Parker and Jamie

Audrey..

2011-04-29T22:42:00.001-07:00

Let me just start with saying I love this girl. She is beautiful, perfect, sweet, and a miracle. I knew this baby would join our family when it was the right time. The timing could not be better.

On April 22nd I got a text from my mom telling me Audrey was on her way. We were going to all go out for my sister Jen's birthday lunch. Well we still went, just one girl short. It was nice to sit and talk with my mom and Jen. How cool that Audrey and Jen share their special day together.

We headed over to the hospital after to check in with Bryce and Janica. Everything was going well and she was getting closer. Around 3:30 she started to push. The door was left open with just the curtain closed. I LOVED standing there listening to what was being said. I cried when I heard that sweet cry, so soft and new. At that moment I loved where I was and the sounds I heard. They did it, they gave the world a gift. I am so thankful for a Heavenly Father that is loving and good. I am happy that these two endured and kept their heads up during a painful time.
Congrats and we love you very much. Enjoy a few pictures of this little beauty!

Leola..

2011-04-29T20:11:00.000-07:00

Little Leola is Parker's sister Maddi's babe, so my sister in law.. I love little L, as they call her alot. I love the difference motherhood brings out in us women. I always knew Maddi was great with kids, but to see her with her own was awesome. She is a natural.

Chris and Maddi are two really loving parents and Leola is one lucky lady to have them. We went up to the hospital after Maddi had delivered. The first time we saw her we just loved her. It was so cute to see Parker with her. He sat in the chair and rocked her while whispering sweet things to her. At that moment I watched my future children's dad. Parker will be AMAZING, he has so much love to give.

I also love that babies bring people closer. I have spent alot of time over at Maddi's and have gotten to know her better. All I can say is I really like her. She is my kind of friend, luckily she is now my family. Thank you Chris and Maddi for bringing a wonderful child into our lives and sharing her. We love you!!

Here are a few pictures of the pretty lady!

CHANGE!!

2011-02-22T10:47:00.000-08:00

I recently quit my job and I could not feel better about it. Don't get me wrong I feel so lucky that I had the opportunity to work where I did for the last 5 1/2 years. I learned so much and that is where I built my clientele. I worked with some of the nicest and most caring people I know.

Change is hard for almost everyone, especially for me. I freak myself out with just about everything. So this is why I am so proud that I finally made this change. I quit the salon and started booth rent. Now I run my own business. I can tell you that a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I feel like a new woman, ha ha cheesy I know. Do we always pay attention to what our inner self is telling us?? I think we know ourselves better than we give credit for. Ultimatley we know what is best for ourselves. I know I was watched over during the change cause everything has just fallen right into place. I feel so blessed to have a Heavenly Father that loves me and wants whats best for me.

Grandma Afton

2011-01-15T10:16:00.000-08:00

This Christmas was so great. Parker and I spent time with family and loved every minute of it. We are so blessed with the two families we both have. Christmas Eve was great with the traditional fondue at my parents house. We always read and act out the nativity scene. The kids love being the camel and donkey. Must say they are pretty good at it:) Christmas morning we went over to my parents again for breakfast. It was good to spend a few hours on Christmas day with my family. After breakfast we headed up to Parker's parents house. We spent the rest of the day with them. We played games and ate some delicious food! Christmas was good!!

This Christmas my mom gave each of her daughters pieces of her mom's china. She also put one of those heritage maker books together about my Grandma's life. My Grandma passed away about two years before I was even born. I didn't get to spend time on earth with her but I am positive she watched over me in heaven. I remember when I was little about 4 or 5 years old looking at her picture on my parents dresser. I started to cry thinking about how I missed her. How can you miss someone you have never even met?? Well that is why I know she was my Grandma up there..
I have heard many nice things said about her from others who got to know her. Sounds like she was so giving, nice, hardworking, and a righteous woman. Now after reading her personal entries from her journal I can see all of those things being true. The night my mom gave the book to us I instantly started to look through it. I got to see where she was born, pictures of youth and many other cool things. She wrote about each one of her 6 children, and I loved learning about them. She LOVED being a mom.
I must say that the best part of my Grandma's book was her Testimony. She knew her days were limited here on earth and yet she probably didn't show it. Her courage and faith of where she was going was powerful. Her testimony has helped mine. My favorite thing she wrote about was her view on life. "Not to be envious of those who have more material goods than I. I have tried to live by the creed. Change what you can and accept the rest." I love her, and I know I will continue to learn about her until I meet her once again.
Love you Grandma Afton!!! And love you mom for thinking to share this with us!!

