LAGOON DAY!

My work decided to throw a summer party for all the employees at ARUP and so they gave all employees free tickets to Lagoon and free meal passes!!!!! It was awesome. I had never been to Lagoon and Eric hadn't been since he was 15 or something crazy like that so we spent Saturday at the park! It was so much fun! We both get sick on spinny rides so its nice that I don't have to feel like a loser when I sit out on a ride. :) But we rode tons of rides, and roller coasters! Our favorite ride was WICKED!!!! Pretty much shoots you straight up vertically and then straight down. We also played some fair type games and won a couple toys! We had funnel cakes, and just enjoyed our last weekend together before the wedding madness starts this week. We thought it was an awesome conclusion to the fun dating times we've had thus far. We can't wait to make more memories together in the future!

Showing off our awesome stamps walking into the park!

The photo booth was broken so we took our own pictures

Kissing at the top of the ferris wheel...its good luck according to Eric :)

At lunch trying to hide from the Seagulls!

MMMMMMMM! Funnel Cake! We shared!

One of our favorite Rides!

Love List

Last night i was working pretty late in the lab all alone, and I had a lot of time to just think. With the wedding now 10 days away, and me about to go through with the biggest decision of my life, i was thinking about all the things I love about Eric. Now I apologize if this gets kinda mushy, but I just want to write down all the things I was thinking about, and since I'm not a very good journal writer, I thought it'd be better to jot my thoughts here.
I LOVE......
-How he is the only person who can really make me laugh & smile to cheer me up when I've had a bad day.
-His laugh thats contagious
-When he tells me how much he loves me, and how life without me would be unbearable
-When he tells me how gorgeous I am ( what girl doesn't love that :)
-When he plays his guitar and sings to me
-When he dances with me in random places like the grocery store
-Walking in to church together hand in hand, church ends up being that much better when we go together.
-Falling asleep in his arms while watching a movie..he is the beat cuddler ever
-Our long Conversations on our car rides
-How he loves to surprise me, even with little things...like candy :)
-When he cooks for me  (even more when he would experiment on Sundays with food).
-How honest we are with each other about everything
-How he gets defensive when I tease him about dropping me all the time when he picks me up...hahaha...he always swears its his hurt ankle, or he tripped on something hahaha....so then he gets all hulk like and picks me up like I'm a feather <3 which I also love how strong he is.
-How important our families are to him
-His beautiful brown eyes...our babies will have some pretty eyes :)
-His bear hugs
-His encouragement and support with everything I need to do better or do.
-When we run and work out together...especially watching him try and do yoga hahaha
- and I could go on and on for hours but I'lll stop, and if you're still reading this page then you're a hopeless romantic like me. :) I blame Jane Austin, and a lot of sappy love movies..maybe partly Disney's fault for why I am this way hahaha. Well I am sure there is more sappy stuff to come but I am going to Lagoon with my fiance so I better go get ready! PEACE OUT!

TWO WEEKS NOTICE

YES SIR!!! I hear-by announce my two weeks notice!!! Two Weeks till I marry the love of my life for time and all eternity!!!!! Two weeks till I officially take my man off the market for good, and two weeks till he isn't worried someone will take me from him!!! TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WEEEEEEEEEEEEKS!

The Official Marriage License

YES Folks!! It is quite OFFICIAL! Eric and I drove to Davis County today...Farmington, Ut. :) We went to the courthouse and picked up our marriage license and then celebrated with pizza tonight for dinner!!! We're so excited! 2 WEEKS to go!

This is What Happens....When you let a BOY move in!

Much ado to necessity and time's sake, Eric has started moving in loads of his possessions into the apartment. Did I mention I currently live in this apartment. :) Well lets just say Eric doesn't pack light. I tease him and tell him he's a hoarder. Most the time I have to sit with him as he goes through his stuff and force him to donate things to DI..such as foam fingers he got back in the 90's hahahha. So yeah, its been funny to watch him slowly unpack and organize his stuff at which will soon be called our place. It's kinda weird now to walk around and see his clothes hanging in the closet, and see boy toiletries in the bathroom. :) So anyways, I just wanted to post some pictures of how upside this apartment has become, and hopefully before the wedding I'll be able to post when everything is put away and our new bed arrives!!!! So long twin bed!!! We had our fun through the college years but its time to move on to bigger and better things. Also, I would like to state that my apartment is always clean, and these pictures represent how men can turn a house upside down in a matter of minutes. :)

Meet The Wedding Party

!WARNING THIS POST CONTAINS LOTS OF PICTURES!

