Utah

   Well, I'm here. I drove down with my mom last Tuesday! So, it's been a little over a week and I am barely getting into the swing of things. This transition has been extremely difficult! It's always tough leaving home, but this time has by far been the worst. It sure doesn't help that Travis wasn't able to come down with me right away. He had to stay home and finish up some work! However, good news, he will be down in 2 days!! I really have to admit, I didn't think that being away from my husband for a little over a week would be this difficult?! My oh my, do I miss him.
    It is dang hot down here! I'm still trying to adjust to the heat. It's been warm at home, but Utah is a different kind of heat. Apparently, it's literally been on fire for the past month. Luckily all the fires have been calmed down. I have kept busy doing a few things and getting ready for my cute husband to come down!



1. I fell in love with a puppy...

  Fus was dogsitting for the past week. She's watching her friends greyhound and another little pup that I can never remember the breed of. However, one day the pups had a play day with THIS pup, BLANCA!! She is the sweetest puppy in the entire world, I swear. She is an English Cream Retriever! Pretty much just a WHITE Golden Retriever. She has the softest fur and is just so cute. I want one :( 

2. I've been trying to decorate our little apartment... I don't want to put up any pictures yet, because I still have a LONG ways to go. I also want some things to be a surprise for when Travis comes down. So, once things are a little more put together, I will show off our tiny little place. 

3. Bronson is HOME!

    The Kaufusi's were so nice to invite me to the airport to greet Elder Kaufusi. Bronson has been serving in New Zealand for the past two years and is finally home! I have never seen a missionary come home before, so it was so fun to experience it with the Kaufusi's! I loved seeing everyone so happy! Welcome home Elder!! 

  Absolutely love all of these people! They are just missing Corbin, who will be leaving for Korea in 5 days for his mission. Missions are wonderful things!! The best thing my Travis could have ever done for me was go on a mission! They teach you how to love and how to serve. So blessed to be surrounded by great examples! 

4. I realized that I have THE greatest husband in the world!!! 

 Love that face! 

Just so typical Trav! Goofy to the core and I LOVE it. 

  Being here alone, what I've really needed is someone to be patient. Travis has gone way beyond that! He has listened to me complain and cry about missing him and missing home, been so dang sweet and loving. He has been perfect! He's been at home working his tail off so he can come and be with me. I'm so lucky to have someone like Travis who loves me and supports me in everything. I can't even begin to explain how happy and how glad I am that he picked me!! I love him and am counting down the hours til' he gets here!! Your wife misses you!!! 

Mr & Mrs Seaborn

My cute husband and I! 

 Well... it's been official for over two weeks now, but I AM A WIFE!! Words cannot describe how perfect our experience was. I married the perfect person on a perfect day in the most perfect place. Everything went exactly how it was supposed to with no hiccups or slip ups. I am certainly the luckiest girl! 

Us walking out of the Cardston temple! All smiles and such an exciting time! 

Both of our receptions were absolutely stunning! They were exactly what I wanted. I couldn't be happier!! Thank you SO much to all those that helped make our day perfect! 

Our parents surprised us with a horse-drawn carriage! Of course, I was beaming when I saw the two horses!! It was truly a fairytale of a day! 

  The week before the big day, I was lucky enough to have some of my very best friends came up to spend some time with me! We had so much fun! We went to my Aunt Karyn's and to Banff! I was a little distracted, but I tried to show them the best time that I could! 

I have wonderful friends!! 

Banff springs!

Coolest store.. EVER!

HONEYMOON TIME!!! 

We went camping in Waterton the week after our wedding! I love camping and it was so beautiful.  

So amazing!! This is called Bear's Hump! It's a short/steep hike, but it is so worth it when you get to the top! We about blew over, but the view was absolutely stunning. 

The next week we went on a 7 day cruise! We started in Long Beach and went down to Cabo and Puerto Vallarta! It was a blast. We ate so much and had so much fun just relaxing in the sun.

 The cutest baby donkey! 

 In Cabo, we went horseback riding on the beach! It was fun. Trav and I ride a lot at home, so we were hoping for a ride with a little more zip; however, 90% of the people that also came had probably only ever seen a horse, let alone ridden one. They were all mostly asian as well. I think that part was the most entertaining to us, just watching the fear on their faces anytime the horse would move. I love it. 

 We liked PV a lot better than Cabo! Even though it was ridiculously humid, it was so much more developed and so lush. We went on the most amazing excursion in PV! We got completely soaked, so we weren't able to take any pictures. We went on an extreme zipline adventure! We started by taking this speed boat to the other end of the bay, took this huge military trucks up a mountain and then road mules to the very top of everything! We then went down a ton of crazy ziplines and rapelled down a waterfall. It really was extreme! We loved it and would gladly do it again!! 

 Horses and the ocean! Heaven.

Our boat was huge!! 

