Crazy!

As I was trying to think of a title for this post, I kept thinking of everything I wanted to mention. 

The main craziness is simply just how CRAZY my life has been recently. Why? 

#1 - I got a new job! This consisted of finishing my old one and starting my new one at the same time. This made for some long days at the office and then at the mall. But, I am loving it. I started at a dental office in Springville as a receptionist there and I absolutely love it. 7:30-5 or 6 Monday through Thursday is just perfect! I love everyone I work with and the Dr's there are fantastic. I really lucked out to land in such a great office, and to love what I do!

Another job I've had is teaching dance at a Studio in Spanish Fork. I have absolutely loved this job and loved each and every girl I taught. We had our recital this past week and I was so very proud of each girl. They all did so well and I sure love teaching!!

#2 - Summer! Summer in general is just busy! Summer makes me want to constantly be out in the sun or doing something fun, and I have sure done that lately. My family went on a fun trip to Denver to a Rockies game and we had a blast! 

It was really rainy for the last inning, but we still made it fun. You can't NOT have fun at a baseball game :)

We also went fishing this last weekend in Idaho with my brother and parents. Mark has always wanted to fly-fish so my dad was SO excited to take him up on that! Mark did awesome! 

 My outfit was great....... don't be jealous ;)

Mark, Blake and my Dad. Love these guys :)

Summer has been fun so far, and I can't wait for the fun to come still!

#3 - Wedding plans! Holy Smokes!..... Wedding plans. The planning has been up to this point very easy. I picked out my dress the first day, the first dress I tried on. I tried on tons, and went back to that first dress. It was everything I had wanted in my dress and it was absolutely perfect! That same day we met with a photographer that I felt really good with, and we got a lot checked off the list. We had our engagements two weeks ago, and I feel like we are off to a good start. We met with a planner this week that is helping with the dinner and decorating and I feel really good about it. I had a bad flower experience.......but we're going to try that again this next weekend :) I'm so glad I have a wonderful mom to help plan and keep me sane :)

There is so much that goes into a wedding that you just don't realize until you start planning more. The hardest part about my wedding has been boundaries. So many boundaries and feelings I worry about hurting. As much as this is Mark and I's big day, it is also a very celebratory day for many people! Mark and I decided to not have a reception. This is something that I have always wanted! I don't have the personality to stand in a line, and introduce people all night. Not that it is a bad thing.....just not me. I've never really wanted one. Instead, I've always wanted a big dinner, with my closest friends and family there, and lots of fun!! SO- that's what we are doing! It's really hard not having a reception to decide who to invite, how many people can fit, where to draw the line, and knowing that not EVERYONE can come. However, I am still very excited for this. There are so many decisions that involve many peoples feelings and I struggle every day with that.... BUT more than anything, I have to remember what this day is really about. And that is Mark and I, and our forever families. I am SO excited to marry Mark. I love him more and more each day and I am so grateful for the man that he is! 61 days can't come fast enough!! 

I am so blessed and happy :)

Oh, one more update----I'm exhausted by 7:00 pm lately. I'm not exactly sure why, but I am always pooped! That being said, it is now 9:14. Way past my exhausted state....so I'm hitting the sack!

Lastly, a shout out to my amazing fiance. Mark moved to Salt Lake when school was over, and has made every effort to see me as much as possible. It has been wonderful! He sure treats me well. I can't wait to marry him!! :)

Ok....really, bed time.

Love, Me