Everyone has those moments in life that one strives for, the moment where you know what you did was the right thing to do and that it made someone proud. That moment when all of your hard work actually paid off. That moment when you feel success, love, appreciation, all wrapped up into one feeling. For me, this moment comes when I receive a hug from my father. It is these moments in my life that I feel complete happiness. Happiness that I can cherish for the rest of my life.
Throughout my life I have had the opportunity to be brought up by goodly parents. They fed me, clothed me, put a roof over my head, and yet they did so much more for me than any words could express on this blog. They taught me how to work hard to achieve my goals and they taught me how to love unconditionally.
As Father's Day came around this year I thought a lot about my relationship with my father, The Chief. I thought about the love and devotion he has instilled in me. All throughout my childhood I worked my little heart out to receive his approval, which would usually come about through a hug. I always wanted my dad to be proud of me and the things that I accomplished. At times it seemed like I could never measure up, and just when I was about to give up, there he was....ready to embrace me and show his love and approval. Now don't get the wrong idea here, I knew I could always get a hug out of the ole teddy bear....but it was those defining moment hugs that I strived for.
The hug that came when I got baptized.
The hug I got when I finished my last race as a jv runner, undefeated for two years in cross country.
The hug I got when I received my Patriarchal Blessing.
The hug I got when I earned my Personal Progress Medallion.
The hug I got when I won my first varsity cross country race on the Mt. Carmel Golf Course.
The hug I got when we took state in cross country.
The hug I got when I graduated from Milford High School.
The hug I got when I received The Chief Manuelito Scholarship.
The hug I got when I moved into my first college home.
The hug I got when I got accepted to Utah State.
The hug I got after Dallon asked for my hand in marriage.
All of these hugs led up to my most cherished hugs of all time....well so far. The hug I got in the temple, first when I received my endowments, and then when I was married for time and all eternity to my sweetheart. These hugs led up to the hug I received after being sealed for time and all eternity to my family. There's just something about a father's hug that is unexplainable. It is especially wonderful when it takes place in the temple. Something I have dreamt about since I was just a little girl. All of my dreams have come true in a short amount of time and I am so grateful. I am so grateful for each and every hug I received, because without them, I don't know where I would be. So here's to my dad, Donald Jim Livingston, he's THE best. I couldn't have asked for a better father.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
Cache Valley
Today is June 15th, and it marks the day before Warped Tour 2012. As I sit here on our couch listening to one of my most favorite sounds, Dallon playing the guitar, I can't help but to think of my life before I even knew what Warped Tour was. It was about three years ago, I was a freshman at SUU, and I was introduced to Dallon Wayne Durfey. Since that day, my life has changed in so many ways. I look down at my wedding ring and am reminded of just how lucky I am to have Dallon in my life. (We got it cleaned today, so it is looking extra fancy.)
Tomorrow marks a special event in our relationship, a time where we get to enjoy the wonderful world of music. This week I have thought a lot about my first experiences of Warped Tour. I got to see Dallon rock out to some of his most favorite bands, meet talented musicians, get a tan, and have a ton of fun rocking out myself to the few songs I knew. Since that time I went back once with Dalaki, and tomorrow I get to experience it once again. This time with Dallon, Daezia, and Dalaki! We are so excited for this years line up, but even more excited to just hang out with each other. I know its going to be a blast.
Other than Warped Tour, Dallon and I have been keeping busy by exploring Cache Valley. Here's a list of our findings.
The Willow Park Zoo is pretty legitimate.
The so called Logan Mini Golf is not open, despite what the open poster says.
Logan Lanes is way chill. We went bowling and Dallon schooled me in pool.
We found out running errands takes longer than just an hour because everything in our lives is an ordeal.
Road construction ruins our lives, especially when it comes to freeway on and off ramps.
Pink power bait DOES not work, nor does trying to copy the bait used by the guy next to us reelin' in the fish.
Yellow jackets kindly greet us every time we walk out of our apartment or out of our car.
The steamer we got at Royal's was THE best idea to starting a healthier life.
We quote Kam ALL the time, when we don't wike things, or denying that we did something, or if something is nummy.
Having our own washer and dryer is THE best thing ever.
Wednesday night at Applebees proves to have its rewards. (DOUBLE BINGO and BLACKOUT=Sudoku book, led flashlight, and bottle caps.)
I love being in the middle of a phone conversation between Kiana, Nish, and Jeep, especially when it gets interrupted by a riding lawn mower being pulled by a motorcycle. ;)
There comes a time when we watch all of the episodes of Lie to me. :(
But it's a good thing we still have How I Met Your Mother episodes.
