The More. . . .

Since I have received some subtle hints from a certain roommate, this post is dedicated to Library Linda:

19 days, one date change, 10,000 wedding dresses, and Jillian Michaels the more of this crazy, exciting story is here. I will start at the best part. . . the beginning:

I met Bryce Heuett through his father, my communication professor, (keep your comments to yourself Hali) two years ago at school. He asked me on a date the first time I met him and according to urban legend I shut him down, hard. He hung out with my roommate on and off and eventually went back on his mission to Seattle, Washington. (His first mission to Portugal was interupted by illness) We didn't really hit it off until we started playing the question game this past Christmas break. I was totaly caught off guard but he was fun to talk to so converse we did. School started in January and I had my heart set on graduation, grad school, and a certain missionary, however Bryce just really liked my red shoes! He asked me on another first date where we went mini-golfing and to the temple. Since that adventurous trip, we have been inseperable!

On May 16th I was completely suprised as the "marriage talk" and ring shopping culminated in the proposal. That morning Bryce and I set off on a shopping trip to St. George. I should have realized something was up because his dad hugged him goodbye and his mom wanted a secret word with me out on the deck. Devious indeed! Anyway, after the shopping was done and I was convinced Bryce was either really sad or really sick due to his silence, we headed to black-light mini-golf. We went through a couple holes and needless to say mini-golf is serious business so I was really getting into the game until we made it to hole 8. . The Maze! I putted first and started through the maze. Bryce wasn't following so I turned around and went back to find him. As I walked around a corner he was standing there in a glowing white t-shirt that read "Will you marry me?", the ring was in his hand, a smile on his face, and I was in shock! Good thing no one had a camera because my response would have instantly hit the airwaves.

Now, I consider myself a resonably intelligent person. . I mean, I did pass Matt Barton's class. . . however my demand of the English language dissipated as I uttered "Seriously?". Good thing he loves me! He patiently answered "Yes" and then I got all shakey excited as he put the ring on my finger and I gave him the only good one word answer in the world! I'm pretty sure I golfed a 900 over par the rest of the game, but let's face it, my bling was worth it.

I instantly called my mom who was "so suprised" and announced the news. (Side note: according to my stake president, dad has one year to despise, hate, critque, and loath my husband-to-be but after that it better be all love and manly bonding!!) Since that fateful moment the wedding planning has not slowed done. As of now we have officially set the date, twice. It was originally August 7th but has changed to July 31st because (you didn't honestly think that Trecia?) Bryce's younger bro got his mission call for August 5th. I am not complaining!!! We have also, picked the cake and the decorations and my DRESS :) and taken engagments and wanted to burn the wedding binder. Warning: do not touch Kayleen's wedding binder!! Our colors are Rust Orange and Bright Sea Blue. The receptions will be held July 31st in Nephi and August 1st in Cedar City.

Most importantly we will be sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti temple July 31st! It's impossible that I'm saying that right? But it is so so right. Bryce is the best person I have ever met. He honors his priesthood, has an incredible testimony, loves me, makes me want to be a better person, laughs a lot, has incredible faith, and is only one of two people who ALWAYS outwit me! :) I am so grateful that I can spend the rest of eternity learning and growing with him. It sound cliche but hey the cat probably died of curiosity!

Oh. . . that was mushy!! Meanwhile, we are in love from a distance as I work in Orem and he works in Cedar. I am living with Hali (insert evil laughter) and we have yet to burn anything down, injure ourselves, or travel to distant lands. YET! Life really is good right now and I can't wait for my near future. (Even if it involves sleeping bags and garden gnomes on the corner in poverty) Haha. I'm excited for lunch tomorrow with Rachel and a weekend with my family.. . . . most of all I am grateful for Bryce. He just makes my heart happy!

Post proposal: I have some black-light pics but they haven't been uploaded yet!