of positive promises and blessings I'll receive if I do so.
Anyway, this post is a lot longer than expected but I'm just really excited about my goals and I wanted to share with everyone how wonderful and happy I feel about this new goal I have to read the Book of Mormon however I end up reading it. I love reading the Book of Mormon every single time with a brand new book. So maybe I'll start reading them, and then giving them away to people, or just add them to my shelf of BOM's.
Also you should read it too :)
Wanna read it with me? That's okay too :)
Want to learn more of the BOM? Just go here :)
(P.S. This is my 500th post. Whaaa???)
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Ice Skating
Oh cute post. But for my records. :)
Ice Skating is sort of a.... cute thing for Brady and I :) Remember this story? Yup. It involved ice skating. We were young, just graduated high school, and the feelings we once had for each other earlier that year, were finally coming forward again! :) The first time Brady and I held hands, we were ice skating, and tonight, we got to hold hands and ice skate again. It's been over 2 years since then, but it's still one of my very favorite memories of us.
Amanda has been dying to go ice skating and we didn't end up going last week so we finally made it this week! It was fun going with everyone :) My feet/legs hurt really bad. I'm never getting figure skates again!! Brady and Austin raced, I just skated, and eventually we'd all see each other but with going at different speeds, I hardly saw anyone but Brady. It was so fun though :) I'm really glad we went! We even got a yummy Jamba after!
I asked Brady about when he started to like me, cause I'm always curious, and cause I'm a girl and we like to know cute things like that. I told him that I thought he was cute at the beginning of senior year. Ya know, the cute part in our story where he'd wait for me every B day after 5th period so we could walk to our next classes together :) He said he thought the same which is why he asked me to homecoming. He said he thought I was pretty :) I asked him why he never acted upon it... like why didn't we start dating earlier? And he just said he wasn't the dating type and didn't really think about it. And of course, I started dating someone else at the time, and I even lost a very close friend of mine, so I went through some things.
I know we weren't supposed to date earlier than when we started, looking back I believe that. I then asked him if he did like me when I first held his hand, and he responded yes. Ah, he's just so cute :) I remember that day so clearly and he does as well. I love that even though he doesn't always talk about memories or his true feelings about certain days so many years ago, I know that it's all real for me. I see it in his eyes, and when I do get him to talk about his feelings, it's so real it melts my heart :)
I seriously have the best boyfriend ever. A lot of people have been asking about him and I, whether or not we're engaged yet, or getting married. I want to tell them yes, but it's not time. I enjoy dating Brady without worries or pressure to marry so soon. I have no judgements towards those who do get married sooner than the human race claims to be "normal." I just feel like we're meant to wait a little bit and I think Brady is okay with that :) We're both doing really well. I'm working, and just finished school. Brady is looking for a job, and figuring out school and applying to schools as well. I love where we're at.
Before Brady got back, I was ALL about weddings. We'd talk about it in letters but nothing ever serious. I never had a wedding planned while he was gone. I told him obviously nothing could happen until he was home but now that he's home, I'm happy just to be spending time with him. All the obsession with weddings is still there, just not in the front of my mind as much. Now, all I care about is snuggling, laughing, eating ice cream while watching fringe, and tickling Brady when he least expects it.
Everything is perfect right now. Brady is perfect. We are perfect together. I'm so happy :)
Ice Skating is sort of a.... cute thing for Brady and I :) Remember this story? Yup. It involved ice skating. We were young, just graduated high school, and the feelings we once had for each other earlier that year, were finally coming forward again! :) The first time Brady and I held hands, we were ice skating, and tonight, we got to hold hands and ice skate again. It's been over 2 years since then, but it's still one of my very favorite memories of us.
Amanda has been dying to go ice skating and we didn't end up going last week so we finally made it this week! It was fun going with everyone :) My feet/legs hurt really bad. I'm never getting figure skates again!! Brady and Austin raced, I just skated, and eventually we'd all see each other but with going at different speeds, I hardly saw anyone but Brady. It was so fun though :) I'm really glad we went! We even got a yummy Jamba after!
I asked Brady about when he started to like me, cause I'm always curious, and cause I'm a girl and we like to know cute things like that. I told him that I thought he was cute at the beginning of senior year. Ya know, the cute part in our story where he'd wait for me every B day after 5th period so we could walk to our next classes together :) He said he thought the same which is why he asked me to homecoming. He said he thought I was pretty :) I asked him why he never acted upon it... like why didn't we start dating earlier? And he just said he wasn't the dating type and didn't really think about it. And of course, I started dating someone else at the time, and I even lost a very close friend of mine, so I went through some things.