Our new favorite dish, squash shrimp.
Fred Meyer is conveniently located inside Smith's Marketplace.
And lastly, we love having things within walking distance, especially a temple! :)
Tomorrow marks a special event in our relationship, a time where we get to enjoy the wonderful world of music. This week I have thought a lot about my first experiences of Warped Tour. I got to see Dallon rock out to some of his most favorite bands, meet talented musicians, get a tan, and have a ton of fun rocking out myself to the few songs I knew. Since that time I went back once with Dalaki, and tomorrow I get to experience it once again. This time with Dallon, Daezia, and Dalaki! We are so excited for this years line up, but even more excited to just hang out with each other. I know its going to be a blast.
Other than Warped Tour, Dallon and I have been keeping busy by exploring Cache Valley. Here's a list of our findings.
The Willow Park Zoo is pretty legitimate.
The so called Logan Mini Golf is not open, despite what the open poster says.
Logan Lanes is way chill. We went bowling and Dallon schooled me in pool.
We found out running errands takes longer than just an hour because everything in our lives is an ordeal.
Road construction ruins our lives, especially when it comes to freeway on and off ramps.
Pink power bait DOES not work, nor does trying to copy the bait used by the guy next to us reelin' in the fish.
Yellow jackets kindly greet us every time we walk out of our apartment or out of our car.
The steamer we got at Royal's was THE best idea to starting a healthier life.
We quote Kam ALL the time, when we don't wike things, or denying that we did something, or if something is nummy.
Having our own washer and dryer is THE best thing ever.
Wednesday night at Applebees proves to have its rewards. (DOUBLE BINGO and BLACKOUT=Sudoku book, led flashlight, and bottle caps.)
I love being in the middle of a phone conversation between Kiana, Nish, and Jeep, especially when it gets interrupted by a riding lawn mower being pulled by a motorcycle. ;)
There comes a time when we watch all of the episodes of Lie to me. :(
But it's a good thing we still have How I Met Your Mother episodes.
Our new favorite dish, squash shrimp.
Fred Meyer is conveniently located inside Smith's Marketplace.
And lastly, we love having things within walking distance, especially a temple! :)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
SUMMER 2012
This summer has been so great so far! Dallon and I have been enjoying our summer break after great spring performances at our respected universities. Once school was out, Dallon got his tonsils out. He was a trooper throughout the whole ordeal. He went into surgery on Tuesday and gave the nurses quite a show with his coming out of anesthesia kick. With funny sayings like how he was going to blackmail me when I get my tonsils out. Once I told him mine were already out, he didn't skip a beat when he told me he would find something to take out.
While he was recovering, we had to get all packed up for our move to Logan. Luckily we had Koda, Mandi, and Shawn come help. As well as Mike and Sharon. I couldn't have done it without them....packing up and taking care of the recovering Dallon.
We then headed to Milford so I could play in the alumni volleyball tournament that Nisha is in charge of. Our team consisted of Nisha, Kiana, Daezia, Sydney, Shyeanne, and Megan. We had a lot of fun. I look forward to this tournament all year.
After that got over, Dallon and I got addicted to a show called Lie to Me. However, lately I made the rule that we couldn't watch it right before bedtime because I always ended up having crazy dreams about being a detective at a crime scene. Yes, I am a child. Dallon and I are also now professionals at telling when people lie, so don't even try lying to us.
On Memorial Day we made a trip to the Milford Cemetery with our family from Cedar. It made me grateful for those that have gone on before us, but it also made me miss them like crazy. It's a good thing we have the plan of salvation, or else I don't know if I would've been able to handle any of their passings.
We then packed up and headed north to Logan where we moved into our next apartment as a married couple. The next day my Dad, Nish, MahLee, and Trexton came to bring us the rest of our stuff. It made me feel so blessed to have them in my life and to know that they would do anything to help us in any way possible. Teresa also came to help get moved in, bless her heart!
We spent the next week living it up in Cache Valley. Dallon took me ice skating for my first time ever. It was so much fun! We also spent the whole time on our feet, neither one of us fell once. So many people told me I would fall the first time.......well I didn't. We also found two beautiful reservoirs that we tried our hand at fishing, as well as swimming.
In between these visits Dallon got a job at West Liberty Foods! He doesn't have to start until the 18th, so we decided to take another vacation to Wayne, to be there when Shanda had her baby. On Sunday morning around 2:45 am we became an aunt and uncle again! Luxi Arlee Brown was born at 6 lbs 6 oz and 19.75" long. She is such a beautiful little girl! So perfect and so lovable. We've spent the week chillin in Wayne County visiting family, friends, going to the movies, fishing, watching Lie to Me, and reading The Mockingjay.