New Year = New possibilites

2011-01-10T20:43:00.001-08:00

Welcome 2011 I could not be happier for you to be here! This year is going to be a good one. How many times have you said you would do something or love to incorporate something into your life and never do?? Well that's my story. It was the story of my life but not anymore. I am sick of watching time go by where I could have done things. Here is what I figure I will conquer this year.

1. Take piano lessons, I did this in my youth and gave it up for the love of dance. Now at the age of almost 27, I don't dance. I wish I would have stuck out piano a little longer.

2. I am going to be active at least 3-4 days a week. I am not saying I am trying to lose weight cause I am so over that. I honestly want to feel healthy and strong. The new dogs help me get out and walk more often.. Plus exercise does wonders for our brains. Yes sign me up please!!!

3. I am going to work on having peace within my life. This is something that is a must and I am most excited for this.

4. Drink enough water. Really? I can imagine some of you saying, but yes this is big. I want to supply my body with lots of much needed fluid:) Do you ever feel sluggish, tired and headaches? Well I do and this is why, DEHYDRATION.

5. Last but not least I want to be a good aunt. I am going to make more time for my sweet niece and nephew. Time gets busy and we lose track of those around us. I don't want this to happen with me. I also have 2 new nieces coming this spring.. Yay!

Well these are a few of my ideas on how I can improve and better my 2011. I look forward to these additions and opportunities. Much love and happiness to you all....

Christmas time and a calling to change me....

2010-12-19T19:07:00.000-08:00

Today at church I felt so blessed. I sat during sacrament listening to the hymns focused on Christmas. I LOVE this time of year and always look forward to spending time with loved ones. As I have gotten older I view Christmas entirely different. I mean I really don't care if I get any presents at all. I feel like I have all of my needs met.

I listened the other day while I was working to this little girl and one of my co workers talking. My co worker asked the little girl if Santa was coming to her house? She replied that she sure hoped so. My co worker proceeded to ask her what was on her wish list. She said one little thing, and my co worker asked what else? The little girl replied that was all she really needed in her life and that she had everything she really needed!!! What a good kid! I was seriously so impressed with her simplicity and gratitude for the things in her life. Way to go parents!!! I want my children to be like that:)

With my new calling I feel like I am going to learn so much more from the children then I will teach them. You hear this all the time but it's true. Kids are so smart when it comes to the church. I forget how much I learned in Primary. I am so thankful for this new calling and I know I will be a better person from it.

I feel really blessed and grateful for all the things in my life.. I often think back on my life even five years ago. I have sure evolved! I thank my lucky stars and for parents, siblings, and friends who helped form me. I now know what life is about and what is really important. I am pretty proud of where I am. If you knew me then, you would be proud too:)...

I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. May this time of year remind us of what the season is truly about. Embrace moments spent with family and friends. I love my Savior and I love celebrating his birth. Merry Christmas!!!

The new pups...

2010-11-09T12:33:00.000-08:00

We added two new puppies to our family! We are very excited and love having them around. We got two because we both wanted a different kind and could not agree on just one. Dixie is our little Brittany Spaniel and she is so energetic and quite the little biter. Parker wants to train her as soon as possible for hunting reasons. I know she is going to be really smart.

Rosy is our Maltipoo. She loves to snuggle you when you hold her. My parents have a Maltipoo and this is where I fell in love with this breed. They have great temperaments. So sweet.

We are loving the new change at our house with these guys. Dogs really are man's best friend, and woman's too:)!!

One year anniversary!!

