Good Friend. Logan. Wedding. What more could a girl ask for?

This is my friend Stephanie...and yesterday She got Married. I took the day off work to drive to Logan, attend the ceremony, and follow her everywhere during pictures. I had an absolutely wonderful day. Unfortunately I forgot my "real" camera, but I did get a few shots with my iPhone.
It was an absolutely perfect day. The ceremony was beautiful. I cried... I love temple weddings. It brought back all the memories of my wedding day.
Stephanie and Brian looked so happy, and I am so happy for her. She finally found her "someone" and I think it's fabulous!
There was a break before the reception, so of course I went to my favorite place in Logan--Pita Pit!Then I went to Lundstrom Park [which may have been the place I "fell" in Love with Shawn] and fell asleep under this tree. It was so beautiful. It was warm and the breeze was rustling the leaves in the tree. Mmm. I couldn't have asked for a better afternoon.
Then it was off to the reception. I helped with a few more pictures [I carried Stephanie's train everywhere.] The setting was great, they had the reception at The American West Heritage Center. The Wellsville's were the best background for the pictures-I was almost jealous. I hung out at the reception for a bit, but then gave Stephanie one final hug and headed home. I don't even know how to explain it...It was such a great day! I couldn't help but smile the whole way home.

Canada, Eh? [3 of...]

Adventure #3: Toronto

Just Shawn and I went to Toronto on Friday, and we had a great time. Although the CN Tower was one the highlights of our visit to Toronto--we did do other things as well...
We stayed in the Bloor-Yorkville Marriott, and it was gorgeous! It was so big I did hand-stands in the room!When we first got there, we were starving! So we walked around the corner to Jack Astors. It totally hit the spot.
Then we just walked around the city, and checked out the Eaton Centre...Its a huge mall. I mean HUGE. It is like 4 floors, and spans at least 3 subway stations-that you can get on right from the mall because it's mostly underground!
After the CN Tower, we walked over to The Sound of Music. Shawn heard from a co-worker that it was good, so he bought us tickets. I LOVED IT!! The Stage was amazing-the girl who played Maria sounded just like Julie Andrews, and the 5 year old girl who played Gretel was the Cutest. Really, the show was for me, but I'm so glad Shawn was willing to go with me!
Not to mention the sweet "faucets" in the bathroom. So cool I had to take a picture. I don't know if that's weird, but I couldn't help myself.

After the show we got dinner at Kit Kat's. It was delicious food. We just relaxed and chatted in the restaurant. Mmm. Bruchetta, Ravioli, and Chocolate Rasberry ice cream for dessert. When we came out around 1 am, well we were in the Club district...and I was so out of place because I didn't have a black mini skirt on!

The next morning, it was raining. We were so greatful for the good weather on Friday.
This is the view form our rainy hotel room.
While we were driving out of the city the rain let up, but the fog remained and covered the tops of the buildings. This the best picture I could get, it was beautiful.The Moral of the Story: Go to Toronto. We'll like it. Just like we did.

Canada, Eh? [2 of...]

Adventure #2: Travel!

This may seem like a lame title, and a lame adventure, but it definitely was an adventure, and we definitely did a lot of it!

Leg 1: From Salt Lake City to Cincinnati, then Cincinnati to Detroit.
This is half of the of the group waiting to catch our flight out of Salt Lake.
This is us boarding our plan to Detroit. We had to take a bus to our flight and board from the ground...as in outside on the pavement. That was new for me.

Leg 2: Driving from Detroit to my Aunt's house.
We arrived at night, and this is the Ambassador Bridge that we crossed to get into Canada. It was so cool to see the lights on the river at night.
This is our sweet Gangster rental car. They were out of the car we were supposed to get...so we got the "luxury" Chrysler 300.

Leg 3: Driving to Toronto [and back].
Shawn and I took off to Toronto on Friday and spent the night there...and then drove back to my Aunt's for a family party on Saturday.
We got stuck in traffic in Toronto [which is totally Unsurprising] and took this picture at a light because it's our Landlord's last name.

Leg 4: Back to Detroit for a Redwing's Game
Shawn and my brother in law Doug went to a Detroit Redwing's game on Sunday...because it was the Stanley Cup...and when would they be in Detroit during the Stanley Cup-Ever-Again?? Shawn took this picture in the tunnel, and I Love It.

