Things I Am Looking Forward To. . .

-Seeing my families!

-Not having to worry about school (well, at least not going to classes) for a week

-Conquering the wedding plans live and in living color with my mom

-No school

-Eating WAAAYY too much turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie and the likes

-No school

-Being back in the Tri-Cities

-Did I mention no school??? (Can you tell I need a break?!)

-Only 30 days until I am Mrs. Dallin Calaway!!!

-Remembering all the blessings in my life and being especially thankful for them for this wonderful Thanksgiving season.

Just Kidding, I Lied. . .

So we changed our minds and decided to go with this picture instead. We had some requests for a picture with the two of us smiling, and we decided on this one. So, here is the un-touched up picture!

Hope you like this one as much as the other one! We love it! :)

The Winner!

We finally chose the picture to go out in our announcement. We are pretty stinkin excited about it! She did a GREAT job!!


Hope you all like it as much as we do! :)

Happiness Is. . .

. . . A gorgeous sunset when you haven't seen the sun in days

An amazing Temple within walking distance of my house.

Two amazing families who love me and I love them

A (VERY handsome) fiance who loves me and shows me everyday.

And most of all, happiness is knowing that our dear Savior and Redeemer loved us so much that He gave His life in hopes that we would look to Him and live; That one day we would return to live with Him and our loving Father in Heaven again. And for that, I am truly grateful.

Birthday Presents!

I am probably the luckiest girl in the entire world. If nothing else, EXTREMELY blessed. My family and fiance spoil me. I am so grateful to everyone who got me a gift! That was the bright spot of my day, for sure. It was nice to break up the studying and writing so that I could at least enjoy a minute or two of being 21! So, here are the beloved gifts that I received in lieu of being alive for 21 years!



First, from Nate and Staci, this awesome cupcake decorating kit. I am so excited now to make some awesome gourmet cupcakes! Thank you guys!





Next, from Mom, I got an adorable scarf, warm knee high socks and gum, plus a very sizeable amount of cash and a pair of VERY cute Modbe jeans. To check them out, go here.




From Tara and David, Jen and Cory and Marcus and Ash I got an iTunes and Aeropostale gift card. The iTunes card is already spent on wonderful Christmas music for me to enjoy this holiday season and the Aeropostale card is just calling my name. This weekend is when the wonderful gift will be spent. I am so excited and I loved them!




And last, but CERTAINLY not least- a gorgeous long stemmed rose and a very sweet card from my fiance. This was the last gift I got on my special day. It was waiting, as a total surprise to me, on my night stand next to my bed (which he made for me, I was in such a rush to leave that morning, I didn't have the chance.) I have the BEST fiance ever! :)




I have more presents on the way from Dallin, they're just really slow in getting here. All in all, it was a great birthday. Sure, I was in the library for hours upon hours, but I was shown just how much I am loved and I am so grateful for the amazing family and fiance I have!