2010-08-18T17:17:00.000-07:00

Parker and I celebrated our one year in Yellowstone and Jackson Hole.. Parker was so cute and took the initiative to plan this out. We spent three nights camping throughout Yellowstone, and then drove to Jackson Hole for the other two nights. We had alot of fun discovering the national parks together and loved the beautiful scenery. We went on a few hikes, one to Jenny Lake and the other to snow king peak. In Jackson we went white water rafting and that was a blast.. I have not been since my last experience of getting thrown out in the rapids when I was like 13 years old.. Let's just say I was a little nervous to jump back on the saddle:)

So as far as animals we saw so many. Not to mention baby animals were all over, so cute. We saw elk, deer, moose, bison, bald eagles, foxes, and a grizzly bear!

I really loved this time spent with my best friend. I have to tell you that I am one lucky girl, Parker treats me so well and he really LOVES me. I have never had someone be so sweet and loving towards me. I truly am so blessed to have found this man. Thanks babe for making me the happiest girl and for being my companion...

Here are a few pictures, the ones with the ice cream need to be explained. One night we went for ice cream in Yellowstone. I asked the man for a scoop of cookies and cream. He then told me if I would just take whats left in the bucket he would give it to me for free! Sweet I love free things, and love all the stares I was getting walking out with a bucket in one arm and a spoon in the other! Then theres my husband with a dinky little thing. Gotta love it.

The new place!

2010-07-26T12:26:00.000-07:00

So this is not really like me to post pictures of my personal haven but it's new to us and we wanted to share this with those we care about.. Parker and I bought this house and moved in the first week of June.. We have loved having our own place and knowing we can change ANYTHING we want...

Here are a few pictures of our home. It was built in the 1940's and so therefore we need to update and change a few things still as we go. I didn't bother taking any pictures upstairs yet because we will be remodeling up there. It is set up like an apartment with a bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen. Pictures will soon be posted. The basement is storage and half unfinshed so I didn't take any there either. So pretty much this our main floor, where we spend all of our time anyways:)

This is our backyard... Fields behind us, true country out here :)

This is the front, Parker is in the process of putting a new roof on!

This is our living room

That is the front door.

Thoughtfulness!

2010-07-07T09:28:00.000-07:00

Its about time I post something on this dang blog, people are going to wonder if Parker and I are the most boring people ever.. We have actually been busy busy doing some fun things, no pictures to prove it though. I was never good at that and still I am not. One day I will, hopefully when I have kids.

Ok here is a small recap of what we have been up to the last few months. We went to my Nelson side reunion up at Browne lake and that was so much fun. I have been going since I was born. I love going up there and just leaving the cares of the world behind. Lots of bbq's and lots of family, whats better than these two things?? We also bought a house and we are now all moved in and getting things situated. Oh what fun it is to be all grown up and have our own place. There is still much to do but we will take our sweet time getting there! I can remember for the last who knows how long that I pictured myself and my future life in an old house. Well this is exactly what we got! Life is great that way, if you want something bad enough I feel like you can get it. Maybe it just presents itself because it's what you put your positive energy towards?? Like a dream board.. I made a dream board at age 21 and put things I would love to have. I have achieved a few so far. I feel like I have scored with my sweet husband and now this house.

Now on to why I chose the title thoughtfulness.. I love my husband, for he is truly thoughtful. I usually get home late when I work so dinner gets tricky. I've tried the crockpot thing while I'm away, we only came home to charred spare ribs.. Whatever no big deal, it happens to the best of us. So yesterday I had a rough start to my day. Lets just say I needed to be at work at 9:00 and I left our house at 9:10. Yep there was a misunderstanding in my schedule. I live a good forty minutes away so my poor client sat and looked at magazines for forty five plus minutes. I just hate making people wait for me and I felt horrible. I also didn't get a chance to get ready either and we all know how this feels, yes I felt like the gross girl!! A few other things happened that day and so it just wasn't my best day.

I called Parker on my way home and he was out doing some errands. He kept asking me when I would be home and where I was. After the third time of him asking I started to wonder what he was doing and why he cared so much today as to where I was every five minutes. Well I eventually got home and this is what I walked into. My darling husband had dinner hot and ready on the table, drinks poured, and a nice little vase of flowers from our garden. I LOVED this loving act he showed me that day. Something so simple made my heart happy.