In a couple of hours we are going to travel to Milford to make preparations for the big events taking place on Friday. On June 8, 2012 at the St. George Temple, we are going to make operation Eternal Livingston Family become a reality!
While he was recovering, we had to get all packed up for our move to Logan. Luckily we had Koda, Mandi, and Shawn come help. As well as Mike and Sharon. I couldn't have done it without them....packing up and taking care of the recovering Dallon.
We then headed to Milford so I could play in the alumni volleyball tournament that Nisha is in charge of. Our team consisted of Nisha, Kiana, Daezia, Sydney, Shyeanne, and Megan. We had a lot of fun. I look forward to this tournament all year.
After that got over, Dallon and I got addicted to a show called Lie to Me. However, lately I made the rule that we couldn't watch it right before bedtime because I always ended up having crazy dreams about being a detective at a crime scene. Yes, I am a child. Dallon and I are also now professionals at telling when people lie, so don't even try lying to us.
On Memorial Day we made a trip to the Milford Cemetery with our family from Cedar. It made me grateful for those that have gone on before us, but it also made me miss them like crazy. It's a good thing we have the plan of salvation, or else I don't know if I would've been able to handle any of their passings.
We then packed up and headed north to Logan where we moved into our next apartment as a married couple. The next day my Dad, Nish, MahLee, and Trexton came to bring us the rest of our stuff. It made me feel so blessed to have them in my life and to know that they would do anything to help us in any way possible. Teresa also came to help get moved in, bless her heart!
We spent the next week living it up in Cache Valley. Dallon took me ice skating for my first time ever. It was so much fun! We also spent the whole time on our feet, neither one of us fell once. So many people told me I would fall the first time.......well I didn't. We also found two beautiful reservoirs that we tried our hand at fishing, as well as swimming.
In between these visits Dallon got a job at West Liberty Foods! He doesn't have to start until the 18th, so we decided to take another vacation to Wayne, to be there when Shanda had her baby. On Sunday morning around 2:45 am we became an aunt and uncle again! Luxi Arlee Brown was born at 6 lbs 6 oz and 19.75" long. She is such a beautiful little girl! So perfect and so lovable. We've spent the week chillin in Wayne County visiting family, friends, going to the movies, fishing, watching Lie to Me, and reading The Mockingjay.
In a couple of hours we are going to travel to Milford to make preparations for the big events taking place on Friday. On June 8, 2012 at the St. George Temple, we are going to make operation Eternal Livingston Family become a reality!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
And I'm back in the game.......
Well seeing how it has been since December that I have posted anything at all, I felt a strong impression that I need to get my butt in gear and post something. I've had a lot of great experiences the past couple of months and I couldn't be happier. I accomplished so many goals and have had great company along the way. I married my best friend Dallon Wayne Durfey in the St. George Temple on March 10, 2012 for time and all eternity. Once I get pictures back from the photographer I will definitely post them, or perhaps make a video.
The strong impression to make a new post came to me as I was walking to a job interview today. Like any other normal day I had lunch with Dallon and then went to the ELC to do some chemistry homework. At 2:10 I got up and started to make my way to my interview. I decided to walk because it is such a gorgeous day outside. I casually walked up the street to a new pizza place and on my way I passed by a lilac bush. The smell and sight took me back to my childhood. I instantly thought of my Grandpa Fisher's house and his lilac bush in the corner of his front yard.I remember walking by that lilac every day as I went to visit him. I would make whistles out of the leaves or pick the pretty bundles to put them in a cup for his or my mom's kitchen table. What a simpler time....where the most important decision I made during those days were what outfit I was going to wear. Or just how early I would walk over to visit. A smile crept across my face as I thought of my grandfather's embrace, an act that took place the instant I walked in the door. Oh how I love my Grandpa! I'm so grateful for this time of year that I am reminded of the resurrection and how I will be able to see him again.
At that moment of walking by the lilac bush, I had such a warm and calm feeling come over me. Seeing that lilac was a tender mercy from my Father in Heaven, sent to me from my Grandpa Fisher, telling me that everything was going to okay. I couldn't pass up this opportunity to share my experience, as well as record my thoughts and feelings, an area that I have been lacking in for quite some time.
