Bracey

"Goggle" blast from the past..

2012-01-22T21:02:00.000-08:00

There have been many times I have googled other people.. such as guys I was dating before Brad, etc. I especially "googled" Brad before we got married, you never know the person until you have "googled" them. So the other day I was bored and "googled" myself. I was amazing to find this little gem from my childhood. Go ahead.. make fun of me, I was a little pageant girl!

Slight Obsession

2011-12-10T17:59:00.000-08:00

So I have a slight obsession with succulents, lucky for me I get to live in a place where they can survive. Since we live in an apartment I had to create my own succulent garden that hopefully someday I can grow in an actual garden. For now we have this cute pot.

Utah Trip

2011-10-16T14:16:00.001-07:00

For conference weekend we went up to Utah to see my parents and to go to Brad's missionary reunion. It was so great to see my family and feel like me again. Sometimes you just need to be around family to get a jumpstart on life. Its been two months since my miscarriage and I'm doing a lot better. I still have my moments here and there, but I'm staying positive. :) Thank you for all your messages and prayers.

Here are some fun pictures from the weekend.

An enormous squash in Brigham City, Utah

President Clark and Sister Clark - Brad's mission president

I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it.

2011-09-20T19:48:00.000-07:00

So almost a month later since my miscarriage and I hope things start looking up. Its been so hard lately hearing of other friends pregnancies and them not even knowing what you are going through. I want to be happy for them, but I'm just dying inside, mostly because it would be so much fun being due right around the same time, and that our kids could be friends. So many mixed feelings right now, jealousy, upset, sadness, lonely, none that you should feel when you find out your friends are pregnant. I keep having to tell myself everything happens for a reason.. but sometimes its just hard.

I am so blessed for the people who have been keeping us in their prayers, I know many people don't know, but for those that do it has helped. Just knowing that people have you in their thoughts is sometimes all you need. Its so crazy how everything happened, Heavenly Father has definitely been with me through the whole experience. I received many priesthood blessings and luckily didn't have to go through too much pain. For that I am grateful and blessed. I have to just keep reminding myself, it will all be worth it in the end. When the days comes that I get to hold our little baby in our hands.

Good news sometimes ends badly...

2011-08-26T14:56:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends,
I hope I can write this without sounding depressed, crazy, a debbie downer, or that I want sympathy. I just want to get this experience out in writing in hopes that it will help me heal. I also think this happens to so many women, and they feel like they can't talk to anyone about it. It seems like a forbidden topic to talk about. So I'm going to write it out. Also this way, I won't have to explain it to everyone or have to talk about it anymore. :)

Two weeks ago Brad and I received wonderful news that we were pregnant. We were so excited, but something deep down in me was a little resistant, almost scared. I could never really get my finger on it, I had been wanting a baby so bad, and now that it had happened it just wasn't what I had thought I would feel when I received the great news. I now know that someone upstairs was preparing me for what was to come.

I went in to see the doctor and found out I was 8 weeks pregnant, it was crazy because I hadn't even felt sick. Everyone said I was one of the lucky ones! I asked the doctor if I could get an ultrasound just to be sure everything was ok. Sure enough, there was a very healthy heartbeat. It was all happening so fast, but once I saw the heartbeat I started to get really excited.

The following week we were going on vacation up to Shasta Lake for the Arave family vacation. I wanted to tell my mom and sisters right away, since I would be gone for a whole week. Still hesitant about telling people, but I couldn't keep a secret for much longer. We of course spilled the news to Brads family also, after all if I wasn't wakeboarding the whole trip, they would know something was up. Everyone was so excited for us, and it was finally becoming a reality.

Once we were back home I had a doctors apt set up for Monday. Brad wasn't planning on coming since we had both just missed a lot of work, but something had told him that he needed to be there. The doctor came in and was awesome, she started the ultrasound and started to sound concerned. Something inside of me told me everything would be okay, sadly at the moment it didn't feel like it. She said there was no heartbeat, i kinda went numb for a bit and didn't realize what was happening. She started talking about a lot of stuff that I wasn't expecting to hear, then she hugged me. I then realized what was going on, I had lost the baby that I was so excited for. Brad immediately got up and started rubbing my back. The nurse was seriously an angel, she was so kind and comforting, I was so grateful for her and the way she handle it. She gave us a few seconds together and then took some blood work. She offered to have me come in the next day and do another test, but I didn't want to get my hopes up, something inside me knew it was over.

I think the worst part of this experience is having to tell those that were so excited for you that you lost a baby. I know this seems to happen all the time, but being 27 and having this happen on your first baby when all your other friends are getting pregnant and have babies is killing me. I am grateful that I really have only had two weeks to get excited about this baby, and that the hesitant feeling I had in the beginning was probably a blessing. I know everything happens for a reason and that something had to be seriously wrong with the baby in order for this to happen, and I am grateful for that. I'm also so grateful for a wonderful husband that will stay up all night with you and rub your back until you stop crying and fall asleep. He has been an amazing rock and I couldn't do this without him. I know I will be okay, and this will hopefully pass through soon, and I will be a mom someday, just not today.

We got new bikes!

2011-04-26T14:43:00.000-07:00

As you probably know our old bikes got stolen awhile back at our old apartment, it was a very sad sad day. So we splurged a bit and got new bikes! We love them, its so fun to ride down to the beach in style again.

27 = great already!

2011-04-18T10:04:00.001-07:00

I always thought growing up would just get worse every year. Well luckily for me, I feel like things just keep getting better! I woke up in the morning, and Brad and I just sat on the couch for an hour and watched TV, funny to say, but we haven't dont that in a long time, it was so nice. Afterwards I went to my favorite gym class Zumba. When I got home Brad had these lovely things on our bed.
Afterwards we went to the beach and got FRIED, it was such great weather, I think it was just for me! Brad took me shopping after that and I got a super cute skirt, and a new swimsuit. We then met up with friends at our favorite restaurant Alessa Cucina, FABULOUS! It was a great day! Thank you to all who sent their wishes. :)

My favorite birthday text was from my cute nephews in Washington. My sisters comment was "You have no idea how hard it is to get a good picture with these two boys together, but Happy Birthday anyway. We love you!" I love it, it made my day

More Holga Pictures from Argentina

2011-04-14T15:47:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends - its been too long since you have heard from me. So I thought i would post these fun treasures I just got developed from my Holga.

I love how this last picture turned out. We blew it up and its hanging on our wall - you will have to come see it someday.

