2nd Anniversary

We celebrated our second anniversary last month. I can't believe we have been married for two years. Time is flying. I love every minute that I get to spend with Scott. He's my best friend and my biggest support. He helps make my bad days good, even my really bad days, and my good days even better. I can only hope to be as good to him as he is to me. Can't wait to see what the next years have in store for us!

For our anniversary we got tickets to the comedian Brian Regan. I was excited to see him in person. I had seen some sketches on You Tube but other than that I didn't know what to expect. It was so funny. My cheeks hurt after from laughing so hard.

Temple Square Date

Last night we went on a mid-week date to Temple Square to see the Christmas Lights. I love living so close to this place. There is such an amazing feeling on those sacred grounds, even amid the chaos. It was fun getting into the Christmas spirit. I also was able to finally see the infamous candy windows at Macy's that I kept hearing about. I love festive window displays. It was like a little bit of NYC came to SLC. 

By the end my face was frozen and I remembered why I like summer.

life and my birthday

1. Utah never seems to disappoint on sunsets. We were on our way home from Costco and I couldn't get over this view.

2. Sometimes (and only sometimes, unfortunately) I am a good wife and make my husband breakfast. Proof.

3. Me, Steph and her friend decided to be crafty and make refrigerator magnets the other week. It was fun being crafty. I love making things!

4. Last night we had fun going through some of Scotty's old things. I found a couple winter hats from his mission. Fashion statement?!? I asked Scotty if he thought I could pass as a Russian/Ukrainian and was semi-offended when he said yes ... and then he clarified only if I was wearing the hat. Phew.

This past week was my birthday! (Insert personalized birthday song). I turned 28 years-old! I can't believe I am almost 30.

I sure feel loved and am one very spoiled girl. Birthday festivities were three fold.

1. On Thursday was my actual birthday. Scotty made me breakfast and gave me some flowers and one part of my present. Later that night we had a small group of family and friends over for dinner and to watch the BYU vs. Boise State Football game. I guess that is what happens when you have a fall birthday. It was really fun, despite the loss. I mean just Keep Calm and Birthday On!

2. Scotty kept reminding me that it was my "birthday weekend" and that I could do anything I wanted. So of course I chose to go shopping. I mean I had gift cards to burn. We went to city creek. I want to enjoy every last bit of nice weather we have. I found way too much that I wanted to buy (especially at The Limited), but restrained myself to only a few pieces. After taking my sweet time in the fitting room on our first stop, I came out of the store to find Scotty sitting in a chair just keeping himself entertained. He was so bored, but was such a good sport. He didn't complain once. He's a keeper I tell ya. ... I knew he wanted to go see the new Clint Eastwood movie so we went to that after City Creek. It was a fun day!

3. Sunday evening we went to the McKell's for my and Elle's birthday dinner. We had a yummy dinner outside and I was more than happy to share the birthday festivities! I told Elle she can be my new birthday twin.

All in all ... I have a feeling 28 is gonna be a good year ... especially if my first week is any indication!

Life According to My Phone

Wow. I officially give life permission to slow down a little right about now. Or at least give me a break. This past week has definitely had its ups and downs. There have been a few occasions where I have come home ranting and raving about one thing or another ... and it always happens to be about the same two things. Good thing I have a great husband who just listens, or laughs at me because I'm being ridiculous, and then helps me remember what is really important in my life.

Anyway, here is my life lately according to my phone.

Scotty turned the Big 3-0 recently. He sure robbed the cradle marrying me ... Ha. Except I'm turning 28 soon. Ugh. I wish we didn't have to work so we could celebrate all day. I mean 30 is a big year, ya know. But alas, it was pretty low key. We met up with some family and went to Cheesecake for dinner, and may have consumed way too much dessert. And I was pretty proud of my craft project I made for him as part of his birthday present.

Utah has been having some pretty crazy weather lately. But beautiful nonetheless. I mean those colors. Awesome. I love fall!

We're slowly but surely getting settled into our new house. I am loving it. Our entire house looked like our kitchen above the first couple days after we moved, but I am hopefully going to (and finally) put things on the walls this week. These prints are going in our half bath. I am obsessed with it.

I don't know why, but I have been super tired lately. I won't tell you how many hours of sleep I got on Saturday night. Way more than any normal person should. But I am loving the fact that I can now snuggle under my covers in my bed and watch a movie.

So I stole this pic ... This past week I have been living vicariously through my sister, who is in NYC. She and her cute friends have been living it up. Being fashion week they had several run-ins with celebrities. Recognize these two?