I know we weren't supposed to date earlier than when we started, looking back I believe that. I then asked him if he did like me when I first held his hand, and he responded yes. Ah, he's just so cute :) I remember that day so clearly and he does as well. I love that even though he doesn't always talk about memories or his true feelings about certain days so many years ago, I know that it's all real for me. I see it in his eyes, and when I do get him to talk about his feelings, it's so real it melts my heart :)
I seriously have the best boyfriend ever. A lot of people have been asking about him and I, whether or not we're engaged yet, or getting married. I want to tell them yes, but it's not time. I enjoy dating Brady without worries or pressure to marry so soon. I have no judgements towards those who do get married sooner than the human race claims to be "normal." I just feel like we're meant to wait a little bit and I think Brady is okay with that :) We're both doing really well. I'm working, and just finished school. Brady is looking for a job, and figuring out school and applying to schools as well. I love where we're at.
Before Brady got back, I was ALL about weddings. We'd talk about it in letters but nothing ever serious. I never had a wedding planned while he was gone. I told him obviously nothing could happen until he was home but now that he's home, I'm happy just to be spending time with him. All the obsession with weddings is still there, just not in the front of my mind as much. Now, all I care about is snuggling, laughing, eating ice cream while watching fringe, and tickling Brady when he least expects it.
Everything is perfect right now. Brady is perfect. We are perfect together. I'm so happy :)
Monday, December 17, 2012
Fringe
Brady and I are pretty addicted to this tv show called Fringe...
I know, I know.
We're a little behind, seeing as it started in 2008, but oh well.
We just finished the first season and it's crazy! It's so crazy that I'm starting to have Fringe dreams and experiences..... Hahaha, okay, maybe not exactly experiences but close enough. :)
I really love watching this show. Especially with Brady. Cause I get to snuggle up to him while watching it. Oh, and sometimes, we eat mint chocolate chip ice cream in a cup, and take pictures of each other making the other persons' facial expressions. He's really cute when he smiles, cause he tries to be like me, and I try to be like him by never smiling. Hahaha, it works for us :) I love him so much. Fringe nights all the time!! :)
I know, I know.
We're a little behind, seeing as it started in 2008, but oh well.
We just finished the first season and it's crazy! It's so crazy that I'm starting to have Fringe dreams and experiences..... Hahaha, okay, maybe not exactly experiences but close enough. :)
I really love watching this show. Especially with Brady. Cause I get to snuggle up to him while watching it. Oh, and sometimes, we eat mint chocolate chip ice cream in a cup, and take pictures of each other making the other persons' facial expressions. He's really cute when he smiles, cause he tries to be like me, and I try to be like him by never smiling. Hahaha, it works for us :) I love him so much. Fringe nights all the time!! :)
Sunday, December 16, 2012
As Of Lately
Basically, It's been over a week since I've blogged. I don't have too much to blog about right now. When Brady was gone, I had a lot to blog about. Letters, feelings, excitement, and I did a lot of things. I'm not saying I don't do anything now that he is home, but I spend all of my free time with him, especially now that school is out. I think we just enjoy spending time with each other watching Fringe, and playing Bang! with his siblings. So, as of lately, this is what we've been up to :)
Then Brady and I spend the evening with our good friends Quinn (who arrived home from his mish 2 days after Brady) and Katie from high school. We go see the lights downtown, my legs about fall off, and then we play kinect sports, aka bowling. Then we eat some yummy chocolate, watch Quinn throw the bowling ball on the ground while attempting to bowl professionally. Katie ends up winning since she took a bowling class, and I beat Brady only by a few points :)
Then Brady and I head on over to my ward Christmas party. Evan comes along and I just hug that boy so tight and kiss him all over his cheeks. He's such a stinkin' cutie. He's getting so big!! We eat ham, and yummy rolls. Evan tends to run around while my parents talk to neighbors. Eventually everyone who is my friend on Facebook makes their way to Brady and I to congratulate him on coming home and tell him they feel like they know him because they've followed our 2 year journey. He smiles, kind of laughs and doesn't really say anything. Some ask him questions, some shake his hands, and others just talk to the both of us. I love that I have supportive ward members and those who have followed a long, it really makes me happy :)
The next night Brady and I decide to play kinect sports, and we do track & field. HOLY COW. Talk about exercise. It kicked my butt, but I won the discus over Brady so that's pretty cool. My mom wins an iPad mini at her work party, so we test it out by facetiming my mom, sister and nephew. He's really cute and his reaction to seeing himself is funny. I love my family :) After facetiming, we head on over to my house and watch the Dark Knight Rises. Which is always freaken awesome. BATMAN IS THE BEST. Then we retire for the night, only to see each other the next day :)
I love my life right now :)
Brady never smiles. But it's okay. At least I can get him to take pictures with me :)
Brady has really funny apps on his phone that allow us to make ourselves look silly. Sometimes it lets us swap faces. Now those pictures are funny!