So I am turning a new leaf by being better at blogging....so someday I'll have enough recorded to make a scrapbook of all of my entries. So stay tuned for wedding pictures etc :)
p.s. I love this song, oh and I got the job in case anyone was wondering :)
The strong impression to make a new post came to me as I was walking to a job interview today. Like any other normal day I had lunch with Dallon and then went to the ELC to do some chemistry homework. At 2:10 I got up and started to make my way to my interview. I decided to walk because it is such a gorgeous day outside. I casually walked up the street to a new pizza place and on my way I passed by a lilac bush. The smell and sight took me back to my childhood. I instantly thought of my Grandpa Fisher's house and his lilac bush in the corner of his front yard.I remember walking by that lilac every day as I went to visit him. I would make whistles out of the leaves or pick the pretty bundles to put them in a cup for his or my mom's kitchen table. What a simpler time....where the most important decision I made during those days were what outfit I was going to wear. Or just how early I would walk over to visit. A smile crept across my face as I thought of my grandfather's embrace, an act that took place the instant I walked in the door. Oh how I love my Grandpa! I'm so grateful for this time of year that I am reminded of the resurrection and how I will be able to see him again.
At that moment of walking by the lilac bush, I had such a warm and calm feeling come over me. Seeing that lilac was a tender mercy from my Father in Heaven, sent to me from my Grandpa Fisher, telling me that everything was going to okay. I couldn't pass up this opportunity to share my experience, as well as record my thoughts and feelings, an area that I have been lacking in for quite some time.
So I am turning a new leaf by being better at blogging....so someday I'll have enough recorded to make a scrapbook of all of my entries. So stay tuned for wedding pictures etc :)
p.s. I love this song, oh and I got the job in case anyone was wondering :)
Whenever I hear the song of a bird
Or look at the blue, blue sky,
Whenever I feel the rain on my face
Or the wind as it rushes by,
Whenever I touch a velvet rose
Or walk by our lilac tree,
I’m glad that I live in this beautiful world
Heavenly Father created for me.
Or look at the blue, blue sky,
Whenever I feel the rain on my face
Or the wind as it rushes by,
Whenever I touch a velvet rose
Or walk by our lilac tree,
I’m glad that I live in this beautiful world
Heavenly Father created for me.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Video
Here's to you Libby..... took your advice and not only uploaded pictures, but turned it into a movie :)
Monday, December 12, 2011
Here's the story Stephanie.
I am not the best at journal writing, so why not do the next best thing and blog? This past weekend was packed with wonderful events and I just have to type it all so it can be out there for all to see....because it is simply magic.
In September 2011 I was reunited with my best friend Dallon Wayne Durfey. He served an honorable mission in the Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Mission. He loved the people, scenery, food, and most of all, the gospel. He was able to bring the light of the gospel to so many people in search of the truth. He never ceased to amaze me with his humility, hard work, and rock solid testimony. It was truly amazing to see the change in him throughout the past two years. Of course he was the same crazy and funny Dallon that I met our freshman year at SUU, but he was being refined by being an instrument in the Lord's hands. I will always be grateful for his sacrifice to take two years out of his life to serve with all his might, mind, and strength.
We were able to meet the morning of the Saturday session of General Conference. My nerves got the best of me as we waited for his ride to arrive.....two years is a long time in case anyone was wondering. But I finally saw his ride approaching and I got butterflies....good to know that hadn't been lost with time. We got out of the cars and embraced....it was the hug of the century! Oh how I had missed this guy!! We then traveled up to General Conference side by side. It was like a dream being in the same car as him! I had thought about this day so many times before, but having it really happen was everything I had imagined and so much more!! We sat listening to the leaders of the church testify of our amazing gospel, on the seventh row from the pulpit mind you!
That first weekend was filled with happiness, nervousness, hugs, smiles, laughs, pictures, stories, and so much more. As the weeks went on, I just couldn't believe that he was home. To have him right next to me or just a phone call or text away, was so much better than having him on a completely different continent. It was a dream come true! With each passing day I grew more and more grateful to have Dallon in my life. Things were definitely not the same and it took awhile to get used to, but it all came back to us. We became the new and improved Dallon and Kaitlin. We still are dorks most of the time...and we still have 90% of our conversations in movie quotes, but there is something that is so much better. We don't have that huge road block ahead of us like we did in our relationship before he served his mission. We didn't know what would happen after two years because a lot can change in that time, but a lot can stay the same too. :)
Fast forward to this last week....we brainstormed throughout the week things to do for the weekend. Dallon had to work on Friday and I had to sub at the high school. I decided that I was going to go to basketball practice to help get in shape and by the time I got done, Dallon would be getting to Milford to spend the weekend. Right after I got changed and began to watch Glee with Nish, I got a call from Dallon. He asked what I was doing and then his phone cut out. I instantly got uptight and told my frustrations to my sister, how I hated talking on the phone and how his phone always cuts out because AT&T sucks. Then we decided to leave for practice....I walked out into the front room and saw Dallon's head pop out from behind the kitchen counter! What a sneaky punk!! I thought he wasn't going to be in Milford until much later! Oh and that wasn't all he had up his sleeve for the weekend little did I know!
