Katie's Fairytale Wedding

My family and I drove to Cali for my cousin's wedding last week.  We had to be there early because Katie asked MY DAD to be the one to perform the ceremony.  We all thought it was hilarious that my cute daddy would be deputized for a day and he was getting a little bit excited to have that authority for a minute too. haha

It was REALLY exciting to see Kamryn and Shauna again :)

The first night we were there, we went to Old Sacramento, shopped around a little bit, and ate at Joe's Crab Shack.

The wedding day was absolutely Gorgeous. It seemed like everything was just perfect.  The weather was spectacular and things seemed to go exactly as planned.

Rick told us after the wedding that cute Katie is three months pregnant and hoping her sweet mommy will be able to be here to meet her new grandbaby.  Everyone is very excited for her! :)  Rick LOVED holding baby Kam because he figured it was practice for when he'll get to hold Katie's baby.  Aaron was probably the funniest though because Shauna was just shaking a toy in front of Kamryn's face at the rehersal dinner and she was just happy and content and Aaron goes, "That's all you have to do??  I can do that! I do that with my dog all the time!" haha He will be a cute daddy.

Changes in Life Bringing a Change of Heart...

My life is changing... and somehow living in the idea of tomorrow seems to be the easiest way to get through, but then I realize how much I would miss out on TODAY.  I will be on my own in a matter of weeks and I am scared to death that I just won't be able to do it.  I am excited for the adventure and terrified for everything else that has to come along with it.  This past week, I've been changing rooms because Izaak is anxious to get the biggest and brightest room in the house.  I love the way I've been able to rearrange my new room exactly the way I want it, but it has made me realize that this is only temporary and then I'll be living in St. George.

Along with switching rooms, I quit my FABULOUS job last Thursday.  I had a boss who really appreciated me and always let me know.  I was making quite a bit more than minimum wage and I could pick my own schedule and work around everything I was involved in.  It was wonderful and it was secure.  I had to quit because I will be out of town pretty much from now until August 17th and then I move to Dixie on August 18th.  I cried as I walked away :'{  It was so sad to have to give it up. Another big change was breaking up with Broc.  He is an incredible young man with so much in store for him.  I miss him a lot, but I know that God has something better planned for him that doesn't involve me.  Hopefully our friendship will be able to continue forever.  The change of heart has come from letting little things roll off my back.  I have been praying harder than ever to be able to attain Christ-like attributes such as patience, the ability to forgive, being able to find the good in others, and unconditional love.  As I have felt betrayed by friends and very hurt, he has been by my side.  Though I was very angry at first, he helped soften my heart and show me that everyone is fighting their own war and that I am strong enough to deal with situations like this.  He helped me realize that there is no point in holding grudges or talking badly about others... they are all His children too and I am no better than them, I just have different trials and weaknesses.  I have been apologizing like crazy and asking for forgiveness.  Hopefully I can become more and more Christ-like throughout my life and hopefully I won't take too many steps backwards.

There have been lots of rainbows lately and it just got me thinking... tomorrow is a NEW day... COMPLETELY new... so I just need to live as much as I can today and try to do better each new day.  "I never said it would be easy... I only promised it would be WORTH IT."

4th of July

Just spent the day with my family and a couple friends :) Great Day!