Moving Day

2011-02-16T16:00:00.000-08:00

On Valentines Day weekend, instead of spending time being all lovey dovey and romantic, we moved! So fun.. anyone who knows me knows I HATE moving. This time it was especially fun (sarcasm) because it was with Brad. Lets just say I packed a few boxes, and Brad unpacked them to make them "man worthy" after awhile I just stopped packing. Talking to a few friends though, I guess most guys are the same way. So note to self, next time we move.. which is hopefully into a house Brad will be doing all the packing, I will be doing all the unpacking. :)

Of course I still love him, its so fun getting to know each other and what drives the other crazy. Brad has learned to turn on the facet and close the door when he is clipping his nails also. Don't ask me why, but that noise is like a train hitting me! I can't stand it.

So back to our new place.. We got everything moved in, including our 500lb fridge which Brad almost broke his back pushing up the stairs, and come to find out.. it doesn't fit!! So we have it sitting in our dining room, and our dining room table is in our living room. Its still a home though.. we think! Then our shower head was so short, we both had to bend backwards to wash our hair.. that lasted about a week and we went and got a new one. We also are having a lot of cockroaches come say hi. Most the time i'm home by myself and I scream like some one is going to come save me.. and no one does. By the time Brad gets home, they are no where to be found. Super disgusting huh! We are going to get an air raid soon trust me!

Pictures to come.

Sundance Film Festival

2011-01-26T14:07:00.000-08:00

Brad and I went with some of our best friends to Park City this year to check out the Sundance Film Festival. Brad and the boys went snowboarding while the girls stayed in and got massages and went shopping of course. We went out on the town and saw a few C or D celebrities.. we can't remember their names so not that big of a deal. It was still such a good time spending time with friends. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

2010 A-Mazing!

2011-01-10T19:58:00.000-08:00

We just had to take this photo.. we are dorks!

I cannot believe that 2010 is over, and I have barely done any posts so sorry! I have been so busy lately with work and enjoying fun times with the family! A few updates have happened since my last post.

-I got a promotion at work, I am now the Online Merchandise Manager for Quiksilver! Super stoked, its been so fun learning new stuff, I love a new challenge!
-I am in Young Women's as the Miamaid Advisor
-Brad is in Young Men's as the leader over the Priests. (we both get to act our age)
-Oh and the RUMORS are not true.. we are NOT pregnant.. yet! I promise I will let you know when we are. :)
-We love life!!

For Christmas we went out to Utah to visit my parents and the cows, we had such a great time!

The best mother ever.. seriously!

Hanging out on the Farm!

Best New Years Ever!

2011-01-03T14:15:00.000-08:00

Every year I always put so much expectation on New Years, you get it so hyped up and then its a huge let down. Well this year was amazing, in every way. Our friends Janelle and Matt drove our from Arizona to celebrate his 30th Birthday. Janelle wanted to surprise him with his first trip to Disneyland, so we joined and let me tell you it was a blast!

The only bummer was that it was literally 30 degrees outside and so it was freezing. Luckily music was pumping throughout the park so I just danced around to keep warm it was so fun. We got there at 10am and stayed until it closed which was at 2am. Let me tell you, I was beat by the end of the night that the next day I was super sick. I didn't mind one bit though, i danced hard and had a blast!

Argentina = Epic

2010-09-10T15:42:00.000-07:00

My dear friends, its been so long since I have posted anything. I hope you will forgive me. We have been so busy with family vacations, and with traveling around the world.. sorta! I was lucky enough to be able to go to Argentina for our Holiday catalog photoshoot. Brad tagged along and we had such a great time. We went to Buenos Aires, and Bariloche which is definitely what I want my heaven to look like someday. Bariloche is known for its chocolate (insert smiley face) and beautiful views.

I mean really? I was at this spot, its not a picture from a postcard. The picture doesn't even do this area justice. After 3 long days of me working and Brad trying to find his lost luggage we headed back to Buenos Aires. We missed our flight going out, so sadly we had to stay another night in Buenos Aires.. which means I got to go do a little shopping! (insert smiley face). Buenos Aires had some AMAZING shopping, I had a smile on my face all day long.

If you are ever looking for a unique place to go to, I would recommend Bariloche!

Happy 1 Year to Us!

2010-07-25T10:46:00.000-07:00

WOWIE! One whole year since we have been living in pure bliss! What a fun time we have had! For our Anniversary we spent our time down in Laguna Beach which I love. Brad surprised me with an oceanfront view, which was breathtaking!! We couldn't have been any closer to the ocean. We munched on a ton of food, sushi, pizza, and gelato! We got lots of sun and had a blast.

Cruisin in a Woody

2010-07-06T15:14:00.000-07:00

Over the 4th, we had so much fun with friends. We had BBQ, watched fireworks and rode in our friends the Large's Woody. It was so fun watching everyone stare and wave. We fit everyone in perfectly snug!

Proposal Video

2010-06-28T08:13:00.000-07:00

Just in case any of you would like to see how Brad proposed, now you can. Just an fyi, after he proposes the rest of it is mushy kissing so you can stop after that. My favorite part is when Brad just points to the golf ball haha! "Oh, Look! There's a pink golfball"

ELEVEN

2010-06-25T10:29:00.000-07:00

It was just last year at this time that it was one more month till we got married, now its only one more month that we have been married a YEAR! I remember as a teenage thinking I was in love, and of course you think you are, ever one goes through it. However, you don't truly know what love is until you are married and you just keep growing more and more in love with that person. Its the best feeling ever!

This month we have learned...
- The more dorky I am, I think the more Brad is happy he married me.
- The more dorky Brad is, the more I am happy I married him.
- You have to date couples, we are dating the Hadley's this month, its going pretty well so far.
- Putting up dead animals in the house is a funny joke, but only for a minute.
- When Brad watches sports with one of his friends (Todd or Bryan) it sounds like there is 10 of them.
- I am so happy that basketball is over, now I just need Soccer to be over.
- Brad still thinks its crazy we are married, I don't know if he will ever actually realize that we are!
- When we watch a reality show like American Idol or So You Think You Can Dance, Brad is one of the judges.

Brad redecorates the house

2010-06-24T10:59:00.000-07:00

So you should never leave your husband alone for 4 days. Especially when he is hanging out with a friend who is trying to get him into hunting. This is what I came home to Sunday night, scared me to death!! Isn't he sweet?

*Note - the picture doesn't even show how big this bunny is, it has huge horns!!

Brad can do tricks and flips

2010-06-10T09:05:00.000-07:00

For Memorial Day weekend we went with some of our good friends the Hadley's to Don Pedro Lake up North. It was so fun and I was so proud of Brad and all the cool tricks he did. Check em out!