We had been planning a trip down to St. George to see his sister Darci and I looked forward to Christmas shopping and seeing a play at Tuacahn. Just as a side note....back in 2009, Dallon bought me tickets to my first real concert, Boys Like Girls. They played at Tuacahn and it was one of our first official dates as a couple and I loved every minute of it! Anywho, needless to say, I was stoked to go back to Tuacahn to spend another date with Dallon.
We headed out bright and early and got to St. George. We decided to go to the mall first. I had quite the list, but oddly enough I wasn't my usual ornery self while we shopped. I just had a positive attitude about it all....I think it was a combination of the Christmas cheer and the fact that I had Dallon by my side, whatever the reason, I was in such a great mood. We walked by Fred Meyer....a jewelry store that Dallon found my favorite ring a couple of weeks before. (We had gone shopping a few weeks ago up in Provo) I was like, why don't we go in there and see if they have my ring. He found it quickly and I tried it on and was like yup, that's it. We put a diamond over it and I got all excited all over again. But then I had to remind myself to be patient, because I knew Dallon was still trying to work out the kinks to buy it. We got up to leave and Dallon asked if I wanted to look around to see if I liked something else and I said, why? I already know what I love and it is that ring I just put on. He seemed pleased and we continued on with our shopping.
It then became time to go meet up with Darci and her boyfriend Kelton. We went to her apartment and chatted while she got ready. She had to run into work for a bit before the play so we decided to just meet them there. Dallon said he was hungry so we went out to Ivans and found a place to get a shake. Dallon got a phone call and had to take it outside, so I sat there content with life...enjoying my shake and fries. I guessed it was one of his mission buddies talking about something random....that he would probably tell me about later when we weren't in public, which was fine. He then came in and said how we needed to get to Tuacahn to get our seats, I kind of got uptight because I had just started my delicious shake, but shook it off and went out to the car.
We headed out to the theater and as we turned I saw Darci and Kelton driving in the opposite direction and I was like where are they going? Dallon was like I have no idea! Let me call her....so he called her and he got done and said she left her camera at her house so she was going to meet her roommate at the main rode and then meet us at our seats. I said ok and we headed to the theater.
We parked and I debated on whether or not I wanted my jacket. Dallon insisted that I didn't need it. I got all huffy and said, ok, if I get cold I'm stealing your jacket then. He said okay and we headed down a walk way and made our way to to the box office. After having a week of practice and officiating basketball games I was so sore! I walk slow anyways because my legs are so short, so being sore did NOT help matters. Dallon kept pulling on my hand as we walked and finally I couldn't take it anymore, so I threw his hand away and let him race up the stairs. I was a little timid because it was completely deserted! Not a soul in sight, and I'm like Dallon how are we going to get tickets?? There's no one here? He was like I don't know where to go, let me call Darci. So I gave him my phone and he called while walking up a flight of stairs. We heard Christmas music playing and I got all excited for the play....Darci told us it was the one with "The Scrooge." Dallon got off the phone and said we had to go past the gift shop and past the amphitheater. In my mind I was like, they have two theaters here? That's cool. Then I saw the gift shop and pulled on Dallon's arm and said let's go to the gift shop!! Cuz I love me some gift shops :) He denied my request and I sulked for a minute. As we walked though the gates of the first amphitheater I saw a paper of the agenda for the holiday season. Everything I read wasn't starting until 7:30 or later and I was concerned. Dallon grabbed my hand and urged me past the sign and assured me that it was ok and that we needed to get to the other side because Darci wanted to sit on the opposite side of the gates. I looked out across the amphitheater and did not see a soul in it and was like Dallon! I'm sure we're going to get a great seat because it looks like we are freaking early. Let's just go to the gift shop for a minute. He instantly said no and kept dragging me toward the other side of the theater. Just then I looked up and saw a black platform covered in rose petals with two chairs....one that had a bouquet of flowers. I was like, Dallon, what are we doing here?? At that moment it hit me.....it was time! That trickster!! I forgot how to breathe. I forgot how to walk. Luckily, Dallon still had my hand in his and he led me up the stairs and faced me. He took my hands in his and he looked me in the eye and said, Kait, I brought you here on one of our first dates and I knew that I loved you so much and that I wanted to marry you someday. That is why I wanted to bring you here today to ask you to marry me. He got down on one knee and pulled out the ring box and flashed me my ring! I gasped for air and covered my mouth, not really comprehending what was happening. He said, Kaitlin, will you marry me? Because I couldn't breathe, let alone talk, I just nodded and then let him put the ring on my finger. I wrapped my arms around him as tears filled my eyes. I had never felt more happy in my entire life. I squeezed him with all of my might and silently cried tears of pure happiness. Then he was like, oh and there's no play. haha!! Once I came to...and really understood what was happening I had a million questions! I got my camera out and documented everything and bombarded him with questions.
