Engagement

It's official.. We are engaged!!

Michael's parents are in town for the week so we decided that we would head up to Park City for the weekend to be with them. On our drive up there Michael asked if I had ever been to/heard of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.. I told him I loved that place.

We got up to his parents time share around 6ish, we had dinner and hung out with the kids for a little while. Then around 8 or so Michael wanted to go get some caramel apples, so Michael's Dad, sister Melissa, Michael and I bundled up and walked to the Chocolate factory. Once we arrived we picked out 4 different apples to take back and share with everyone else. Connected to the chocolate factory is a bookstore Michael said he wanted to go look around so we did.. we walked around for a little while not really looking anything, then Michael saw a book that said California on it.. he picked it up and said he missed California, but good thing we will get to end up there, he then pulled a book off the shelf above and there was a picture of us on the book. (I was in shock) I had NO idea what was going on, then he asked if I new what today was (feb. 3) I said yes, it's our anniversary. He opened the book, I looked up at him SO serious and said "what are you doing" he laughed and started reading, it was a book about us.. our first date, first kiss, and when we first said I Love You.. stuff like that. On the last page it said "JULY 20 2012 Today is the beginning of ETERNITY" he then handed me the book and got down on his knee and asked me to merry him.. I said YESSSSS then gave him a big hug and kiss!!

Then to find out later Melissa was taking pictures and his Dad video taped the hole thing!

I am SO happy I get to spend ETERNITY with his boy, I LOVE him SO much and I can't wait to see what the future has in store or us! :)

Road Trip!

Last Wednesday night Michael and I decided to take a random trip to southern California for the long weekend. We left Thursday afternoon and came back Monday! We had such a good time, it was our first road trip together and I couldn't ask for better company, we talked and laughed the entire drive there and back!!
We got to my parents around 10pm and Mom had Miguels waiting for us. SO yummy! We ate and visited with Mom and Dad for a little bit then headed over to the Byrd's to surprise them. :) I walked in and they were all in bed so I jumped on Letti, she was pretty surprised. Her and Darian got up and came out to visit with Mom, Dad, Michael and I.
Friday morning, the Byrd's came over and woke us up, such a good wake up call :) After breakfast Dad and Michael were off to go golfing, (good thing they tied so Michael will be able to be a part of the Bowler family. haha) I got go shopping with Mom and Letti then came home and hung out with the kids. That night we had egg rolls for dinner with Aunt Toni, Grandpa, and Grandma Bowler.
Saturday Dad and Michael went golfing again, and I went to some soccer games with Letti. Then we went on a triple date later that night with Dad, Mom, Darian, and Letti!!
Sunday was very relaxing we hung out with the family and I got to show Michael off to everyone at church :)
We had such a great weekend, thanks for hanging out with us! We can't wait to see you all again, SO come visit us soon!?
Love your stinkin' Guts!!


Dad & Mom

Letti & Darian

Handsome & I

Isn't this the cutest picture ever?? Paisley LOVED Michael and would walk around the house calling for him if she couldn't see him!
This is her cuddling with him when he was watching football with my Dad.

Susanville

After 12 days apart I was finally able to fly up to Susanville and see this handsome boy! I hurried and got off the plane and "mom walked" to baggage claim to see him, I think we gave each other the biggest hug EVER! Then when he opened my door to let me in the car there was a bouquet of pink daisys. Isn't he the best!?
Later that night we finally made it down to Susanville, Mom and Dad Struve were waiting up for us and we got to visit and chat with them for awhile before going to bed.
Friday morning we woke up before the sun and headed down to Chico to help Michael's sister and her husband move to Susanville, we brought back there cute kids with us and they followed later that night along with Michael's sister Melissa and her family who were driving in from Utah!!
The rest of the week we just enjoyed being together, having home cooked meals, playing games, and visiting with the family!!
The week went by way to fast, but we can't wait to see Mom and Dad Struve in a couple of weeks!!
Next stop the Bowler family, Can't wait for all of you to meet my Best Friend! :)

Freezing in Susanville!

The best part of the week was just being together 24/7

One more Week!!!!!!

One more week till I get to see my Handsome boy, I sure do MISS him! :)

I am SO thankful for skype, without it I don't know how we would get through these days apart. We were both laying in our beds the other night texting.. we both couldn't sleep cause we were missing each other to much (at that time he had only been gone for 2 days) when I got the cutest text..
"I CAN'T SLEEP! I need you!!! I just love thinking about you! This is going to be the most difficult 11 days of my LIFE!"
I sure did get a winner with this boy! If I am at work or busy doing something he will randomly send me the sweetest text and I love it!!

Can't wait to see you Handsome & take my spot back from the bear :)

Bitter-Sweet!

Today Michael left for home (Northern California) for about two and a half weeks, it was a bitter-sweet day. I am SO excited for him to be able to be with his parents and not have to worry about school, but I already miss him like CRAZY!!!
I am very excited to be going to Susanville and getting to meet his family. I think getting to meet/know someones family can tell you a lot about a person, just being able to see where he grew up and how he treats and interacts with his family!
Only 12 more days.. I can hardly wait :)

XOXO

VERY much in LIKE..

Well everyone.. this is Michael, we have been dating for about a month now, and things are going great! Michael's sister and her husband, Melissa & Rodney Jay were in our family ward back in California. Melissa had been trying to get me to go up to her house in Salt lake to cut her hair and she suggested that her brother and I drive up there together. Michael texted me a week before and suggested that we go out sometime during the week so that drive up to his sisters wouldn't be awkward.. we hit it off and things were going good.. I went to Texas 2 weeks later for thanksgiving, and decided to see how I felt when I was gone.. long story short I missed him like CRAZY and couldn't wait to get back to Utah to see him!

Here are some pictures, we went up to see the lights at temple square and then yesterday we got tickets to go to the first presidency's Christmas devotional!!