I'M ENGAGED!!!

Its official! The big day is October 24, and our reception will be held on November 21. SO!! Friends mark your calendars for November 21, and family if you can make October that would be lovely!

He proposed yesterday morning! We were scheduled to take our engagement pics at sunrise yesterday morning, and I was very disappointed I wouldn't have my ring for the pics. Dave was so sneaky and told me we could stop and get a cheap one at Wal-Mart just for the pics. We were driving at like 6 am, and he was like ya know what? We should hike up to this little grove to help us wake up! I had no idea he was planning on proposing at all!!! So we went to this beautiful grove of trees and looked up at the stars (since it was still pitch dark!) And he was saying things like "I really want to spend forever with you" "I love you so much" And I was just saying ya! I want to be with you forever too, because we always talk about that, I had no idea he was trying to propose :) And then he had me close my eyes, and he kissed me. When I opened my eyes he was on one knee!!! I started screaming and dancing around and finally he was like, "So is that a yes?" :) And of course it was!! We then raced off to take our engagement pics, and we were so giddy and happy. SO perfect!!! :)

bridal fair headache

So its pretty awesome to go to a bridal fair with your husband to be. just sayin :) Seriously tho! Can we talk about Weddings? Who honestly can/wants to spend $20,000 on a wedding? I learned about so many things that I could spend a fortune on today. I had no idea of half the things I was told today I most definitely needed! I got a HUGE stack of cards, discounts, flyers, a pink bride binder, and tested many a different kind of food. It was very exciting to walk around with Dave and have everyone be excited for us (but they really just wanted our money). I'm so lucky to have Dave though. There were only a handful of other grooms there, and mine was happy and totally felt as though he should be there :) All the vendors were very impressed! Anyways. I find great comfort in Dave having a cousin who does photography, or a roommate who does videography, or an aunt who does hair, a friend who does make-up, or having a friend who would make an adorable guest sign in book. I love knowing awesomely talented people. And besides them being so talented, I don't have to pay literally $4,000 for my wedding pictures. So thank you friends and family. Thank you for being so diversely talented!! :)

(Update-So! There is no ring yet, its not "official" although we are heavy into the planning process!)

i feel like my blog is behind

today i heard the prophets voice. i cried. i felt pure happiness and peace, and it was wonderful to be sitting next to my best friend who i will be spending forever with. i've had so many opportunities to grow and learn from the spirit, especially the past couple of weeks. my testimony of the savior Jesus Christ becomes stronger each day as i choose to live what i know is right. what an amazing thing. what a blessing. my world is incredibly happy and wonderful right now, and yet as there is opposition in all things, i have been experiencing great loss. many people around me have voiced opinions, and i know they care deeply about me. some people don't understand choices im making. thats ok. some may say im rushing things. im not. im not rushed at all. im happy. i hope that with time people will trust the decisions i make because they trust and love me. because the harsh words and disbelief provide no help to me. i know that as time passes and they see how truly happy i am they will know as i do how right this is. how exceptionally wonderful my decision is. how marrying dave dixon is the biggest and best decision i will make in this life. i feel at home.

so much, yet so little time

I feel like so much has happened since my last post. My Internet hasn't been working and so I haven't been able to post anything! Which seriously has been driving me up the wall. I have so many posts and have to play catch up now....not fun! So to you faithful 3 followers :) I will work on getting everything updated.

First-

Dave.

Dave is in the Murder Mystery with me right now, he plays the emotional cook for the Wedding, and I am the creepy sister of the Bride. He is also playing my werewolf in Hotel Frankenstein this year. What a wonderfully, amazing person. Can I just say I am SO lucky to know him? To be able to trust and confide in him is beautiful. He makes me calm and peaceful and purely, purely happy. I love talking and working through things with him. I feel like I already know him, I'm just learning about his history now. Very difficult to explain but here are some pics of him!

mom

Families can be together forever. I would die if I couldn't be with my mom and family forever. Today is my beautiful moms birthday. She has sacrificed so much for my family. I love her more then words can express. She is my best friend, and I hope one day I could have the strength she does. She is an amazing example of hope and enduring to the end. I love you mom. I love the example you set for our family. During this test of our faith you are a great example to us kids. You have taught us that relying on our Father in Heaven is what matters most. I am so grateful for that mom. I rely on your strength and knowledge so much and your friendship and guidance has helped me get through each passing day. Although I get frustrated about your passion sometimes, I admire your zeal for life. I admire that you stand up for what you believe in, thank you for being an anchor for our family. I know this will be a very different birthday, but I hope somehow I can make it a little better. I hope somehow I can relieve some stress and pressure and help you today. I LOVE YOU!!! I always will. I wouldn't be who I am with out my incredibly amazing mom. So if you love me or even just kinda like me, then you have to appreciate my mommy. I hope when I am a mom I am able to love and protect my kids like my mother has done for me. I am so excited to be a mom and hopefully be a strength to my kids like she is to me. I know one thing for sure. My kids will know how important family is. My mom KNOWS whats important in this life. Families making it back to our loving Heavenly Father.
Happy Birthday! From your oldest daughter who loves you more than she can express.

daddy

How do I sufficiently tell my dad on one day how much I love him? There is something about a daddy-daughter bond that can't be described. I'll always feel so connected to him. Maybe its because he was my stay at home mommy while I grew up, or we would go kayaking, camping, fishing, hiking, backpacking, and do everything together. Or maybe its because we would sing primary songs while driving in the big blue bus, go to Weinerschnitzel every week after my dance class, or that I was the only child for 4 years. Or that there is just a special daddy-daughter connection that we are lucky enough to have. I love him. What else can I say? Nothing captures the love I have for him enough. But I'll try and share some other memories that are special to me.

When I am sick, dad becomes very protective. He will sit with me for hours to comfort me as I'm throwing up or curled in a ball because of the pain. He is also very willing to give me a father's blessing.

Dad is the most supportive dad I know. He is at everything! You can never question how much he supports his kids, for we know our parents love and support us.

He always tries to teach us how to keep a balanced life. Now that I'm older this has been very beneficial to me. I remember things dad taught me about keeping my life in order and balanced.

Side by side in the closet. 'Nuf said :)

Facebook. "Er what's this box?!"

There's no upside....

Anyways. I love him. I could go on for days. But I just want him to know I love him, and am proud of who he is. He has been through a lot, but I am grateful he has been a fighter and shows everyone around him a great example.

I love you Dad. Happy Father's Day!