I know I am a little behind in the reflecting portion of the new year but better late than never.
Let’s start with January 2011...
Starting the New Year out right….with Dan and preparing for a very busy last semester in school.
Lots went on in February…
Dan helped me experience my very first Aggies Basketball game.
Dan and I celebrated our first valentines…I asked him to please not give me a ring for valentines…so he waited until the 25th when he completely surprised me.
So that was a huge part of my February!
March came quickly and brought lots of stress and no pictures.
I spent my time in my adorable Kindergarten class that I loved!!
I got to make lots of decisions and am sure glad I don’t have to plan my wedding again.
April came with even more stress…got to love it!!
I finished up my student teaching in Sheryl Mitchell’s class and I started my practicum (an extra stress I brought upon myself to graduate with a dual license) in UVU’s Preschool. How FUN!!!
April also brought taking our engagement pictures….soooooo fun. Thanks Zoie!!
April also brought a very important thing....GRADUATION!!!!! HOORAY!!!!!
May was a little less stressful when it came to school but it sure was crazy when it came to wedding planning and bridal showers. It was fun to see friends and family.
And of course receive gifts....
I also got to celebrate my 25th birthday by going to get a marriage license:) and a very romantic breakfast with Dan at McDonald's before he had to rush off to work.
JUNE!!!!!
Where do I start with June???
A month that changed my life!!!!
On June 11, 2011 at 10:00 Dan and I were sealed for time and all eternity by President David Christensen in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. The sealing was perfect!
We had a reception in my aunt and uncle's backyard and the weather was amazing! That was one of my biggest worries so it was prayed for a lot!! It was sooo fun to see friends and family.
Then Dan and I rushed off to the happiest place on earth....
...the San Diego Temple and....
DISNEYLAND!!!!!!!!
I threw in the splash mountain picture because that is Dan's favorite ride!!
This was Dan's first time to California so I was the wonderful tour guide and kept him as busy as possible!! It was perfect!
And of course Dan's first time seeing/touching the ocean!
But that was not all that happened in June..after a week of bliss in one of my favorite places... I got to attend a Princess Party hosted by my amazing sister.
Aren't they the cutest princesses ever?
This is the time to take a deep breath after all that happened in June.
July!! Our first married month!
We celebrated the 4th of July at my parent's house, enjoying the thousand dollar fireworks provided by the Conners! So Fun!
Dan faced a major heartbreak in July... his Grandpa Fuhriman passed away. The funeral was in Logan at the graveside so to carry the casket from the mortuary to the cemetery, one of Grandpa's friends, offered his beautiful horses and wagon. It was a touching funeral.
To finish up July, we took the opportunity to use a coupon to go to Kennecott copper mine on a double date with my parents. None of us had been there but my parents live so close!
It was so busy that they were busing everyone up to the mine.
Dan thought the tires were super cool because of how big they are! (I was about to blow away, hence the hair in face look)
August brought more fun and excitement!
We were able to attend a concert for Nashville Tribute Band.
Look at Dan's cute nose!! It was a really good sign because he was working hard and learning so much as a laborer for Staker-Parsons.
August brought our first days apart...I headed to Montana for my cousin's baptism and completely surprised her and her mom! It was awesome!!!!
And don't worry Dan barely survived without me.
September was a busy month with school starting for Dan and me as a substitute teacher. We were able to find a time to go on a date to my cousin, Shaylia's play of Little Women. She was amazing!
October took us down to St. George where I attended the wedding of one of my companions and had the opportunity to spend time with Diane and Aaron in their beautiful house. Dan also got to partake of crab for his very first time!!!
We also got to do sealings in the very beautiful St. George Temple
Oh how I love SUNSHINE!!
For the month of November, we were able to attend the sealing of my buddy, Joey from Wisconsin. He was a recent convert when I arrived in Adams-Friendship. He found his girl in Logan and they are perfect for each other!!!
We also had a fun time meeting up with Dan's brother Brian and his wife Katie and family at Trafalga.
The GIRLS
The Boys
December brought some amazing memories!
I think he liked it!!!!
For New Year's Eve, we spent the evening with Dan's family playing games and then headed home so I could be ready to teach primary the next morning.
What a year!!!!! So much happened!!
But I am sure excited to see what 2012 has in store for us!!!
