*Wedding Planning*

Since we got engaged me and my mamma have been going crazy trying to book things, think of cute ideas, and write down places to go shop. Yesterday we both took the day off just to go reception center hunting. We went to six places and met with a photographer that we adore and spent some time with the grandparents. It was a very busy day, but it was so much fun spending time with my mamma. She is so amazing and really has been there through everything with me. When I am having a bad day she somehow feels the pain that I do and finds a way to make it better. Her and my dad have blessed me with every opportunity any girl could ask for in their life! I can't believe how lucky I am sometimes to have such amazing parents who have helped and supported me through everything in my life. Kris was busy all day working yesterday so he wasn't able to see the places, but I did take pictures of everything and sent them to him throughout the day. The best part of the day was at La Caille. It took me 10 minutes to get the guts to stand close enough to a peacock so I could get a picture for my love. I finally got closer and got the picture, but then the thing ruffled its feather and I ran for my life! I turned around only to see my mom in tears laughing so hard in the car. Yes. So I am alive and the bird never attacked, but I definately won't be snapping any more photos of a peacock. The day was tiring, but I have never been so excited! I am excited for the wedding, but couldn't stop thinking of how after the wedding I get to start my own family with Kris and that thought alone brings more joy and happiness than anything I have ever felt! Day #1 of wedding planning = a success:)

February 5, 2011.. ENGAGED!!!!!

I have never had a blog before, but thought that now Kris and I are engaged that this would be a good time. I want to have a place where I can vent and update the blogging world about mine and my soon-to-be husbands lives! What a better post to start off with than one about our engagement:) Here's the story... We met in August at a singles ward. I know one of his good friends and was talking to him, but then I caught a glimpse of Kris and immediately knew I wanted to know him. We started talking more and more and then eventually we ended up on a double date to the zoo. It was amazing how comfortable we felt with each other and how we just clicked right away:) After that we were inseparable! On saturday, February 5, Kris told me he was going to take me on a date and that we were going to Olive Garden and like a movie. I get to his house and he has flowers waiting for me. This was unusual because my love is very anti-flowers. He thinks they are a waste of money because they just die. I am working on changing his views about flowers! Lol. So then he tells me that he wants to go somewhere else and that I had better be hungry. We start driving downtown and I am superrrr confused, but excited because not only did I get flowers he was surprising me with dinner somewhere. We go to the Roof and it turns out he had a reservation there all week. We walked around the temple for a little bit before we went back and ate an AMAZING dinner! The buffet style definately was a good pick:) Afterwards we went up to one of my favorite places and we were hugging then he just dropped to one knee and before I knew it I was all teared up. He "popped the question" and the rest of the night I was on cloud 9. We spent the rest of the night visiting out family and close friends. My parents couldn't be more excited for us:) Kris's family are on a Mexican cruise so I am so anxious for them to get home so we can see them and tell them all about the night! On April 21, 2011 I will be sealed to my best friend:) I can't believe how lucky I am that I get to spend time and all eternity with such an amazing man!! He is my supprt system in everything that I do. I love you Kristoffer Blaine Anderson!