Tootsie and Pop Are Coming!

Hold on tight Utah. Tootsie and Pop are arriving tomorrow evening for a fun weekend in Provo!! HINT: if you want lots of people to come visit you...just get engaged. They'll flock like seagulls! haha I haven't seen these two since Christmas, so I'm very excited to see them!

 

Aren't they just so cute! I'm very grateful for all that they have done for me in the past 20 years. All starting with Tootsie and Gaga (her mother) turning around, on their way to Florida, because I decide to come into this world a little early :) And for my Pop who has been a great example of who I want to marry and who has been the priesthood authority in my life. They are just great!

Countdowns:

exactly 2 weeks until Dave leaves. that's too soon

exactly 3 weeks until I leave for Europe. that's not soon enough

197 days until I get married! :)

200 Days

It seems like a lot, but it's going to go by fast. I just know it. A lot is happening in those 200 days and a lot has to get done! It's not easy and I can't say I'd recommended a long engagement quite yet. In the long run when I'm not scrambling to get everything done...maybe then!

Anywho, we didn't get too many pictures when Scottie was here. Sorry to disappoint. But here are a few when we went rock climbing:

Super thrilling right?! Anyway, I have 2 tests this week and I feel like doo doo. My head is killing me! I'm going to graduate from college no matter what I get on these tests! That's what I keep telling myself.   2.5 weeks and I'm done with school until the end of August. Hallelujah!

Ok enough complaining! HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! I'm so grateful for this holiday and all the people serving our country. After my mom married and former navy sailor I have come to appreciate more and more how much time these people commit to their country. Now that I'm marrying an Army boy that appreciation has grown that much more. These people dedicate so much of their time and effort and they often don't receive enough credit. I love my fiance and I'm soo excited to be an Army wife...in 200 days :) (maybe I should start watching that show haha) Thank you to all those serving or who have served in the past! 

Happy Monday :)

Countdowns

27 days until I leave for Europe!

20 days until Dave leaves for camp :(

203 days until I marry my best friend!!

Dave's brother is in town this weekend, so pictures I'm sure will come towards the end of the weekend. Today they played a little bball while I went to class. Then we went to Jdawgs for lunch, went to quarry to rock climb, and then cafe rio for dinner. Sounds like the weekend with his parents is happening ALL over again haha! That's all for now! Happy Friday :)

Tired...But Wedding Planning Begins!!

I had a presentation for my Substance Abuse class. The founder of Addict II Athletes came and talked about what they do. They started talking about "hitting the wall" during a race. Well, I've hit that "wall" when it comes to classes.

People said spring term is pretty laid back, but I am dying! I have 4 weeks to go and then I'll be done. However there is a lot going on until then. Scott, Dave's brother, comes into town next weekend. Toots and Pop come into town the next week. I got home for my dad's wedding the week after that! Then, finals. Then Europe! 6 Exercise physiology quizzes. 1 Test. 1 Final. 6 Substance Abuse quizzes. 2 Tests. 2 Field Experiences. 1 Final. 1 Philosophical and Ethical Issues Test. 1 Presentation. 1 Exercise Physiology Lab. All in 4 weeks...yeah. Feeling a little overwhelmed. 

I  know you all don't care about this, but this is my little rant to organize everything and hopefully reduce my stress!! :) 

I do have some exciting news! We have a wedding date set and a reception location!!!! Temples don't allow you to reserve a date earlier than 6 months in advanced, but we decided December 15, 2012. I'm so excited to have TIME to plan. Typical Mormon engagement time is around 4 months...if that. I want to enjoy this time. I have an eternity to be married :) Also, I've picked out my wedding colors! Eggplant and Light Green (not this green)

 

SA Quizzes

You know a test is hard when you are taking it with a friend, it's open book, multiple choice, and you both still get a 70%. It's for STUDY ABROAD!! Let us just have our fun already!! 39 days until departure...13 more quizzes to go. 