Leg 5: Niagara Falls
The whole family loaded up and drove the 2 and 1/2 hours to Niagara Falls on Monday. The Falls are amazing.

Leg 6: Coming Home!
We had the longest day coming back home. First we had to drive 2 hours to the airport. Then we had tons of connections [i.e. Detroit to Atlanta, Atlanta to Las Vegas, Las Vegas to Salt Lake] because it made our tickets cheaper, but it made for a full day of travel...and lots of weary travelers. Emilee rode on the suitcase anywhere she could in every airport going there and coming back.

Man we traveled so much. We drove so much. Excuse me, Shawn drove so much. But it was a great trip, it made all the travel worth it!

The Best Day of the Year

I have had a wonderful birthday. Absolutely fabulous.
-Birthday Eve Friend Surprise
-Balloons
-Cupcakes
-A cute new shirt
-Sleeping in
-A cute hat
-A TRIP TO COSTA RICA (in October Woot!)
-Birthday work lunch
-Leaving early
-Delicious dinner
-A lovely walk around Temple Square

Really, I had such a great birthday. I know people think it doesn't happen, but today it did. Thanks everyone! Thank you Shawn...You're the Best!! (I still can't believe I'm 24--how old!)

Canada, Eh? [1 of...]

Adventure #1: The CN Tower
One of our Favorite parts of the trip to Canada was when we went to The CN Tower. It was so cool-and so high-and so fun!!
This is Shawn with the view of Toronto in the background. It was a gorgeous city--especially from this high!This is me with the view of Center Island in the background. [Fun Fact: When my Mom moved to Canada the very first placed they lived was on Center Island...now its basically an amusement park]
Yes, it was UN-Believably HIGH!!
Can you see the cars down there? They're teeny!
On the main level you can go outside and feel the wind. It was so much fun! Shawn and I kept playing in it. I think the wind could have blown me over. This is Shawn leaning into the wind--and it was holding him up!!On that same level on the inside there is a glass floor. Can I say Vertigo?? It was the freakest thing ever! Shawn wouldn't stand still on the glass. It was all I could do to lay on it so Shawn could take a picture of me--and what we were standing on!
If our faces don't say it good enough--We Loved It! (and would recommend it, even if it is expensive...I think it was totally worth it)

Oh Canada!

Shawn and I are off tomorrow for a little vacation to Canada! We're going to visit my Mom's family in Southern Ontario. This will be Shawn's first real Bryson Family Vacation. We'll see how he survives :) Wish us luck!! I'll try to take lots of pictures...and then post them here... See you in a week!

His friends call him CEO

I lovingly refer to him as my Husband. Because, well, to put it simply, I love him. We've been married for almost 2 years and I still feel like we're learning new things about each other. What a wonderful adventure we have had so far... Shawn is ambitious. He has goals and I am confident he will achieve them. One of his co-workers the other day mentioned that he thought Shawn had grown up too fast. I partially agree. [maybe because I get to see the little kid side come out when we're at home together] Shawn works 40, maybe 50 hours per week, but he thrives on it. But he also goes to school. he is slowly but surely making his way towards a degree while working full time, so that when he graduates he will be debt free. I can't help but love and respect that. Unfortunately, this life style doesn't leave much time for "youthful" activities. Not to say we don't have fun or a have good times together--we do. I love the memories we've made, and can't wait for all of the future ones that will come our way. I guess, well, I've been impressed with Shawn's amazing-ness lately. I wanted to blog about it. This last Sunday I got to watch my husband pass the Sacrament. As this is not something I normally get to see [or have not really ever seen] it was a humbling experience. How grateful I am to be married to a man who honors his Priesthood, who wears a crisp clean white shirt to church on Sunday and does not hesitate when asked to participate. Right now, I can hear Shawn talking to a long time friend who is now investigating the gospel. This friend has been calling a lot more lately, but I don't mind, because I inadvertantly get to hear Shawn's feelings on the gospel...and I love it. Shawn is oh-so-handsome, and his love for me is the most adorable thing. Ever. His friends might call him the CEO, and he quite possibly could be one some day, but he will always be my Monkey.