Wedding Pictures

I know, you're all thinking FINALLY. How long does it take to make a post full of pictures? Not long. This took me about ten minutes to put together. However, it took the photographer three weeks to get our pictures to us. So. But now, since you probably skipped all this introduction anyways (which cost me blood, sweat, and tears...) I'll go straight into pictures. Each one that isn't self-explanatory, I'll give a caption. Otherwise, enjoy! ;)

Rehearsal Night:

Laughing with friends and family after rehearing the whole ceremony beginning to end

I think this was the point when Dad said
"Jesse, you may NOT yet kiss the bride,
and I do NOT yet pronounce you man and wife."

Practicing "The Prayer" a song one of my best friends
 and I preformed during the signing of the marriage
 license and lighting of the unity candle.

The Wedding Day (Before the Ceremony):

Us, Jesse's family, and Sarah's grandparents

Sisters forever <3

I love the look of Maxwell's face. XD

Love ma sis

THE WHOLE FAMILY!!

I love this picture. B-)
Even if it does make me look short.
My brothers, the groomsman and best man, 
are 6'3" and 6'4" respectively.

The siblings

I was applauding Sarah's cooperation
of having someone put makeup on
her and do her hair. ;P

Waiting for the ceremony to start...

There was a car coming. ;)

best friends, best sibs

The Wedding Day (During the Ceremony):

Jesse and his mom. :)



My cousins, Jubileena and Graham Olson:
Flower girl and ring bear (Graham insisted on us
calling him that instead of a boring ring bearer)

Getting ready to go down the isle. :')

Here comes the bride!!

This is my church

This is what happens when two PKs get married:
The guy's dad talks...

...and the girl's dad talks. ;P

One of my best friends and I preformed "The Prayer"
during the lighting of the Unity candle and the signing of the marriage license.





Unity candle lighting   

Signing the marriage license



This was my moment to shine during the wedding. ;)

WE'RE DONE!!!!

Oh, goodness. I look so smug in this picture!
What THAT what my face was doing??

The Wedding Day (After the Ceremony):


Saying my congratulations to my sister
after we watched their slideshow.
Jesse's face... XD

Now comes the best part...FOOD ;P

Doesn't it look so delicious? Peaches, brownies, and mints.
Simple, satisfactory, and (thank goodness) no cake. ;)

Me and my bestie. <3 this girl. ^_^

Cheers?
Just kidding. It's lemonade. Obviously.

Hanging out with the bride, groom, and wedding party.

I leave you with this...
And they lived happily ever after. ;)

Birthday Q&A

I know, I know...still no pictures. They are coming. I promise. Here's a sneak preview of what you're looking forward to:

The rings...



The couple

The bride and bridesmaids
(Margaret, Sarah, and MEEEE)

Two families united. ;)
(our parents, the bride and groom, and Jesse's parents)

Goin' in for the kiss. *drum roll*

It LOOKS like we flew Sarah out to Hawaii to take this picture...
but this is actually the Puget Sound, right across from
Seattle and about five minutes from where I live!

The couple again. ;) Aren't they so sweet!

THAT ought to up the number of views on my blog. ;)

But...this may shock you...the apology for lack of wedding pictures is NOT what this blog post is about. Have you gotten over the heart attack yet? If not, re-read the title.

Yep, it took me almost a MONTH to get these questions answered. Don't judge. I bet you've had "those months" where things just pile up and you aren't able to keep up with all those commitments. Sympathy is appreciated. ;) Hey, I could have waited until my nineteenth birthday post to answer them. Count your blessings.

However, now, without further ado...I give you the questions people asked me (in the order they were published) on my birthday post:


>>Rebekah M. asked:

If you had the opportunity to see what God had in store for you in 5 years, would you take it?
Ok...um, probably. I mean, it would be my curiosity fighting my love for surprises. #welcometomylife 
I have to say, my curiosity would PROBABLY win. I would cross my fingers and hope that He's come back to take us home by then. Imagine getting transported immediately into the rapture! Wouldn't that be awesome! (Besides, need I add that whoever gets elected as president this year will have had their term expire by then. Just saying.)

Could you see yourself still writing books in ten years?
Oh yeah, totally. It may only ever be a hobby, but since I'm not planning on having a career anyways, that works just fine for me. If other full time moms can pull of being an author (there's lots of them out there....I've even met a few) then so can I. ;)


>>Mary H. asked:

Would you rather have to say everything in rhyme, or sing everything you want to say?
I love this question. XD For me, I actually sing a lot of the stuff I say, and some of the time it rhymes anyway. *bows* Yes, thank you, thank you. Probably speaking in rhythm and rhymes since I find rhyming more fun than dimes. Oh goodness. That was a stretch. Oooook, next question.

