A few of my summer projects: Living Room

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**disclaimer: these photos don't do it justice - the color is not quite right. :(

A few of my summer projects: Guest Bedroom

So, while Ben and I were staying with his parents in California over the summer, I got to do a little bit of remodeling. It was great fun, and I think things turned out pretty well! :)

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Another reason I have the bestest husband ever

OK, I know its rather late to post about my birthday, but I wanted to share what an amazingly wonderful husband I have. Ben took me to the beach for a nice family picnic, complete with sand-dune-jumping and watching the sunset.

This was followed by... Carrot Cake!!! :) My all-time favorite cake in the entire world is carrot cake. Sure, I enjoy making (and eating) all sorts of other cakes - I think the most popular thus far is the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake - but I just can't get enough of a good carrot cake. And guess what? Ben helped me try out a new recipe and made me a carrot cake from scratch, all by himself! What a sweetheart.

Back by popular demand...

Here's a little bit of what we've been up to this summer. Don't worry - there's oh-so-much more to come!

Wedding Pictures

I still find it hard to believe that I'm actually married, not to mention that I've been married for two weeks shy of two months! I'm sure other people experience this as well, but Ben and I can't help feeling sorry for other couples because there's NO WAY their marriage could ever come close to being as amazing as ours is already. Sure, we disagree sometimes, but I couldn't ask for a more wonderful and devoted husband. Not to mention the fact that he sure is handsome!

Here are a few of the pictures from the wedding!

We also recently got the link from our photographer for all of the wedding/reception pictures! Check it out!

Click here to see the wedding pictures!

http://www.pictage.com/622250

Just Married... or Married Justly

So, we did it. We went through with it and got married even through all the stress and pain of finals, and the overwhelming adventure of my (Ben's) graduation. It was a hellish ordeal for both of us, breakdowns left and right, problems with cakes, with invitations, and of course with the groom :) The first reception in Provo was amazing and absolutely beautiful in decor and ambiance. Thousands of cream colored cranes hung from the ceiling by gossamer lines, seemingly flowing from one corner towards the place where my gorgeous wife and I stood greeting all our family and friends. Allyson was resplendent, impeccable in her flowing dress and elegant up-do. I really do love her with all my heart, the princess that she is, and a little bit of what I see when I look at her was demonstrated in the amazing decoration and opulance of the reception. We hope to see or hear from all of you because we love you. Pictures are to follow...

DANCING!!

Yep, you read it right! Folks, don't forget your dancing shoes because at 8:20pm Ben and Allyson will share their first dance as a married couple! Immediately following will be an open dance floor so please come dance with us!