When in situations of stress we wonder if there is anymore to give. We can be comforted to know that God, who knows our capacity perfectly, placed us here to succeed. No one was foreordained to fail. Let us remember that we were measured before and were found equal to our tasks. When we feel overwhelmed, let us recall the assurance that God will not over-program us; he will not press upon us more than we can bear.

Thursday, August 31, 2006

Social or no Social, that is the question!

School has started again. Back to the smells of new books, and optimistic teachers. Back to the new clothes and new roomates (for some), and all the socials you can handle. This year is so different from any other year. I haven't had the crisp feel of starting something new and making it worth while. I want to do my homework and just get it done with. I think it might be because of the big change that has occured in the past little while or because I'm just growing up. Either way, it's had a large effect on me. It's been good to see my old friends and to reunite after the long summer. I've missed them. Yet, at the same time I don't want to hang out with them, I don't want to be where there is so much flirting one can hardly breathe, or in the situation where numbers are being given and dates are being planned...the single social scene. None of it pertains to me anymore. I don't want to go anywhere with out Todd unless it's a class or work. Even then, I wish he were with me. We want to keep our friends, they mean a lot to us, but it's like, they have to come to us instead of us going to them. How many singles do you know that want to hang out with the local marrieds? NONE! How do I juggle this situation? I'm supposed to cleave unto my husband, and I feel like I am, but at the same time, I wish I could still keep up the friendships that I've made in the past two years.

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

My Bachelorette Party!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Well, let me explain, the night before I got married a few friends came and stayed at the house with me so I wouldn't go COMPLETELY crazy. Since I got married on my 19th birthday, they decided to throw a few curves into the night's events. They dropped me off at my house and took off for a few minutes. In that time I watched the first part of Princess Bride. I couldn't call Todd, because he was taking his sisters and his mom out on a date, since it was his last night to be single. When they got back they called me out to the back yard. As I was standing there they came around the corner with a cake and candles lit. They sang happy birthday to me and then I blew out the candles. As soon as I had finished blowing out my air Jaci grabbed a big chunk of the cake and smashed it into my face. We then proceded to go about having a HUGE sticky fight that was AWESOME! We had strawberry and chocolate ice cream syrup. It was very messy and a lot of fun. This was what we looked like afterwards. The little boy was just a kid who lived next door and wanted to be in the picture. Just so you know, the strawberry stained my garments and I will be forever reminded of what happened that night!

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Apartment


So our apartment is basically moved into! It's super fun! I'm loving decorating and making it our home. It's great because Todd has been helping as well. We're just waiting for our wedding pictures to come back and then it will be Newlywedified! It'll be great!

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Sweetness

You guys wanted a normal picture, this is our normal picture! I hope you like it because this was as normal as we got!

Monday, August 14, 2006

The Wedding Day

Todd and I got married in the St. George Temple on August 4, (my birthday) at 10:00 AM. It was so awesome! I love him... look at that hot bod!
ok so I figured this was a classy kissing picture, so don't be too grossed out!
This is us on our wedding day! What a picture perfect day! Couldn't have asked for more... seriously! People were finally excited that we got married... or is it they were excited that we finally got married... you decide!
We were dancing to our song... Everything by Lifehouse, you should look it up if you're looking for a good love song to feel good about!
There were like 10 little kids attached to my train. It was really funny but I had to walk incredibly slow.
Who got married? That's right we go married!!!!!!He is such a ladies man... sorry ladies, I got him! Isn't he handsome?