One thing about our relationships is that we suck at secrets and lies. Which is probably a good thing, but when it comes to surprising the other, we usually just end up telling the other one our plans because we can't take the secrecy! So my main thing was, how long have you been planning this?! How in the world did you keep it a secret!? He felt so much relief after the proposal took place because there were so many times something happened that had to do with the ring, or the proposal and he wanted to tell me but couldn't! I was soooo proud of him for keeping it a secret! I seriously had NO idea at all! It was perfect in every single way! So now, I get to introduce people to my fiancé Dallon....best thing....so far....until I can introduce him as my husband.
So there you have it folks....there's the story of how Dallon proposed to Kaitlin. It's down in the books :) I hope you all enjoyed it....because I know I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! Stay tuned for wedding details :) Also, my pictures aren't uploading, so if you want to see the photos of this event just go to my FB album, December 10, 2011 :)
In September 2011 I was reunited with my best friend Dallon Wayne Durfey. He served an honorable mission in the Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Mission. He loved the people, scenery, food, and most of all, the gospel. He was able to bring the light of the gospel to so many people in search of the truth. He never ceased to amaze me with his humility, hard work, and rock solid testimony. It was truly amazing to see the change in him throughout the past two years. Of course he was the same crazy and funny Dallon that I met our freshman year at SUU, but he was being refined by being an instrument in the Lord's hands. I will always be grateful for his sacrifice to take two years out of his life to serve with all his might, mind, and strength.
We were able to meet the morning of the Saturday session of General Conference. My nerves got the best of me as we waited for his ride to arrive.....two years is a long time in case anyone was wondering. But I finally saw his ride approaching and I got butterflies....good to know that hadn't been lost with time. We got out of the cars and embraced....it was the hug of the century! Oh how I had missed this guy!! We then traveled up to General Conference side by side. It was like a dream being in the same car as him! I had thought about this day so many times before, but having it really happen was everything I had imagined and so much more!! We sat listening to the leaders of the church testify of our amazing gospel, on the seventh row from the pulpit mind you!
That first weekend was filled with happiness, nervousness, hugs, smiles, laughs, pictures, stories, and so much more. As the weeks went on, I just couldn't believe that he was home. To have him right next to me or just a phone call or text away, was so much better than having him on a completely different continent. It was a dream come true! With each passing day I grew more and more grateful to have Dallon in my life. Things were definitely not the same and it took awhile to get used to, but it all came back to us. We became the new and improved Dallon and Kaitlin. We still are dorks most of the time...and we still have 90% of our conversations in movie quotes, but there is something that is so much better. We don't have that huge road block ahead of us like we did in our relationship before he served his mission. We didn't know what would happen after two years because a lot can change in that time, but a lot can stay the same too. :)
Fast forward to this last week....we brainstormed throughout the week things to do for the weekend. Dallon had to work on Friday and I had to sub at the high school. I decided that I was going to go to basketball practice to help get in shape and by the time I got done, Dallon would be getting to Milford to spend the weekend. Right after I got changed and began to watch Glee with Nish, I got a call from Dallon. He asked what I was doing and then his phone cut out. I instantly got uptight and told my frustrations to my sister, how I hated talking on the phone and how his phone always cuts out because AT&T sucks. Then we decided to leave for practice....I walked out into the front room and saw Dallon's head pop out from behind the kitchen counter! What a sneaky punk!! I thought he wasn't going to be in Milford until much later! Oh and that wasn't all he had up his sleeve for the weekend little did I know!
We had been planning a trip down to St. George to see his sister Darci and I looked forward to Christmas shopping and seeing a play at Tuacahn. Just as a side note....back in 2009, Dallon bought me tickets to my first real concert, Boys Like Girls. They played at Tuacahn and it was one of our first official dates as a couple and I loved every minute of it! Anywho, needless to say, I was stoked to go back to Tuacahn to spend another date with Dallon.
