Headaches

I never thought it would be this difficult planning a wedding. But I have to say, it has been rather difficult so far and I'm just about ready to throw in the towel.  Not really though because, secretly, it's still fun. The kind of fun that gives you a headache and makes you tired... fun.

But even amidst all of this I am still excited about and grateful for being able to be married in the temple. It is so wonderful to have a fiance who I know is worthy to take me to the temple so we can be together forever. And there in the temple, all of these colors and flowers and food and dresses won't really matter. It will just be me and him, our families, and close friends enjoying that special and sacred moment together. 

Well Folks... It Happened!

Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl...

  

For me, it was just a normal Sunday afternoon. I had woken up early to go to my family's ward and came home to relax and take a nap...or so I thought. So when the doorbell rang, my father opened the door, and then I saw Derek holding a Frisbee... I was confused.  

"Hey Tay! You wanna play frisbee?"
"No, I wanna play the piano."

"Come on Tay, let's just go out in the yard and throw it around."

"Derek....."
"Hey, I'll throw it right to you. I promise."

"Okay, fine."

So as we go out the back door to throw the frisbee around I grabbed a slice of watermelon from the counter and was eating it as we went outside. You can tell I was really excited to play frisbee.I walk straight out the back doors and turn around. Derek says, "Okay! Here ya go Tay!" As he throws the frisbee, his arm does not extend towards me. It goes to his left, and the frisbee flies to the other side of the yard by the old goat pen. A good distance away from me. "Derek! What was that for?! Yeah, right to me huh?" I yelled at him as I started to cross the yard. 

I was about 10 feet from the frisbee when Derek came up next to me and said, "Hey Tay, stop. Look." He pointed at something that was behind me. I turned around only to see a huge wooden board that said, "Marry Me". There were roses all around with rose petals everywhere. At that moment I turned back around and saw Derek down on one knee holding a ring in his right hand. My piece of watermelon dropped to the ground as he started in on a speech that took my breath away. I was speechless. 

"Taylor, will you marry me?" As soon as those words came out of his mouth I enveloped him in a hug. My heart was pounding and I could feel his as it was pounding just as hard if not more than mine. I pulled out of the hug, and unable to say anything I just nodded my head. He put the ring on my finger and a grin spread across my face as he scooped me up and spun me around. 

We hugged and laughed, and when  I walked into my house I ran to my mom and gave her a hug. That's when the tears came. I wasn't sobbing, they were just little tears. My whole family knew about this before and I was clueless. He did a wonderful job in making it a surprise.

Even as I sit here now writing this story out three days later, it still doesn't feel real. The ring on my finger and even my changed relationship status on facebook hasn't quite convinced me.  I'm too happy, he's too wonderful, and this story is too much like a fairytale. 

But it's real... and I can't wait for the happily ever after.

A New Favorite

As I browsed Deseret Book a week ago, I stumbled across this book on the "Bargain Buy" shelf. I picked it up, read the summary and wasn't too intrigued until I saw that it was only going to be $4. "Sweet," I thought to myself, "I've been looking for a new book to read."

Upon starting the book, it seemed like it wasn't going to be a page turner but I never give up on a book unless I'm half way to three-quarters done. And if I'm not hooked then... I figure it's a hopeless cause. However, once I got about 90 pages into the book the plot got interesting and the characters started to come alive.

The story then unfolds and reveals a fun and entertaining fairytale that is suitable for anyone at any age. Although I have to say, I think that this is more of a female book than a male... just sayin. But I loved it! With exciting events, an honest and virtuous heroine, and a handsome, sweet, and loving khan, this book will make you wish you lived through those thousand days.

I would recommend this book to any girl who is looking for a fun (and easy) read with a book that will leave you feeling happy and uplifted.