Bridal Pictures

Here are my favorite pictures from Ashley and Nathan's pre-wedding shoot. Don't worry there are lots more pictures even after these!! Ashley wanted temple pictures for the reception and wanted to ease some of the stress on the day of so a week before we drove down to SLC and took pictures all stinkin day. I complain about it but, it was fun and I'm glad I got to do it for her. She is such a gorgeous bride!

Andrew Graduated!

Brett's brother Andrew just graduated from high school and I can't even believe it. The first time I met Andrew was when I was answering Brett to prom and he was riding on his bike home from Jr. High and I said " hi are you Brett's brother?" and he said "yea what are you doing to my lawn" haha! How time flys!!! Andrew is a great kid he was an exchange student in Italy for a year, he is preparing to serve a mission and is attending USU next year. Andrew is so talented he has an amazing voice and has been the lead in many many musicals. We love you Andrew and are very proud of you.

Today is also his Birthday so HAPPY BIRTHDAY brotha!!!!!

I did Andrew's senior pictures in the fall and then designed these grad announcements for him!! I'm pretty much the best sister in-law :)

Ashley's Bridal Shower!!!

Recently I threw a Bridal Shower for Ashley. I did a honeymoon themed shower with beach decor and mexican food because they are going to Mexico for their honeymoon. It was a lot of fun and I think she really enjoyed it.

The invitation

We ate Cafe Rio pork salads, chips with salsa, queso and corn salsa. For the drinks we had Margaritas my favorite!!!!

Then for dessert I made these festive pudding and sand cups

Margarita Glasses!!!

The sand bucket was filled with cute bright colored fish loofahs for the prizes

Haha I love this picture! She got lots of fun gifts for her honeymoon!!!

They're getting married

Ok so they got married, I'm a little behind. My best friend Ashley got married and I have so much to post so here is a start to all their many pictures.

I'm so happy for Ashley she has been my best friend since 3rd grade and it seems like every major thing in my life I have done with her. We grew up in the same neighborhood so there were many sleepovers and play dates. Some of those play dates included doing hair and makeup and glamour shots ( I think that was at age 11 :).

At age 11 I started dance with her at DSDS and continued on the competitive companies until my junior year.

At age 12 we went to Florida for Disney World and a Caribbean Cruise together. One of the funnest and most memorable trips. That year we were also Raggedy Ann and Andy for Halloween.

At age 14 we did cheerleading together at Alameda Jr. High and went to a dance competition in Disneyland.

At age 18 we went to college together at USU and were roommates. I don't think there is anyone else except Ashley that would be able to handle me as their roommate for a year. She is more than a friend she is a sister. I went through a very emotional year and she was always there to comfort me and be that good example.

I love you ash and I'm so happy for you!

I'm glad I as able to do their pictures for them she is gorgeous and they are such a cute couple. ENJOY!!

The front of their announcement

The inside of the announcement

The back of the announcement

Some other favorites

Margaritaville

Our lovely neighbors Spencer and Cali got me seriously hooked on Margaritas (virgin of course!). Every time we went over there they had a Margarita waiting for me with a generously salted rim. I love salt way to much and I think that is why I love this drink so much. The salt is incredibly shocking but tasty at the same time. Now I need a couple margaritas to get me through the week haha! If I don't have time or want to dirty the blender we have it on the rocks! It's a very good thing I'm not a drinker because I would be a good one :)

Movies, Margaritas and Good Friends it can't get better than that

2nd Year Anniversary

I cannot believe we have been married for two years. When we were married I thought we would be so old and knowledgeable after two years. Unfortunately I don't feel knowledgeable at all. We are still learning many things about each other and learning how to live together but we love each other more than the day we were married. I never thought that being married would be this much work but I didn't know it would be this rewarding either.

