Is it February yet?

I AM GETTING MARRIED!!!!

We are so excited!

I never could imagine anything that felt more perfect or right. I never imagined that I could love someone so much. We have too much fun together, we really do.

I feel so blessed to have found such a great man who wants what's best for me and for our future together.

Here's our story:

We met right after I moved to Utah, in May of 2010. We dated a little over the summer but when he wanted to get more serious, I wasn't ready and so we stayed good friends over the fall/winter. Having the same group of friends, we hung out all the time and I quickly realized that he was one of my best friends. We started doing things together, just the two of us. Why would I keep looking around for someone to date when I had everything I'd ever dreamed of right in front of me? Kasey taught me how to ride a motorcycle; we've had a few too many water fights in his mom's kitchen; we play football with his little brother, Cole; sing in the car at the top of our lungs; we like trying new things together and just enjoy spending time together. After "officially" dating for a little bit, we decided we wanted to be together forever and start a family together.

Kasey proposed on Monday, September 12, 2011, in front of the Mount Timpanogos Temple. We will be sealed together forever on February 4, 2012 in the Denver Temple.

I am not only in love with him, but I love his family. They are my family. It has never felt awkward being around them or going to family functions, with or without Kasey. I love his grandmas like my own and am thrilled to finally have a younger sibling. Not a day goes by that I don't thank my Heavenly Father for this great family that I am now a part of.

I'll keep you updated with the wedding planning!!

As of now, I have:

a dress!

bridesmaid dresses

a groom

....I've got a lot of work to do :)

Happy 23rd, Goose!!!

Crystal and I turned 23 yesterday. It's crazy how fast time flies! 23 years ago (it was also a Saturday) we were born, seven weeks early in Gallup, New Mexico. Crystal was born with a condition known as duodenal atresia. She needed surgery immediately and was flown to the closest out of three hospitals in the nation, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After a couple months in the hospital, I was finally reunited with my best friend and partner in crime. Since then, we have caused too much mischief, laughed until we cried, played pranks, gotten in fights for one another, traveled the country, won state championships, and so many other things. She's my best friend and feel blessed that I was sent to this earth with her. I couldn't imagine my life without her.

This was the first birthday that we spent apart, and it was much harder than I thought it would be. 22 other birthdays were spent together, and it was so weird not to be with her this year. The Lord blessed me with a new family and my soon-to-be mother in law to share the day with! I miss my family, but it makes it so much easier to have a good family out here in Utah, too.

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is trust someone else. I like to get things done, and do them my way.

Over the last few months I have had the frustrating pleasure of seeing the hand of the Lord in my life. I say frustrating because it is incredibly difficult to let things in my life go they way they should go, not necessarily the way I want them to go. It's funny how He knows me better than I know myself, and He knows what's best for me.

This week I was reminded of why things work out they should. It doesn't mean that it's always easy to deal with, but it makes it easier.

I'm Proud To Be An American.

Happy 4th of July, folks!! I love this holiday and I love this country even more. I am grateful for the sacrifices made so I can live my life doing the things I love. I think the older I get the more I come to understand and appreciate the incredible sacrifices that were made so that we could be a free country. It's truly incredible and I can't wait to someday thank those that have sacrificed their lives on my behalf.

There is a book that I've been reading and I definitely recommend it! (And yes, that's Snooki's book under it. That's another one I'd suggest you put on your list to read.)

I am proud to be an American!!

8 inches later...

It grows back, right? I miss my long hair, and I want it back!

It's Britney, b*@&#!!

(That's probably not the nicest title for this post. Sorry, mom.)

I went to Las Vegas with Caitlin, Colton, and Scott for the Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj concert. It was an amazing show. Nicki Minaj is one ridiculous woman/artist, with a great butt. And that girl can dance! SHOOT!! I've got a lot of respect for her. She was SO GREAT. I'm still shocked at how amazing she was live.

Britney put on a good show and I learned a few new dance moves that I need to perfect. We had great seats, for Britney, (thanks to Colton) and I sang (and danced) my little heart out. I can't wait for Scott's pictures from his disposable camera :)

It was a concert I'll never forget. And another successful trip with good friends.

I promised Miss Molly that I'd blog this morning. So here it is, short and sweet. (More details/pictures to come!)

I've had an exciting couple of months here in Utah.

-I finished the semester. ALIVE.

-I got a new job (YAY!)

-Molly and Crystal came to visit.

-I took a roadtrip to CO with Abby.

-One of my best friends got married!!!!

-Shelby is 6 months old!

-I went to Lake Powell with my family for a week!! (no work for an entire WEEK!!!)

Sorry this is short. But pictures are worth a thousand words, right? :)