We watched Forever Young that night cause it was on tv. I found myself getting all teary eyed watching the last scene where he flys to his sweethearts house and they reunite. I watched them on the screen and thought of Parker and I. I can't wait to grow old with him and see what this beautiful life has in store for us. I love this man, and I know he loves me. Its through acts of love like the prepared dinner that show me so..

New headbands

2010-05-09T21:39:00.000-07:00

This is a extension of that last post! So we made these the other day and loved the fun colors. We will be experimenting on the different sizes of flowers too!!

A little something we do!!

2010-05-05T17:38:00.000-07:00

First of all sorry the quality of the photos are not top notch. They are better looking in real life:) My mom and I have been making hair accessories and love it. I wanted to post these pictures for the friends that requested some pictures, and everyone who would be interested. If anyone is interested please let me know.. These are just a few and we can make anything you would want. We do custom orders so you can choose the size and or color. We put clips on the backs so you can wear them as a clip alone or on a headband!!! We want to do an open house, so let us know if you want to come... These ones in the pictures are for sale and will be at the open house.
Thanks so much!

I LOVE him!!!

2010-04-07T10:33:00.000-07:00

This post is all about a really special holiday and an incredible man in my life, Parker!! I feel so blessed to have ran into him 2 years ago. I think back across the last ten years of my life being so boy crazy and having boyfriends. Can I say I really dodged some bullets?? I sometimes think of my life if I were to have married one of them. All I can say is a sure case of heartache.

Parker is someone that is so genuine and sincere. I love that you get what you see with him. He is so great to me, i asked him last night to come next door with me while I did my neighbors hair. He quickly said ok and spent three and a half hours chatting and keeping us company. Yes I said three and half hours, I don't know why it took so long. :) He sat with the husband of the girl I was doing hair for and told story after story. He kept me entertained, actually he kept us all entertained. We left at 11:45 at night, he never complains. This act was so simple but I don't think he knows how much that meant to me. He will drop anything to come spend time with me. He is so fun and easy going that you really can't help but love to be around him. I enjoy the simple things he does. Dancing in the kitchen, his infectious laugh, amazing work ethic, guitar playing, treats everyone like a best friend, positive, will try anything, and he is logical. He makes me a better person..

This Easter was our first one together now as a married couple, I enjoyed it so much more with him by my side. We spent the day at Parker's parents house. They cooked us a wonderful turkey dinner with all the fixings. So good!! Easter is a wonderful time of year. I love that LDS conference landed on the same day and so we got to relax and enjoy the messages. I really listen now that I have gotten older. I mean I always listened but now I REALLY listen and take note of what these blessed men and women are telling me. I love Easter for what it stands for and represents in my life. I am so thankful for a loving Savior that did what he did for everyone. Oh I love this time of year when the sun shines and the flowers bloom. This is one of lifes simple pleasures. I hope all of you had a great Easter holiday!

2009 top 10!!

2010-01-10T22:26:00.000-08:00

I saw this on my sister's blog and just had to copy! Sorry Jen, but thanks for the idea!

10- Going on hikes in the warm weather up the many beautiful trails here close by.
9- Lagoon, it's where fun is!! I loved going there with Parker and listening to our laughs.
8- Camping up at Browne Lake for the first time with Parker. I enjoy knowing this is a tradition every June with the Nelson Family.. We got alot of camping items this year so it will be really fun to explore new places too!
7- Getting snowboarding stuff for Christmas. Now I can learn from Park and we can go together.
6- Getting rid of my horrible rear wheeled car. No more white knuckle winters:)
5- Wathching my husband grow his business. He loves what he does and I love that.
4- Talking with Parker about life and always having him be so responsive and amazing.
3- Road trip to Capital Reef last October. We were watching my parents dog for the weedend, so Bella came along. It was fun to be on the road and see different parts of Utah.
2- Getting proposed to on a beautiful snowy hillside on Valentines Day. We went snowshoeing and that day forever changed my life.
1- The top event in 2009 is by far my wedding day. August 6th will always be a day that means the world to me. I married the man of my dreams in the right place for us. Also I can't leave out our honeymoon to Hawaii!! We had a blast and it would be fair to say we could have stayed alot longer... I will forever thank Parker for making me want to be a better person. We make a pretty good team and I look forward to the years to come!!
Thanks to all those who made 2009 a great memory!!