Do you like cake or ice cream better?
ICE CREAM. By far. Cake doesn't even come close. Except when it's chocolate cake. Like the seven layer type Costco sells. Then it's a close second. ;)

What is one question you dread people asking? 
There's a couple. But the "future you" questions are the worst. 
"Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years?" (Usually my answer is a blank stare for about ten seconds. Meanwhile I'm THINKING "Absolutely nowhere obviously" or "hopefully God comes back before I have to answer this". Then, I give them the foolproof answer with a triumphant smirk, "Exactly where God wants me to be" while thinking "Ha! Swallow that and CHOKE ON IT.")
Or the awkward "current relationship" questions. 
"Are you getting to know anybody right now? If not, WHY not?" (My answer to this is usually a crisp "No" while hoping they can read my body language and leave me alone. I firmly believe that that question should NEVER be asked to people under the age of twenty. I mean, REALLY.)

Would you rather own a pet hedgehog or a chinchilla?
A dragon. I want a dragon. But if I MUST chose between those two equally adorable little critters, I'd probably choose a hedgehog. Why? Oh, COME ON, obviously so I could use it in self defense. *rolls eyes* ("Come one step closer and I'LL THROW THIS SPIKY BALL OF CUTENESS AT YOUR FACE!")

If you had to choose between cutting off all your hair (and never having it grow back) or dying it green (and never having it change back), which would you chose?
I'd probably dye it green. A dark green. And then pretend to be a wood nymph. ;) 

What time period would you live in if you had to chose one? (And no, it can't be the present)
During the ministry of Jesus. I know that's kind of cliché, but really, how cool would it be to meet Jesus and the twelve disciples? Seriously.



>>Tiffany asked:

What was the first thing that ran through your head when you woke up and remembered it was your birthday?
Well, the first was "Oh my word, I'm an ADULT!" then "Hmm...this doesn't feel that different." then "Hey, I can get a drivers license now!" then *groan* "Oh, noooooooo...now I have to vote. WHY? I WANT MY CHILDHOOD BACK AGAIN!" And then I got my coffee and presents and the temporary depression was over. Until I had to register to vote.



>>Faith P. asked:

What has been your favorite age thus far?
I liked being fifteen. But I got to learn how to drive when I was sixteen. That was pretty awesome. And I finished school when seventeen. So yeah, those three. ;)

How old were you when you started blogging?
Fourteen. Almost fifteen.

What blog did you follow first?
Other then family member blogs? My friend from church, Madison, and Mrs. Marlow's blog where I "met" Jesseca and Emily.

What is your favorite birthday present you have ever received? Favorite of the past three years?
Well, I got a copy of "The Silent Blade" and a Star Wars theme iPhone case this year. Those were awesome. Definitely my favorites of the last three years...
But favorite of ALL? Oh goodness. Probably getting a cloth bound hardback copy of "The Little Princess" from my dad for my tenth birthday was pretty special. (I still have that book, btw.)



>>Jesseca D. asked:

What is your favorite memory of the past year?
Going to Cannon Beach with our future inlaws and watching Jesse propose next to Haystack rock. ^_^

What is something the Lord has taught you this last year?
No matter how bad things seem to be, no matter how fast our nation seems to be running downhill, no matter how many innocent people are killed every minute...God is still completely and totally in control. I need to put everything in His hands and trust Him to take care of it all. And know He will.

Favorite fictional character you've met this year? (One of your own or someone else's.)
Oh my goodness. There are SO MANY. I just finished reading Abi's book which gave me at least three favorite characters right there (Gemma, Josiah, and Hollie). But I also really love all my own characters from both "Ocean Mist" and "The Princess & I". I really can't choose a single favorite character. Not ever.

If you had the chance to travel all around the US visiting every state or traveling to Europe, which would you chose?
Traveling all over the US and visiting each of you awesome friends. But I want to go to the British Isles too...please? Just the British Isles? I won't ask for anything else. And I'll walk the dog. PLEASE?

If you were alive during WWII, would you rather be:
a) an underground contact in Nazi-controlled Austria
b) an OSS agent working undercover in Berlin, or
c) the pilot of a fighter plane flying over Nazi-controlled Paris?
Oh wow. Being a spy would give me serious awesome points. But I've always wanted to fly. So probably option "c". Good question Jesseca. ;) 



>>Julia R. asked:

Last time you flossed? *runs away snickering*
*crickets chirping* 
*moment of silence*
Two minutes ago. :)

Hope you had fun reading the outlandish/thoughtful/funny questions and my answers. It was actually pretty fun to answer these questions. TOTALLY DOING IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR. :D
Thanks again for being patient! The pictures will be worth the wait I promise! :)