Pictures from our Trip will be coming soon, I just need to get them developed.

A year since he put a ring on it!

2010-05-09T08:33:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe that its already been a year since Brad proposed to me. Its so crazy how much time flies when you are in love and having fun. Yes, that is cheesy, but so true! If you need a refresher, here is how he did it.

My Birthday Weekend

2010-04-30T20:47:00.000-07:00

Wow, its been a long time since I posted about anything. Mostly because I'm waiting to get pictures back from all the things we have been doing.

For my birthday week, Brad took me out to dinner Thursday (the day before) he told me we were going to get italian food, and some yummy dessert. He told me we needed to leave by 7:15, so I am thinking we have reservations at 7:30, so when we get there i notice we are running a bit late, and he said oh shoot, I forgot to make reservations. I was a little upset about that.. regardless we arrived at Cheesecake Factory, and put in a reservation (which was already made) and some close friends of mine were there to surprise me! He is so good at surprises, last year he stirred up this one. I was so happy, the Dinsbachs, and Bartells were awesome to attend.

Friday on my birthday, I got spoiled by my friends at work, flowers, treats, lunch, it was awesome. Afterwards Brad and I drove out to Palm Springs for a relaxing weekend with his family. Saturday night his parents took us out to dinner to get sushi yummy!

The week after we went wakeboarding with a few of our married friends.

9 months!

2010-04-25T14:03:00.000-07:00

No, I'm not pregnant its 9 months since Brad and I have been married! So crazy, and the sad thing about it was that we realized it at dinner while we had our friends The White's over. Time has sure flown its insane!

Here are some things that I have loved about the 9 months.
* Brad knows how to make me happy if i've had a bad day, CHOCOLATE
* Brad is a great planner, and surpriser, I'm not so good.
* We are finally both starting to get back in to our workout routines, 9 months later!
* Brad is finally getting me to use our crock pot, so we have been having friends over for dinner.
* Waking up and falling asleep next to him will never get old.
* When Brad works out, Brad needs to eat.. lots and lots more! Which means I want to eat more and more.. no bueno!
* Biggest Loser will always be our favorite show to eat chocolate to.
* Family hand me downs are the best. (we got a new computer, and surround sound, awesome!)
* Skype is the worlds best invention, I have been video talking to my parents every Sunday.
* Grateful that Brad doesn't get annoyed that I talk to a computer while visiting with my parents.

Until 10 months!

Easter Fun!

2010-04-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

Easter Weekend we went out to Palm Springs to spend time with Joe and his adorable little girls. Brad is going to be such a great dad, I can already tell. We painted eggs, swam, and got lots of sun.

Tom Kat

2010-03-14T15:37:00.000-07:00

So I love this picture, first of all I think Brad and I resemble Tom Cruise and Katie, secondly this was the first time Brad and I hung out with any of our friends since we got back from our honeymoon. I don't know why but I felt so awkward, I think just because people kept asking "so how's married life" when in reality I knew what they really wanted to ask. I like awkward moments.. I just don't think I play them off well. I'm not awkward anymore.. probably because people don't ask, they can just tell. Married life is indeed wonderful!

Taken at Brandon's Birthday Party.

Birthday Crepes

2010-03-09T13:43:00.000-08:00

Brad with our Red Plate.. He might kill me for putting this up!

So for Brad's Birthday I made him some yummy wheat crepes. So good! He always makes his so pretty. We then went to eat Sushi at our favorite sushi spot, Sushi On Fire. Then we went and got Brad some much needed new clothes for his special day!

Click here for this amazing recipe, super healthy too!

Happy Birthday Bradley Jay!

2010-03-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

Today is the year mark of the birth of an amazing man.

Happy Birthday To My Best Friend. Here is why my husband is amazing!

1 - You are the best roommate I have ever had
2 - You look amazing in a suit
3 - When you make the best water with lemon in it
4 - You don't mind when I fall asleep at 10pm, sometimes 9pm at night
5 - You encourage and inspire me to do better, even if sometimes I just want to eat chocolate.
6 - You eat the food I make, even if its just mac and cheese, tater tots, or pizza.
7 - You like to watch my fashion/girl shows and pretend to like them.
8 - You don't say anything about my stinky breath in the morning, even when I complain about yours.
9 - You take me to get yogurt when I have had a really bad day, or just because.
10 - You like it when my hair is in a pony tail, and I have no make up on.

The end!

One of our favorite wedding gifts

2010-03-06T10:20:00.000-08:00

Out of all of our wonderful wedding gifts, this was one of the favorites. Our friend Shauna painted one of our favorite pictures. She is so talented. Check out her shop "Little Shop of Shavs"

Oh Love

2010-02-25T10:09:00.000-08:00

So since this month is almost over, and it is love month I thought i'd end it off with a love story. Precious, I know!!

I still remember the day that Brad told me he loved me. Mostly because I was waiting SOOOOOO long for him to tell me. I knew that I loved him when I went out to Palm Springs for Thanksgiving and I met his whole family for the first time. I never did tell him, because that is the guys job. So for Christmas when Brad came out to surprise me it finally happened. We were sitting on my parents new couch in front of the fire place, cuddling of course. He started saying Lace... and then paused for like 5 minutes, and finally said it! Ooh it was the best feeling in the world! I guess he originally actually wanted to wait until New Years, but luckily he didn't.

Our First Date

2010-02-25T09:56:00.001-08:00

As I was looking through my old posts, I noticed that I never officially blogged about our first date. So I hope you don't mind taking a trip down memory lane with me.

Brad and I went on our first date September 12th 2008, he picked me up and we went and picked up some golf balls at a sporting goods store. We chose hot pink so we could see them, since we were going to hit them off the sand into the ocean. What Brad didn't realize was that I can't quite see at night.. it was still fun. Brad was pretty impressed by my golfing skills. Or so he says.

After that, we decided to go eat. We both wanted to try something new, and I had an idea of where I wanted to eat. So we start driving down PCH, Garlic Joe's comes up. Lets eat there, I love garlic (also I knew that once we both ate garlic I would for sure not want to kiss him.) We got an amazing dinner, also I tried Albacore.. really?? I don't even think I knew what it was, but I wanted to impress him. So i just swallowed it down!

While we were driving home Brad asked me if i still wanted to hang out or go home, of course I still wanted to hang out so we went back to his place. We talked till 2am, which is a huge deal for me because I'm out by 10pm!! Luckily my plan worked, we did not kiss on the first date!! Oh, but I sure did want to! The rest is history.

