In Loving Memory. . .

On October 5 my big brother Ryan passed away. Although Ryan and I had our differences it broke my heart into a million pieces. I am still having a hard time wrapping my head around the whole situation but with time its getting better. Ryan was such a loving person, he was always willing to help anyone out who needed it. At times Ryan and I didn't see eye to eye but we were always there for each other. I remember when we were younger (like in grade school!) how it was okay for Ryan to pick on me until I screamed, but if anyone else tried to pick on me Ryan was right there to put them in their place. I always knew that Ryan would be there to protect me if need be. I have so so so many memories of Ryan that I will always hold close to my heart.
I really miss my big brother, and I hope that he now knows how many people loved him and cared about him. I am grateful that he is now with Heavenly Father and our Grandma Jo. I know they will take care of him and that he is perfect now. I am also comforted with the thought that now he is watching over us, especially his baby girl Braylynn.
I want to thank everyone that has helped our family during this hard time in our life.  I am so very thankful for my family and friends. I wouldn't know what to do with out them. I just hope that they know that if they EVER need anything that they can call on me and I will do my best to try and help. I know Ryan touched many peoples lives, and that he had a ton of friends. I was shocked with the line at the viewing that went on for what seemed to be forever.

Like my mom said in her talk at the funeral, we shouldn't judge and I hope everyone takes that to heart. Also tell your loved ones everyday that you love them, even if you are mad at them. You never know when your last day with them will be.

Rest In Peace Big Brother

I will always and forever love you <3

Hefty Hefty Hefty!!!

So...I know I haven't been the best about keeping my blog up to date but things have been nuts with midterms coming up next week, wedding plans, engagement photos and learning to balance two families! I am hoping that Tyler and I are doing better at keeping things even between our families, we love them all so much and are so greatful for each and everyone of them! :]

My mom was so kind to take time out of her busy schedule to take Tyler's and mine engagement photos on Sunday (and yes I will post some previews photos for your enjoyment haha). We went to Sundance Resort to take them, my dad tagged along for moral support...when I say that I mean my mom suckered him into coming LOL. We had alot of fun and got a lot of stares as we climbed on the rocks and trees to pose for photos. We also want to take some more engagement photos in old Magna so we have a variety to choose from.

As for me I have been busy busy busy but I am loving it so much. I have noticed though that with being so busy I have put on a weee :( bit of weight. So in order to get back to where I want to be I started weight watchers and so far I LOVE it! I have decided that in order to give my self a bit more ambition I am going to share my progress here on my blog (YIKES!). I started out at 175 and as of now 3.5 weeks in I am a whole 4 pounds lighter. :] If  you ask Tyler he will tell you that this is something I am very proud of. That is because I have been constantly reminding him about my 4 pound loss lol...I am so grateful that he so supporitve and is such a good sport!

As for Tyler he recently was given a "promotion" at work, I am not sure if that is an appropriate term but oh well! With this "promotion" he was switched to days YAY! So far he likes it. Right now he is in St. Lewis for work and a few weeks ago he was in Orlando working too. It seems like they trust him enough to send him to there other offices to set up and take down. He is such a good worker!


Now that I am done with my spill here is what you all have been waiting for engagement photos....
                                               These are just a few of the many photos we took

  I had to add one of us being silly :]

We saw two baby moose there on our way to the car!

Oh Vacation...

 Tyler and I boating with his family at Utah Lake

 Tyler and I at Red Caynon Lodge (flaming gorge over look)

 Tyler and I river rafting on the Green River

 Lisa (Tyler's mom) and Sherri (my mom)

Tyler and I on our last day at Flaming Gorge

Tyler and I have had a busy week! We spent Saturday the 20th boating with Tyler's family at Utah Lake, we got to try out the "hot dog" which is a water toy similar to a water weenie. It was a blast! After boating on Saturday we traveled to Rock Springs WY to meet my family. From Rock Springs we drove into Flaming Gorge where we spent the rest of the week camping. We had a lot of fun boating, river rafting, swimming, visiting historic sites and visiting with family and friends. The river rafting trip down the Green River was great fun, and a first for Tyler :]
My Grandpa Marv's cousin Greg came up from Katie Texas and spent time with us at Flaming Gorge, I was very happy that Tyler got the chance to meet him and the majority of my extended family. On Saturday the 27th Tyler's parents drove up to Flaming Gorge and spent the day with Tyler, myself and my family. We took them on a boat ride around part of the lake and stopped for a picnic lunch. I was so very happy that Lisa and Micheal (Tyler's mom and dad) were able to come and spend some time with us at Flaming Gorge.
Tyler and I weren't exactly ready to come home on Sunday, we were having way to much fun :] Although we were glad to come home to real showers and AC lol!
Fall semester starts this week for me, and Tyler is still taking a break from his studies right now. I am sure we will get back into the swing of things very quickly!

Summer's coming to an end...

As the summer comes to a close things are getting much more busy and crazy yet again! Tyler and I are getting ready to go to Flaming Gorge with my family for a week. We both are very excited to be getting a week off of work, to enjoy the lake, the boat and family. I am excited for Tyler to have a chance to get to know my family better.  I will post pictures when we get back :]
As soon as we get back from our vacation I will start fall semester at school, I am taking Anatomy and English. Tyler recently recieved his associates degree (YAY!!) so he is taking some semesters off. I recently found out that I will be able to apply for the nursing program in January of 2012 and if all goes well I will start the program the summer or fall of 2012, I am so excited to be this close to starting the program.

As for an update on the wedding, Tyler and I chose a wonderful reception hall called Aspen Landing my parents put a deposit on it so the date of August 4th, 2012 is offical now! Woohooo :] I also have picked out bridesmaids dresses for the girls, I hope they like them as much as I do. As always as we get more wedding things planned, I will keep the blog updated.

Summer Lovin'

Kyle and Brittany annouced that they are engaged and also getting married next year! I believe they have set their date for June 12th. Tyler and I have set our date for August 4th :] My mom, Tyler and I went and looked at a few reception halls yesterday. I believe we have decided to go with a beautiful place called Aspen Landing. Days like yesterday make me miss my Grandma Jo alot, but I know she is always with me in spirit and that she would be just as excited as I am about me getting married.
This week is the start of my finals for summer semester. I can't wait for it to be over with so I can enjoy a few weeks of being class free...for a week or so LOL!
As Tyler and I get more wedding details planned I will share them.

It's official!

It is official, Tyler proposed to me on Friday July 15th! I of course said yes :]
We haven't set an official date for the wedding yet, but we are looking at August of 2012! I am so excited to be marrying my best friend. I will keep my blog updated as we make more decisions about the wedding!

My very first blog!!

I have decided to jump on the blogging band wagon...Yay :] I think this will be a great way to keep everyone up on what is going on in my busy and crazy life. As of now I am frantically trying to keep up in school so I can soon apply for the nursing program. I have two classes and my CNA to complete before I am able to apply for the program. I am hoping to have that all completed by May of 2012.
So far this summer has been a fun one. I turned 21 in May, to celebrate my parents, Grandpa Marv, some extended family, Nashlee, Dustin, and Tyler took me to Wendover. We had so much fun loosing all of our money and just enjoying each others company. On Saturday I had the opportunity to go boating with Tyler, and his family. I learned to knee board!! It only took 3 or 4 tries to get up. Lisa (Tyler's mom) and I got very sunburned, I think we learned our lesson about applying, reapplying and reapplying sunscreen LOL.