We had such a blast!! We love being married and can't wait for what the future holds for us :)

A day to remember!

   I went through the temple this past Thursday for the first time. It was such a special experience that I will never forget and one that I will hold so dear to my heart. I was able to share this experience with some very important people. My parents, Caitlin, my future in-laws, my Travis and Travis' grandpa were able to attend the session with me and I am so grateful that they were all there. I absolutely loved everything about that day and feel so wonderful and ready for what's about to take place in just 6 short days!!!

I think it's pretty obvious that Travis and I are in love and more than ready to take this next step together, but on this day we truly reached a whole new level of happiness together! The week before I went through, Travis and I were kind of talking about it and he realized that he first took out his endowments on June 21st 2008. I took mine out the same day just 4 years later- - complete coincidence! I thought that was kinda cool :)

As I type this.. my fiance is on his way to Montana with his friends for a 'bachelor' party. It's 1:00 in the morning.... and I'm up waiting to see if they all got their safely!! So, I thought it was a good opportunity to blog little about my experience :)

I loved having my sister come with me!!! She helped with so much and I loved having her support. 

I LOVE the temple and can't wait to go back SOON!!!

6 DAYS!!!!!

Countdown to eternity!!

   I feel like I haven't blogged in a while! I'm usually pretty good at posting a weekly update, but I've been so caught up in prepping for the wedding and what not. By the way, I marry my best friend in 12 days!! Can you believe it? It is SO close, but at the same time... so far away. We've been waiting a long time for this and we are both so ready. I feel so great! I'm calm, happy and just so ready for the day to come.

I spent this past weekend in Lethbridge! Travis and I always have a good time, but this weekend was extra great. I feel a lot more relaxed and not as stressed about the wedding. We are both so focussed on what really matters, which is the temple! Travis is just a goof! He loves to play and have fun (which is one of the many things I love about him). With me not being as stressed, I was able to goof around more with him and we just had so much fun with each other this weekend. I cannot wait to spend everyday with this boy!! 

The weather in Lethbridge was fabulous on Friday night!! We enjoyed a little picnic in the coulee's with Trav's parents. We aren't married yet, but his family sure makes me feel like a Seaborn. I just feel right at home! I love it. 

I can't remember if I've blogged since my birthday, but I was able to spend it with this Mr. Handsome!! I couldn't have asked for anything better. I had a lovely 21st birthday. The only thing I would have changed would be that I got my wisdom teeth taken out 2 days before...

To be honest though... the whole experience of getting my teeth yanked wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. In fact, I wasn't really bothered by it at all. My jaw was a little tight and I felt a little sore in the evenings. Other than that... it was a breeze!! I LOVE soup, so I wasn't really bothered not eating solids for a while. 

Trav's house is coming along wonderfully! I love being able to go out with him and see the progress it makes each week! It's an exciting thing. Travis is an extremely hard worker and I love being able to see all that he is doing! So proud of him. 

Little miss Hazel Dee was blessed this weekend! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go! Which made me SO sad. But, it was Father's Day and I owed it to my dad to spend it with him. I'm so happy to be able to add one more little girl to my nieces and nephews!!! I now have 8 nieces and nephews!!! Isn't that fun?! I love them all and they are just SO cute!!!! 

I thought I would save one of the most important things for last. FATHERS DAY!!! I love my Dad, so much! He has been there for me and supported me through everything in my life. He is my biggest fan and I'm so grateful for the influence he has had in my life. I appreciate all that my Dad has worked for and the man that he is! I'm grateful that he has always emphasized the importance of the Gospel and encouraged us to live it. I wouldn't have the blessings I have today without him. Love you dad!!

12 DAYS!!!!!!! 

Wisdom..

  Lots has gone on these past couple weeks. I've had fun visits in Lethbridge, Sarah graduated, been working a ton and going for several appointments. I've been busy, but it helps make time go by fast! Which is definitely something that I can't complain about when I have something so exciting coming up in just 4 shorts weeks!!!

Look at him go!! This house is really starting to look like a house. I'm so proud of Trav and all the hard work he's put into it. I'll call him daily (which I'm sure he gets quite annoyed with at times) and he is always just so busy workin' on this place. I'm excited for him!! I love going to Lethbridge for visits. Last weekend, we had to hand out a good portion of our invitations to people in Lethbridge as his parents are on a lovely voyage around Europe. With Trav being as busy as he is, I thought it would be good for him if I came and helped him.... oh, not to mention that his license is suspended for a month!!! So, he wouldn't  have been able to hand deliver those unless he walked. However, who am I kidding... any opportunity I get to spend time with this boy, I'll do it!! 

Last week, after one of my appointments, my dad and I thought we would stop at good ol' McD's for some lunch. I was feeling a happy meal and I was definitely happy when I opened the box to find this darling thing!! I love McDonalds... and this was just too cute. I had to post it. 