The end!

S-E-V-E-N

2010-02-25T08:29:00.001-08:00

Seven Months my friends! Wow has time flown!!! And we have grown so much, I think I just rhymed! The past seven months have definitely been the best months of my life! Here is why.

- I never thought I could love someone so much.

- I still get butterflies when we kiss.

- He can always find a way to cheer me up or make me laugh.

- Living with a guy is so much easier than girls, especially when he's your best friend.

- Valentines Day is so much better when your married, in more ways than one. ;)

- No matter what, I always have someone by my side. My favorite, waking up.

- Hearing compliments from Brad will never get old.

- When I get discouraged, I always have someone to vent to, or cry to. Even when he forces it out.

- Being a team, 2 is always better than 1. Go Team Arave!!!!

- On topic of last name, I really dislike pronouncing it. People look at me like I'm crazy.

Valentines Day!

2010-02-16T15:39:00.000-08:00

So Valentines this year was so wonderful, we celebrated Friday. We both got off early, and Brad had a few surprises/rounds he had planned.

Round 1, we went and saw Valentines Day - we had to do this in the day time, since I tend to fall asleep easily during movies. The movie was so cute, I was super emotional or something so I cried of course!

Round 2, we went to one of our favorite places to eat. Pacific Whey, down in Crystal Cove which is where we went Last year. On our way there we drove down PCH and watched the sunset. We usually both get breakfast food, but we got dinner food this time.

Round 3, we drove home, and made chocolate covered strawberries, my FAVORITE!

It was a wonderful day, Brad made me so happy!

Pictures to come (I took them with my new Holga Camera)!

Going Private!

2010-02-05T14:53:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends and Family,
Brad and I have decided to make our blog private, since a lot of it is our personal lives and we wan't to make this as enjoyable for you readers. Please comment below if you would like to keep reading and I will add you to the list.

XOXO

1/2 a year of bliss!

2010-01-25T07:40:00.000-08:00

Wow, it has already been half a year since Brad and I have been married? Its funny because people ask me all the time how I like it.. most people have heard the first year of marriage is the hardest. Well here is my honest answer. I love it, I love every minute of it. Everything is just better, and easier.

1 - I like things warm, Brad likes them cold, therefore I need layers of clothes at night!

2 - Being in a car for 12 hours straight makes Lacey sleep and Brad think of really crazy things.

3- Brad likes to talk in 4 different accents, my favorite is English, my least is Brooklyn.

4 - Again, I love going to other peoples weddings. We have been to 3 in the past month.

5 - Our friends that keep getting married are all staying close by = so fun!

6 - Working out.. is sadly not our biggest priority anymore.. we need to change that!!

7 - I sleep a lot.. I mean a lot..

8 - When you watch a movie where the spouse dies.. its super sad, more that it used to, I hate it!

9- We are each others biggest fans!

10- I've realized lots of my close friends don't see me being a mom anytime soon. I'm okay with that and love their honesty. I don't either to be honest and yes Brad and I are waiting 2 years, in case you were wondering.

Until next month! :)

NYE 10

2010-01-05T10:42:00.000-08:00

Last years New Years Eve was definitely one to remember, this one was also amazing. We were invited by our new married friends The Whites, to have a New Years Eve Party at their relatives house in Laguna Beach, the house was amazing the company was amazing. 2010 is going to be a good year!

Not a good way to end an amazing year!

2009-12-30T10:43:00.000-08:00

So Brad and I woke up New Years Eve, Eve, to a broken in car! I walked downstairs with Brad and noticed there was a ton of glass on the ground, to our surprise someone had broken his back window of his car! They luckily didn't steal his golf clubs, but took many other things! We spent the rest of the day canceling credit cards, getting new locks on things, and trying to stay calm! It is such a horrible feeling when things like this happen, we just got to remember it could be worse!!

Christmas Time At the RV's

2009-12-25T16:28:00.000-08:00

Sadly I don't have any pictures for this.. hopefully someone will send me some that they took. This year was one for the books, first of all it was Brad and my 5 month anniversary. Secondly it was my first Christmas away from the Welling family, and SNOW!! I admit, I shed a few tears (of course Brad doesn't know this). However, spending Christmas with my best friend was definitely the best present I could have received. We ate lots and lots of dessert, and slept a ton. I got used to taking daily naps. :) Its crazy to think that last year Brad came to Utah to surprise me! What a wonderful year.

What happens at the Crab Shack stays...

2009-12-18T16:22:00.000-08:00

Brad and I attended the 101st Newport Beach Boat Parade with some great friends of ours. We went and at a Joe's Crab Shack and watched as the decorated boats went by. It was lots of fun once we got there... but a pain and half to find parking and get reservations. Next year we plan to rent a duffy and be a boat. :)

Gobble Gobble and a 12 hour Drive

2009-11-30T14:27:00.000-08:00

So Brad and I drove up to Utah for Thanksgiving, I slept most the way and Brad drove, he is amazing! Once we got up there we went 4-wheeling, and spent lots of time with the family and this cute little one! He is adorable and I miss him already.

The Tough ones of the family, dad and Kyler

In case you have never seen this.. this is my backyard.

4 months of what I'm grateful for!

2009-11-25T14:54:00.000-08:00

So I cannot believe it has been 4 months already!! This month I want to do something different, instead of what I have learned I'm going to do what I'm grateful for since its Thanksgiving and all.

1- For memories, and childhood videos.

2 - For my faith, and the chance to be with Brad not just until we die, but forever.

3 - An amazing family, I have been raised by the best parents ever.

4 - Amazing friends, who will be that forever.

5 - Pinkberry, Yogurtland, Goldenspoon, anything that craves my sweet tooth! I hope there is yogurt in heaven!

6 - My job, I have been here 7 years and have met some of the greatest people - most that have moved on, but they will always be part of my family.

7 - For a small world, its amazing the people you meet that connects you to someone.

8 - Music, and car dance parties, they make a 12 hour drive seem shorter.

9- Naps and cuddle dates.

10- Laughter, and smiles.. I know that sounds cheezy.. but really. It makes life so much better!

The End!

New Moon with the Parents

2009-11-23T13:59:00.000-08:00

Yes, you read that right, this past weekend Brad and I went out to Palm Springs to visit Mom and Dad Arave. Well it was also the same weekend New Moon came out, so what did we all do? Went and saw it! It was hilarious.. anytime the girls would swoon I got a little embarrassed for Dad Arave and Brad, it was pure entertainment. I loved it, and in 1 in the 10 movies I have seen this year I stayed awake the WHOLE time. Also, I am still team Edward, I just feel like a child pedifile thinking a 17 year old looks good with his shirt off.

