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Found these beauties today. 

These were taken at our Lagoon date in Utah! 

That was a fun day :)

we play ball

Brantley has been teaching me how to play basketball! This particular night we played at 10:30 pm and it was just a blast.  Brantley hit a new record for 3 pointers (28 in a row!!) and I hit a new record for (almost) free throws! (8 in a row!) haha he is so fun

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Wow Hi this is way belated

Brantley and I went to a valentines day dance :)

It was so fun being a valentine.  I was somewhat in charge with helping at the dance so I loved that I had Brantley there with me :)

He picked me up with a rose.  He got a yellow one because its my favorite color :) 

What a sweetie.

we had fun with the photo booth :) He was being a little stinker in this one. 

now we are in love. 

haha

Then we ran into Meredith! I love this girl :)

It was a lovely Valentines day :)

For the real deal, Brantley planned dinner.  I walked into his apartment and there was a beautiful table all set up with candles and a big bucket of KFC on the table.  

It was awesome. 

We exchanged gifts (Brantley got me this wonderful book full of talks about the Temple) and it was just a wonderful Valentines day :)

20 things we should say more

I watched this video today and I loved it!

I really truly do believe that the things we say matter.  I know that no one is perfect, but I also know that words can truly turn someone's day around.

I was walking home from class one day last semester.  It was 9 am and I was so sleepy and grumpy.  I had forgotten to do an important part of the prep for the lesson and I wanted to go home and sleep.  I was walking with my head down just looking at my feet. I looked up for a brief moment and a girl who was walking toward campus passed me with a smile, looked right at me and said

"Good morning!"

In that moment I felt better.  I'm not sure if it was the happy look on her face or the kind word she gave me, but I decided not to be grumpy anymore.  I made an effort to smile at people I was passing on campus.  I want to be as kind as that girl was who's kind word helped my day turn around.

20 things I want to say more often:

1. You are a gem
2. Can I pray for you?
3. Tell me about your day (and be interested)
4. *smile*
5. I'm proud of you
6. Can I give you a hug?
7. Oh my gracious you are wonderful
8. I made a *cookie would you like one? (*bake more and share more)
9. You are loved
10. You are important
11. I hope you know you mean a lot
12. You look lovely today
13. Can I do anything to help?  (and follow through)
14. I'm sorry
15. Do you want to play just dance?
16. I will try to do better
17. *laugh at happy things*
18. Thank you for your smile
19. You  are awesome
20. Good Morning

IMAGE: http://www.bostonbakesforbreastcancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sun-294x300.jpg

what do you think we should say more often?

comment below!

my valentine

This is Brantley.  He is my valentine.  

I found this picture today and it just made me remember why I love him

That sounds goofy but let me explain.

His smile in this picture. I love his smile

His Hawaiian shirt, I love that he loved his mission 

His uke. I love that he tries new things

I cannot express how in love with this guy I am. 

He is everything that I have ever wanted in a companion. 

He is kind, he is caring and he makes me laugh harder than anyone I have ever met.  

He makes me better

He strengthens me

He loves the Lord

He is my everything  

I love him for everything he is and everything he does. 

Brantley I can't wait for April 17th! Thank you for being my best friend! 

I love you!

so...it's been a while

wow guys. I stink at blogging, sorry about that

I HAVE JUST BEEN SO BUSY.

Wedding planing is rough stuff, but I love it all the same.  Here is an update on Brantley and Claire:

We went to Subway yesterday.
I got grilled chicken
B. got a yummy pizza

we love food.

We picked out B's tie and suit two days ago! It was exciting because finding the right color tie has been a nightmare. 

Tonight we are going to a Valentine's Dance I am sooo excited :) I love having a valentine.

I will try to be less lame with my posts.