A smattering of thoughts

I had my bridal shower today.
[It was really special to be surrounded by people that mean so much to me]

I'm getting married in 41 days.
[Sometimes it still doesn't feel real. Most times, actually]

We printed our wedding invitations today.
[I wish I had better handwriting for the addressing part]

Life is deliriously happy.
[Even though finals week starts on Saturday]

The nursing program is difficult.
[But it is really cool that I can actually feel myself progressing]

Bowling is not my strong suit.
[I wish this were not the case]

This is going to be the best summer of my entire life.
[And I plan on making that statement true for every summer to come]

Engaged!

Life is absolutely insane right now... but I love it.

First and foremost, I am engaged to Paul Hannibal!!
It happened late on Friday night (Jan 21st).
It was a complete surprise.
I wasn't expecting anything til late February.
However, Paul was all sorts of sneaky and bought the ring without me even know.
He did such a great job :]
I seriously love it.

The date for the wedding is set: May 26, 2011
And today, I made one of my biggest purchases--
Airplane tickets!
Paul and I are flying home a week before the wedding so I can be with my family the first time I go through the Temple. I am so dang excited!
Life is good.

Wedding.

It's official.

Brother Bear is married.

For those of you who are still single, like myself, stop and think about being married. When you picture yourself, do you feel like you're an older, more mature person? Well, I did. That is, until my brother got married. It was then that realized we are still gonna feel like youngsters when we tie the knot. Kinda scary, but I like adventures.

Alright, enough blabbing. Here are some pictures from the wedding and reception.

The wedding and reception were a complete success.
(Thanks to the MANY people who gave us a hand)
But honestly,
is there a better way to start the summer than with a wedding?
I think not.