A New Beginning

I was speaking to my very wonderful sister-in-law last weekend and she commented that although she loves my last post about getting married, I can't let my blog end there. That post was a nice way to wrap up a chapter in life - the single chapter - but it is time for a new beginning.

So, new blog look, same blog location and LOTS of new developments.

First off, check out what Scot and I have been up to since we got married:

That's right, we made a little human. A boy to be precise. And not a shy boy as evidenced by this next image. (My son may come to resent that I so gleefully shared this image but I think it is funny that he was spread eagle for the ultrasound tech. Her comment was: "If this baby does not turn out to be a boy, I am quitting my job")

Finally, a shot of his little legs. Already we are growing an athlete - Scot is ready to play catch with him. I said he needs to wait. Moms can be no fun sometimes. :-)

A Married Lady!

Yes! I am back and this time as a married lady! In what is now the best weekend of my life, I married the fella of my dreams! The weather was wonderful, sun shining, birds singing . . . perfection. I might be biased, but it was the best wedding I have ever attended. :-)

Here is just a sneak peak of pictures from our photographer.

So Happy!

Being a Bachelorette!

I have been on quite a few bachelorette parties but let me tell you something, when YOU are the bachelorette, it is WAY more fun! :-) For my long-anticipated bachelorette party a group of amazing gal pals and I spent the weekend in San Diego, AKA Sun Diego. It was a fun-filled weekend with great friends and hilarious memories. To my amazing ladies: thanks for an unbelievable time. I love you gals!

All dressed up to hit the town.

But before that, a little fun. Just what every gal needs - a pillowcase with her fella on it! Expect to see this and the infamous Snoopy pillow on your next camping trip with the Scheffel's. :-) Thanks Laura - I love it!

My girls! Danny, me and Kristen at dinner. Like my tiara? :-)

Question: How do you ride a mechanical bull when you are wearing a tight white dress?

Answer: Have a good friend like Jenn let you borrow her jeans.

Yee Haw!!

The next day: Cruising in Mission Beach

So fun!

The crew on cruising day.

The ambassador of Dizzy Bat: Cody. Love ya girl - thanks for bringing the fun!

The ocean at last. I love it here!

iPhone, You Phone

I, like the rest of America, have an iPhone. I heart the iPhone. One of my continuing favorite things to do with my iPhone is to take pictures. Often times I will forget that I took the picture and stumble upon the picture at a much later time. Turns out these pictures are an excellent way to provide an overview, however random, of life over the last 6 months. Here are a few of my favorites.

Double Strike during bowling league - Glad I documented the night I 'brought the heat' at bowling!

I call this masterpiece "Tailgating". This is the image that pops up when my dad calls on my phone. :-)

Forgot I took this one of my friend Cori doing snow angels in the parking lot in McCall. Both the picture and the fact that I forgot taking it explain the type of night we had!

My brother poses with the set list from The Swell Season concert. An amazing band and a really special night with my little bro.

 I snuck this pick of the band.

Time to Fiesta!?!?!?

Be Joyful, Be Present

Yes, it has been ages since I have posted on this blog. I honestly thought about giving it up but then it occurred to me that I could be missing out on an opportunity to keep record of a really fun and exciting time in my life. So bear with me, the next several posts are going to be 'catch up' posts.

I have a new internal mantra that runs through my head daily, "Be Joyful, Be Present". I can't lie, this wedding planning, moving in, future planning stuff is overwhelming. That said, I realize that is the only time in my life when I will have an experience like this. I don't plan on getting married again and Scot and I will never have this time of joining lives (and stuff) again. So in an effort to 'Be Joyful, Be Present', I am going to post all the fun stuff that has led up to where I am right now. 16 days till our wedding. Whoo Hoo!!!

Engagement Photos - Sneak Peak

Watch out! This little used blog of mine is quickly becoming ALL about wedding stuff. At least until June 19, 2010! :-)

Here is a sneak peak at our engagement photos. http://sjpweddings.com/blog/ We had a blast with this photographer. His name is John Harrell (http://sjpweddings.com/). Turns out his wife and I went to Sunday school together growing up! They made us feel totally comfortable and we were even a little bummed when the session was over. Can't wait to work with these guys again on the wedding day!!

The Engagement Story . . .

I shot this little video on the night we got engaged. You can tell that I am pretty giddy in the video. :-)



Now the fun of wedding planning begins . . .