We headed out bright and early and got to St. George. We decided to go to the mall first. I had quite the list, but oddly enough I wasn't my usual ornery self while we shopped. I just had a positive attitude about it all....I think it was a combination of the Christmas cheer and the fact that I had Dallon by my side, whatever the reason, I was in such a great mood. We walked by Fred Meyer....a jewelry store that Dallon found my favorite ring a couple of weeks before. (We had gone shopping a few weeks ago up in Provo) I was like, why don't we go in there and see if they have my ring. He found it quickly and I tried it on and was like yup, that's it. We put a diamond over it and I got all excited all over again. But then I had to remind myself to be patient, because I knew Dallon was still trying to work out the kinks to buy it. We got up to leave and Dallon asked if I wanted to look around to see if I liked something else and I said, why? I already know what I love and it is that ring I just put on. He seemed pleased and we continued on with our shopping.
It then became time to go meet up with Darci and her boyfriend Kelton. We went to her apartment and chatted while she got ready. She had to run into work for a bit before the play so we decided to just meet them there. Dallon said he was hungry so we went out to Ivans and found a place to get a shake. Dallon got a phone call and had to take it outside, so I sat there content with life...enjoying my shake and fries. I guessed it was one of his mission buddies talking about something random....that he would probably tell me about later when we weren't in public, which was fine. He then came in and said how we needed to get to Tuacahn to get our seats, I kind of got uptight because I had just started my delicious shake, but shook it off and went out to the car.
We headed out to the theater and as we turned I saw Darci and Kelton driving in the opposite direction and I was like where are they going? Dallon was like I have no idea! Let me call her....so he called her and he got done and said she left her camera at her house so she was going to meet her roommate at the main rode and then meet us at our seats. I said ok and we headed to the theater.
We parked and I debated on whether or not I wanted my jacket. Dallon insisted that I didn't need it. I got all huffy and said, ok, if I get cold I'm stealing your jacket then. He said okay and we headed down a walk way and made our way to to the box office. After having a week of practice and officiating basketball games I was so sore! I walk slow anyways because my legs are so short, so being sore did NOT help matters. Dallon kept pulling on my hand as we walked and finally I couldn't take it anymore, so I threw his hand away and let him race up the stairs. I was a little timid because it was completely deserted! Not a soul in sight, and I'm like Dallon how are we going to get tickets?? There's no one here? He was like I don't know where to go, let me call Darci. So I gave him my phone and he called while walking up a flight of stairs. We heard Christmas music playing and I got all excited for the play....Darci told us it was the one with "The Scrooge." Dallon got off the phone and said we had to go past the gift shop and past the amphitheater. In my mind I was like, they have two theaters here? That's cool. Then I saw the gift shop and pulled on Dallon's arm and said let's go to the gift shop!! Cuz I love me some gift shops :) He denied my request and I sulked for a minute. As we walked though the gates of the first amphitheater I saw a paper of the agenda for the holiday season. Everything I read wasn't starting until 7:30 or later and I was concerned. Dallon grabbed my hand and urged me past the sign and assured me that it was ok and that we needed to get to the other side because Darci wanted to sit on the opposite side of the gates. I looked out across the amphitheater and did not see a soul in it and was like Dallon! I'm sure we're going to get a great seat because it looks like we are freaking early. Let's just go to the gift shop for a minute. He instantly said no and kept dragging me toward the other side of the theater. Just then I looked up and saw a black platform covered in rose petals with two chairs....one that had a bouquet of flowers. I was like, Dallon, what are we doing here?? At that moment it hit me.....it was time! That trickster!! I forgot how to breathe. I forgot how to walk. Luckily, Dallon still had my hand in his and he led me up the stairs and faced me. He took my hands in his and he looked me in the eye and said, Kait, I brought you here on one of our first dates and I knew that I loved you so much and that I wanted to marry you someday. That is why I wanted to bring you here today to ask you to marry me. He got down on one knee and pulled out the ring box and flashed me my ring! I gasped for air and covered my mouth, not really comprehending what was happening. He said, Kaitlin, will you marry me? Because I couldn't breathe, let alone talk, I just nodded and then let him put the ring on my finger. I wrapped my arms around him as tears filled my eyes. I had never felt more happy in my entire life. I squeezed him with all of my might and silently cried tears of pure happiness. Then he was like, oh and there's no play. haha!! Once I came to...and really understood what was happening I had a million questions! I got my camera out and documented everything and bombarded him with questions.