Our 1st Christmas tree!

2009-11-30T13:39:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to post our very first Christmas tree together!! Now I know I could use some help, but hey it's my first one. We were given this tree and it came pre lit from the previous owner, my mom. Who by the way wraps her trees very well, I mean around every branch. So when I plugged it in all the lights were not working so you know the drill you fiddle and play with every light to find the culprit. After about an hour we decided to remove the lights and put the new ones on that I bought. Removing the lights took about an hour or more and then it came time to wrap with the new lights. I pulled them out of the box and dang the cording was white. You can't have white corded lights on a green Christmas tree!! So back to the store we went. About three hours later and around one a.m the tree was done.

I love Christmas and I was so excited to finally put this baby up. This time of year is the greatest and I am happy I have someone so special to share it with.. I hope everyone enjoys getting their Christmas decorations up and getting themselves into the holiday cheer!!

Halloween...

2009-11-02T09:30:00.000-08:00

This year for Halloween Parker and I went over to my sister Janica's house. Parker dressed up as a 80's hottie, I was a 60's wild child, Mom was the best 80's lady, Dad was Payne Stewart the golfer, Janica was a flapper, and Bryce was a mobster. We had some wonderful soup and homemade cinnamon rolls over there. We just hung out and talked for awhile. When all the trick or treaters stopped coming we went downstairs and watched a scary movie. We watched the Haunting in Conneticut. It had some scary sections but for the most part not too scary. The one thing that would scare me was when my dad out of no where let out this loud, high pitched scream!! Always the Funny guy. Halloween was fun and I am glad we had people to share it with.

What I am thankful for...

2009-10-28T22:29:00.000-07:00

I was sitting here on the computer not tired one bit and was thinking about alot of things. So why not type it up for everyone to see... Ha ha
I am so blessed to have everything that I have. I recently got married to the most wonderful person, sometimes I wonder why he chose me? Seriously I mean that, he has so many great things to offer and boy do I feel lucky. I try to be perfect for him and in the end I find that I have let myself down. What is perfect anyway? Being a newlywed is so different and there is alot of adjusting. I find that i worry so much about the little things, and those things may not matter as much as I thought they would. I am so thankful Parker puts up with my constant battle of trying hard to be perfect and always thinking i need improvement. I will work on that:)
I am so thankful for family... I can't tell you enough how special family is to me. My parents are wonderful examples and simply are my best friends. Sisters are a true blessing, I love them so much. I have a tendency to open myself up to strangers more than I do to family most of the time. Weird I know, but it's true. Getting older and realizing things about myself has been a neat discovery. I want to open myself up to those around me, especially those close to me. If I don't I may miss some valuable lessons of love. By doing this I can be a better sister. I want my sisters to know what impact they have had on me. I want to be like them in so many ways. They always lead by example, so thank you for helpng me realize what life was really all about!
I am thankful for my new family the Cornaby's. I love the doors opened by marrying into another family. Everyone lives and leads a different story and how amazing it is to learn from others. These are the good days where life is changing and new lessons are there to be taught. I have not shared my feelings like this on something such as the internet, but oh well. I guess I was feeling like I wanted to share some of what I felt tonight and what makes my little brain tick. Life is good and only gets better day by day!!!

There's only one Lagoon!

2009-10-24T20:43:00.003-07:00

So Parker and I went to Lagoon and had alot of fun. Why is it that everything is so much more fun when your a kid though? I mean don't get me wrong we had a blast, but being a kid seems to be over the top exciting and fun. We sat on one of the benches for a little bit and just watched people and that is always awesome. I was even caught being watched by a few kids as I busted a few moves to the haunted beats. Ha ha I think I freaked a few out and the others were just laughing. Those are the fun times right?! People watching was excellent for the fact that it is Frightmare season, the costumes are hilarious. While riding the rides I loved to hear Parker laugh, if you have heard it you know what I am talking about. I love laughing and I found that we did this the majority of our time there. We really just are kids at heart, it's better that way.. Until next time farewell Lagoon!!!

