Stephanie's Bachelorette Party

For Steph's bachelorette party, we kept things low key, but we all still had a lot of fun!!  We started the night at Taco Surf to have dinner and then did a little club hopping afterwards.  We all had so much fun hanging out and dancing our little hearts out!  I'm so glad that I'm back in California and have such an amazing group of friends!!  I'm so excited for Stephanie and Nicks big day and feel so honored to be a part of it!

The bride to be and the Maid Man of Honor :)

Momos!! :)

HB Midsingles Conference

Since I have officially hit the mid-singles age and since I had friends going, I thought it would be fun to go to the Huntington Beach Mid-singles Conference. I went to the conference with expectations of meeting a lot of people and gaining a lot of friends from it, but that didn't happen  Despite not really meeting anyone, it was a lot of fun catching up with people who I haven't seen in a long time. There were lots of people there from Long Beach who I haven't seen in years, so I loved seeing and catching up with all of them.  Next year, if I go,(cross your fingers that I wont have to Ü) I think I will go in with a different outlook and try to be more outgoing.   

Fountain Valley High School Prom

Is it really possible that my little sister is old enough to be going to prom?  I feel like I was just at my prom  not that long ago and Mady was hanging out the limos sun roof while we were finishing up with dinner. I  know I'm still young, but seeing my sister go to prom makes me feel old!  :)  I feel like she should still be running around in diapers and dancing to her favorite Disney movie in her favorite slip. 
I was at a conference the day of prom, but I was able to get away for a little bit so I could see my little sister before she left.  I'm so glad that I was able to see her and take a few pictures before I had to head back. I might be a little bias, but I think my sister looked beautiful and was the prettiest girl at the prom! :)

Sealing Dress Photo Shoot

I love photography, but I'm not the greatest at it.  I would love to take a photography class to learn more and become better at it!!  There is so much that I could do with my camera that I'm not even aware of. 
After the sealing and after we got home, we put Rylee back in her dress and I took a few pictures of her.  She was so happy and smiley, so it made everything that much better.  Here are a few of my favorites

Stephen, Anna and Rylee's Sealing

I am so grateful that I was able to be a part of Stephen, Anna and Rylee's special day of being sealed together for time and all eternity!  What a neat experience to be a part of!  I cannot wait for the day when I'm able to be sealed to my husband and not only for a lifetime until death do us part, but for time and all eternity. 

Everyone at who was at the sealing

Sealed as a family for time and all eternity

Sister in laws to be ;)

My best friend since I was 5.  She was my escort the day
before and I couldn't have done it without her!! I LOVE
and MISS her so much!!

Doug is like the big brother I never had.  He is protective of
me and looks out for me.  I'm so glad I have a cousin that I could
be so close to! 

Chelsea came down from Utah to be with me
on my special day.  I miss seeing her every day!

My Uncle Bryan surprising me with a kiss.  I love my Uncle!
It's always a party when he is around

Chelsea, Mady and Aunt Kristin.  One thing I'll never forget
about when I went through the temple is seeing my Aunt for the
first time in a few months and the love I felt from her.  I have the most
amazing Aunts I could ever ask for!

Grandpa Ward, Uncle Jim, Uncle Dave and my cousin Holden

Newport Temple

Tonight Stephen, Anna and myself all went to the temple to receive our endowments.  I never knew what an emotional and amazing night it was going to be with so many of my friends and family here to support all of us in this big decision in our lives. I cannot thank everyone enough for taking time out of their busy lives and schedules to be here this weekend!!  It was one of the most amazing weekends of my life! 
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