We wanted to ride the zamboni.. maybe next time!

2009-11-09T13:50:00.000-08:00

We went to the Kings Hockey game with the lovely Briana Walker she's famous, and beautiful and one of our favorite people to hang out with. One of the best parts about it was, as we were standing in line a guy came over and asked if we wanted to join him in his suite, uh yes! For free! Here are some pictures. Oh yea, and I got bangs again!

Speaking of zamboni, ever wonder where it started? Look here!

What a Hunk!

2009-11-03T12:46:00.000-08:00

So I must have done something right.. because my husband is so attractive. I hope I don't embarrass him too much, but I found this picture on my computer today, I think its from his days up at BYU. He is pretty much the best looking thing I've seen. Just wanted you all to know.

Three Months and two weeks!

2009-10-28T07:43:00.001-07:00

Okay, I'm a little late on this one.. and its not because I didn't remember or because marriage isn't still awesome! I have been so busy!! Two weekends ago I went to Utah for a friends wedding.

1- Being apart SUCKS, I never recommend doing it.

2- I've realized I'm not the only newlywed that gets upset when the toilet seat isn't down (I actually feel in, in the middle of the night, funny now.. not then!

3- Cuddle dates are the best dates ever!

4- Saturdays now equal running errands and doing stuff around the house. Which I totally love!

5- Thank You cards.. no comment!

6- Going to other weddings are now wonderful, you get to re-enjoy the memory of your day.

7- My new signature is finally kicking in and I actually am starting to really like the look of it.

8- I love being called Mrs. Arave (I just don't love pronouncing it) :)

9- When you have a bad day the best thing is coming home and crying to your best friend.

10- My husband looks amazing in a suit.. amen.

Serving in LA

2009-10-16T13:25:00.000-07:00

So Brad and I were lucky enough to work half day yesterday and go to the Los Angeles LDS temple. We went up with our Stake and were there from 12-9pm!! It was an amazing experience to be there all day. Of course we were exhausted but a good exhaustion. I love this place!!

The Hulk?

2009-10-16T13:23:00.000-07:00

So our friend Phil was telling Brad about how great Facials are. So I told Brad I would give him one.. this is the result. I think he should be the Hulk for Halloween. What do you think?

There's no place like home.

2009-10-16T13:18:00.000-07:00

So our place is getting all the great little details that we both like. Brad got his TV.

And I got to have my picture wall.

If you want to see what the pictures are click for a closer look. Most of it has meaning.. the rest are just randoms that we both like. Believe it or not, most of these frames I found at Goodwill.

Pictures Revealed

2009-10-02T14:44:00.000-07:00

So lots of you have been asking for pictures of Brad and my place. I have been really hesitant to release them as we have added things here and there. However, here is a sneak peak of some of our favorite spots so far.

Here is our kitchen area/dining area. My BF Jenn from Utah gave us the picture behind our table. We love it, as that is where we were married.. yup that Castle!

If I were on a filming of "The Cribs" I would say.. "This is where the magic happens" This is our room.

And last but not least, our little patio. This is our favorite project so far. We put some green turf down, and lights. The picture doesn't do it justice. Brad is eventually going to put a little puting green out here. Ha! I will put some plants.. so stay tuned for the finishing product.

We were on a boat!

2009-10-02T14:37:00.000-07:00

So sorry Bracey fans, I have been so busy this week with my new promotion at work (I am now Assistant Online Merchandiser) that I have really had no time to Blog. So this is what has happened this week.

Friday night we went to our friends Brandon and Nicole Dinsbach's Wedding. It was wonderful, and was on a yacht. So we cruised around with our friends on the Newport Harbor. So fun. Saturday we went to my wonderful friend at work Tiranan's 30th Birthday party. So fun, and hung out with work people all day.

Sunday Brad and I had the lovely task to speak in our new family ward at church. Let me just say.. I am happy its over with. I have the hardest time speaking in public.

It's Miley!!

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Happy Friday!

2 whole months!

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Woweeee! Time has flown, I cannot believe today we are celebrating our 2 month anniversary!

This picture taken exactly a year ago.
Here are some new things I have learned in the 2nd month of marriage.

1- I need to learn to communicate better.
2- Life becomes a lot easier, but a lot busier once your married.
3 - Your weekends consist of home projects, no longer going to parties.
4 - Cable and College Football = Brad non existent
5 - I need to stock up on Peanut Butter Oreo's - which is Brads midnight snack
6- Switching your name on things is such a pain the in the behind!!
7 - I now have to think twice before signing my name.
8 - You feel like adults now around your parents and family.
9 - When you get hit on you feel really weird, its not flattering, and you feel bad for the person hitting on you.. hello, thats why there is a ring. :)
10 - Brad becomes my best friend more and more everyday!

Great Pictures from a Waterproof Camera

2009-09-11T15:36:00.000-07:00

So we finally got these lovely beauties developed. We bought a waterproof camera for our snorkeling trip, I think we had more fun taking pictures of how silly we both looked!

Wedding #2

2009-09-10T08:41:00.000-07:00

No.. I didn't get married again, sillies!! But I did get to dress up in my wedding dress again and stand by my husband and introduce him to all my childhood friends! We had our open house/reception in Utah in my parents back yard. My mom and dad have always wanted to have one of the kids have their reception in the backyard. Well since I'm the baby, and yes most spoiled people would say.. I made their wish come true. My mom and dad and pretty much the whole town of Fielding helped my parents re-do our backyard so that it was picture perfect. They did an amazing job!

It was so great to see such great friends and be able to feel like a princess again! Thanks to all that came!

My lovely sisters and mom! Love you!!

Friends FOREVER! The Olsen sisters, and Brooke.. Love this picture!
Brad's friend Josh from BYU.. yes he is very tall, which is why we had Brad stand RIGHT next to him.

Brad's Mission President and his lovely wife.

Brandon Perry and his cute girlfriend (we hope, she was a doll)

Brad's first County Fair!

2009-08-31T14:54:00.000-07:00

Brad was so excited to meet this cow, the owner was a little girl named Hannah, and this is her steer named Montana. Also notice his hat, my dad didn't want him making a fool of himself at the rodeo so he made him wear one of his Welling Livestock Hats.

He met all kinds of animals, chickens, bunnies, and roosters.

We went to the rodeo with my best friend Brookie! We had so much fun!

And Brad kissing the cows at the fair.

