Opinions Please

I'm attempting to decide on wedding colors today. Thus far I've narrowed it down to:

Green & Yellow

Yellow & Gray 

(I really like the quilt idea, regardless of color)

Purple

Or

Black & White (maybe with an accent color)

I can't decide, but I'm being drawn to yellow. I'm not sure though. Comments are welcome!!

Let The Good Times Roll!

Watch this :)

Yee-haw!

HUH?!

I'm getting married. I'm getting married. I'm getting married. I'm getting married.
I'M GETTING MARRIED. I'M GETTING MARRIED. I'M GETTING MARRIED!
I'm getting married. I'M GETTING MARRIED. I'm getting married. I'M GETTING MARRIED.


Wait.. what?

Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend...

..So I finally got one.

"I never knew what happiness was or joy until I met you.  You make me the happiest man alive, and I want to spend every minute of every second with you forever.  Sorry that didn’t make any sense, I am a little out of my mind.  You know what I meant, every second of every minute with you.  I love you.  Shaila will you be my eternal companion, Will you marry me?"

So, yes. The girls from church yesterday were right.

Sunday Spanish Secrets

Firstly, Sundays are fabulous! What a wonderful opportunity to hear other's testimonies of our Savior.

Now, for the story! After church, Adam and I were walking down the hall, hand in hand, to go out to the car. Two girls, conversing in Spanish, followed closely behind. This was their conversation:

-Piensas que estos van a casarse?
-Ojala que si

Adam laughed a little and turned around to look. Then they said:

-Pienso que entendio lo que dijimos!

I asked him to translate since he is fluent in the language. He teased and said, "What? You didn't understand them?!" (I'm only halfway through lesson one of my immersion program!) Then he translated.

-Do you think those two are going to get married?
-Yes, I think so.
(Then he turned around to look at them)
-I think he understood what we said!

Oh, The Things We Do

Love, to me, is...

• Listening to an entire album of a band that I'm not particularly in the mood for
• Realizing when I'm wrong and being able to admit it almost immediately
• Doing the same with apologizing. (This is a big deal for me, I can usually be pretty prideful and take forever to say sorry.)
• Taking his brand new car to get washed when I have less than $200 to my name right now
• When he says things like "I like college football.. but I like you more."
  or
  "You're the most fun I've had except for on four wheels."
• Giving me a key to his brand new car and trusting me enough to drive it. Even when he hardly trusts his own family to drive it.
• Always telling me that I'm beautiful when I'm in sweats.
• Giving me a foot massage when I didn't even ask for one.
• Understanding me well enough to know when to just leave me alone for a little while and when I need to talk things out.
• Supporting (and even training with) me for a marathon. Even though I know he secretly thinks I'm crazy.
• Laughing so hard that our sides ache.

And the list could go on and on. But I'll stop making all you cynics out there gag.. For now at least ;)

Birthday Tears

Today I turned 22 years young. It feels a little weird. But, as I went about my fabulous day, I realized that for the past four years I have cried on my birthday. Whether it be because of a boy, homesickness, or plain frustration, it's never been a good cry. This year was different.

I came home last night to streamers all over my apartment, a cupcake cake, and balloons covering my bedroom floor. 

I awoke to the smell of pancakes and bacon. (Excuse Newbie's face.. he wasn't ready for the picture.)

I spent two glorious hours at the spa with my sister. We spent the first hour in a Japanese bath (separate tubs!) while we sipped on lemon water and even got to put cucumbers over our eyes like they do in the movies! The second hour consisted of the best massage I have ever received. It was heavenly.

No, this isn't a real picture of either me or Rachel (that would be a little inappropriate) but this is exactly how our tubs looked. Well, minus the rose petals, and add a pitcher of ice lemon water. Mmm!

 I had dinner at an amazing restaurant with an incredible view. ((This is where the crying came in...)) As I was sitting there, enjoying a great meal, listening to a mesmerizing piano serenade, and looking out at the beautiful Salt Lake Temple, I was just completely overcome by the Spirit. I am so grateful for my Heavenly Father's love. I've felt His presence in my life many times before, but it's been a while since I've felt it in that capacity.

Then to top it all off, I ended the night by coming home to a small surprise party. (Maybe I'll get those pictures up later)

 I can honestly say that this has been the best birthday I've ever had. Thank you to all those who made it so wonderful. But, most especially, thank you to Newbie!

PS- There are still several Holiday posts to come!

Death Sentence

Today is Day #1 of (pre) Marathon Training.

Am I scared? Absolutely.
Have I already thought of backing out? Yes, of course.
Am I really going to do this? You better believe it!

Hold me to it.  ...Seriously, check in with me.