BR

(Just a heads up this is a long post so if you don't know Britt and I then it might be a little boring and a little sappy) 


So this post is long past due. Brittany got engaged at the beginning of December and I just haven't had the time to post anything about it! But let me tell you how happy I am for both her and Shea. They get married next month and I cannot wait. 

Britt and I have known each other since we were two. We were best friends when we were little. We grew apart in Junior High but Junior Year in High School we reconnected and now are best friends! Britt and I have been through a lot together. We were college roommates for almost two years. It was a big adjustment living together at first but we got used to it and had the best college experience ever! I cant count how many times Britt has been there for me in my life, especially when I had some difficult decisions to make.


It is so funny how both of our love stories are kind of alike. We both had missionaries we were dead set on, we both dated around, we both found our best friends and both of them turned into our husband and soon to be husband and they both had to WAIT FOREVER to get us. I think this happened for a reason though. Because of this Britt and I were both able to be there for each other and knew exactly what the other was going through. 


But the thing I am most grateful for is what a great friend she has been to me throughout these past couple of years. I cant type this without crying...and that means a lot because if you know me I am not much of a cryer. I cant tell you how much she means to me and the special friendship we have and will always have.


Brittany was there for me when I needed a shoulder to cry on. One night I was dealing with a lot and was so confused (it was about ethan) It was late at night and I thought Britt was asleep and I started crying. long story short she heard me and for a couple of hours I laid on Britts bed with her and she just let me cry and comforted me until I felt better. Another time was when we were in a jeep roll over accident. We were with some boys and for some odd reason I just HAD to have Brittany go with me. I begged her and she finally said yes. Well boys will be boys and they rolled the jeep. There were four girls in the backseat and they all landed on me squishing me between them and the jeep door and the ground. I knew there was a reason I made britt go with me. She was the one who comforted me and took me to the emergency room and stayed with me all through the night. She was the one who woke up every two hours that night and gave me concussion checks by asking me what 2+2 was. She was the one who missed classes and took me to the doctor when I had my strep throat. She was the one who made tinfoil boats with me and raced them down the canal and the one who danced around crazy with me at the institute dances.


Britt and I have had a lot of special experiences together. The one that stands out in my mind was a certain Fast Sunday. Britt and I were sitting in church, someone was at the podium talking and I cant remember why but Britt leaned over to me with tears in her eyes and said "Kayli, I just realized that one of us will not be able to see the other one get married in the temple." we just sat there looking at each other for a couple seconds with tears streaming down our faces. We had talked A LOT about marriage but the thought never came to us that one of us would not be there for the others sealing. By this time we were both really crying. I leaned over and grabbed her hand. I remember feeling the spirit so strongly and I knew that Brittany and I were supposed to be friends here on earth. I knew that moment that we would always be good friends and always be there for one another. Knowing that we were supposed to be friends was such a sweet experience and such a great blessing to have. Now that I look back on it I am sad Britt wasn't able to attend my sealing but I am even happier that I will be able to see her go through the temple and be sealed to Shea.


Sorry this post is so gushy... but I am just so grateful for mine and Brittany's friendship! I am so grateful Shea and Brittany found each other and that they will be sealed for time and all eternity. And as for Shea, I couldn't have picked a better man for Brittany. He is one of the most generous people I know.  I cant tell you how many times he has helped me and Ethan out. I am grateful that Ethan calls Shea one of his good friends and that our two husbands get along so well together. I am grateful he treats my best friend the way she should be treated. He knows her better than anyone and is such a great guy. I love you both and cant wait for your wedding!

Dont laugh at this next picture... I know that I am three times bigger than Brittany... I just tell myself that it is because I am sitting forward and she isn't...haha!

Love you BR

The Happy Couple:

Valentines Day

 

I have never been a fan of Valentines Day. I liked it when I was younger because we would get to buy old school cards and get lots of candy at school. I also liked waking up to a little present my mom would have out on the couch or outside of our bedroom door. She is always the best at doing little things like that. I had given up on Valentines day once I reached Junior High. Lets just say I had some awkward years and never really socialized with boys. Even my senior year in high school when I did have a boyfriend I don't think we got each other anything or did anything special. Secretly though I think all of us girls no matter what we say want to feel special on Valentines. 


This year was mine and E's first Valentines being married. Last year we were a month away from our wedding. I cant really remember what we did on Valentines...must have not been too special. This year however will probably go on my list of best days ever!


Since we just had E's birthday in December and Christmas and my birthday a couple of weeks ago and our anniversary next month things have been pretty tight when it comes to spending money on presents. So we just decided to do little things that don't cost us a lot of money. E got me some flowers and a box of chocolates. Honestly, that's all I wanted... I decided to make E a fort/picnic on our living room floor. I put candles everywhere and had music playing when he got home. E had to work but they let him off early so we got to spend the whole day together. We ate dinner and THE MOST DELICIOUS DESSERT EVER! Then we cuddled up the rest of the night and watched us some Lost. Not to mention Thatcher had a crazy rain/hail/snow storm that lasted the whole day so we opened up our sliding door and listened to the rain.(That is one thing I will miss about Thatcher is the great weather) It was the BEST Valentines ever! So grateful to be married to the love of my life and my best friend!


I asked E to take pictures.... they do not do it justice!

  

 Raspberry bread pudding with vanilla cream sauce...I know this doesn't fit into our no sugar and no carb diet we have been on for the last two months but we deserved a little treat! You can find the recipe here: http://purplechocolathome.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html (you have to try it!)

 Please excuse that tiny hair in my face....

Hope everyone had a great valentines day! I sure did! <3

A weekend to remember

This last weekend was great. We went up to California for Zack and Alexa's wedding. I was honored to be one of Alexa's bridesmaids. It was beautiful and I am so glad Ethan and I were able to share that special day with them. The Newport Temple is absolutely gorgeous. I love being in the temple so much. So grateful for the special experiences that happen in there. Alexa looked absolutely gorgeous! We are so happy for them. The next day E and I went to Disneyland and California Adventure. It was so much fun! We had a blast. Looking back we are really sad that we didn't take more pictures. I always hate asking people to take pictures of us. The next day we traveled back to Mesa for their reception. It was beautiful! We loved the little break away from school. Thanks mom and dad for letting us travel up with you and for paying for it! We appreciate you guys so much and love spending time with you. Here are a few pictures from the weekend. Oh ya and it was my 21st birthday on Sunday! E spoiled me rotten and so did my family! 

Thursday:

Newport Temple

The Beautiful Couple

Bridesmaids

Delicious cupcakes before wedding dinner

E and I at the wedding dinner

Friday:

D-land!

New Orleans Cafe... So Good!

Main Street

Brittney sent this text to us that morning at Disneyland. We have the cutest nephew ever! Love him!
Sunday:

Benson had to blow out candles for my birthday so we used matches... I know. ghetto. When my mom lit the matches it practically burned bensons eyes out. Poor thing. We couldn't stop laughing. Video below.