Celebrate good times, c'mon!

Smell that? That's the smell of a BEAUTIFUL weekend coming our way! Before the weekend catches up to us, here is a recap of this past weekend; our anniversary!

Jerret and I exchanged gifts and couldn't stop smiling! I wanted SO BADLY to just give him his gifts as soon I as I bought 'em! He got a picture collage, sweater and a custom made pillow! Plus it was fun 'cause we each had a budget to work with! I love a good challenge!

But my gifts were the absolute SWEETEST! J is just full of love and creativity! He made this book of our relationship that has cartoons of the both of us! It's called "The Reasons I Love You". Seriously, how lucky am I? I also got a pedicure gift certificate! Yeah, he knows what he's doing! 

We were so excited to see "Meet the Mormons" and if you haven't seen it, stop reading this blog and GO. {yes, it's that good. make sure to bring tissues!}

We topped the night off with dinner at Beyond Bread. It's my fave here in Tucson! We also got dessert but ate it so darn fast and I doubt you want pictures of crumbs.

I love my sweetheart! We make such a good team. 
But I really have to go now 'cause my heart just exploded with love.

Wedding Day {Part 1}

Happiest 1 Year to US.

It boggles my mind that it has already been a year! And what a year it has been! I wasn't sure it was possible that my love for Jerret could grow bigger and stronger, but it has. He is always there, to my rescue, for snuggles and is the BEST temple buddy. All my love is for you J! You're the best!

Rewind to a year ago....

Here is a little excerpt from "the head of Maddi".

10.12.13 - Wedding Day

8am.

• Wake up
• "Oh my goodness, I ACTUALLY fell asleep?" (I was so worried I'd stay up all night.)
• "I need to eat breakfast"
• "Nope. I'm gonna barf"
• "Dang you nerves"
• Mom makes me eat anyway

9am

• Hair appointment with Natalie
• "Please turn out like I want"
• Curls hair
• Of course it looks perfect. (Natalie is the hair wizard)
• Mom and Natalie tell me "first night" horror stories...
• Everyone's telling me it's going to be okay though
• And I'm here sweating bullets

10am

• Finish up makeup
• Pep talk with Kenzie
• Temple bag is ready to go
• Wait for Jerret to pick me up
• Stressed to the max

11am

• Arrive at temple
• Dry heave twice
• Jerret holds my hand tight
• (he's the best)
• Walk inside

11:45am

• "Guys, I totally got this"
• Almost faint
• Carried back to dressing room
• Fed saltine crackers by temple workers
• Slowly sip water
• Jerret is thinking I probably ran away
• DEEP BREATHS

As soon as the ceremony began, my Heavenly Father blessed me with so much peace...
And then we were married for ETERNITY.

Walking out of the temple I was overwhelmed with love. I was staring at a roaring sea of close friends and family!

Rachael took our pictures and documented EXACTLY everything I wanted. She's a total mind reader and is a joy to be with! Shout out to Rachael Pullman Photography!

Missing Elder Garren Donaldson!

Missing our missionary Mason!

 

Monday Blues

Hello Monday... You know you're not my favorite day. Me and J were just having a ball, and you came along and totally rained on our parade of fun. Yes, you start things fresh. You motivate me to tidy up the house, start on a mountain of dirty laundry and get those much needed groceries. {wait, Jerret...you don't want cheese crisps again??}

It's okay though Monday. A lot of us can get through you with reminiscing that beautiful weekend we had...

Jerret was granted by the Target genie (his boss), two days to take off work. We both knew that peak season is among us and we better spend those days quick! We decided to head to Mesa for a day and then go to my old stomping grounds of Snowflake.

Mesa was wonderful. We stayed at his parents house and were treated like royalty. {when are we not??} My mother-in-law is quite the cook, baker, happiness maker; so we were bound to have a good time. We went to the GORGEOUS Gilbert temple and ate at my personal fave restaurant; Wildflower. Honestly, I was about to explode with joy!

J and I later headed up to Snowflake and made it just in time for the tail gate party! Snowflake was playing their biggest rival: Blue Ridge that night. So we stuffed our faces and enjoyed a chilly yet thrilling football game. It was also a perk that WE WON! #golobos #webleedblue

We watched Conference, hot-tubbed, told stories and Jerret caught a ginormous catfish! We were just the luckiest this weekend...

*pop.

There goes my thought bubble.

Back to reality.

Monday, I am SO OVER YOU.

Fall-la-la-la-la

Yes. Tomorrow is the day. Where we welcome sweaters, pumpkins and astronomical social media posts about the leaves changing color. We all love it and are 100% guilty of doing such a thing. So let us reflect on this rad summer we had before we get too crazy.



evening bike rides

driveway basketball



INDOOR golf. you Arizonans know why.



lunch dates at Wildflower. really missin' their salads and this girly!

Harem pants.

slip n' slides

frequent QT trips with Kaija and Kenz.

dirty DP anyone?

poolside with my gang.

we're bringin' snorkels back.

 

...and most importantly, time well spent with family.