I don't know why but I love gushers. Weird? Perhaps.

My husband let me go get a pedicure before we headed to the football game on Saturday. I felt so much better afterwards. I went to a new place (since we've moved) and was pretty impressed with them.

Yes that was all pretty random, but a lot has happened.

The Golden Gate Bridge

This weekend marks the 75th Anniversary of the completion of the Golden Gate Bridge. Scotty proposed to me there so naturally that place holds a special place in my heart. Apparently the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most popular places to be proposed to. I am now part of the statistic and happy to oblige.

It is a beautiful sight that's for sure...not to mention the Tanner family from Full House drives across it in the opening credits. If that's not a reason to celebrate this landmark, then I don't know what is.

P.S. Sometimes we struggle to get a good picture.

 Case in point.

Honeymoon

Our honeymoon was spent in Southern California. Nowhere crazy. But I was more than ok with the quick flight, warmer weather and the beach!

We spent a few days in Oceanside where we visited the San Diego LDS temple, had the most amazing mexican food in Old Town San Diego, walked around La Jolla and Coronado.

 San Diego LDS Temple

La Jolla.

Then we went a little more north and stayed a few days in Newport Beach. I fell in love with that area. We rented bikes and rode along the beach, laid out in the sun, visited the Newport Beach Temple and drove up and down, gawking at the rows of amazing houses on Balboa Island. 

 At the beach.

I swear I didn't wear that shirt every day! That's embarrassing.

One of the highlights was when we took a day trip up to Los Angeles and "happen" to run into my brother who is serving in the San Fernando Mission. He had no idea (I hope I didn't get him in trouble) and with a little puzzle piecing and persuasion from my mom and Scott, we may or may not have figured out where my brother was. I wish he could've been at the wedding but he is where he is supposed to be ... and "running" into him made up for it a little.

Proof. I miss that boy!

Wedding: Reception

Our reception turned out perfect!! At least I think so. I used to want to be a wedding planner so I enjoyed planning most aspects of the wedding. Especially the details. I loved the venue. Loved how the decorations and details turned out and loved how the colors came together. My colors were neutrals (tans, greys, taupes, golds, silvers, pearls) with a hint of pink. I got a lot of my ideas off of pinterest. I kept joking with people as I was planning that pinterest was planning my wedding. What did we ever do without it? The reception was so fun! I wish I could go back and take the night in again. I wish I had more time to visit with everyone who came to support us.

I love both of these family photos. Everyone looks so good! 

 Can you tell that girls run in both of our families? I love all my sisters!

 My bridesmaids were Scotty's youngest sisters Chrissy and Angie and my sister Stephanie.
I know. Gorgeous girls!

My flower girls were all of my nieces. Told you girls run in our family.
There are actually two more but they didn't have a nap that day and weren't having it.

Me and the missionaries.

We both have brothers on missions. Robby was home for the wedding due to a needed surgery. My brother made his cameo via cardboard cutout!
It's actually Mitt Romney with Scottie's head put on it. Turned out good, ya?

My cute parents. I just love them!

Details.

One of my favorite details of the wedding was our wishing tree. Instead of a traditional sign in book we had a wishing tree where people would leave us their "best wishes."

Another one of my favorite details was the kids table. I loved how it turned out. We got a table their height and had coloring books, bubbles and bride and groom barbies for them to play with. I made pinwheels for the table centerpieces. Adrienne made that mobile above the kids table

 

We had Magleby's cater our reception. The food was amazing!

Our cake.

 About to cut the cake.

Our reception was a whirlwind to say the least. 

But I loved every part of it! 

Wedding: Temple Snapshots

Finally I am getting to pictures of the big day. The wedding ceremony was obviously one of my favorite parts of the wedding day. I hope I never forget that part of the day! Coming out of the temple and seeing our family and friends was also a big highlight for me. Here are a few snapshots.

 Coming out of the temple!

 One of my new nieces.She is just the sweetest thing.

Details.

My family! Love them so much!

  I love my sisters and nieces!

My older sisters. Adrienne on the left and Lindsey, with her family, on the right.

My new family!

Another one of my cute new nieces. I love her freckles.

Modeling my fur coat I got for $20. I mean what better time to have an excuse to buy one?!

 Both Scott and I have amazing friends. Some of them traveled far to come support us!

And one last one of us. I just love those doors.

My sister blogged about the wedding too.