Honeymoon - Disneyland!

Disneylandddd

So we woke up early that Tuesday morning because I had promised Bryan we'd be able to play in the morning, get ready and make it to Disneyland by 9am. I don't know what I was thinking. Anyways, we somehow managed to accomplish this and we were in line for disneyland at 8:50am. Who knew I could do this?

We met a really nice LDS family while we were waiting. They struck up a conversation with us because Bryan was wearing his BYU hat, so obviously we are from Utah. They were really funny and entertained us during out wait in line.

Once we made it in we had to get a picture in front of the Micky face of course :) I ended up not being a fan of this picture so we got a better one a couple of days later :) ha. So I went to the bathroom first thing, and when I found Bryan waiting for me, he had cute little Just Married pins! I thought that they were pretty cute so I took a snap and sent it to all our friends. So here is a nice shot of our chests, but I didn't know how else to get a good picture of them :) Aren't they so cute? Cinderella and Prince Charming does seem quite fitting for us. Bryan was so excited about these pins because he knew that all of the workers were like required to congratulate you ALL day. Believe it or not, they actually did and they were really sweet! We seemed to get quite a bit of attention from people. The best was when they would ask how long we had been married and we'd say, "oh, since Friday!" ha. They were all so surprised. Like "wow, you really were JUST married." That made me laugh because I thought everyone went on a trip right after they got married? So why wouldn't we have just gotten married? ha. Anyway, it was great how kind everyone was.

Now, obviously I was stoked to be on my honeymoon and in Disneyland, but DANG it was SO HOT, and let's add the fact that I have a new article of clothing to make it even harder. Apparently I bought the wrong kind of garments for 100 degree weather :) Everything was so much fun though! We went on Buzz lightyear and I actually kicked Bryan's butt! He was so mad and kept saying that his gun wasn't working properly. He's so full of it :)

We went on all the rides like Bryan wanted. He had done the fast pass and ride max to make sure that we would hit everything. It was great that he did because it was pretty busy. It just wore me out running everywhere!!! We rode on Buzz Lightyear, Matterhorn, Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, The Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, Star Tours, the Tea Cups and I'm sure more than that. I think my favorite ride at Disneyland would have to me Space Mountain. I love that it is in the dark, and that it is a roller coaster. I like thrilling rides a lot. In our picture from space mountain I look constipated haha.

This ride was some kind of car ride. I can't remember what it was called. It was pretty fun! Here we are in our matching striped shirts! Go us :)











One of the last rides we went on was Splash Mountain. We had bad luck getting on it because it broke down a couple times, but we finally made it and it was SO much fun! I wasn't expecting such a big drop!! Thankfully we were in back, so we didn't get sopping wet :) I would have to say that was my second favorite ride in Disneyland. I thought this picture turned out pretty well :)


I have to say that this boy did a really good job of spoiling me all day. We had so many different treats while we were there like frozen raspberry lemonade, pretzels, ice cream and on top of that he had made reservations to the Blue Bayou. He had told me how it was such a nice restaurant, but he wasn't kidding! It was so cute! There were cute tables, and a cute river running by it with pretty lights hanging over the tables. The waiters and waitresses were really really nice, and there was candlelight at our table. When I opened the menu I about died! Their meals were SO expensive. We picked our top two meals and split them when we got them. We both had gotten some kind of steak, and they were both way good. The potatoes were amazing as well. I should have taken a picture of how pretty our food was! Our drinks were apparently not refillable, but because our waitress had noticed our "Just Married" pins, she refilled them for us :) I thought that was super sweet of her! Dinner was really great and I just remember thinking how crazy it was that we were actually married. We had made it past the wedding. We are sealed. Crazy stuff ha. I'm pretty lucky and I still can't believe how sweet he was.

Honeymoon - Vegas and Church

Day 2 - Well! We woke up in Vegas and had a great morning together. We got ready for church and somehow I managed to slice my finger real good with my razor... but we got a bandaid from the hotel. We went to church in Vegas and it was really nice! I had no idea they had so many members there. The weird thing, was going to church with a husband and taking the sacrament for the first time with him. I knew that we had done nothing wrong, but it was still so new to me. Sacrament was very good. And I loved every moment with him next to me and realizing he is really mine forever.

After church we tried to take a picture, but it didn't turn out so well.. haha. Oh well! 

We hopped in the car to finish our journey to California! We were fatty's and got McDonalds again, but what can ya do? It's cheap and you can always find one! Plus, their fries are yummy. We continued to do the same things as the day before. We read from our book a bit more, listened to the book on CD, listened to Disney music this time because obviously that is what you do on Sundays :) The last part of the drive was long because we just wanted to be there SO bad, but California traffic was icky at the time we got in. We finally arrived at our cute little condo at Dolphins Cove. It was spacious, pretty and nice! We got set up, and we went to the grocery store to get some dinner. We got my favorite - Pizza :) I swear you can never go wrong with a good pizza.

We had dinner together and just hung out together for the rest of the night. A really relaxed evening which was nice after driving for so long. The idea that we were married was starting to become a bit real as we spent our third day together. What amazed me the most by this point was that he loved me so much and thought I was so beautiful - even when I had no make up, after I had just showered and even when I had just woken up. He really does love me, and he really is my best friend.

Honeymoon - Day 1 - We are Married

Day 1 - Waking up married was the weirdest thing. Bryan was in a bed with me, laying next me and asleep. I'm not going to lie, I almost felt like we were doing something we weren't supposed to. I guess it takes time to realize you're actually married ha.

