WEDDING!!

So once upon a time I got married.

And now I'm finally blogging about it.

I don't have the actual pics from the photographer yet, but these are a few taken by family members that I think capture the essence of the day.

Enjoy!

The coming out of the temple pics are always my fave. Everyone always looks so happy!

"Aunt Becky got married!!" That's what Hannah kept saying. Cutest little three year old with a broken arm ever!


Don't we look happy. This is on the side of the temple where the sun was shining and it was warm.


Then we moved to the shade where it was freezing and we had to wait forever to take pictures. I guess that's what you get for getting married in January.


Now to the reception. Cutting the cake has got to be the most awkward thing ever! I love how you can see Hannah creeping in the background just above our hands. So cute.


So my bouquet weighed like 30 pounds. And in all of the planning I didn't even think that I would need a bouquet to actually toss. This one would have knocked someone out if I had thrown it. So this is me, fake throwing the bouquet for the photographer.


This is our first dance. I didn't realize until we were actually dancing that the song I had picked forever ago was probably too slow to dance to. So we laughed while everyone stared at us awkwardly dancing slowly to the song. It was funny.


And of course, our lovely car that Spencer's brother and cousin decorated. They did a pretty good job I think.

And there you have it. Some lovely photos of the best day of my life so far! Yay for marriage!

2011

Because everyone is doing it, I think I'll jump on the wagon too.

Let's review last year with a few pics, or maybe a little more than a few pics.


In January I turned 23 and celebrated at PF Changs with my family.


In February Suzie and I took a nice President's Day road trip to Arizona. Apparently we have the same road trip face ;)


This little beauty was the reason for the trip. My namesake Rebecca Maude Turley.


March brought Emily home.


And my second Moab Half with three of my sisters.


In April my best friend Elizabeth graduated with her masters in Accountancy. Yeah, she's kinda smart.


In May two of my sisters, my roommate Emily and I roadtripped to California. Camilla's wedding was the reason for the much needed vacation.


Leslie got married in June. She looked just like a princess that day.


In July I got bangs. It was quite a step.


And of course there was the end of my childhood with the very last HP movie at midnight.
I was Ginny Weasley and Emily was Fawkes the phoenix.


August brought the weekend of weddings. First was Angela and Joe.


Then there was Emily and Thayne.


And lastly it was Brooke and Taylor.


I also ran my first ever marathon, the Mesa Falls Marathon, in Ashton, Idaho.


While there I realized I loved this guy and in September, we were engaged.


In October Mel and I finally got to see Switchfoot live! So much goodness.


Apparently I didn't take any pictures in November, but I got to have like three Thanksgiving dinners and it was delightful.


December of course brought Christmas and visiting Temple Square. Oh, and I also graduated from college! That's right! I'll get my diploma in a few weeks.

Thanks 2011 for being a great year. I'm excited for 2012, especially the marriage part. I think that's a great way to start off the new year!

DONE!

Today I took my LAST final ever in college.

Yup. The last one.

I'm graduating!

It's kind of a weird feeling. Now I have to be a grown-up. That's hard.

Oh well. For now: CELEBRATE!!

Best and Worst Christmas Songs

What are the worst Christmas songs of all time?

I will answer with three.

#1. Little Drummer Boy

(I don't really want to hear "pa rum pum pum pum" anymore)

#2. Christmas Shoes

(Ew! Gag! Like unto "Butterfly Kisses." Is it the same singer?)

#3. Mary, Did You Know?

(Yes! Of course she knew! Gabriel told her!)

Those, my friends, are my top 3 least favorite Christmas songs. Please don't ever subject me to them. I may not be nice about it.

Now, onto the best.

#1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

(This will forever be my favorite Christmas song. Love!)

#2. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

(Thank you Meet Me In St. Louis and Judy Garland for giving us this classic)

#3. Last Christmas, the Wham! version

(Oh yes. George Michael love! So many good memories with this song)

And these, are my top 3 favorite ones. These, on the other hand, I could listen to on repeat all year long.

Christmas time is here!

Seriously?

I remembered a funny story I want to share.

Back in April a guy in my ward took me on a date. We went to get Costa Vida, which we carried out to eat while we waited in line for BYU's ever so popular Divine Comedy. This particular Divine Comedy was a spoof on Harry Potter and included a music video entitled "Firebolt" set to the tune of Katy Perry's "Firework." (The singer in this video was one DC member named Whitney. This is important later.) I enjoyed myself, I'm assuming he did too. But we never went out again and that was fine.