The most perfect day!

2009-08-26T22:04:00.000-07:00

So Aug. 6th goes down in history as the most wonderful day thus far in my life. I have to say that the actual wedding day was amazing. Everyone kept telling me to just enjoy the day cause it goes by so fast. It's true, sadly it's true! I did try my hardest to soak in all the memories though.

We were married Aug 6th in the Salt Lake temple. What a beautiful experience to get married in such a special place. We later went to the luncheon which was held at Rodezios. Can we say Yum yum? Parker's parents thought it would be nice to have some Brazilian food on behalf of Parker serving a mission in Brazil. It could not have been better. To eat lunch with all our family and friends, so fun.

The reception turned out beautiful thanks to my mom. She is so creative and did a wonderful job. I loved how everything came together and fit the evening. I could not be happier with how my life has turned out. I married the most perfect person for me, he is my best friend. I also love that now everything I do is not just for myself but includes someone else. Life is good and love is great. Thank you to everyone who played a very important part in our special day! We love you!!!!

Engagements and Bridals

2009-07-22T22:07:00.000-07:00

Ok so I have been horrible with not sharing and posting more about the wedding. I have been so busy and before I realized it, we only have two weeks left. Parker and I did our engagements down in Salt Lake. We first took some casual photos around the 9th and 9th area. These were fun because we shot alot of them down an alley way that had alot of character. We then changed our clothes into a more dressy feel. The photographer took us to this Garden ward church where there was this amazing yard. We had so much fun shooting that day. Parker was a great trooper to take all those pictures.

I did my bridals last Wed and enjoyed it so much. I wanted to go out Antelope Island to get some pictures around sunset and evening time. I took my Mom with me to have her help and give some input. As the evening went on we discovered all the different bugs out on Antelope Island. There were just millions of gnats, grasshoppers, and other small insects. I can so handle these, it's when I saw all the spiders! I was dying at how many of these creepy crawlers call Antelope Island home. Once a year the neoscona spiders take over the island. Not really take over but pretty much. There were seriously thousands upon thousands. As much as it was so disturbing, I still found it interesting. So interesting in fact that I took Parfer back two days later to show him. What a great day over all, I actually found it amazing. If you have not been out to Antelope Island at sunset, GO!! It's beautiful. Well I hope you enjoy these..

My Shower

2009-07-11T17:54:00.000-07:00

Sorry it has been so long since my last post. I didn't realize how much work a wedding can be. I have loved every minute of it, well actually there has been times where I am sick of making decisions. I have so many people helping me with everything so it has been so fun. Today was my first bridal shower and it was amazing. My sisters Jen and Janica threw it for me and went above and beyond. I think they enjoyed planning and decorating for this. I think they could go into business or call themselves the new Martha Stewarts. I had family and friends come that I love so much. They are so generous and made my shower just perfect. The table that my sisters put together for the food and drinks was so cute. Here are a few of pictures from my very fun day.

Thanks again to my loving sisters for throwing me this shower. I really felt so loved and it meant more than they know. I am getting even more excited with my wedding being right around the corner. Aug. 6th will be a great day.

How this thing called a wedding got started!

2009-04-14T23:13:00.001-07:00

I wanted to share my engagement story and how this whole thing came to be. This year on Valentines day, Parker and I spent the whole day together. We woke up and decided to go to breakfast. We chose Doug and Emmy's and surprise surprise it was swamped. We would have not been eating until 2:00, guaranteed! We figured we better find somewhere else so we went to Mimi's cafe. After breakfast we went shopping and picked up a few things. After visiting loved ones we thought we would go snow shoeing. We had talked about going for a long time. We drove up to Mountain Green, which by the way is beautiful. After snow shoeing in for a good twenty mins or so we came to a huge snow hill. We climbed to the top and looked at the beautiful view around us.

