for the next thousand years.

Graydon and I have been spending the last few days getting a lot closer and in tune with each other's needs. I find myself caring about him more and more each day. I am so blessed to have such an amazing best friend.

Lately I've been trying to keep up in school. I still feel a lot of pressure regarding my career choices after I graduate from the U. I am really comforted to know that I will always have a job though. My parents have been helping me out so much through the means of the restaurant. I am grateful for their support and the blessings we have received. The restaurant has opened many doors for us as a family; I probably wouldn't have said this a couple years ago when we first cleaned out the kitchen, scraped gum from under the tables, and painted the peach walls brown and red.

I am also really happy and comforted as of now. I don't feel completely mature and grown up, but I feel like I have been able to overcome petty weaknesses. I don't really buy a lot of 'stuff' anymore. I haven't bought new clothes in awhile, and Graydon and I are usually cooking our meals rather than eating out. I find myself being more disorganized, but I have been able to manage my stress by taking things a step at a time.

I don't talk to much of my friends anymore, but I do hope that you are all well. I really am happy for many friends who are embarking on amazing adventures i.e. missions. I really look up to people who are motivated and immovable in their goals. I cherish that so much in others!!

This summer is going to be very different. But I am looking forward to all the adventures coming my way, especially with Gray. Three years ago, I had little idea that I was going to be marrying the quiet, mysterious boy from Pratt's English class...but then again, I look back and know that it does make perfect sense. Every experience we share brings us a step closer to one another, and I have never felt so in love and happy. 'Happy' does not quite encompass my feelings for him.

Ah. 54 more days!!

(this is one of our engagement picture proofs by heather george photography)