Fast forward about a month. My roommate and I are over at said boy's apartment visiting with him and his roommate. For some reason we get on the topic of boldness and bold ways they've asked people on dates. The roommate tells us said boy was brave enough to ask one of the girls in Divine Comedy out. We were amazed (they're kind of like celebrities here on campus) and inquired as to which one it was. They told us it was Whitney and then he proceeded to tell us this:

"Yeah. Last time I was at Divine Comedy I saw that 'Firebolt' video and thought 'man, this girl can sing. I need to ask her out!'"

Lest I remind you folks, that when he saw that music video he was on a date with me! And he seemed completely unaware of what he had just said, and what it meant. I didn't say anything of course, neither did I care. I just thought it was funny that he could be so obtuse.

Fast forward six months. I'm happily engaged by now and actually haven't really talked to this boy since that time. Spencer and I get tickets for Divine Comedy on Saturday night. Naturally we go early to stand in line so we get good seats. While we're seated on the ground of the Wilk Terrace who do we see? Above mention tactless boy of course; obviously on a date. And what food did they bring to eat while they wait might I ask? Yes. You guessed it. COSTA VIDA!!!

I laughed. Out loud. And proceeded to tell Spencer's sister the whole story. How many girls has he used this date on? Can he really be that lame? Is it working???

And as far as I know, he never went on that date with Whitney. It's probably for the best.

Boredom ABCs

Remember those questionnaires that used to be forwarded through all your friends' email accounts? Yes, this is one of those. But because I'm so bored, I'm actually taking the time to fill it out. Don't feel obligated to read or even comment. It's mostly for my own entertainment.

Age: 23, for a few more months.

Bed size: Currently, twin. But not for long ;)

Chore you hate: Mopping the floor. Hands down.

Dogs: I don't have one, nor have I ever had one.

But if I did it would be a black labrador, like the ones the 101 dalmatians

cover themselves in soot to be disguised as.

Essential start of your day: Brushing my teeth.

I will go insane if I leave the house without brushing those

pearly whites (or rather yellows, I need some whitestrips).

Favorite color: Yellow.

Gold or silver: Silver.

Height: 5'

My fiance's uncle told me "diminutive" was a good word to describe me.

I didn't really know how to take it.

Instruments I play: Sometimes I pretend to play the piano.

Sometimes my teacher tells me I play with ice in my veins.

Job title: Research Assistant.

Kids: Want them, badly.

Live: I live in Provo.

Mom's name: Linda.

Nickname: Becks, Bex, Beckra, Beckron, Little One.

Overnight hospital stays: None that I'm aware of.

Pet peeve: Oh so many! I really hate it when people turn

lights on/off that aren't/are needed without asking me.

Quote from a movie: Um I speak in movie quotes. There are too many. We'll go with this one: "Isn't a bit early for blueberries?"

"Well they were strawberries, but it's been so cold lately that they turned blue!"

Right or left-handed: Right.

Siblings: Four older sisters.

Time you wake up: Usually between 7-8. This week hopefully 6.

Underwear: I don't understand.

Vegetables you dislike: Frozen peas.

What makes you run late: Usually nothing. Sometimes oversleeping.

X-rays you have had done: I've had a ct scan.

Also probably something on my head when I was little and fractured my skull.

And my ankle when I sprained it in October.

And those ones at the dentist/orthodontist.

Yummy food you make: Spaghetti.

Zoo animal: Giraffes! Did you know their hearts are 25 pounds?

They would have to be in order to pump all that blood up their necks to their brains.

And they have special arteries in their neck that won't explode from the pressure.

And there you go. I'm done now.

Slackers and Engagements

Sometimes I run a marathon and then don't run for two months after that. Oh and I don't blog either. Sorry peeps. And it would seem that a lot has happened in the last two months. I'll try and catch you up.

School started. It's good. My piano teacher doesn't like the way I play. Oh well.

My best friend is having a baby girl in March! Wahoo! Cute little pregnant Zabet. I'm excited.

Oh right and I guess the most important news is that I am engaged! Yup that's right. ENGAGED! Spencer proposed, oh, almost a month ago. And I said yes. We're getting married!

Here is a little picture to whet your appetites for our engagements.
(Compliments of my roommate Katie Bell)

The date is January 12, 2012 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Happiness abounds.