a day out.

see that handsome man below? yeah.. he's fabulous. i got to spend all day with him and it was amazing. we get so busy with school and work that i treasure our days together.

we went to ruth's diner up emigration canyon.  (go there.  eat biscuits.)  then we ended up at paradise palm.  awesome variety of plants and friendly staff.  it was a great day!

my sweetheart.

it's been snowing here... A LOT. and it's freezing. I think the high is around 17 tomorrow. not okay. it probably would have been best if I wasn't out driving around running errands today, sliding around. but, I did.


I don't know what started me thinking about Jared.. but while I was driving I was overwhelmed with gratitude for my husband. I am one lucky girl. Jared and I have way too much fun together. I'm not sure if that's allowed.. I think we're supposed to be grown ups or something.. hmm. I am so happy that I have someone that I can pee-my-pants laugh with, belt out to the radio like no one's watching with, and dance like a crazy person in our family room... not only does he still like me after witnessing all of this... but he joins in. life is great. I love you sweetheart.


some of our fun memories..

(this was while we were dating... I showed up to his house and we were wearing the same outfit. barf. but so funny.)

memory grove park, slc.

oregon.

multnomah falls.

mt. timpanogos.

washington.

love note.

Jared and I try to always have prayer together before we part in the morning and when we go to bed at night. Let me just share one of my favorite things about Jared. Often, in his prayer, he will thank our Heavenly Father for our love for each other. I love that... so much.

I am so grateful for a husband who loves me. Like, ridiculously, loves me. We are so crazy about each other and hate being away from one another. Even when we say goodbye in the morning, it's kind of a hard deal for us. And then when I finally get home at night, we never want to fall asleep, we just want to keep hanging out, laughing, and talking. Being married to your best friend is marvelous.

Bottom line, I feel so blessed.

nine months and never better.

Today Jared and I have been married for nine months. I know, forever. These short months have flown and I am blown away by our love, our friendship, and our excitement for the future.

To my love, Jared...


thank you, for...


making me laugh, every day
holding me in your arms
listening to me ramble, often, and genuinely caring about my nonsense
playing sentimental songs for me to communicate your love
holding my hand while we sleep
cooking delicious meals
slow dancing with me, often
having fabulous taste in music that we very much enjoy together
always being patient with me
appreciating my quirky style
being so Christlike
appreciating the beautiful world we live in
being such a hard worker
putting up with me when I'm grumpy and unnecessarily emotional
cleaning our apartment
making our bed
telling me you love me, 93 times a day. it will NEVER get old
opening every door for me. every day.
having an immaculately groomed mustache
your kindness and thoughtfulness
laughing. it is so contagious.
your eagerness to be a loving father. someday.
tolerating my back seat driving issues
reading out loud to me
eating my cooking. whether burned, or just plain gross
telling me I'm beautiful
holding my hand wherever we go
being so considerate of my needs
encouraging me spiritually with your good example
asking me to marry you
loving me


You're my sweetheart. I love you forever. Happy nine months darling. I am, the luckiest.

"There is no greater risk than matrimony. But there is nothing happier than a happy marriage."

Benjamin Disraeli, 1870

Wedding photos by Benjamin Walunas, amazing photographer,

love you cousin.