Since it was Valentines day, Parker thought it would be cool to make a giant heart in the snow. He wanted to put P+J and have me take a picture of it. He told me to stay up on the hill and he would go down into the field. I guided him while he was snow shoeing this huge heart into the snow.

After the heart was made he told me to go the other side of the hill and to not watch cause this next part was a surprise. I had no I idea, I sat and took pictures and wrote things in the snow. After about 15 mins I wondered what was taking so long? Finally he came huffing and puffing up the hill. He had me close my eyes and he led me to the edge. He told me to open my eyes and what I saw was amazing. Parker had stomped Will you marry me Jamie?, into the heart. He got down on one knee and told me some of the nicest things I have ever heard.

I of course said YES, and that is where we are today!! I am the luckiest girl to be able to share my life with this person. Here are a few more pictures of our unforgettable day.

Parker's birthday

2009-04-13T20:38:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was not only Easter but Parker's birthday. It was a day of family time and rememberance. I love the holidays but especially Easter. It has such meaning to me and I am so thankful for what it means in my life. I love the Savior and all he did for all of us.

After church on Easter, Parker and I packed a picnic lunch. For his birthday he wanted to drive as far as he could before dinner. We got in the car and started heading east. We wanted to make it to the sister hills in Wyoming. After three hours in the car we made it to Wyoming and back just in time for dinner. I love spending time with Parker, we sat and talked about everything.

The following day we went out to dinner with Parker's family. I love spending time with the Cornabys. Maddi was in town for the weekend and it has been so fun having her around. In my little selfish way I want her to just come back up this way. I totally understand that she is in love with Moab. Until then I will look forward to seeing her once a month.

This is the whole family at dinner, and Chris who is Maddi's new boyfriend.

Wedding dresses!!

2009-03-11T18:34:00.000-07:00

So today I went to a dress party with my sister Jen. I was loving that we went in and came out ten minutes later with a dress for my niece. Score! I also went back to one of the bridal stores to try on some dresses again. I went last weekend with my mom and loved two dresses. What to do when there are two beautiful dresses to choose from? Not only do I like them both but they are two totally different styles. I decided that today I needed to take two of my best friends with me for some help deciding. Ashton and Gina came with me and helped me put my dresses on! It was so fun to have my close friends there at this really important time in my life. I think we all agreed on the same one! I am getting so excited to have my wedding day finally come. Until then I am enjoying all the planning and fun girl things. I love having my amazing mother and sister to help. I also have two wonderful friends, thank you and I love you...

Blissful day

2009-03-06T22:34:00.000-08:00

I had a wonderful day today! One of my dear friends got married! I love the feeling of seeing two beautiful people married. I am so grateful for the happiness and true love that was so noticeable. I saw many friends that I have not seen in years. I was at the wedding with people I just love. My parents came and spent some time with Parker and my friends. One of my best friends Gina and her date Christian came to have dinner with us.. Oh how I love friends, honestly love these two! Good friends may be hard to find but I have been so lucky in my life. Those around me that I share laughter and good times with are priceless.. Today was good because life is good. I know that there are so many great things yet to come but I am enjoying the journey. How many times do we live in the past or future? I know I do all the time. That is a goal of mine to enjoy the present! Once again congrats Erica and Bryce. Your a beautiful couple!

I am now a blogger!

2009-03-04T15:01:00.000-08:00

Well I can't get the background to show up.. So for now it's going to be blah. I decided to start a blog so I can write down things that are important to me. I also want to share my many memories with those I care about. I have enjoyed going on my sisters pages and reading what they have been up to. I also found alot of people from high school too. I am amazed to see their lives and how they have changed. Most of them are married and have beautiful children. Good news!!! I am getting married this summer to my love Parker. My life is going to be changing. Change is a great thing though. I am excited to share this important time of my life with all of those I love and care about.. So I am excited to be starting this blog and keeping in touch with fellow bloggers! I also want to say how blessed I am with the wonderful people in my life. I honestly have great family and friends. Thanks for being you!!