small sample of engagement pics...yay!!!

Thanks Michelle! I love them!

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the new cousins

Quite some time ago, when I was in my early teens, we went to Pinto for a family reunion. This wasn't just aunts and uncles and cousins. This was cousins of my dad and their kids. So my second cousins. We had never met before.

One night, cause there isn't a lot to do in Pinto, we were all gathered in the pavilion type building playing games. I was sitting next to my dad, watching as they played dominoes. It was a pretty low key evening, filled with "do you remember when's" and "we used to's".

There was a kid sitting farther down the table from me, and I had no idea we were second cousins. Come to find out his name was Ben. Same as my brother. Who knew there were two Ben Platt's in the world. (I know, there are more, but I didn't realize it then.)



this is Ben



We all became great friends. Ben and Brandon and Nesha and Noelle and Becca and I and so on and so forth. We went everywhere together and participated in all the activities and stuff.


this is Brandon

(I have to admit that even thought a second cousing, I was young enough it was still ok to have a crush on Ben) Well, when the reunion was over, they went back to Wyoming and we went to our house in Utah county. We didn't really communicate a ton, but when it was time for Ben to go on a mission, we knew about it. So, Noelle and I drove to Wyoming to see him off. It was a blast! His family came to Utah when it was time for Noelle and Becca to leave on a mission. And through it all we were still pretty good friends. And when Ben came home, Becca and I drove back up to Wyoming and welcomed him home.

this is the family

Life happens and we haven't really seen or spoken to each other for years. I went to the funeral of my dad's aunt recently and saw Brandon and Nesha there, but neither of them remembered who I was. I am too shy and afraid of making myself look dumb, so I didn't say anything to them. I now, I'm silly.

But the point of all of this, is that the other day, I had the most random dream of Ben. I don't know why, except that maybe looking through pictures for the wedding video, I saw one of him and it brought it all back. I liked having new cousins. I liked that we got along great with each other. It's nice to have family. Maybe one day I'll run into them again and be brave enough to say Hi 'new cousins'!

dream vacation...

Today, I want to be here. My dream vacation. Where I wanted to serve my mission. It looks so peaceful and beautiful and calm and everything that my world is not right now. So, away I go to dream of the day...

life

The other night, Cory and I were praying. It was his turn. It was a nice prayer. But toward the end of the prayer, I could feel a sneeze coming on. So I did what we all do when a sneeze is coming. I breathed in really fast a number of times and then stopped the sneeze. Well, I noticed that he had started to laugh. He ended the prayer and I asked, "what are you laughing at?" He said, "I thought you were crying and I didn't know what I had said to make you cry".

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Noelle and I went walking yesterday at the good ole PG rec. It was nice to catch up with my sister and be able to just have some girl talk. The best part is that we get to talk about whatever we want. Boys, periods, birth control, emotions, gossip, etc. We had a good time and got our muscles moving at the same time. Good times.

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I almost called a kid a bad name in school yesterday. They were driving me crazy. I stopped myself just short of saying the actual word, but he knew what I meant. This last quarter is always a beast, cause none of us really want to be here. My goal: no swearing at the kids.

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Micky is in big trouble with me. He stole my last hair clip from my bag today and ran up and down the hall with excitement. He knew he wasn't supposed to have it. And in the few minutes that he got away with this, while I did my hair, he was able to chew off all of the little stem parts that actually hold the hair in place. Sheesh, what to do. He is so rebellious.

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I found out on Sunday night (when I checked my mail) that I had a letter from UVU. I was accepted into the masters program! I am so super excited. So starting this June, I will be full force into school again. I'm not sure how crazy this makes me, but I can't wait.

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I did P90X last night and when I woke up this morning, the usual pain of having found unused muscles was back. I kinda like the feeling. Maybe I'll actually get some toning done that is wayyyyy over due. But it might kill me in the process.

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I have a new favorite game. I lock my school door during my prep hour and I take a nap. It's so refreshing and I handle the kids better when I do that. I don't know how legal it is to sleep on the job, but I guess it's better than going batty. Right?

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I'm starting to have a complex about my blog. I wish people would comment. A few faithful ones do and to you I thank! It's nice to know that people actually read this silly thing.

pink

Do you know what I love about my wedding colors? (I chose pink and orange)

They are happy and bright
They make people say "WOW"
They look great outdoors in any setting

And I get to wear pink shoes with my white wedding dress.

I love my pink shoes. :)