Trip back home

Ok, so here is a photo blog entry of what went on over the weekend, but backwards.. I refused to take any pictures on the day that Graham proposed because I looked so sick. These pictures are classic.

We went on the gondola at Heavenly, and there were bears up by the viewing deck. Hello little baby-faced killas. Plus, there was the most beautiful view of Lake Tahoe up there. Lovely lovely day.

We went to the A's game with my family, as well as Darren and Tish. We also made a stop at a Wal-Mart in Oakland, which had to be the most awesome and most diverse store ever. I had my first sniff of sweet stinky weed in the parking lot. On the way home, we also stopped at the Oakland Temple. Beautiful.

We met together for breakfast at Mimi's and had a wonderful time. Saturday night, we all had a sleepover at Tish and Darren's house. I have not laughed that hard in a long time. Yay--we're all happy and almost all married!

Our first flight together. It was delayed an hour and stressed me out. I hate flying sometimes. Arrrrgh.

Anyways, I am back from California... not really rested since I made tons of wedding plans.. I was actually pretty dang exhausted last night when I got back in town. Graham took me out to a Cajun restaurant, where I tried jambalaya for the first time and Graham learned that "cajun" isn't a spice.

We started our registry at Macy's today and I had sooooooo much fun! I kept asking Graham about stuff, and he was like "sure babe, that looks good". Funny.

Ok well, I'm loving life!

I'm ENGAGED!

Craziness! I was speechlesss.

Here's our wedding website that we started today:
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Check it out.

This just can't be summer love..

So, um.. Yeah. I'm in love, I'm in love and I don't care who knows it! (Thanks Buddy)

Long story, but since I last wrote in my blog... My freaking family--who cannot keep a secret to save their lives--caused a major snowball (i.e. a WEDDING) to start rolling down the hill. Anyways, I've been really excited and nervous, and very very emotional for a couple of days.

One night I couldn't sleep I was so excited..

The next evening, I was bawling my eyes out because I was so scared due to irrational fears.

Since then, I've been looking at wedding stuff like 24/7. I've been much more calm and excited.. just a little nervous.

Graham is going to propose in the next few weeks.. He's been planning it, and is keeping it a secret. Usually I can get anything out of him, but he's holding it in.. I hope the engagement is a good story! Knowing us, something will go wrong... Hahahaha.

We went and got our ring sizes the other day. I TRIED ON RINGS. Weird!!! I have ugly fingers. I want to take a picture just like this one.. once I have my ring. Just to show how cool I was... excuse me--how cool I am. And.. you know.. Once I get my ring, I'll take a picture just like this one to compare.

I am thinking of reception ideas.. I am thinking of like an Old Hollywood look--like black, cream, silver (or a metallic taupe?), and burgundy for a pop of color. I love the look of this tablecloth and runner. Don't like the flowers though.

I want things to look classy, like looking back at old black and white photographs. Anybody have ideas?

On the light side, Graham came over to my house last week looking like this.. He has the dorkiest pants he wears for work, and I hate them. See how much clothing affects a person's look!

All right kids.. Exciting times!

The big M

So, Graham and I have been discussing being together.... for the rest of eternity.

Does/did this not freak everyone else out???!!?!?!?!?

I have gone through an emotional roller coaster already.. don't know if I can handle much more. It makes me excited, overwhelmed, nervous, HAPPY... all at once. It's just way too much to take!

Anyways, I went to Graham's house on Sunday and used his laptop while he was taking a shower or something. I was pulling up my blog website (you know... shewishewi) when "shaneco.com" shows up in the website line.. Like he looked at it in the past couple of days!

My heart started RACING like crazy, and I couldn't stop smiling. Graham was looking at rings for me! It's just hard for me to believe that some guy thinks of me in that way. Really, like.. he wants to MARRY me. Me!

I've been hoping and waiting for something like this my whole life, and now that it's here... I'm afraid.. I'm afraid of making the wrong decision. I absolutely know he's the one for me, but.. I cannot get rid of that seed of doubt. I know where doubt and fear come from, and they're not helping me at all...

Anyways, don't worry... nothing will happen for a couple of months at least.. Stay tuned.....

My recent life

So guys.. I've been working for a dietitian who has her own business.. This means I've been able to work from home for the past week and a half. It has been heavenly..

This is my schedule:
6:30 Wake up, look at the clock, and close my eyes again
7:30 Wake up again and lay in my bed until 8
8:00 Turn on TV and laptop
8:30-11:00 Play on internet, do work, shower, eat, etc..
11:00-3:00 Internet, TV, more work, Dr. Pepper, etc
3-3:30 Talk to Graham
3:30-5:00 Play on internet and work while Graham takes a nap
5-6:00 Make dinner
6-6:30 Eat dinner
6:30-11:00 Play w/ Graham, check email, read scriptures, take a walk, etc
11-11:30 Say goodbye to Graham
11:30 Sleep

It's a tough life, but someone's gotta do it!