My Aunt

I don't know why I forget about my poor blog so much. I used to love blogging. Maybe I just don't have very much to say this year? Anyway, I'm sure I have some adventures that I can post on here soon........

Until then, I have something to say about my Aunt!
You're not supposed to have favorites when it comes to family. But, maybe, just maybe, you share a special bond with one of them more than the others...... Maybe that person has been around when you were growing up.... Maybe that person shares a lot of your same hobbies or likes.... Maybe you've spent a lot more time with this one person.... So, although we can not say favorite, I do think we can say "very special".
I have a very special Aunt who loves tea parties, reading, Disneyland, history, and just about all the same things I do. The reason I wanted to talk about her today is because she's a very talented writer. I have had the privilege of reading several of her books that I hope are published some day soon!
Anyway, this very special Aunt has a blog!
http://somewhereintime-az.blogspot.com/
Check it out when you have some free time =)

Kyle and Stefanie's Wedding!

I am absolutely the worst blogger in the world this year. Sorry!
But I have some exciting news! My little brother is MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!
Here's their story (from their wedding website):

Stefanie is a sophomore Child and Famiy Studies major at John Brown University. She enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her family. Kyle is a sophomore Biology major at John Brown University. He aspires to be a surgeon upon completion of school. In his spare time he enjoys playing video games and spending time with the love of his life. (Awe). We met on the first night of Freshman orientation at JBU. It was "game night" and we were both playing Ninja in walker student center. The next time we ran into each other was at dinner sometime over the next couple of nights, where he called me (Stefanie) New Mexico, because he couldn't remember my name. We waited at least a month to start officially dating, but we went on several dates during that time. On September 30, 2010, Kyle took me on a date to a really nice restaurant in town, and afterwords we went to the soccer field at JBU and watched a movie under the moonlight. After midnight that night, Kyle asked me to be his girlfriend, and we have never been so happy in our lives! Engagement: All through out our relationship, Kyle seemed to know that we were meant to be together. He told his mom that I (Stefanie) was the one, before we even started dating! He had very high hopes for our future. One night when we were dating, we had a conversation, and I described the perfect proposal to him. Apparently he listened very well! We had been shopping for rings all month, but didn't find one that fit in our budget, and looked the "the one!" So, I had no idea that he had another plan in mind. Kyle and I had planned on going out one night, and it was supposed to be a simple "date night," or so I thought. We bought a brand new dress for me, just for this date! The drive wasn't too long, but long enough for me to look at him several times to check and see if maybe he had a ring box somewhere on his person. I couldn't find it anywhere! So, I wasn't expecting a proposal that night, although I was a little anxious, because we had been talking about it for awhile. We ate dinner at Olive Garden, and he invited some family to sit near us, but it was family I didn't know. They were able to get some pictures of us throughout the night, but I kept looking back wondering why they kept staring at us! (Not knowing there was something else going on!) When it was time to go, Kyle stopped me, and said "Wait, I need to let things settle, I feel sick to my stomach." A few minutes passed, and I kept asking what we were waiting for. He then pointed outside and said "Its raining!" But he was really waiting for traffic to clear so he could "make his move." Next, I tried to eat the chocolate that we got from the waiter, and Kyle snatched it out of my hands! (He didn't want me to have a mouth full of chocolate when he kissed me!)  Eventually Kyle was able to calm down and pull out the ring box. He said "I have something for you." (Then he got down on one knee, and popped the question) "Stefanie Kristeena Stewart, will you marry me?" Of course I said yes! 

Stefanie's bridal shower was in March during their spring break. I had so much fun helping with the games and planning!! Kyle's Dad did an amazing job on decorations, as usual. He is a pro!! Her shower was beautiful! Here are some pictures:

After the shower, Stefanie asked me to be a bridesmaid =) So the following day, I got to hang out with her family and was able to go to her dress fitting. Then I tried on bridesmaid dresses with her sister and ordered my dress and shoes! I just love weddings =)


The last of the wedding festivities were this past weekend! Unfortunately it was a HOT May weekend! My Mom and youngest brother, CJ, flew in from Indiana. CJ and Jan-Michael were Ushers in the wedding.
Kyle's Mom, Christy, took all us girls to a nail salon the day before the wedding. We were pampered with mani/pedis!

I love this pic of my Mom and Christy- they look like sisters!

Then it was rehearsal and rehearsal dinner! The rehearsal dinner was at the Spaghetti Factory. YUM. Kyle and Stef did a "ring reveal" where they finally showed eachother the wedding bands they picked for eachother. Cute =) The bridesmaids got jewelry to wear for the wedding that Christy made! It was so pretty.

The wedding day was Saturday, May 12th at North Phoenix Baptist Church. I don't have very many pictures, obviously since I couldn't take them! But here are a few sneak peaks!

 Christy, my Mom, Sister and I also helped to decorate their honeymoon suite before the wedding!

The day after the wedding, we got to watch them open gifts!

It was also Mother's Day! So we had brunch and hung out with my Grandma Charlotte and Uncle Curtis =)

Sorry in advance to all my friends/family I didn't get to see while visiting. It was a pretty jam packed weekend, as you can see! It's not every day that your brother gets married!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to Kyle and Stefanie! xoxo

My Running Adventure

My very first half marathon ever is in 5 days! Wish me luck and say a prayer!

I created a different blog just for my running experience. I've been posting articles about running and training that I thought were useful or interesting. I'll post pictures from the race there as well. Follow me =)
http://krystaruns.blogspot.com

Adventures = Goals?

2012 Goals:
*Stay away from doctor! Well, expensive doctors visits. Fingers crossed.
*Read more. I don't know how I got away from this. I only read like 3 or 4 books this whole year! SAD! I love books!
*More Adventures- but the free kind! We definitely didn't do the once a month plan, sadly. But hopefully we will get a few adventures in this year. I say "free" because we have a lot of traveling to do this year. It's the year of the weddings!!!

I have never had new year goals. Ever. So we will see how it goes haha!

In 2012 we will be.......
*Running a half marathon. Well, I will be this month. Hopefully. I just sprained my ankle this weekend so it looks dim. Cross your fingers and say a prayer!
*Driving to AZ at least 5 times. Baby shower, bridal shower, and 3 weddings!
*Flying to PA twice. Bridal shower and wedding (I'm a bridesmaid YAY!)
*Celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary. Hopefully this includes a vacation for the first time since our honeymoon! Any ideas?!?!

Happy new year everyone! May the Lord bless you and keep you. And may all your dreams.. er.. um.. GOALS come true =)
xoxo