Our Story

Now that we are officially engaged I've decided to put up our story. Here it goes!

Dave and I have been in the same ward since of August of 2011. I came into the ward hearing of this "David Bracero" as big-man-on-campus. My first impression of him was on the first (or second, he claims) Sunday and he was conducting the music. I thought he was really cute but from all the stories I never thought he would date me.

A few months later I actually started dating his roommate! yup it's true. Although, he asked my roommate out before me too. Dave and his roommate, Kirk,  asked out Celinda and KayCee and then on January 10 Dave and Kirk asked out Carly and me. I didn't realize we were actually paired off so I awkwardly told Dave, "Oh sure! I'll see if Carly can go too!" (Kirk was asking Carly out...I didn't need to ask her!) We went to go see Moneyball at the dollar theater. After that we just started texting and I thought I might actually have a shot! On the 15th he had a movie night and a bunch of people came over. I told him I wanted to watch a Disney movie but I'm pretty sure we watched iRobot (he says it was finding neverland). He didn't even sit next to me which made me think...well there goes my shot! I texted him after we all left, "Next time we are watching that Disney movie!" He told me I could still come over and watch one if I wanted to. We ended up watching the Lion King and we just sat talking for a little while. I could tell he wanted to kiss me, but I wasn't sure if I should this early. It was totally a "Hitch" move. He came 90. I went 10. :) The rest is history!

Proposal Story: He actually spilled the beans earlier in the week. He was talking to my dad and he said how he got to the part about proposing this week...I turned and looked at him, "Are you....???!?!?" He busted out laughing along with a "SHOOT! Guess I gotta change the weekend!"

Thursday rolls around and he asked me, "Wanna go to Kneaders on Friday morning?!" (We get unlimited french toast there often!) I said ok. He said Kirk wanted to come but we had to get up early cause he had to work. I asked how early. "Um. around 6:30??" "Holy moly....ok maybe we'll see if I wake up." Friday morning at 5:45 I get a phone call, "Wake up! and wear warm clothes!" In my head I'm thinking this must have been the original plan, but it probably won't happen since I knew.

We drive over to a field and we're sitting there in the parking lot. I'm not asking any questions even though I'm SO confused. He turns to me and says, "Remember when we watched Count of Monte Cristo?? Remember how he arrives at his party?" I actually couldn't remember, but then it came to me. "WE'RE GOING ON A HOT AIR BALLOON!" (I found out later...He had actually planned this before we watched the movie and during the balloon part I said, "That would be fun!") The Balloon guy came and they tested the air. The weather on Friday was pretty over cast and apparently the winds would have made the ride quite interesting! I was a little bummed at first, but we woke up the next morning and the day was perfect!

The weather today was beautiful. Not a cloud in the sky. (I also had a test on Friday at 10am that we weren't sure if I was going to make it back for. Didn't even have to think about it today!) They inflated the balloon and away we went! We were 2000 feet above Provo when he said, "Well, I wanted to bring up here for a specific reason." I turned and said, "NUH UH!!" He said a few more things and then pulled out the ring! What's funny is that as soon as he was saying "Will you marry me?" The balloon guy blew the torch and that thing is SO loud I couldn't hear him. Good thing I can read lips! haha Of course I said yes! and I haven't stopped smiling since :D

I love you, Dave! and I can't wait to spend eternity with you. I know it sounds cliche, but you are my best friend and I wouldn't want it any other way. This is the start of our life together. We've had a lot of adventures so far and I can't wait to see what's in store for us in the years to come. Happy Engagement Day! Love you!

(I'm hoping to get him to post his side of the story soon!)

Fisher's

This deserves a blog post. Yes, I know I just posted like 30 minutes ago, but my popcorn just arrived. Had no idea! All the way from Bethany Beach, DE!!! That's right. I'm holding a large bucket of Fisher's Popcorn in my lap and I'm dying to be at the beach!!! Thanks Toot's and Pop!! (I have some pretty awesome grandparents if I do say so myself)