Brad the Builder.

2009-08-31T14:47:00.000-07:00

So Brad feels like a real man now a days. He has a tool set, a drill, and lives with his best looking roommate ever. (Or so he says). So we bought two dressers from Ikea that Brad learned to assemble, the first one took about 5 hours, the next I got tired of counting. :)

We then bought our bed, which was much easier, I think this took about an hour.

Thanks Brad for all your man-work!

Most worn out Rainbows ever!

2009-08-31T14:44:00.000-07:00

So right after Brad and I got engaged, I decided it was finally time for me to buy Brad some new rainbows.. since the ones he currently had are ridiculous. See picture below..

Well the new ones lasted about two months, till we went to Lake Shasta when they somehow went missing. Secretly.. I think Brad threw them overboard because he wanted to wear his old ones again.

Such a hunk!

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Want to see this and many other great pictures, actually ALL our wedding pictures done by the talented Mike Cunnigham click here.

10 Things I've learned my first month of marriage

2009-08-25T08:28:00.000-07:00

Happy Month Anniversary Babe!

1 - Dance often in your new home, its a great workout and is a lot of fun.
2 - Cooking for two is a lot better than cooking for one.
3 - Waking up to someone everyone morning has definitely made it worth the wait.
4 - Saturdays are now my favorite days - Yummy Breakfasts
5 - Coming back to work after 2 weeks vacation is the worst thing invented.
6 - Getting used to having the toilet seat up.
7 - Having to pronounce my new last name.. its RV, not that complicated.
8 - Love that Brad looks so sharp going to work, suits and ties.. yes please!
9 - Guys just need to get used to the fact that they get less than half of the closet. Girls just have more stuff.
10 - Marry your best friend, life will never be boring.

My amazing bouquet!

2009-08-24T11:02:00.000-07:00

So my beautiful friend Aubrey does beautiful flowers. I asked her to do my bouquet and this was the picture I gave her for inspiration.

This is what she created!

Amazing right? Thank you again Aubrey!

Our pictures are up!!

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Click here to see them all. Mike you are amazing!!

All because two people fell in love!

2009-08-20T13:36:00.000-07:00

This post is especially for our parents. Without them we would obviously not be here, and if they would have never got married.. well you get the picture! We are so grateful to them and everything they have taught us. Thank you, thank you!!

Modesty at Forever 21

2009-08-20T11:31:00.000-07:00

Not sure if you have heard but Forever21 has a new line that is more sophisticated and modest. Its called Love21

Here are a few of my favorites.

First learning experience

2009-08-19T13:26:00.000-07:00

Last week, we were all gung-ho about getting our home all set up. We started off with returning presents and getting the presents we didn't receive. We then started figuring out where we were going to hang stuff, and decided we were going to buy a leather couch to go with the one Brad has.

We found one on craigslist.. we went to see it.. it was really cool because it folds down to a bed.. $150 later we bought it.

Once we got it home we realized a few things
1- it smells like weed
2- matching leather couches NEVER works
3- our apartment just got a lot smaller
4- This couch does not match anything we want.

So we febreezed it, it smells nice, and we reposted it on craigslist.. Any takers?

Honeymoon #2 Lake Shasta

2009-08-11T14:47:00.000-07:00

So after our adventures to the lovely island of Oahu, we flew back to LAX on a red eye, had a layover for about 3 hours, then took another flight to Redding, CA we arrived in Lake Shasta, CA.

The Arave's, Castletons, and the Redfords all take a year trip up to Lake Shasta for a family vacation. Another reason Brad and I wanted to get married end of July was because we did not want to have to be engaged during a vacation, we just wanted to be married!!

We jet skied, did some eagles nest exploring, took lots of naps, ate a TON of junk food, layed out even more, and wakeboarded. It was a great time, and even funner getting to know my new family. :)

My favorite pictures so far!

2009-08-11T14:40:00.001-07:00

If you don't have facebook.. then here is a few of my favorite pictures so far. My great friends Brooke, Jenn, and Jenni all posted pictures on facebook so you can look at more.

Mr. and Mrs.

2009-08-10T13:10:00.001-07:00

We are back.. two weeks later and could not be anymore in love! The wedding day was great, and went by so fast.. it was seriously like a dream. I will post pictures as soon as I have some. Here is one of my favorites of the day. My dad and I dancing. The neatest part about getting married on July 25th was that my parents were also married on the same day 32 years ago. It was such a great experience getting to share their anniversary with our wedding day.

We went on our honeymoon to Wakiki Beach in Honolulu, it was a surprise.. well the Honolulu part. I did end up finding out that we were going to Hawaii, so it was still a little surprise. :) We went snorkeling, hiking up to a waterfall, ate a ton, slept a ton, and most importantly relaxed and enjoyed each other. The next week we went to Lake Shasta in Northern California for a second honeymoon with Brads family on a house boat. It was a great time and I so enjoyed getting to know his family better.

Yesterday we drove into Huntington Beach for the first time as a married couple, and spent the first night in our home. We are so grateful to all those who helped make this day special and who have helped us along the way. We are so blessed.

Read all the posts below to hear about our honeymoon. Don't worry I left all the personal details out. :)

Love you all!

Honeymoon Day 5 - July 30th - PCC and Temple

2009-07-29T15:54:00.000-07:00

So as I had mentioned that the night before we went to the Magic of Polynesia, my sister Lori and her husband Evan are really good friends with some Samoans in Utah, therefore they are pretty much family. Samoans are amazing people, as well as the whole Hawaiian culture, the people are all about Ohanas (family) and are so nice. So my sister hooked us up with one of her friends named Ah Chew (yes that is his name) he is a firedancer at the Magic of Polynesia, and is amazing! He got us in to the Polynesian Culture Center for free!! SO awesome.

So we spent all day at the PCC, and made a trip over to the Lanai Temple, sadly it was closed for renovation, but we were still able to go to the grounds and the visitors center. It was great to just be in the presence of something so amazing.

Honeymoon Day 4 - July 29th - Day of Adventure and lots of pictures!

2009-07-29T15:26:00.000-07:00

Today we decided to get off our lazy, relaxed buts and do some tourist exploring. So we went on a hike! Can you guess what we did before?? No, we didn't get our same breakfast, we decided to try something new! So we went and ate a Lulus which looks right over the ocean, it was a great little spot, but the food wasn't so good. We should stick to the CRUNCHY french toast.

Following we got already for our adventure. We took a nature hike up to one of the waterfalls, no we did not do the Moana Falls, that was actually booked, so we did the nature one instead. Which was actually great! The place where we started was right next to a Golf Course.. yes, this was Brads happy place!