I'm all about being honest because I hate it when people paint a picture that isn't so I think it causes more problems then just being honest so hear it goes. I apologize to everyone that has witnessed one of our fights but it happens. We do fight we do say mean things to each other and we have a lot of regrets. Our marriage isn't perfect and we have a lot to work on but we're real. We love each other more than words can describe and we are best friends. I'm not sure what I would ever do without him I need him and I know he needs me. Although I regret the mean things I've said and the bad attitudes I've had I appreciate the arguments and trials we have had because it has made us stronger. We are completely different people from two years ago but we have grown together and that is what matters. Most of all I know all is possible through our Savior Jesus Christ. Marriage isn't easy and I'm so grateful I have the gospel to help us find common ground and seek guidance.

I'm married to such a good man he is everything and more. He is patient with me, he laughs with me, he comforts me, he strengthens me and me makes me feel special. I'm so happy to be married to him for two years now and look forward to celebrating so many more anniversaries.

Nothing makes me happier than when Brett is spending time with me. We don't get to do stuff together often so we really cherish the time we have together. Brett got our anniversary off so he could help me take pictures at a prom dance. I was a little bummed to be spending our anniversary with a bunch of high schoolers but my dad needed the help. After the Jazz made it to the playoffs I knew Brett was just dying to go to a game. He is such a big Jazz fan and I knew I would be a pretty cool wife if I bought him tickets to the playoff game.

I surprised him the day before (graduation) that we were going down the next day to see the game. He was so excited!!!!! There is nothing that makes me more happy than to see him excited like that. We drove down in the afternoon and did a lot of shopping but it was all for gifts nothing for us :( We went to a nice dinner and then to the game.

The game was nuts it was the first home game against the Lakers and the energy in there was crazy. As I'm sure you all know they lost but in my opinion they should have won. They lost by one point at the buzzer with the ball even touching the rim. If they would have won it would have been the game of the season. At the end of the game we were shaking, felt like we had survived a heart attack and had killer migraines.

I know its a horrible picture but it's all we got. We asked this lady to take a picture of us and I've never seem someone so challenged with a camera she kept on cutting off our heads and all the pictures were blurry. My idea was to get the arena in the background hers was to shoot up our noses so here ya go :)

Before going home we wanted to end the night on a good note so we went to this amazing cookie place at the gateway mall. It was such a warm night so we sat out on the walkway and devoured our cookies.

Initially I didn't think the game was my ideal anniversary, but it was a blast because I got to spend it with my handsome husband and watch his excitement. I wouldn't have wanted to spend it any other way.

Graduation Day

Graduation was wonderful!! I decided to only walk in the College of Business graduation ceremony and it was short and sweet. Graduation was bitter sweet because I realized I won't see many of the students and faculty again that I got to know quite well over the last three years. Who knows maybe I will end up there again someday but I always have a hard time saying goodbye.

I couldn't have done this without my wonderful husband. I can't even count the number of times he stayed up to help me with a project, write a paper or study for a test. He has put up with my grouchy stressed moods and has sacrificed so much so that I could finish my degree. I think he is just as happy that I'm done as I am. LOVE HIM!!!

This is Dr. Sandra Speck the chair over the Marketing Department. Over the last three years I have gotten to know her very well and I'm really going to miss working with her in the club and seeing her at school. She made me promise I would come back and visit so hopefully I can do that.

My parents are the BEST there aren't even words to explain it. They paid for the first two years of school for me and after paying it myself I realize what a sacrifice that is. They always provided me the best of everything, which I'm very grateful for. They have always been there to help and encourage along the way.

My brother in-law and mother in-law came to watch me walk and I really appreciated their support. I couldn't ask for better in-laws they would do anything for me and have been so good at encouraging me and they are always a good laugh!!!

My amazing parents threw me a graduation party and they went all out. When it comes to my parents they do everything in a grand extraordinary way and I love them for that. My dad was worried about the weather so he put up a massive tent/canopy in the back yard. He brought his huge grill, tables, chairs the whole works. Then the food was incredible I wanted to eat for days. Good thing there were leftovers so I could but all the thought and work they went to meant so much.

Some of the neighbors that came. We have the best neighbors and yes you should all be jealous :)

The huge ballon bouquet my parents got me