I love my life right now :)
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Temple Square
This year I didn't go to Temple Square as often as I have in the past. But that's probably because I prefer snuggling with Brady and watching Fringe. Seriously, such an addicting show. Except right now, it's a bit confusing. Anyway....
The Ziegler clan decided to take a trip downtown tonight and boy was it FREEZING. It didn't take very long for our ears and noses, and well, our entire bodies to start freezing up. It was fun and we took lots of pictures. The last time I was there with Brady was the very last night we spent together before he left on his mission, and to walk around Temple Square with him was the best.
I just kept looking at the Temple knowing I would enter one day and I'm just SO excited. The lights are always very pretty. I've heard some people are getting tired of them because they're the same every year, but for me, it's the best thing ever!! I love Temple Square more than any other place on this entire planet. I don't know what it is but if I could live on Temple Square, I would. There is just something about that place that makes it different from any other. I have dreamed of being sealed in that Temple since I knew what getting married in a Temple was.
Anyway, sort of off topic, but that happens like 99.9% of the time when I blog. It was a really fun night. I love hanging out with Kyle, Amanda, Austin, Josie and Brady! It's always so much fun!
Love this family so much!
The Ziegler clan decided to take a trip downtown tonight and boy was it FREEZING. It didn't take very long for our ears and noses, and well, our entire bodies to start freezing up. It was fun and we took lots of pictures. The last time I was there with Brady was the very last night we spent together before he left on his mission, and to walk around Temple Square with him was the best.
I just kept looking at the Temple knowing I would enter one day and I'm just SO excited. The lights are always very pretty. I've heard some people are getting tired of them because they're the same every year, but for me, it's the best thing ever!! I love Temple Square more than any other place on this entire planet. I don't know what it is but if I could live on Temple Square, I would. There is just something about that place that makes it different from any other. I have dreamed of being sealed in that Temple since I knew what getting married in a Temple was.
Anyway, sort of off topic, but that happens like 99.9% of the time when I blog. It was a really fun night. I love hanging out with Kyle, Amanda, Austin, Josie and Brady! It's always so much fun!
Love this family so much!
More Airport Pictures
I'm so grateful for Jen and taking these photos. I love them all! So good to see him with his family again... and me.. well... crying. HA! I love them :)
And I still feel JUST as happy as this picture above. I'm still JUST as in love with him, as ever. I am so happy that he is home :) It has been wonderful. I love every single day that I get to spend with him, and I'm so grateful.
And I still feel JUST as happy as this picture above. I'm still JUST as in love with him, as ever. I am so happy that he is home :) It has been wonderful. I love every single day that I get to spend with him, and I'm so grateful.
Brady's Homecoming Talk
Brady's homecoming talk brought snow, just like it did on his farewell day. I just couldn't believe my own eyes today. I cannot believe these two years are over. It really went by so much faster. Obviously I think that now that he is home, but I can still remember saying goodbye to my sweetheart on a snowy December day. And here I am, walking into the church holding his hand, with excitement to hear the talk he has prepared to give. It is the best feeling in the world. Knowing that he isn't going anywhere anymore; that he will be here to stay, forever.
He did a great job! My family came, including my cousins Skye and Ty! They live so far away, but I'm truly grateful they came out to hear Brady talk! They've become pretty good friends with him, so it was nice to have them there. I'm also really glad my family came to support Brady. It means a lot! And of course, it's always fun to be around Brady's family. They're such good people! We had lots of foods and really yummy sweets! Our friend Quinn returned home from his mission 2 days after Brady, so he came! It was awesome! Katie, Quinn, Brady and I were like the 4 best friends before they both left on their missions, and it is so awesome to be hanging out with them again!
And Brady looked SO cute in his suit from England with his pocket watch and all ;)
It is so nice to have him home :) People ask me if it's true when they say it feels like they never left, and though I agree, I don't. I agree in a way that, Brady is the same. Him and I are the same, our relationship is the same, but stronger of course. But I disagree because I can also feel that we've both changed. I went through so much, and he did as well. We both grew up, we were shaped and molded into different children of God. I will always know that we went 2 years without each other, so I will always feel like we went a really long time without each other (which we did, but it went fast). I don't know how else to explain it other than I agree and disagree. But it did just feel completely normal when he got home. It was a bit weird the first few days, but I think I just was in shock and overwhelmed from the reality of him being home. Everything with us has gone perfectly smooth. Everything we do together, and have planned and/or talked about is just seriously falling into place. It's all just working out for us, and we both know with what the next year looks like, it is what's right for us. I've never felt so content, happy, and sure about anything in my life like I have Brady and our future.
I'm seriously so blessed. So grateful. To know that Brady is the one, is the best feeling in the whole world. Like they say, you don't ever find "just one" person to be with because you truly can be with anyone, but Brady is the one of anyone that I'm going to be with forever. And I cannot tell you how happy that makes me. I seriously feel nothing but peace. It's incredible feeling this way, knowing you've found the love of your life.
