Presents Galore

    I have been half crazy all week. Really. So "March Madness" has been found to be completely true. This month, and remember it is only halfway through, I have had two showers, had to complete all of my school work, had to worry about prewedding things (thank you notes, getting my dress fitted, finalization on everything else) and I was asked to give a talk at church. It reminds me of a quote from the Lord of the Rings where he says his prolonged life has made him feel like butter that has been stretched too far. However, I only have to think of the fantastic ending to this whole shebang (husband, degree, happiness) to get over my depression. Okay, so I'm also an exaggerator, oh well.

    But there is nothing like having an utterly exhausting week just to be wrapped up by an awesome weekend. Saturday was my second shower. I had one at my church March 2nd, but to lighten the financial load on the hosts we decided to have two, with extended family at one and church members at another. I have to be honest, I feel loved. I have had such an outpouring of kindness and have been so blessed. Graham and I have so many new wonderful items for our home. So to anyone who has been kind enough to get come to our showers or even keep us in your prayers, I truly can't thank you enough. I don't know if I can express enough gratitude for all everyone has done. Yet, I must extend an extravagently big "Thank You!" to my Mama, my mother- in- law, my aunts, my grandmothers and my new grandmothers- in-law. They are spoiling us :) But, I am thankful for everything! (FUN FACT: My surprise gift this weekend was a washing machine from my Mama and Aunt Tracey! I LOVE YA'LL!)

    Today, Sunday, I offered my last talk as a member of the Douglas II ward. It was absolutely a bitter sweet moment. I will truly miss all of the amazing men, women and children I have grown to love. I am so at home at the ward that I dreaded moving to when I was 12. Luckily, we switched wards anyways and, you know what? It was the right thing to do, and I feel that I have blossomed.

  Thankfully, things always work out for the best. I hope everyone else has a marvelous Sabbath day! I, for one, am glad to be able to enjoy this great day...



You guys know I am a crier! I was so excited for my washing machine.

Madness at the Shower!

Mama and myself at my first shower!