Once we started hiking Brad started getting really tired, so he needed a stick to keep him going, I was stick free!! Totally kidding.. after awhile I had to take a breather and drink some water!

We then started exploring!!

This was a shampoo something.. when you squeeze it goo comes out, and shampoo is sometimes made with it.. or something like that!

And then we made it to the Waterfall!!

Then we were on our way back.. get it.. back!

We got really hyper and decided to take silly pictures, of course!

We would also like to recognize the state bird, or mascot.

Afterwards for dinner we went to the Magic of Polynesia.. it was hilarious and awesome at the same time! There was an asian magician.. need I say more?

Honeymoon Day 3 - July 28th - Day of Relaxing!

2009-07-28T15:19:00.000-07:00

By this day we were sooo exhausted from the pre-wedding stress, to no sleep, to jet lag we decided the first thing we would do is order.. can you guess?? ROOM SERVICE, and can you guess what I got??? CRUNCHY FRENCH TOAST!! Brad got the Eggs benedict, and we then fell in love with Room service, we decided we would get a couples massage also, so we went and lounged at the pool in the morning, then got our massage in the afternoon. That night we walked around the fun city of Waikiki and ate at Ruths Chris Steak House, it was amazing!! We told them it was our honeymoon so our table was all set with roses, and they even gave us chocolate covered strawberries YUM!! We did order food, which is always so good, we both got the filet mignon. We then walked around the streets some more, we got some Haagan Daz (i'm sad I can't spell this) and walked around some of the little flee market shops.

Sorry no pictures for the day, my camera was also on a relaxation day.

Honeymoon Day 2 - July 27th Day of AMAZING food!

2009-07-27T15:05:00.000-07:00

Once we woke up Brad and I went down to get some breakfast, we at the Kuhio grill, its downstairs from the Marriott in Wakiki, anyways go to it! I fell in love with their Crunchy French Toast, I wish I had a picture to share, because it even looked beautiful. So they make french toast with wheat bread and dip it into Kellogg's Corn Flakes. Then put bananas and strawberries, just a few of my favorite things. Well our cute little waitress comes over and suggests I try the Coconut Syrup, HELLO, I fell in love again!! This food was amazing, I had it every day we were there for breakfast basically. Brad had the buffet, but then later realized he would get Eggs Benedict the following days.

Right after breakfast we had to go right to the beach and take pictures. So we took it right by the wedge, where we found some other newlyweds to take our picture, and then by a neat little waterfall.

We then went to the pool and laid out for the remainder of the day. Once we were hungry again we took a trip downstairs and ate at an another amazing place.. which I can't remember the name of it, but it was downstairs again in an Italian restaurant, let me tell you.. AMAZING again! We ate Fettuicini Alfredo with some ham in it, I believe it was called Pricioto? Hawaii has amazing food, I was obsessed, obviously!!

Talking about all this food is making me hungry..

Honeymoon Day 1 - July 26th

2009-07-26T14:55:00.000-07:00

As many of you know I love to sleep, and when I don't get a lot of sleep I get a little bit cranky. Therefore Brad was kind enough to let me sleep all the way to Hawaii. Do I look cozy or what?! PS if you ever go to Hawaii be sure and wear a sweatshirt on the airplane its FREEEEZING!!

We then took a shuttle to our hotel, the lovely Marriott Spa and Resort. By this time I was starting to get very cranky, no sleep, no food = lacey cranky. I get it from my dad.. trust me is inherited. So we decided to get some sushi, were so sleepy and off schedule we went back to the room and um slept of course!

The day before the wedding!

2009-07-24T11:54:00.000-07:00

As I was going through pictures of the wedding I ran into the pictures from the night before when we went to family dinner at El Torito. I also forgot to blog about my wonderful first experience in the temple. Shame on me!! Anyways the day before the wedding I did everything in this order.

7am wake up
8am Got my hair blown dry by Jenn Draegger (she is amazing, if you need a hair stylist she is fab!)
9am Got a facial by Brooke at Massage Envy, she is also amazing
1030am Got mani and pedi with Jenn Scott
1130am Met mom and dad at our house (pictures to come soon)
1230pm Left with mom and Jenn to head to Fashion Island for lunch
130pm Met Brad, and family at temple. Even got a surprise visit from Melissa Lundquist (LOVES)
3pm Endowment Session
530pm Dinner with family
7pm Left for San Diego to stay in hotel with girls!

The temple was by far my favorite part of the day, and is highly recommended! Most Brides are so stressed the day before the wedding, and I was on cloud 9! I'm sure the facial and mani/pedi also helped to destressify (is that a word, it should be).

The dinner was great also, mine and Brads family were there, along with my friend Jenn. The waiter gave brad and I some fun accessories to embarrass us. Our families both told stories about our childhood or things we should know. Brad's family learned that I loved to melt popsicles in the microwave so they are like a slushy, I even had it for breakfast sometimes. My family learned that Brad is an explorer and loves finding Lizards. Hopefully our kids will not get that trait.. I am terrified of lizards, snakes, and insects! Lets pray I have little girls!! :) Here are some pictures from the lovely evening.

The Dress!

2009-07-15T10:06:00.000-07:00

So you really don't think I would post a picture of my wedding dress on here do you? Brad checks this thing daily!!

However, lots of people have been asking what my dress looks like. So Brad EARMUFFS!

http://www.totallymodest.com/gp6.html
It is one on this page.. Can you guess which one?

10 Days till I enter the most special place I will ever walk foot in!

2009-07-14T09:04:00.000-07:00

Yes, I know how to count, and yes I know this is not the San Diego temple. It is the Newport Beach temple, and the Day before I am married.. 11 days to be exact, I get to go there. Ever since I was a little girl I have dreamed of this day, as well as my wedding day. I cannot wait to enter into the house of the Lord.

Another addition to the accessories!

2009-07-14T09:01:00.000-07:00

So if you know me at all, you know I am huge on accessories. However, for my wedding day I have been debating if I should go all out or keep is simple. My dress is super simple, and could use some accessorizing to make it Lacey! So I am going to borrow Brad's moms pearl necklace, and have this amazing headband. Made by Naomi over at Taza and Husband She is sooo creative and I love her blog.

When we were young!

2009-06-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

Brad and I were looking through childhood pictures this week to have for our video. Look at the gems we found!!

