Family 5k and Easter Fun

Saturday was my family's Easter Party. In the morning we had a 5K race. I ran a little and then decided it was stupid (meaning I am out of shape and didn't want to play), and I walked with my parents and Shelese. Erik ended up winning (only because James had a small emergency and couldn't finish), Followed by Kipp, Chris and Tirra.



After lunch it was time for the Easter Egg Hunt. The kids went for a ride on the four-wheelers while the Easter Bunny came. It was lots of fun and a beautiful Easter Day!

IT'S OFFICIAL!

James and I are officially engaged to be married! We picked out a ring a couple of weeks ago, and last night he finally gave it to me (pictures will be posted soon). He was watching sports on TV and I was laying down on the other end of the couch reading a silly vampire book. He got up (I assumed to go to the bathroom) and when he came back he put the ring box on my left shoulder and sat back down on the couch. He can't be serious when he is nervous...he's like Chandler from Friends. He makes jokes when he is uncomfortable. So he went through a series of poorly worded questions like "So you wanna get married" and just plain "You wanna?". I had to make him ask me nicely: "Melissa, will you marry me?". It was funny and cute. Of course i said YES! The big day is July 31, 2009, in the Rexburg Temple. I can't stop smiling! We have sort of been planning ahead, so we have adorable polka-dot dresses for the flower girls. My colors are bright and summery: mostly lime green and yellow, with bright orange and pink accents. I will have my three wonderful sisters as bridesmaids (Tirra is the matron of honor), and also two of my closest friends from college will be there as bridesmaids too. James's friend Brad will be his best man, and his two brothers and two other best friends will be his groomsmen. We are so excited and so happy!

Can we have Spring yet?

Seriously.