Full of Memories... Here's to 2008

Since it's obviously the end of 2008 I thought I would do a little recap of events that have happened this year. Its been crazy! I know there is no way I can put everything that I happened this year into one blog but I thought I would try to do a little glimpse of 2008! I think I probably say this every year but I think a lot of life changing events have occured this year. I also feel like I was more aware of everything going on around me kinda soaking it in and really doing some deep thinking about it all.
Ok well I'm just going to start at the beginning of the year and obviously work my way to the end.
In Februrary my grandpa Parry passed away. This was my first grandparent to pass so I took it a little harsh. It also came as a shock because out of all my grandparents he was probably the healthiest. His health took a deathly toll in December of 07 when he tripped over a cord in his room and broke his leg. First a broken leg, then pnoemonia, then his body began shutting down. It all happened within a few weeks. My grandpa was one of the most amazing people I have ever met. He was so sweet, innocent, caring, thoughtful, and funny! Some of my favorite memories of my grandpa are that he shared my love of doughnuts especially apple fritters and whenever he knew we were coming to visit he would buy like five apple fritters just for me! He also loved apple beer (its not real beer). I remember one time we were having a get together and we were all talking and we asked my grandpa something and he didn't respond... his eyes were open and all but no response... finally someone yelled GRANDPA and he reaches down and picks his hearing aids up off the table and says what did someone say something? LOL Hillarious!
I love you Grandpa! You are greatly missed but I know that you are in a better place and that you are watching over all of us.

Next up... On June 6 I met the love of my life and best friend Ben Weber. For those who don't know how we met... read on. I have a friend Angela who's married to Luther who is Ben's brother. Angela and Luther invited me to go to a drive in with them and said it was just a bunch of friends hanging out. On the other side they invited Ben and told them they were setting him up on a date... So Luther and Angela come to pick me up and then say ok lets go get Ben. I'm like ok whatev... so I'm sitting in the truck and this handsome curly haired blonde guy gets in and sits next to me and this amazing aroma fills the truck so what do I say??? WOW you smell amazing and he says Hi my names Ben.... sigh!!! We totally hit it off we stayed out until about three in the morning and we were talking and laughing the entire time! (I swear Ang will vouge for me) I saw Ben the next day well actually a few hours later at a friends farewell and Ben got my number and well thats just the beginning.... Ben is so amazing! I honestly don't know what I would do without him. He has helped me become a better person. He loves me for all my craziness and I love him dearly. He is such a sweetheart, so patient, so thoughtful and caring. He is my world and my absolute favorite. He means everything to me. I love you Ben!

In July we had an open house for my brother who was getting married. They got married in Ohio so we had an open house in Utah so that everyone here could celebrate with them. It was a blast. We had it in our backyard and it was a party! It was so much fun! Instead of gifts people were just asked to give gift cards or money.... GENIUS! They made bank LOL no I"m serious they did!
In August Trevor (my bro) and Amy were married in Ohio! It was a beautiful amazing wedding! It was a Catholic wedding and I was in the wedding party. It was a whole new experience for me but it was really cool. My brother is so happy and we love our new family addition Amy :D After the ceremony there was a fabulous dinner and I had to get up and say a little somethin somethin and then it was PARTAY time! We were dancing until about midnight! What a blast!


From left to right: Morgan, Dad, Mom, Trevor, Amy, Karlie, Jason, Me


Morgan,Karlie and I been goofy at the wedding :D


These are the girls in the wedding party. Cute little flower girls and doesn't Amy look Fantastic! Simple and elegant! I love it!

This was not the only wedding of the year though! One of my really good friends Emily got married as well! I am so happy for her! I don't know the guy to well but he seems like a great guy and Emily is definitly happy! Her wedding was beautiful as well and so original and unique. She did wonders with the cultural hall at the church! FYI - Emily's wedding is the 5th wedding I have been a part of. I love being part of such a special day and I am greatful for the opppurtunity!)


These are all of the bridesmaids along with the mother of the bride... I don't know where Emily is in this picture:(
Emily's theme was totally retro and totally her!

Here is Emily with her new husband David! Isn't she beautiful?!

Well that about wraps up 2008. I definetly was not able to cover everything that would have been a whole book! 2008 was an amazing year though and I am so excited for whats to come in 2009!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!