Vitamin String Quartet

2009-06-17T09:31:00.000-07:00

You have to look these guys up in Itunes, So how amazing would it be to have these guys play at your wedding. They even have a Twilight Cover.. yes indeed I might have a Twilight song play at my wedding. How fun would it be to have some of these songs played, I'm obsessed over this band right now!

We can play name that tune!

Our Wedding Website

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Click it! You know you want to!

Vote for your favorite!!

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The engagement pictures are complete.. now we need your help in deciding which one/ones to use.

Please click here to review and vote!

Engagement Preview

2009-06-03T07:30:00.000-07:00

In love with this preview from Mike Cunningham. He was so much fun to work with and has an amazing artistic eye!

Check out his work!! More to come!

56 Days!

2009-05-29T13:40:00.000-07:00

Time is flying everyday and we are getting everything figured out.

Engagement Pictures: Check - will post in two weeks!
Brad's Tux: Check
Invitations: Got em - just need to print em, and address em!
Dress: Check (I would post the picture, but we wouldn't want Brad to get a peak).
Registered: Target and Bed Bath and Beyond!
Cake: Still need to taste test.. but have the place and the cake figured out.

I feel like I'm forgetting something.. ha!

Flying to Utah this weekend to try the dress on, spend time with Mom, have Bridal Shower with friends and family, test make up, and fly home! I also leave for Florida Monday-Thursday for work! Its going to start getting crazy!!

We need to find a place to live, figure out colors in our bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. I have found these inspiring images.. what do you think?

Favors

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Look how cute these favors/place cards are.

Found them here.

Flowers

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I am in love with these succulent flowers/bouquet. I love the guys flower, non feminine, etc.

What do you think??

Shoes.. Which shoes?

2009-05-19T15:34:00.001-07:00

Alright ladies, need you opinions.. So I want to wear some gold flats for my wedding. I am not going to wear heals because my feet will kill after dancing the afternoon away! So what do you think of the below.. suggestions?

Just for the bride.

2009-05-15T09:29:00.000-07:00

My wonderful friend Molly who is getting married next week (WOOHOO) passed along this book called "Just for the Bride". A friend gave it to her, wrote in a little congratulations message, and passed it on to me. I in return do the same thing to a bride who is close to me.

A quote that I love featured in the book "A family starts with a young man falling in love with a girl. No superior alternative has been found." Winston Churchill.

Thanks again Molly!

How to plan a wedding in 2 months and a week..

2009-05-15T07:38:00.000-07:00

I honestly never thought it would be possible to plan such a special event that I will remember the rest of my life in 2 months. Well.. Brad and I have actually planned it in less that that.. a less that a week even!!

We have the Date: July 25th, 2009
Place: San Diego Temple
Time: 9am

Reception: Waters Restaurant

The dress - I would show you.. but if Brad saw, that would be no bueno! I'll just tell you, its gorgeous, and unique!

I have the decorations figured out.. see below post.

Photographer: Mike Cunningham

We just need to send the invites, and get everyones addresses! We have been on a roll. YIPPPEEE SKIPPY!!

Damask Theme

2009-05-13T09:54:00.001-07:00

I love teal/turquoise and black! This pattern has been a favorite of mine for awhile.. what do you think?? I LOVE the cake!! Anyone know a good cake decorator?

He Liked it, so he put a ring on it!

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Here are the pictures our lovely friend Tiffany took of the proposal. Video to come soon!!

The proposal - May 9th 2009

2009-05-12T12:37:00.000-07:00

On our first date Brad wanted to do something neither of us had done. So we decided we would go hit some hot pink golf balls in the ocean. We wanted to be sure we could see them in the dark so we found some hot pink golf balls. On the day of the engagment Brad and I spent some time at the beach with some friends, then went to my place to watch a movie. Well during the movie Brad wants to go for a walk on the beach. So we walk quite a ways.. probably a half mile in the sand and turn back around. On our way back we stopped and looked at the waves. He pointed out to me that there was a pink golf ball on the ground. I just thought it was some random thing on the beach, until he pointed out like our first date. He then knelt down and opened the golf ball and there was my ring! I can't remember what he said besides that he wanted to marry me, but of course I said yes. Our good friend Tiffany recorded the whole proposal and had a picnic set up for us to watch the sunset and have a romantic time together.

The day we met! - Sept 8, 2008

2009-05-12T08:06:00.000-07:00

Although I had seen Brad at church many times before, and always had an immense attraction for him we never actually sat down and had a conversation together. I remember the Saturday before we met I was just leaving the beach with my friends Erin Hawley and Lisa Ward. Brad and Shannon Masquardson were driving by going to pick up food for Break The Fast. They stopped and said hello while driving by, and I remember saying to myself I really need to get to know him better.

Well, Monday comes by, and Erin and I decided to go to Family Home Evening together it was a fireside, so it was in the chapel. Then there he was, sitting their all by himself waiting for Erin and I to come sit by him. He invited us over and I was so excited. We started chatting about random stuff, like Brads arms looking like he shaves them (he doesn't). Then Erin asked Brad if he was dating anyone in the ward, etc. He had mentioned he wasn't dating anyone, there was no one he was interested. Well me being my sassy self, decided this was my perfect opportunity. "Well, thats because you haven't taken me out" I said. This caught Brad off guard a little bit, and got him thinking.

The whole time during the fireside we were flirting here and there, I would touch his arm and let him know I was flirting. Afterwards, Erin and Warren asked us to hang out with them, which they claim they set us up. So Brad and I decided to get some yogurt and keep talking, then afterwards go over to Erins'. We went and watched the MTV music awards, and I remember wanting to sit REALLY close to Brad but not making it too obvious I was into him.

After watching the awards Brad walked out with me to my car. He said we should all hang out sometime, and I agreed.. hoping he ment just me, but not sure. He got my number and I was so excited. That Thursday he called me, we talked for probably two hours and asked me on a date for Friday.

Brad + Lacey = Bracey

2009-05-12T07:56:00.000-07:00

I have always loved the part in Father of the Bride, when Annie was younger and she says "Dad, I met a man in Rome. And he's wonderful and brilliant, and we're getting married."

No, I did not meet Brad in Rome, I met him at church. However, he is wonderful, and brilliant and we ARE getting married. I can't say that phrase enough! I always thought in my young age that I would get married around 25. Although people in high school thought my best friend Jenn and I would be the FIRST ones to get married.. I think they jinxed us! :) I actually have to thank them, otherwise I might possibly be in a trailer park someone with 2 kids. Eek scary thought.. moving on.

This will be a new blog of mine talking about events, memories, and our progress to get married and our wonderful adventure in this life and more.

Enjoy!