Stupid Fish

As many of you have heard...my fish, Dorothy (Fred) tried to commit suicide. I decided to write about it on my blog because I can give more details. SO, I wake up at 5:30 in the morning to a "Bang! Bang!" First thought, "someone might be breaking into the house." Five minutes later.... Second thought, "I should probably check it out." Go into the computer room, and see that there is water on the desk and Dorothy was missing. Look down....Dorothy is on the FLOOR! Annoyed, I went downstairs to see what I should do. Okay, it's a fish, I didn't want to touch it. My dad suggested a spatula. So, I go back upstairs, and the Dorothy is actually moving all over the place! Gross..So I picked up the fish with a spatula, and put it back into the fish tank. Dorothy was covered with dog hair, and some other stuff, but didn't get any further injuries. I have know put books on top of the fish tank in order to prevent Dorothy from escaping again! Stupid Fish.

California Engagement Pictures!

Here are just some of the pictures Monica took. We took a lot, but I can't put them all on here. So, I just put my favorites so far! Enjoy! Also, Blake is a master Photoshop user, all of the pictures are edited by him.

My busy CRAZY life

I haven't had a chance to update my blog in awhile because I have been so busy! First it was finals, which actually went well. Then I moved out of my apartment and back home. I miss the social life of BYU, but being at home is nice because I don't have to pay for anything! It's a way to same money until Blake and I get married. Right after I moved, Blake and I went to California to take some engagement pictures! It was so much fun! Monica did a great job, and we just went everywhere! We went to a historic farmhouse, and took pictures there, and there was even a train station! We also went to Half Moon Bay which was cold and windy the first time we went, but then nice the second time. San Francisco was another place we went, and that was a blast! It was actually warm and sunny there, which is surprising considering almost every time I have gone there, it's been cold, foggy, rainy, and whatever else! It was so much fun to visit James and Monica and we are looking forward to another trip out there....sometime. Then, I started school. Just Spring term at BYU just to take genetics and Doctrine and Covenants. It keeps me busy. I also started working at my old job Vision Security. It's a crazy busy job, but alas, it's a job. That is so far of my adventures. I will post some of the amazing engagement pictures Monica took soon!

Finals....da da da....

So, finals are soon approaching. This Friday to be exact. I'm not really nervous considering that I have already taken two finals this semester. I'm just nervous that for some odd reason I'm not going to pass one of my classes, and then have to take them over again, and never graduate. (Dramatic, I know). But today is the last day of my classes, and I don't have class, I just have a practical final take. Yipee...... Anyways...wish me luck!

Easter Sunday

This Easter has been a good one for me. My parent's gave me The Princess and the Frog andThe Slipper and the Rose movies. They also gave me lots of "study" food, which is candy. Another thing that has made this Easter special is that I'm able to listen to General Conference and to listen to our church leaders. I love conference! Most importantly, I am reminded why I am here, and what the Savior has done for me. He died so that I could be able to live with Him again. He rose from the dead, which only one man could do so that I can be saved. What a precious and hard thing he had to do in order to do what His Father asked Him to do. Within one week, He introduced the sacrament, bled from every pore, was crucified, and was them resurrected. He did all of that....for us. What a great and humbling thing to think about. I'm grateful for this gospel, and for my Savior. He wants over me and knows my struggles, pains, sorrows, and weaknesses. He makes me stronger. I love Him, and I know he loves me. I know President Monson is here to lead and guide the church under Jesus Christ. These are my thoughts on this Easter Sunday. What a great day to reflect and to be humbled. Happy Easter everyone!

God Bless America

With all of the unsettling things that are going on in this Nation, my thoughts have turned back to our founding fathers. They wished our Nation to be free and to be organized by a government, but not controlled by the government. In these troubling times, my thoughts turn to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Those documents aren't just words written on a piece of paper. They were written so that everyone who comes to America, and who are Americans, can know what freedoms and rights everyone has. The thing that keeps me positive about this Nation is what I believe, and what I have been taught. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has let us know that things will get much worse, but in the end we will win. The Lord is watching out of his righteous people, and knows what is happening in this Nation now. That brings me comfort. So, during these unsettling and unhappy times in America today, I say, "God, please bless America."

Wedding Plans

Well, so far so good. Wedding planning hasn't been too terrible yet, and I have had a lot of help as well! We have the big things taken care of, like the temple, reception center, rehearsal dinner place, and honeymoon mostly planned out. It's kind of a stress reliever....except for all of the little details that go along with the BIG things. I do have my wedding dress though...which was another big stress reliever. Sorry, can't show it off yet, I want it to be a surprise for Blake. We'll see how long that lasts. Even though I know a lot of people don't read my blog, I do want to thank both Blake and my parent's, and siblings for being so supportive and awesome about this whole wedding thing! It can be stressful for everyone, and I hope I haven't been too much of a bride-zilla. I'm trying to avoid it as much as possible.

I do have to say, it is hard to not be a bride-zilla sometimes. There are just so many things that are thrown at you, it's hard to not feel under a lot of pressure. Especially with school and studying. But we will make it, and not every wedding is perfect. Thanks again to everyone who is helping out or just giving me positive attitude adjustments from time to time. Love you all!