Love, Lauren Lindsey: 16 months later...

So I literally forgot I had a blog.

I know...its sad.

But life is busy when you are having fun....that's what they say at least..
so I'm gonna go with that.

Since I last posted I have traveled, met new friends, found new things I love, got married, pregnant, new apartment....

jk about pregnancy (babies scare me)

So it is literally impossible to post about everything going on in my life so I will talk about the best and most important change in my life.

Once upon a time (February 1, 2012) I was being an awfully studious student and went to good ol' Harold B. Lee Library to study for something nursing related (nursing has taken over my life). As I entered the 4th floor a handsome beau caught my eye. He was super hot and sitting all by his lonesome self. And the conversation in my head went like this:

Bold me: OMG. He is sooo cute. I should sit by him.

Shy me: Idk, what if I just embarrass myself and he is saving those seats.

Bold me: That is stupid. He's cute and you are cute...go for it.

Shy me: But there are A TON of empty tables near him...it'll be obvious I'm hitting on him.

Bold me: It doesn't matter, if it doesn't work out you'll probably never see him again.

That last thought won over shy me and I walked back to his table and asked if I could sit. He said yes! I saw he was studying Chemistry ( a class I know way too much about) and figured I knew enough chemistry to carry on a conversation about it. So I went for it and started talking to him. GIRL POWER!! [enter fist pump here] We then started talking about everything....classes, jobs, family, background stuff, roommates, professors, and death (kinda morbid for a "first talk" but it worked).

I would like to point out that although I made the first move. HE asked for my number, kissed me first, and asked me to marry to me him.

And the rest is history.

He proposed in Indiana!!! We were alone and at my favorite trail near the river. We were skipping rocks and he completely surprised me! He started getting serious and for a moment I thought we were gonna have "the talk" and I started tearing up. He had to console me and get down on one knee before I realized what was really going on.

I admit I get too emotional sometimes. I blame hormones.

We took engagement pictures in Indiana with my Bishop and his wife.

*Big thank you to Craig and Tina*

We then did more engagements in beautiful Utah.

(We met in the library so we found it fitting to do engagements there as well.)

(Who knew libraries could be so romantic?)

( I always wanted to be a librarian...so we role played.)

(This was my favorite picture of all...look at my man's arm!!!)

(I was actually really scared in this picture because there was a snake really close to us, but we really wanted the picture so we took the shot anyways)

*The beautiful and talented Dani Bakker took these for us*

My bridesmaids were kind enough to through me a bridal shower (Alice & Wonderland Themed).

----> Side note: I'm obsessed with alice and wonderland so this made me cry with excitement....literal tears.

Oh...and I dressed up like Alice...in my Alice dress....thanks shabby apple

Fam-Damily :)

I then had one last bridal shower in Indy hosted by my granny janny and aunt shannon. They are the best.

( Me and my Aunt Shannon)

(Taytay, Riane, and Sole)

(Since I have always loved Tiffanys they made this CAKE for me)

Then on August 16, 2012 I was sealed to my husband for time and all eternity in the Nauvoo Temple (which is my favorite temple by the way...and the coolest...prettiest...I'm biased.)