One thing about our relationships is that we suck at secrets and lies. Which is probably a good thing, but when it comes to surprising the other, we usually just end up telling the other one our plans because we can't take the secrecy! So my main thing was, how long have you been planning this?! How in the world did you keep it a secret!? He felt so much relief after the proposal took place because there were so many times something happened that had to do with the ring, or the proposal and he wanted to tell me but couldn't! I was soooo proud of him for keeping it a secret! I seriously had NO idea at all! It was perfect in every single way! So now, I get to introduce people to my fiancé Dallon....best thing....so far....until I can introduce him as my husband.
So there you have it folks....there's the story of how Dallon proposed to Kaitlin. It's down in the books :) I hope you all enjoyed it....because I know I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! Stay tuned for wedding details :) Also, my pictures aren't uploading, so if you want to see the photos of this event just go to my FB album, December 10, 2011 :)
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Work. Sleep. Wedding. Repeat.
Well guess what....I went to another wedding! Shocker right? I was able to make a road trip to the good ole Wayne County to visit Dallon's fam. I got to spend most of the day with Mike and Sharon running errands. Shopping isn't my cup of tea but I tried my hardest to be patient throughout the entire extravaganza and to my surprise Mike rewarded me with a candy bar! hahaha I sure do love that Michael Scott. When I went to pick out my candy bar be insisted that I get a king size one, because I was THAT good. And who can pass up a free candy bar? Surely not I sir!
After going to a few stores we met up with Shanda and Maddix. We then headed to Gavin and Stephanie's reception. It was a beautiful set up in a gorgeous backyard. Everyone looked stunning in the line and I enjoyed the warm hugs from some of my most favorite people of the W.C. I'm not a hater of all the weddings I've been to. I absolutely love seeing the happy couples and their families.
Once we got done visiting, and by we I mean I.... had to catch up with all of my peeps real quick, we headed back to Fremont. I got a front row ticket to the Maddix Show. It was a riot. She is such a cutie.
When we got back to the Durfey residence I changed the dressing on my softball wound....my failed attempt at sliding during our last game. (I wasn't even safe so it wasn't worth it...but we did win the game so it wasn't all in vain.) Then we watched some tv and headed to bed. I was awaken by Darci yelling...Kait, I'm home! I sure do love that girl. We had a great chat about life and of course she kept me laughing through it all. She also introduced me to a funny show called Rita Rocks. Pretty sure I'm gonna start watchin this on Netflix.
It was a great vacation but had to come to an end bright and early this morning because I had to get to work in Cedar. So here I sit, typing away in the library. I can't help but to think about how grateful I am for the relationships I have with the wonderful people of Wayne County. I always feel the warmth and love every time I visit. And Michael semi-threatened me that I had to visit again soon...and not just in September. I assured him I would make a couple more trips before then.
So what are my plans for the rest of the night you might be asking...well I'm going to another wedding. When a friend of mine asked how my summer was goin I replied, well it's going great! I work, sleep, go to a wedding and repeat. I love the life I live. Oh and Cross Country starts next week! I am excited for the new season and arranged for some pretty spectacular motivation speakers for camp. So I have that goin for me, which is nice :)
After going to a few stores we met up with Shanda and Maddix. We then headed to Gavin and Stephanie's reception. It was a beautiful set up in a gorgeous backyard. Everyone looked stunning in the line and I enjoyed the warm hugs from some of my most favorite people of the W.C. I'm not a hater of all the weddings I've been to. I absolutely love seeing the happy couples and their families.
Once we got done visiting, and by we I mean I.... had to catch up with all of my peeps real quick, we headed back to Fremont. I got a front row ticket to the Maddix Show. It was a riot. She is such a cutie.
When we got back to the Durfey residence I changed the dressing on my softball wound....my failed attempt at sliding during our last game. (I wasn't even safe so it wasn't worth it...but we did win the game so it wasn't all in vain.) Then we watched some tv and headed to bed. I was awaken by Darci yelling...Kait, I'm home! I sure do love that girl. We had a great chat about life and of course she kept me laughing through it all. She also introduced me to a funny show called Rita Rocks. Pretty sure I'm gonna start watchin this on Netflix.
It was a great vacation but had to come to an end bright and early this morning because I had to get to work in Cedar. So here I sit, typing away in the library. I can't help but to think about how grateful I am for the relationships I have with the wonderful people of Wayne County. I always feel the warmth and love every time I visit. And Michael semi-threatened me that I had to visit again soon...and not just in September. I assured him I would make a couple more trips before then.
So what are my plans for the rest of the night you might be asking...well I'm going to another wedding. When a friend of mine asked how my summer was goin I replied, well it's going great! I work, sleep, go to a wedding and repeat. I love the life I live. Oh and Cross Country starts next week! I am excited for the new season and arranged for some pretty spectacular motivation speakers for camp. So I have that goin for me, which is nice :)
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