When it rains . . .

Thanks to all who came to and threw the shower's, Zane and I enjoyed the chance to visit with all of you and feel your support. We are so lucky to have such amazing friends and family.

The entire weekend was packed - mom and I just can't stand to leave something out. Friday we headed up to idaho (already and 8 hour dr.) and stopped along the way in Provo and Lehi to shop (5 hrs) which is when I'm sure most of you recieved a phone call from a very patient Zane trying to fill the time :) and then finally in Salt Lake to pick up my Aunt Calleen (my mom's older sister) who was able to spend the weekend with us.

If you have never been to Theresa at Shear Elegance, you're missin out. I found her this year after two years in Rexburg of crying after every haircut and love her!! So Saturday along with the shower we squoze in a haircut (4 inches - i love it!!), dentist appointment, and his bachelor party where Zane had an amazing time at dinner with his dad, brother, and friends.

The girls had a ball at the shower. Ashley had the cutest idea; each time I opened a gift I had to say one thing I loved about Zane. It was hard, haha! By about the 20th reason I was stretching. The funniest part to me was that the whole rest of the night after I wasn't under pressure to hurry and think of something, the reasons kept coming. I love you Babe! I won't make you relive all 30 but here are a few of my favorites:

I love . . .

That he's active. He always has something going on. If we're not doing it, he's planning it. We both love the outdoors and most of the time we have spent together has been fishing, hiking, or camping. I love to be busy and the chance to spend so much time outdoors.


That he's sensitive but not sappy. He'll probably kill me for sharing either of these (but remember babe I think you're tough). Ashley, Tammie, and I have had a few good laughs at him as he's tried to flirt, be suave or romantic, or even just give a compliment (the first one I ever recieved was that I was "low maintance" I wanted to cry then but understand now just how big of a compliment that was coming from him, haha). Every attempt seems a little rough around the edges but you'll never find one more sincere and heartfelt.

He'll be the best little mom, haha. My roommates used to tease him that he'd be a better housewife/mom than I will and its true. I'm a germophobe so I love that he is OCD about cleaning. Any of you who have watched him with kids know that he is amazing. He has won my little sister Maggie over - this picture of him reading her a bed time story is one of my favorites.


How hard he tries. When he went to the Jewelers to order my engagement ring, they loved him! He had them all rolling on the ground laughing as he told them, "I tried to listen! I just don't always hear what she's saying!" Its true. No matter what it is, the minute he sees that there is something that needs to be done or any way he can do a little better or add a little extra he does everything he knows how to make sure its done.

He can make me laugh. The faces he pulls, the jokes he tells, not to mention how he laughs at himself (he thinks he's the funniest person alive). I love that he is able to deal with whatever comes at him with a smile and a laugh.

How he loves me. The poor kid has chased pretty hard and has been completely devoted since day one. It means the world to be able to see how much he loves me in everything from the way he looks at me, the fact that he dropped everything and moved to St. George, to the way he is always searching for ways to serve and make me smile.

The weekend ended sunday as we traveled home. We met up in Ogden with Zane's cute mom and her side of the family. We were running a little late and they were so good to wait for us. They all traveled quite a ways to be there and it was greatly appreciated!! It was so much fun to see all those sister's interact, they definately enjoy eachother :) and I felt extremely welcome. Thanks to the Spence sister's for all you did it was so fun to meet everyone!

We also had the chance to stop in and visit my cousin Jentry and her husband Terrell in Ephraim and Grandma and Grandpa Lee in Monroe. This was the first time they had met Zane and fortunately he passed the test, haha (phew). Thank You Grandma for the beautiful quilt!

Thanks again to all who were involved this last weekend! We love and appreciate you more than you know!!