My New Found Love

I get giddy every time I walk into our living room and see this beauty out of the corner of my eye. Ahh the simple things in life....

365 days

365 days ago, Dallin and I officially started dating. I have been thinking today on how much things have changed in the past year. It is pretty amazing to both of us how we have been together since we met on that fateful night at the Fullmer's. We have been through a lot in this first year together and I know that we will continue to grow closer as we endure trials and joys as husband and wife. I'm still getting used to that title...I'm a wife?? Weird. But awesome. And to celebrate this year together, we went to Wal-Mart to buy me a new book and home to watch Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. Yep. We are officially an old married couple. But I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. I think I can get used to being a wife to this fella. I kind of like him.

One more week!

In one week Dallin and I will be enjoying our trip to Utah for our second reception! We can't wait to see everyone and enjoy a little mini vacation. To top it all off, my amazing Utah dad surprised us with three nights at Hotel Park City. If you want to be jealous, please look at this link.

http://hotelparkcity.com/index.html

Pretty fancy right? Yeah, we are excited!

I promised Dallin there would be no running around like crazy like we were on our last Utah trip. I figure that everyone is coming to us, so there will be no need for that right? I am going to try and plan some fun adventures for us since he has never really been able to do that when he has gone out there. This next week can't go fast enough!!

Oh and for all of you wondering if I am still Dr. Pepper free....I AM!! I have made it over three weeks so far and going strong! The first day was torture and I may drool every time we go out to eat and I see someone's deliciously caffeinated beverage pass me...but other than that...I am doing great! Be proud of me please.

Day One

Are you drooling over that picture as much as I am? I decided today that I refuse to be at the beck and call of this measly little...beautiful...delicious...i mean evil, red can. I have been very much addicted to the Pepper de la Doctor for the past ten years or so. I cannot imagine how much damage the carbonation burnage has done to my internal organs, nor do I want to.

I am not going to lie. My head felt like it was going to explode today. But I did not give in! I made it an entire day. Please keep your good non-caffeinated vibes coming my way over the next few weeks. Heaven knows I will need it!

My last name is Ah-Mu

Dallin and I are officially married.
Everything went perfectly.
The end.
Ok...just kidding. It was so great seeing most of my friends and family all at once.
It was definitely a crazy weekend, but it was well worth it! Dallin and I took pictures with our wedding party prior to the ceremony, so our lovely photographer arranged for us to have a special first meeting all dressed up. She was able to capture the moment which is very precious for both of us.

I was lucky enough to have both of my amazing dads walk me down the aisle. I think if I wasn't so nervous about falling or passing out, I would have cried during the ceremony. Dallin and I were both feeling the heat (literally!) and felt a little whoozy during the ceremony.

Our reception turned out to be so incredible...more than I could have thought possible. We had great help setting up the night before (till almost two in the morning...) and yet I was still surprised when we walked in at how amazing it looked with all the lights and flowers. Dallin's Samoan family served us delicious Samoan food...including two roasted pigs and chop suy! We had a Samoan band and dancers, who got the groomsmen and our dads to shake their booties in front of everyone. Rather hilarious.

I am so grateful for those of you that were able to make it out for our special day! And for all of you Utards...we will be out there October 16th for our reception in Sandy. Can't wait to see you all!

Here is the link to the rest of our pictures if you would like to see them...

www.shadesofgraykc.zenfolio.com/jananddallinwedding
password: jananddallin

10 Days!

That's right everyone. Ten days. I can't believe Dallin and I have made it to this point. It felt like we would never get here. I feel like we have so much left to do...even though we really don't. I am trying not to get so caught up in the STUFF and realize that in a week and a half...ten days...240 hours...14,400 minutes...864,000 seconds...Dallin and I will be married. I can't wait.

Whelmed

o⋅ver⋅whelm  /ˌoʊvərˈʰwɛlm, -ˈwɛlm/

1. to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
2. to overpower or overcome, esp. with superior forces; destroy; crush: Roman troops were overwhelmed by barbarians.
3. to cover or bury beneath a mass of something, as floodwaters, debris, or an avalanche; submerge: Lava from erupting Vesuvius overwhelmed the city of Pompeii.
4. to load, heap, treat, or address with an overpowering or excessive amount of anything: a child overwhelmed with presents; to overwhelm someone with questions.