Memorial Day 2015

My life has turned out nothing like I anticipated it would.  Today, I've never been more grateful for the path it has taken.  I'm right where I should be.  I think this means my running days are over.

Wedding Day!

My little sister is married.

Can you believe it?  It's like she grew up overnight.  Her status from single to married aged her.  In a good way.  I see her a little more mature than before.  Ha!  Did I just say that?

The wedding turned out beautiful.  Everything was perfect.  From the food to the guests to the music and dancing.

It still feels surreal.  I took their wedding gifts over to their apartment and it hit me.  It hit me.  My little sister is married!

I was pretty proud of myself because I hadn't been a blubbering mess.  Stress, yes.  But no crying.  Not even at her bachelorette party.  Then, she had me go down the aisle first at the ceremony.  I was not prepared for that.  I stood at the front and waited for the other bridesmaids.  Before I knew it, my little Linda-the girl who used to steal my clothes, try on my shoes, talk about diarrhea with me, smell peoples armpits, stick pants on her head and call it her hair, shared a bed with me, I taught how to not breathe heavily to, laughed with me, cried with me, argued with me, shopped with me, fought with me, and so many other things was walking in a beautiful white dress-handmade by our talented mother, holding on to my dad's arm.  The sight of two of the people I love most in this world caught me off guard and the tears just rolled down my face.  21 years of memories flashed before my eyes.  They were tears of sadness and happiness.  My little Linda now a married woman.

I'm so excited for this new phase in her life.  My sister is a remarkable young lady.  She has endured so much.  Her trials have not been easy but her strength and determination never cease to amaze me.

I don't remember but the story goes that I wanted a little sister.  So my mom in her motherly wisdom encouraged me to pray for a sister.  That's exactly what I did.  That prayer was answered.  And Linda is my living proof that Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers.

Life's What You Make It

You guys, let me just share a few highlights from the last few weeks.

• I threw my sister a lovely bridal shower!  

We had a good turn out and I was happy with the way things went.

• I had a doctors appointment and left my house earlier than normal.  I opened the garage and saw this glorious sight.

• I wore green on St. Patrick's day and ran into Ethan.  Awkward encounter.  I met his girlfriend for the first time.  She said, "I've heard so much about you."  This literally went through my mind, "Great, I've heard nothing about you."  Thankfully, I had some tact and didn't voice that thought aloud.

• We had Marianne's birthday party where we made airplane sugar cookies

• I went wedding dress shopping with Lynette.  She's engaged and I'm so happy for her.  To think about where she was a year ago...man.  The Lord is so great and his timing is perfect.  I felt so special having her ask me to accompany her.  

• I had my wisdom teeth taken out and my parents came up to take care of me.  It happened to fall during General Conference weekend so we hung out for one session up on Temple Square.

Getting my wisdom teeth taken out wasn't that bad, truthfully.  I mean yeah, it sucked and I had bruised and swollen cheeks but there were so many wonderful people who took care of me.  My parents for one.  They are amazing people.  I'm so blessed to be their daughter.  A pretty cute boy brought me Jamba Juice and a flower.  If I could like these pictures I would.

• Had Stephanie's birthday dinner at one of my new favorite restaurants in downtown Salt Lake.

• I CUT MY HAIR!  
  
  
  
  

• My sister got married!!  That will be a whole post in and of itself.  Bear with me.  This weekend I hope to catch up.

• Last but definitely not least....I started dating this guy.  How did it happen?  When did it happen?  All great questions.  

More on that to come soon...

xoxo,

Me