My little sister, Sarah, graduated!!! How beautiful is she? It is hard for me to believe that I graduated 3 years ago and that she is actually old enough to be graduating high school. She had such a fun weekend and looked so cute!! I am proud of her. She is a smart, fun and charismatic little gal' that is going to accomplish great things. She heads off to BYU-Idaho at the end of the summer!! She's going to do a lot of fun things and break a lot of hearts. I can already tell :) 

Meghan Maxwell is a GEM!! We got our pictures back a week or two ago and I am obsessed with them. They were exactly what I wanted!! Trav and I had so much taking the pictures and I think you can really tell when you look at them. We finally got all the invites sent out- - a few left, but MOST of them are all out. I'm so, so, SO excited!! The big day is really on it's way. 

We also booked our honeymoon!!! We are going on a CRUISE!!! So, the week after we get married, we are actually going to spend a week in Waterton (the gates to heaven) and then go on our cruise the week after. We are so excited to lounge in the sun and eat as much food as we want!! Yay! 

I got my wisdom teeth pulled today. I'm actually feeling pretty dang good! MUCH better than I expected. I'm starting to feel the soreness right now... but, really nothing I can't handle! I don't know what my problem was, but I was so nervous before I went under. I was scared!!! But, I really don't remember much after they gave me my IV. They said I would slowly get tired and the next thing I knew... I had the best nap of my life. 5 minutes later, I woke up with nasty gauze in my mouth. Just the weirdest thing ever! I was dreading it, but boy am I glad that it's over. I'm going to avoid taking pain pills because they seriously did not sit well with me. Let's just hope that the pain doesn't worsen all that much :)

Other than that... I'm so happy and loving life! It's nice to be be home and rest my body. I've needed it. I'm so excited for the upcoming events! My friends, Alexis, Kim, Karin and Aubri are coming up a week before the wedding and I am so excited to show them what Canada has to offer!! Fus had a small taste of it last year, but this year... they will be blown away!! Can't wait . ALSO... I have a job! I've been working a lot of long shifts trying to make a little bit of moula! I work at Joe Fresh in Cross Iron mall. I love the clothes and I'm a fan of money- - not to mention I get a killer discount! However, I know that I do not want to work retail for the rest of my life. But, it's been a good experience for me :)

So tired, but can't sleep..

This post will really be.... nothing! I'm just trying to SLEEP!!!! I must just be SO excited for what's about to happen in.... 

32 DAYS!!!!

... I'll type up a good post when I am not this tired... But really, I'm so excited! 

Life!

   Remember that one time when we had to take Travis to emergency when a nail went straight through his toe? Well, I actually had to make another visit to emergency this past week. However, this time it was for myself! I was playing some basketball with some girls and at the very end of the game, I came down on my ankle. Hard. I heard a pop and it was pretty darn painful, so I thought I better get it checked out.

  Luckily, no bones were broken. Just a nasty sprain! It's looking much better and I will be back to normal in no time!!

 On a VERY happy note. An angel came to us!! Tyler and Brittney had their baby, Hazel Dee Seaborn!! She was born on May 3rd and is an absolute doll. She's perfect and has already stolen the hearts of many! I'm so excited to be an aunt to this little girl. Travis is so excited, too. Congrats Tyler and Brittney!!! 

  I headed down to L.A. (Lethbridge, Alberta) on Friday not only anxious to see Trav and the fam... but to see this little bundle of joy! It was a perfect weekend to spend with the Seaborn's! That being said.... we experienced this lovely weather on Saturday... NOT FUN! 

  But then the next day.... Perfect.. Welcome to Alberta!! 

   Even though the weather wasn't all too pleasant on Saturday, I was willing to endure it as long as it would be nice on Monday. Why, you ask? Oh because Travis and I were getting our engagement pictures taken!!! I was so excited and just hoping that the weather would cooperate. Besides the two emergency visits.... Travis has brought nothing but luck and blessings into my life, so I had faith that Mother Nature would be merciful...

  

  Well, to be honest... we couldn't have asked for a better night. The sun was out, it was warm and there was NO wind. I mean, we were in Southern Alberta... it is always windy! But, it was perfect for our night. I honestly had so much fun! Meghan Maxwell is our photographer and she is an absolute doll. Before, I always used to stress about the shoot being awkward and not really knowing what to do, but it was SO much fun!! It just felt like a bunch of friends hanging out. Trav and I were our natural selves and he looked super handsome. It was such a fun night!!! We are that much closer to getting hitched!! Only 52 days!!! 

  I am LOVING life at home!! Everything has been superb. I am a very, very lucky girl :). With alllll this being said, I must add one thing..... If you have NOT seen The Avengers yet..... YOU NEED TO GO!!!!! It is such an entertaining movie! Exciting and funny the whole time. Travis and I both highly recommend it!!!