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I had this moment in the dressing room yesterday at TJ Maxx. And not to go all "that moment when.." on you, BUT, that moment when you're trying on clothes in the dressing room and you think to yourself "Self, that shirt is way to young for you, you look like an old person trying to pass off teenagers' clothes." Then I took the shirt off and thought about how old I am. I'm not saying I'm going to start shopping in the old lady "Womens" section of shopping stores, but I will definitely be paying attention to what I'm shopping for more. I feel old.

In other news the wedding......the wedding. sigh. lol. let's just say it's happening one way or another. haha. I'm laughing because I'm THE WORST wedding planner ever. I can't make any decisions, I take no initiative in making things happen, so much so, that I haven't even picked a photographer yet even though I had a ton of recommends on facebook. I need to get on that for real though, because I gotta get engagements taken SOON. so soon.

I got a job for the summer. My best friend from high school, Laurie (whom I love to death!), helped get me hired because her husbands dad owns the place. I always wanna laugh when I tell someone this because it's the last place I thought I'd ever work, but I work at a tanning salon. LOL. It's funny because if you know me then you know that I don't even like to be tan. I feel like it makes me look dirty. Idk I'm weird. But really, when I go to the beach I slather on the sunscreen, I'll try to wear a hat or something to block my face, or if I'm laying out I'll throw a shirt or towel over my face. Anyways I actually really have enjoyed working there so far. The girls that work there are all nice and it's a pretty good job for me for the summer because it's part time and is just a little something extra for me to occupy my time with since AJ works 24/7 it feels like.

And the BIG NEWS of the month of May, I saved the best for last:
AJ got his melchezidek priesthood! WOOHOOO!! (I hope I spelled that right)
But really today he got ordained and even though it was in tongan and I couldn't understand I was so happy for him and knew that he was being blessed with the power of the priesthood. I'm so proud of him for nagging our (sorry to say, but it's true sometimes) unorganized bishopric/stake leaders. I love that about him. He knew what was right and what he had to do and he just stuck with reminding our bishop about it and meeting with them all the time to talk with them and keep them updated on his worthiness. I'm so happy that he's taking steps to be a better man for himself. Something that the stake leader said in the meeting that stuck out to me was that if the world really understood what was happening any time someone was ordained to hold the priesthood that it would probably be in the news and on fronts of newspapers. When he put it like that it really kind of put in perspective how important and special it is to be a member of our church and to be amongst worthy priesthood holders. He said even us as members kind of take it for granted because it happens so often, but that it really is very special and an important step. I am so proud of him and happy/grateful for him.

bob loblaw, the end.

This is happening.

This week has been filled with wedding thoughts and plans...and it's only Tuesday night. It's been a  productive weekend and start of the week though. Last Friday my YOUNGER sister, Mele, graduated from Utah State with her masters in social work. I am so proud of her for always staying in and working hard at her schooling. I envy her brains. We celebrated the occasion with a feast afterwards at Tucanos at Gateway mall in SLC. It was delicious and a good day filled with family love.

Needless to say, she smelled yummy.

Family is everything.

Aunties and Cousins supporting Mele. Also the lovely ladies responsible for all the leis!

He keeps me smiling.

Saturday me and Aj and our parents got together for lunch at Rodizio Grill, so they could meet for the first time and discuss some wedding things. It was a nice lunch and it was nice to hear both of our parents voice their happiness over our decision to be married...for time and all eternity. I'm so blessed to have the parents I have and to be marrying into another family who has parents as loving as my own.

Monday we found the venue for our reception. We were lucky enough to call in the day of and be informed that the 25th of august was open, so we scheduled an appointment to check it out the same day. I already had seen the pics online and knew I would love it. My mom, Melissa, Aj and me all went to This is the Place Heritage Park and we all liked it. So we booked it, just like that! The only place we actually physically looked at and I knew we didn't need to look anywhere else. Plus the lady told us we were pretty lucky cuz it was the only saturday in August that hadn't been booked yet. We just knew it was meant to be.

inside.

This is the Place!...literally this is the place where Brigham Young said, "This is the place."

Today I went in to get my dress fitted. We are finally feeling like things are starting to fall into place and like we can really start knocking things off our wedding "to-do" list. With every passing day I'm getting more and more excited about this whole marriage business :)

And I threw this pic in obviously because I just adore my niece. This is what she does when you ask her where her belly is. So dang cute!