We went down to breakfast at the Hotel and he paid for this really expensive nice buffet. I still couldn't get over the weirdness of it all, but I just loved how much I could tell he loved me. The safe feeling was there, and I knew everything would be great.

After Breakfast we drove to target and bought mothers day gifts because we realized we would be missing it the next day. We then went to his parents house, I ate lunch, and Bryan arranged a few disneyland things.

Sam wanted to be our little stow away :)

We packed up in his dads car and left for the car rental place! On the way there, Bryan had realized that he had forgotten his credit card... so we got the car, and drove back to his house and then off we went! We drove to Provo to get all of my things for our trip. I had packed most everything a few days before, but I didn't get to completely finish since I was more concerned with getting everything ready for the wedding!

Well, we started our drive to Vegas and it was fun! I still felt silly that we were married, but I was excited to get away and be with my best friend. We listened to music, we told each other stories, I listened to comedy for him after he begged, we read part of a book together and even listened to a book on CD that Kylie had given us.

The drive was long, but we arrived in Vegas that night at a nice hotel. That night was really great because we decided to share each others patriarchal blessings with each other. Bryan read mine first and I felt embarrassed because I always had thought mine didn't give much direction. Bryan finished reading and told me that I am a pretty amazing person. He gave me his and I began to read. I had to try SO hard not to cry. It was amazing. He is amazing.  There are so many things that Heavenly Father has in store for him, and I am supposed to be his wife. I hope I can live up to the person his blessing speaks of and the person he needs to accomplish all that it promises. The blessing also spoke of our children. My blessing doesn't so it was so incredibly beautiful to me. I was so emotional inside. Both our blessings mention service in temples and missions. It was overwhelming, but very beautiful. I just pray that I can become the person Heavenly Father knows I can be.

OH! The best part of today. Mr. Frandsen posted a picture of me on Facebook :) Now that's a first :)

Wedding Day - I love you Forever

BRIDAL Shower Time.

So on Wednesday, May 7th - my cute friends threw a bridal shower for me. I was a little stressed about it being right before the wedding, but I honestly just couldn't wait to see all of my friends! When I arrived with my sister, it was decorated so incredibly cute! 

All of my fun friends were sitting at a table with scrapbook paper and pictures of Bryan and I. They had yummy food and a chocolate fountain. But most importantly, my closest friends were there. We scrapbooked for the first part of the evening and the pages turned out so cute! The activity was all because of Merrill. She ordered it online, and got all the supplies that made it so fun! She's such a darling and thoughtful friend. 

I had seen this Bryan's mission picture on one of the walls and thought it was random and funny, but then my friends announce that we are going to play "pin the mustache on Bryan"... how funny is that?! We all got a turn, and none of us got even close... haha

Gotta love how cute Merril and Heater are while the spun me around. I'm so grateful for these two girls in my life. I'm so blessed! 

Heather made darling party favors, and we played a game her and Merrill had made previously that is this "Guess the Famous couple" game. I like it a lot!

We later opened gifts, and it still amazes me how kind and giving all of my friends have been. They are so thoughtful! Spending that night with them really made me so happy, and it calmed me down a bit before the big day came. It was so nice to just chill, laugh and talk. Thanks to my friend Rachel Farner we have pictures of the event! :)

Here's to this cute best friend of mine who put on the party on her house! I love miss Merrill Face so very much. She is always there for me, to listen to me vent, cry or listen to me tell all of my stories! I honestly don't know what I would do without her. The last four years have had some crazy ups and crazy downs, and she has always been the kindest. I'm so glad that her family let's me be apart of their family too. The Merrill's are amazing :) 

Him & I

Well, I have to say I am pretty blessed! How cute is this boy? Bryan O'Dell I love you more than you know! Waiting for you and writing you every week of your mission was so incredibly worth it. You make me want to be a better person, you make me happier than I could ever imagine. I am excited to start forever even though I know that it will be tough at times. I know all the good is far better. Thank you for loving me even though I can be so stubborn, impatient  and insane :) I'm a lucky girl, and I am so happy we are starting our life together. I love you forever favorite. 

Bridal Shower # 2

My second bridal shower was planned for this day. I was excited, and a bit nervous because I still am surprised that anyone would show up to celebrate me and even more surprised that they would bring gifts! Ha.

Well, I arrived at the shower to find that there were so many people I loved  there who have been there for me throughout my life thus far. Even my babysitter (Amber) from growing up was there. How sweet is that?! She is darling, and has like 3 of her own kids!

My Grandma Sherry and Aunt Kim flew out that morning just for the shower! Seriously! They couldn't be any cuter. I love them so much!! Seeing them made me very happy and I still cannot get over the fact that they flew here and back that day just for me.

My aunts were all there except for Brenda since she lives in Georgia, but she is even coming out to the wedding! Young Women leaders were there, my friend Jaylin from all my college classes was there, and Janet and Erika came as well! I really enjoyed talking to so many people and getting to catch up with them.

My mom decorated the place so beautifully and had made some cute decorations and food. They reminded me how blessed I am.

I did get some pretty awesome gifts too!!! A kitchen Aid, dishes that are gorgeous, a blender, a rice cooker, silverware,  table linens, tools, sheets and more! I'm glad people are so kind to couples who are just starting out! There is no way we would be able to get all of those things on our own.

The rest of the day was filled with me running around to get a few projects done. Later that night I met Bryan at IHop for dinner. That boy has been working like crazy during finals and still taking his own. I was really happy that we did get to go to dinner together and spend a bit of time even though it wasn't a lot. I feel bad because sometimes I complain and stress, but he really does always make sure he spends time with me. He is kind of great, and I am excited to marry him!