The Beginning of Eternity

First of all, thank you so much Shaunie for taking these pictures for us. I'm so thankful to have them.

On Friday September 20, 2013 we got out of marching band and walked to the institute building where Scott was parked. He drove to campus that day so that we could get home faster. He took me to my car and we both went home to get pretty. He picked me up at 3:15 and took me to Texas Roadhouse. He spent the whole drive making me all teary-eyed and talking about why he loves me and wants to spend the rest of his life with me. We had a good conversation and I couldn't stop looking at him. His face was cleanly shaven and his hair was done up just like he does it for church. He was wearing my favorite plaid button up shirt even though it was 80 degrees outside.

We enjoyed our delicious food and laughed and chatted. He didn't seem nervous at all. He played it off like it was just a regular date. But I was freaking out. I suspected so many different things and had no idea what was gonna happen. So I just tried to be clam and smile a lot.

We finished eating and drove to the Jordan River Temple where we decided a few months ago that we would get married. We walked around for a little while and I was turning into a giant pile of indescribable emotions. I couldn't believe we were actually there together for the first time. And it wasn't going to be the last.

He took me over to the fountain and then to the benches in front of the big grass hill. He sat me down and asked me why I wanted to marry him. I told him and then asked him the same thing. He told me and then he was like "Hey Kara, can I ask you a question?" My heart stopped as he got up and knelt down. He pulled a little black box out of his pocket and opened it. He said "Kara Jane Winter will you marry me?"

I think I screamed "YES!" and started laughing. I was so excited. I finally took a second to look at my ring and then I was like "PUT IT ON ME!" He did and then I just stared at it. We both stood up and I started jumping up and down. I couldn't stop smiling. He laughed at me and we both just stood there and took it all in.

Shaunie came out of hiding and told us congrats. I was so happy that she was there to take pictures of us. I hugged her and showed her my ring :) Since Scott is the bomb sauce he had it already sized for me so I could just wear it and not have to take it in. Shaunie took some more pictures of us and then we continued our walk. There were a few people who asked us about what just happened and I loved being able to show my ring off.

The whole way home I didn't shut up. I had never before in my life been so excited about anything, ever. I couldn't ever express the joy I felt in that moment. I can't wait to spend the rest of forever with my best friend. I can't believe that things have worked out they way that they have. I've known Scott for a LONG time and I've always looked up to him so much. I could never ask for a sweeter, funnier, more loving, caring guy than him. My whole life changed that night he came to see me for the first time since being home. I couldn't tell you how happy I was to finally hug him again and just sit and talk. The first time he held my hand and kissed me sent electricity through my entire body and I knew sparks were flying. I know we were made to be together. I know Heavenly Father had his hand in us getting together and deciding to get married. It's a wonderful feeling to know that I'm loved, and love them in return. I would have waited ten missions for this guy. But, I'm glad I only had to do one ;)

Scott I love you, and I can't wait to go back to that temple with you on February 15, 2014. Get excited. :)

The Future Mr. and Mrs. Simpson

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I'm Still Alive

THIS IS TO CATCH YOU UP ON THE LAST LITTLE WHILE.
I couldn't leave you in the dark like that ;)

-Summer was fab. It ended much too quickly. I spent many nights laying out on the grass with Scott talking about our future and kissing. Mostly kissing. Canada was super fun. I loved being with my sisters and just having a ball. We laughed and ate way too much. I'm really thankful to have such a wonderful family :) Fenway Park made me cry and I don't have one single good picture of me there. It breaks my heart every time I think about it. But it was amazing. And super fetching hot.
-I decided to march at the U a week before band camp. I told my boss, she almost killed me, and I bought some new socks and a water jug. I picked Scott up every day at 6:20 and we rode TRAX up to our school and had nine (sometimes 13) hour rehearsals for two weeks. It was exhausting and a real test of our attraction to one another. However, after many lunches with the bass section and me suffering through learning how to play the trumpet, we made it out alive and still wanted to spend the rest of forever together. Woop woop.
-School started and I was completely lost. It took me a week to figure out my schedule and I added and dropped several different classes. After finally getting into a groove, I really like my classes and wish I had more time to study. I am starting my major after all :) I have to work a lot more than I want to because....
-I'm getting married in five months. Yep. :) (more information will be given on a later date) (like when I have an awesome proposal story and feel okay announcing the date we picked and stuff)
-I'm getting used to my new boss and coworkers. Things will never be as awesome as when I started working at Jamba, but it's whatever. I have to leave soon anyway. If any of y'all know about any grown up jobs good for newlywed college kids, HIT ME UP :)
-I had to get a physical to make sure everything is all good and I got a prescription for birth control. So far it has just made me cry a lot more than usual and given me awful cramps. Yay. But the good news I still have time to figure things out and I don't have to get another physical until next year. HOLLA.
-I cleaned out my closet, which was honestly difficult but worth it. I feel like I need to de-clutter my entire life now.
-Finding places to live is stressful and just makes me want to cry. This valley is huge. And I don't even know where to start.
-Marching band is kicking my butt. Football season is exciting but exhausting. I love the Utes, but I'd love to spend game day laying on my couch, not sweating to death with an instrument that is so much harder to play than I ever could have imagined.
-My best friend is getting her mission call soon. The very thought makes my heart race. I'm super excited for her! I just want to know when she's leaving already!
-Peaches and cream is my weakness.
-I absolutely love my boyfriend. I love being able to go to school with him. Our preparing for eternal marriage institute class is the bomb. Also, watching him drum for two hours every day isn't too bad either. :)
-I want a kitten. Still.
-I'm just really excited for the next few months. :)

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So, Here's The Thing...

It's been a minute month or so since I posted last....
Sorry.
I've been....
LIVING.
:)

But I saw this today and decided that not blogging it would be a sin.
ahahaha ;)

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