Kitchenaid vs. Bosch

It's always been my dream to have my very own Kitchenaid. Lately I've been hearing that the Bosch is better. I have always used my Mom's no name brander so I have no idea which to choose! Please advise...

Bridezilla

I think I have been pretty reasonable throughout this whole wedding planning thing. I'm sure Ben and Jess would say differently. Yesterday we had our groomal photo session. My dad has a friend who has a flower shop in Tooele who my dad said has to do my wedding flowers. I was a little nervous. We went down to pick things out and so I could tell them exactly what I wanted and exactly what I did not want. I was pleasantly surprised and my nerves were eased after our visit. Well yesterday because we had pictures I needed a bouquet. My brothers headed down to do a delivery in Tooele and pick up my flowers. They came home and all three brother and dad came inside to show me my bouquet. I opened the paper it was wrapped in and saw this...

I explicitly told them a few things, 1: NO carnations, 2: NO babies breath, 3: NO weird stiff ribbon bows, and most importantly 4: NO NO NO weird twisty metal things sticking out (I've seen this done a lot lately and it's just not me). I open the paper and see only the 4 above mentioned items. I starting yanking out the twisties so fast I didn't even realize that the only flowers in it were carnations. Then I see the babies breath, then the yucky ribbon. I got a little panicked. Everyone started laughing. Then they brought in this...

Tooele Floral sure did fool me. The bouquet turned out exactly how I wanted it. I can't wait to see how the reception flowers turn out!!!

It's official

I sure do love this man and can't wait for October 10th!

Annual Cody trip

Another fun adventure to Star Valley, Jackson Hole, Yellowstone, Cody and back again. I was so glad Ben was with us this year!

At times like this I wish I hadn't had foot surgery so I could wear by boots!

Ben is such a good sport letting Laci do his hair.

The first grizzly bear we've seen in Yellowstone. Ben is a good luck charm.

The new cabin begins!

The boys are loving the dirt mountains around the new cabin.

Taylor Swift

I didn't see this live but it's all I heard about on my way to work so I had to find it and watch it. Kanye West totally ran up on stage and stole the microphone from Taylor. He got kicked out of the awards which he should have. Later when Beyonce won an award she let Taylor come up and finish her thank you speech. Kind of funny.

Shower #2 {Bott Family}

Saturday September 12

Family shower at Vicki's

I felt like a movie star...

This is really a movie poster with Ben and me on it. SO cute!

The amazing quilt my Aunt Darla made for us.

Grandma Hazel munching on popcorn.

September 11

Grandkids

This is my favorite picture from our recent family vacation to Wyoming. More to come eventually...

Shower #1 {Family Ward}

I had my first bridal shower on September 1. Jeanine Groberg, Kay Ivins, and Rhonda Jensen went all out! Everything was decorated in our wedding colors. The food was delicious. It was so much fun. I am so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life. Thank you!

My mother in law to be Wendy.

Kay Ivins and Jeanine Groberg, two of my moms dear friends and my second mothers.

Some of the home ward girls.

The amazing picture of the Bountiful Temple I wanted! 

Thanks Jess/Dad!

Sad day

I am sad. I changed my email address which apparently messed up my blog! All of the pictures are gone... If anyone knows how to fix this  (Greg?)  let me know. If not, keep posted for new pictures, a new header, etc. to come in time.