Happy Birthday "Geeka"

(That's what I used to call you when I was little.)

I hope you have a fantastic birthday.

The monkey agrees.

Steve vs Cancer

Garrett's best friend since he was four just got sent home from his mission. He was diagnosed with leukemia this week and has now begun a two year battle against the disease. I'm sure he would appreciate your thoughts and comments on his new blog, which you can find on my sidebar. Keep him in your prayers, he's one great guy!

Upside Down

Here's a sneak peak of the video that will be at the wedding reception and dinner. Any thoughts or suggestions? I'm particularly concerned about the sound and the transitions between clips. For example, can you hear our little voices over the music? Does the video flow or does it feel choppy? Let me know what you think.

Things that are making me smile...

I've been happy lately, and not just because of that important event to take place on September 25th. My heart is bursting with a lot of joy and love, and I think I'll take the time to share a few of the reasons why.

I appreciate it when people do unexpected nice things for me. Sadie wrote me one of the nicest letters I've ever received. It means so much to know that I am making a difference in her life. I love spending time with my sister. I am so glad that we can become closer as she gets older. We are finding that we have a lot in common lately.

Garrett has also been finding simple ways to surprise me on a regular basis. Sometimes he'll just come up to me with a bottle of lotion and ask to rub my feet.

Even here at my internship I got a nice surprise. Chris Vanocur actually did bring me a cupcake! I was so surprised. I also found out that my blog has been featured on other websites, and was a big hit here at the studio.

I'm very happy with my life. I'm excited to find out what the future holds.

Sorry there are no pictures on this blog post. My computer crashed, and I'm writing this from my internship computer. But I did want to share my fantastic day with at least my mom, who I know will be reading this. Thanks mom.

Chris Vanocur's Blog

I wrote it today. Check it out here.

The Proposal

Alright everyone, this is how it all went down.
I had just arrived home from Arizona, so of course I looked like I'd been traveling (no make up, dirty clothes, etc.) He picked me up from the airport and dropped Baylee and T.J. off at my house.

Somehow I asked him something along the lines of, "when are you going to propose?" He just smiled and said I don't know.

So we headed over to his house to "eat dinner with his parents." I was a little confused when we got there and his parents had already eaten, but I didn't think much of it, because we did have some of their leftovers.

It was pretty stormy that day, and since we both very much like thunderstorms he asked me, "Would you like to drive somewhere to watch the storm?" I thought that would be fun.

He started driving and we ended up at Little Cottonwood Canyon. I noticed that this was a spot where the sun was shining and there was no rain. But, again, I didn't really think much of it, because I'm always down for a walk in the mountains.

We pulled over at a trail and started to walk a little way until we got to a river. The river was full and fast because of the storm and it was an absolutely beautiful spot.

We talked for a little bit, and Garrett pulled out the blanket he'd been carrying and said, "Well I thought I'd give you one of your birthday presents a little early." Out of the blanket he pulled this book.


I thought it was so sweet that he put together this book for me. I looked through a few pages...




And then I turned to the last page...


I don't really remember everything after that, I was too excited. Somewhere in there he got down on one knee, I said ABSOLUTELY and then we were kissing. Whew!

P.S. Garrett: I love you

Next story: The First Kiss

BIG NEWS!

Looks like I'll be getting married soon! I'm a pretty lucky girl to have found a guy like Garrett Glissmeyer. I'm very excited.


Keep watching the blog for stories about the proposal, funny stories about us, and of course, the epic tale of how we met.