I'm obviously a sucker for romance and love stories, and feelings, and just.... anything that has to do with love and people finding their other half forever. A lot of that influence is the gospel. The knowledge that I have that Brady and I are going to be together forever, makes our relationship much more meaningful. It's not ever going to be til death do you part. We're never going to part. We are forever. And I couldn't be happier :)
He did a great job! My family came, including my cousins Skye and Ty! They live so far away, but I'm truly grateful they came out to hear Brady talk! They've become pretty good friends with him, so it was nice to have them there. I'm also really glad my family came to support Brady. It means a lot! And of course, it's always fun to be around Brady's family. They're such good people! We had lots of foods and really yummy sweets! Our friend Quinn returned home from his mission 2 days after Brady, so he came! It was awesome! Katie, Quinn, Brady and I were like the 4 best friends before they both left on their missions, and it is so awesome to be hanging out with them again!
And Brady looked SO cute in his suit from England with his pocket watch and all ;)
It is so nice to have him home :) People ask me if it's true when they say it feels like they never left, and though I agree, I don't. I agree in a way that, Brady is the same. Him and I are the same, our relationship is the same, but stronger of course. But I disagree because I can also feel that we've both changed. I went through so much, and he did as well. We both grew up, we were shaped and molded into different children of God. I will always know that we went 2 years without each other, so I will always feel like we went a really long time without each other (which we did, but it went fast). I don't know how else to explain it other than I agree and disagree. But it did just feel completely normal when he got home. It was a bit weird the first few days, but I think I just was in shock and overwhelmed from the reality of him being home. Everything with us has gone perfectly smooth. Everything we do together, and have planned and/or talked about is just seriously falling into place. It's all just working out for us, and we both know with what the next year looks like, it is what's right for us. I've never felt so content, happy, and sure about anything in my life like I have Brady and our future.
I'm seriously so blessed. So grateful. To know that Brady is the one, is the best feeling in the whole world. Like they say, you don't ever find "just one" person to be with because you truly can be with anyone, but Brady is the one of anyone that I'm going to be with forever. And I cannot tell you how happy that makes me. I seriously feel nothing but peace. It's incredible feeling this way, knowing you've found the love of your life.
I'm obviously a sucker for romance and love stories, and feelings, and just.... anything that has to do with love and people finding their other half forever. A lot of that influence is the gospel. The knowledge that I have that Brady and I are going to be together forever, makes our relationship much more meaningful. It's not ever going to be til death do you part. We're never going to part. We are forever. And I couldn't be happier :)
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Happy Birthday Jessica!
Tonight, we celebrated my sisters birthday at TGIFriday's! I stinkin' love that place. Their steak and fries.... and breadsticks... oh to die for!! We met up with my family and just enjoyed each others company and they even sang to my sister and brought her ice cream :)
Happy Birthday Jess!! One year older and wiser too! ;) I hope you had a great day, and I'm so happy your my sister forever!! Love you!!
Happy Birthday Jess!! One year older and wiser too! ;) I hope you had a great day, and I'm so happy your my sister forever!! Love you!!
Monday, December 3, 2012
The Airport Video
I finally sat down this morning and put together the video from the airport. I absolutely adore it, and I'm so happy with how I made it :) I still find myself catching my breath... my heart stopping, the moment the video shows him coming down the escalator. I still can't believe he's home, but I love it so much! :)
I'm so excited to see where our future takes us :) So please, sit back, relax and enjoy the video. And please, excuse the fact that I'm crying so hard ;)
Oh, and please enjoy a video of my cute nephew trying to say bus, but is in fact saying butt.
Oh, and one last thing. Here's a cute text from my boyf. :) Oh so much happiness.
Until next time.... ;)
I'm so excited to see where our future takes us :) So please, sit back, relax and enjoy the video. And please, excuse the fact that I'm crying so hard ;)
Oh, and please enjoy a video of my cute nephew trying to say bus, but is in fact saying butt.
Oh, and one last thing. Here's a cute text from my boyf. :) Oh so much happiness.
Until next time.... ;)
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Christmas Parties
This is only the beginning of many more Christmas parties to go to! I went with Brady to his family Christmas party! I had a great time! We ate lots of yummy food, played some bingo (which I won a prize) and then just chit-chatted for a while. After we went back to Brady's house and played BANG! with his siblings and it was SO much fun!!! I love that game. We watched Batman: the Dark Knight and then parted ways.
I love spending time with Brady and his family :) Love all of them so much and so grateful they were okay with me coming!!! :)
I love spending time with Brady and his family :) Love all of them so much and so grateful they were okay with me coming!!! :)
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