Monday, February 25, 2013

11:11

I know you all already know this information but I figured I could blog about it... you know, so I can read about it later since I'm the worst journal keeper in the world.

I am ENGAGED!!! It was quite the surprise. I mean I knew it was coming because we had talked about getting married and looked at rings but I didn't know when or how. I didn't even know he had a ring. 

Background info: I often see the time 11:11 and always make him make a wish. Sometimes I make him tell me and other times I don't even ask.
So here is how it happened: Earlier in the day he had teased me about not making a wish at 11:11 for a few days so I set an alarm to remind us. (very sneaky) That night I made homemade pizza, watched a Jazz game (He is a huge fan) and played Ticket to Ride with his roommates. Sounds like a normal night so far, right? Then his roommates leave and we stay at my apartment a little bit longer. Then he says lets go watch a movie at his apartment. I agree and we leave. (its about a 2 minute walk if that) As we are walking home he is walking really slow and I ask him why he is being weird. He makes up some excuse about how we should make our wish outside because it would mean more. I don't think anything of it and say too bad there aren't any stars out tonight. We get to his door right as my alarm goes off. I tell him to make a wish, he gives me a kiss and then I ask him what he wished for, he tells me, "I wish that you will marry me and tonight I'm going to do something about it." and opens the door. (how did he know I would ask him what he wished for?) Inside are candles and rose petals on the floor. I instantly freeze and he gets the ring off his window sill, gets down on one knee and asks me to marry him. I quickly say yes!

He was so thoughtful in how he did it and I couldn't ask for a better proposal. He even had a roommate there recording and a few taking pictures. I was the greatest 11:11 wish ever and I don't think it can be beat.






Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Day 18

Song: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Day 17

Song: When Joseph Went to Bethlehem
Scripture: Hosea 11:1

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Day 16

Song: Angels We Have Heard on High
Scripture: Luke 2:36-38
Activity: Listen to "Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella"

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Day 15

Song: Mary's Lullaby
Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Friday, December 14, 2012

Home Sweet Home

All of my finals, projects and presentations are finally finished! I get to come home today and can't wait! Hopefully Andrew isn't too scared. I don't think Fallon is very scary. See you all soon :)

Day 14

Song: Oh Little Town of Bethlehem 
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-5
Activity: Watch "Kids and Christmas"

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Day 13

Song: The Nativity Song
Scripture: Luke 2:21-24
Activity: Read "Christmas Eve Drop Off"

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Day 12

Song: With Wondering Awe
Scripture: Exodus 13:2

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Day 11

Song: Stars Were Gleaming
Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Day 10

Song: Joy to the World
Scripture: Luke 2:8-14
Activity: Read "What is Christmas" by President Monson

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Day 9

Song: The Shepherd's Carol
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
Activity: Listen to "Christmas Processional: Gloria in Excelsis Deo" by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir 

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Day 8

Song: Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains
Scripture: Luke 1:39-56
Activity: watch "The Coat: A Story of Charity"

Friday, December 7, 2012

Day 7

Song: Have a Very Merry Christmas
Scripture: Matthew 1:20-25
Activity: Watch "Look to the Light"

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Day 6

Song: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Day 5

Song: Picture a Chirstmas
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19
Activity: Listen to "What Child is This?"

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Day 4

Song: Silent Night
Scripture: Luke 1:26-33
Activity: Make Own Nativity

Monday, December 3, 2012

Jingle Bell Art

Here is a little art activity to do with your children. It is a lot of fun and simple and not very messy.
What you need:
A box
Bells
Paint
And Paper
What to do
Put the paper in the box. 
Dip the bells in paint.
Be creative and shake the box... 
Dance, hop, skip, wave it high in the air, low by your toes etc. 

Voila! 

Day 3

Song: Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7
Activity: Read "Christmas Family"

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Day 2

Song: Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
Scripture: Malachi 3:1
Activity: Attend 1st Presidency Christmas Devotional