In 2 months this is what I get Forever...

I can't wait for this adventure.

Bling Ring

Date: January 10th, 2011

Time: 7pm

Place: Rock Canyon

It all started out as a regular Monday. School, homework, the usual. But tonight ended up being a very special night...


Nothing was out of the norm as me and Brian started hiking up the trail in the snow with freezing temperatures. Trying not to slip and fall, Brian wanted to take a certain trail so we went up the left fork until we came to a bridge. Now, it was dark and there on the bridge was someone's backpack and other items. Brian went to see what it was and I told him to not touch it (twice) because it wasn't ours, but he went for it anyways. He crouched down and picked up something and handed it to me. IT being red roses. I was a little confused as I stood there with the roses in my hand until he turned on I Cross My Heart by George Strait. This was it. We had talked about it and had even set a date to go ring shopping, but this?! I hadn't even suspected this would happen without the ring.


As the music was playing in the background Brian got down on one knee (in the snow) and said, "I love you forever. I want want you for my wife. Will you marry me?" My heart was beating out of my chest and tears were starting to form in my eyes. He then said it wouldn't be complete without a ring and pulled out a ginormous, fake diamond ring the size of a quarter and placed in on my finger. I, of course, said yes (still a little dumb struck) and kissed my fiancee! He then went to the backpack and pulled out a thermos of hot cocoa and a blanket. We sat there wrapped in a blanket, sipping hot cocoa under the moon and stars while over looking the valley and the temple.

After we were done, we played George a couple more times while we danced, laughed, and kissed. I still couldn't believe it! But we didn't last much longer with the bitter wind and cold so we headed back down the trail where our futures couldn't have looked better...

Other than celebrating with strawberry daquiri's and bacon, almost giving my grandmother a heart attack after seeing my ring, or even my best friends dad running up the stairs with a shot gun, the rest of the night was uneventful while Brian was on the phone and we were out sharing our joyful news with everyone. Soon we will be Brian and Codi Grimsman... I can't wait to see what the future has in store for us.

I cross my heart

And promise to

Give all I've got to give

To make all your dreams come true

In all the world

You'll never find

A love as true

As mine.

I love you Brian...

Down-Right Down

I thought I could do it. No problem. This wouldn't be the first time anyways. One week down and one to go. I'm a self sufficient and independent woman right? I've kept busier than ever with studying and finals, overtime at work, and spending some quality time with family and friends. Presents have been wrapped and are ready to go. I'm even working Christmas Eve. Tyler and Jay are going to spend the night and we get to talk to Misty on Christmas! But no... HE keeps creeping into my thoughts. The BOY. This is more difficult than I thought it would be. I'm not used to feeling this way.

2 weeks really is too long...

Families may be different, but they are the same in so many ways as I found out.

Like Thanksgiving with turkey, potatoes, salad, rolls, and pies. Just the fudge was left out.

Games with aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends are fun whatever the game.

Movies over the holidays, whether with your mom or someone elses.

Instead of playing sports, walking a 5k and making new friends with strangers.

Eating out at your favorite restaurant with good food and good company.

A family member divulging way too much about their life and why you are glad the conversation was interrupted.

Spending hours on end with a complete stranger and at the end of day she became a cherished friend.

M&M's, especially the brown ones.

Listening to the rain while lying by the fireplace, telling stories and looking at baby pictures.

Eating breakfast every morning with someone you love.

Hugs and Kisses. XOXO

10 hour car rides in sun, ice, and snow with guys singing at the top of their lungs.

Lying on the most comfortable couch in the world with your love.

Finding a big brother.

Football games that last forever.

Thank you Grimsman's for your fun, love, and for making me feel at home.

But most especially, thank you for your son.

Bear

Joy

the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation

a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated

These are a few of my favorite things:

LIVE

LAUGH

LOVE

LIFE

Too much of a Good Thing

It makes me wonder... How much is too much of a good thing? One thing happens and you're flying high. The next thing you know you're landing on your butt again. Confusion. Plain Confusion.