I think its important to introduce our lovely friends and family who will be a main part of our wedding. So sit back and enjoy.  :)

Lets Begin with....

The all so important can't live without......MAID of HONOR

This is my older (only by 2 yrs) sister NINA!! She is my maid of honor...I was only 17 when I was her maid of honor, but she has been much better than I ever was!! I love her.

Bridesmaids

This is my best friend Brittany! If I didn't have a sister she would definitely be mad I didn't choose her as my maid of honor! We have been best friends since high school, but we grew up together since kindergarden and she is the best friend a girl could have! No lie folks! She's the the real thing!

This is kyli my other bridesmaid, and soon to be sister-in-law, although she refers to me as her sister-in-law and calls me aunt Lesley (lala) actually ALREADY. hahaha But I don't mind I love her. This picture is way old....taken back in the summer of 2007 on our Vegas trip for her Birthday! I love her and can't wait to be Legit sisters. hahaha

Next.....Lets meet the Groomsmen

This is Eli Eric's oldest brother. Eric chose not to have a best man, so he has a "few goodmen" bahaha...k I know I'm corny...anyways Eli has been great and will be helping Eric finish a few projects for the reception. Gotta love those Handy Hale boys. :)

This is Kory Hale, youngest of the Hale boys, and YES ladies...he is single!!! and he really does play the guitar and sing!!! And he is pretty much the sweetest guy! I know...I dated him bahaha..well one date counts hahaha gotta keep it in the family you know!!

This is DAN! He's Eric's brother-in-law and although they have their moments they love each other, and we are so excited that Dan is gonna be part of the wedding!!! He is one of the funniest people that I have gotten to know!!! Can't wait to see him and his tall-self struttin some suspenders! haha

And Last but not Least...

Jordan!!!!!!! Eric's best friend and one of my best friend's in college!!! Jordan has always had my back and Eric and him have been friends since meeting at college after their missions!!! Eric tried to keep the wedding party all in the family but he knew it wouldn't be the same without Jordan, and he was right!

Next we have our four beautiful flower girls....

Caellie, Maddie, and Kamdyn/Hadley

Brooklyn

You have just seen the 4 cutest girls in your life and they are Eric's nieces!!! We made their dresses and they are gonna look so darn cute!

Ring Bearer/ Cute little boy

Meet Gabriel or Gabe as we like to call him. This is my sister's little boy and I call him my baby!!! 

My other nephew thomas was going to be in the wedding party too, but he can't make it :( So Gabe will probably steal the show alone!

Bride's Parents

Now parents would probably hate this picture of them, but seeing as how they're divoriced I don't get too many pictures with just them together. hahaha They get along most the time these days...but anywho...they are super excited to be marrying me off hahaha.

Groom's parents

Meet Van and Susan Hale!!! They have been so helpful with everything knowing that my family is far away...even since before eric I started dating they treated me as part of the family, and over the past almost 2 years they have been the greatest support for Eric and I! I just love them so much and feel especially lucky to be getting great in laws!

So there you have it folks! Thats the wedding party! Aren't glad I warned you there were gonna be tons of pictures!!! hahahaha :) Can't wait to see everyone all dressed up on the BIG DAY!!! 

Soon to be Mr. & Mrs. Eric Hale

Less than a month away till Eric and I tie the knot!

We thought it was a great idea to start a blog for us, and to share with all our friends and family.

This last month before the weddingis seeming to fly by some days, but drag on other days. The days go by slower when we are apart . Eric is still commuting back and forth between here (salt lake) and star valley. This week happens to be one of those distant weeks. I can't wait till we no longer have to do this separation thing, but for now we treasure the time when we are together. Things are all coming together for the wedding and we are also excited to see all the guest at the wedding. My family is traveling from all over the country, and some of our friends as well. We love you all, and we can barely wait till your arrival! See you soon!