How We Met

So by request here is the story of how we met.

Once upon a time........(well doesn't every fairytale begin this way, even the lived ones?)
One lovely Friday in February I was at my sister Mindy's house. I was debating on whether or not to go to the singles dance that very evening. Mindy kicked me out of her house and told me I needed to go meet new people even if I only went and checked it out for a few minutes. So I grudgingly went home, splashed on a little makeup on and ran a brush through my hair. When I got to the chapel they made me put on a name tag. So I did, but I only wrote my first name, when I saw my friend Andy and a few other people I knew we cracked a joke about being like Madonna and only having a first name. Then I saw him, sitting there at the table all by himself looking so handsome. I figured I didn't have a chance with a guy as good looking as he is but I was feeling a little outgoing, and since Mindy made me go I was gonna make the most of it and actually talk to people. Which is WAAAAAAY out of my comfort zone. I sat next to the handsome man and introduced myself, and to my surprise he was actually nice to me and wanted to talk! So we talked and talked and talked the night away, we did manage to work in one dance. He was so wonderful and sweet and kind. Before we knew it they were announcing the end of the dance was coming. He was so nervous but he did ask me out on a date!!!!!!! Oh my goodness!!!!! I was so excited. He was so nervous his hand was shaking as he got me a paper to write my information on for our date! So we planned for a Saturday afternoon lunch and a movie the next week since I was busy on the next day when he really wanted to go out.
Well there you have it, the beginning of the end of my single days. I will post up more tidbits as I think of them just for you Kaitlyn!
Miss you all and thank you so much for the well wishes, see you in September!

Lucas 1st concert!

So on Saturday night I went to a concert with Lucas and some of his family to support their friends from an old Ward in Greensboro, NC. The band is called Ariel Down and if you like Rock music you will like them. They put on a really good show (plus their music is good).
Lucas was so cute, I still can't get over the fact that he has NEVER been to a concert before! He loved it and had such a good time. I don't think it will be hard to convince him to go to more! Like I really want to go see U2 in October....we will see if we can still get tickets.
I still can't wait to come home in September for Kami's wedding. I am so excited to see everyone! I feel like it has been forever! Well back to work I go, more updates soon.
Also the pics are from the 4th of July.......We had such a good time!!!!!!

ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow I haven't been on here since Jan. That's insane. Mostly because I am always on Facebook. If you are on here and on Facebook and I don't have you as a friend yet, find me I will accept you!

Other news, for those who do not know it yet.......I have been dating this guy (Lucas Erickson) since February. What can I say it took 30 years to get my prince charming! He is so wonderful I do not know I survived without him before! (wait yes I do, I am GayLynne's daughter...a little too independent?)
Anywho.....Love is in the air and plans are being made! Yes you heard it here....Shannon is finally getting MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!
So dust off your Temple Bags and be ready for a spring wedding! We have not settled on a date yet, but it is happening folks!
I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I can't wait for everyone to meet him. If you will be there fr Kami's wedding then you will get your chance! Be there or be square!

Well I better get back to work or something......much Love all!