Monday, December 31, 2007

Haircuts, New Job, Mission Call, Christmas, and New Years! WoW!

That's a lot to cover! Well, I went for it. I cut my hair. It's back to just above my shoulders, and I'm loving it! I feel like I do my hair again! For a long while it wasn't feeling that way at all. I would just pull it back everyday and not do anything with it. Now, I'm forced to do it because it looks silly pulled back! :D
Caleb did find a job! I can't remember if I mentioned this. We are happy with it for now.
My younger brother got his mission call! He's going to the Tulsa Oklahoma mission! We are so happy for him. I know that he was a little bummed when he opened it and it wasn't foreign, but he's grown very excited for his mission and I feel he will really love it! It's right in the bible belt, so it won't be easy, but it will be worth it because he's a tough kid with a good heart. I know more than one person will be touched by his spirit while he's there.
Christmas was so wonderful! We really enjoyed all of it! He surprised me with a diamond necklace, and I suprised him with an electric razor! We also got each other movies, and pajamas, and kitchen appliances! :) (we just used our registries for Christmas this year! How handy is that?) We went and played Disney Scene it with my family and had dinner. It was really different, but really good at the same time, because we can start our own traditions, like going back to sleep after you open presents! ;)
Happy New Year in a few hours! We're just going to hang here with a couple of close friends, eat food and watch movies, nothing too fancy! Well, I have a dirty house, and guests coming soon! I'd better be going!

Monday, December 17, 2007

Sick Days

Ok, so Saturday, I woke up to throwing up. I was sick and had to call into work and not go in. I threw up most of the morning, and then slept a good share of the day. I know it wasn't food poisoning, because I was achy and I had a slight fever. Caleb was really good to me and took care of me. He drew me a bath, and made me food, and bought me Sprite, and all the things a good husband does when his wife is sick.
Well, we woke up this morning, and just after breakfast, Caleb threw up. I feel so bad because I think I got him sick. He's toughing it out at work today, and I feel awful. He says he hasn't thrown up other than the one time, so who knows. I hope he keeps feeling better. I'm going to need to disinfect the whole house...again! We can't keep getting sick!

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Pictures and Good News!

We'll start with the good news! CALEB GOT A JOB!!!!! YaY!! He'll be working at a car dealership not too far from where I work so we can drive together and save gas money! It ended up working out well for us.

Also, today we got our wedding photos back! We are really happy with them! I hope you all enjoy my favorites!

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Snowy day


Today was a rough day. The weather was awful, and I was working today. It took me an hour to get home, and it was a really long, stressful day at work. Caleb and I had had a disagreement earlier about something, and so when I came home tonight, Caleb had shoveled the walk where I would park and walk into the house, had dinner almost ready, and he had made me hot chocolate. He is truly a sweetheart and I'm so lucky to have him. He takes care of me and loves me.

We've been going through a little bit of a rough time the last couple of days. Caleb got his lay off from work, so we are frantically trying to get him another job just so we can stay afloat. (Sadly, we can't live off of what I make.) It's been a bit tough, but we can get through it because we have been through much worse, and we also have lots of love and support around us.


Friday, December 7, 2007

Tree Time!

So tonight, we put up our Christmas tree! Hand me down tree, hand me down ornaments of course. We think it turned out pretty good though. Caleb loves Snoopy, so we have a Snoopy/Peanuts tree! We like it. It's a pre lit tree, with snow on it! (The snow may look cool, but it's a TOTAL MESS!) It's fun to do things like decorate for Christmas and make dinner, and go shopping. It's really nice to have someone to share those things with!

Thursday, December 6, 2007

It's Official

I had my first emotional breakdown as a wife last night. I'm not going to get into the details of why. All that matters is the wonderful man I married took good care of me, and it made me appreciate him more. He just held me, let me cry, and talked some sense into me. He really knows me better than anyone, and last night just made me love him so much more. I know that we will be able to get through anything. Our engagement was tough, and we faced so many trials. It made us stronger and closer as a couple and solidified to us that we can get through anything.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

WoW!

The last week has been a wonderful whirlwind of happiness for us. On December 1, I married the man I love. He became my sweet, adoring husband, and I became his loving wife. We were married at 4 pm and The Bungalow. It was a beautiful ceremony. Short and to the point. It felt like we waited so long for something so short. But it was well worth the wait. ;) I really think waiting made it even more special for us. When I was walking down the isle next to my loving father, I was staring at this adorable man who loves me so entirely, I was overwhelmed with emotions. I was doing everything in my power to not stop from crying, screaming for joy, or fainting. I've never been happier in my life. I have to admit that I did cry when I said "I do"! There isn't a word in the english language to describe the joy that I felt in that moment. I felt every emotion humanly possible. I wouldn't trade that moment for anything on this whole wide world. We had our family and good friends there to share in our happiness. Caleb looked so handsome. I'm truly a lucky woman. I gave him a little surprise at our ceremony. Our song is "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait, so I engraved his ring with "I Cross My Heart! Love, Shala." He loved it. We danced, we ate cake, and we had a great day. It was nothing other than perfect.

Then we drove to Salt Lake City and stayed in the Grand America Hotel. The room was set up all perfect! Roses, treats, Martenelli's....it was so nice to be pampered. We really loved our stay there. We ordered room service, were lazy, went to Sunday Brunch, (which was phenomenal! Anyone should go and have it!) and wandered Temple Square. It was really nice to go there since that's where Caleb proposed. It almsot made everything come full circle. It truly was perfect.

Now, I'm a wife! I really like it so far! Grocery Shopping, making dinner, its all really fun! I love it! My favorite part is the fact that we don't have to say goodbye at the end of the night. That was really getting old! :D

Saturday, November 24, 2007

One Week!

The wedding is a week away! Holy cow!! It's finally here! I can hardly believe it! We've been so busy that it's snuck up on us! It will be so nice to finally be able to be together all the time and not have to drive home at night. That's the worst part of this engaged state of life. Things are so good for us. We are so happy! We hope that you all will share in our wonderful day!

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Happy Turkey Day!

So, today was the first Thanksgiving Caleb and I have been a couple. But today took me back to last Thanksgiving. I had met Caleb 2 days before, and then I went to Idaho. I got back in town that night, and I decided to go dancing. One of my ex's called wanting to go (making the evening somewhat awkward) and I went. Caleb was there, and we got to talk more. I was starting to see at least a good friendship out of him, and potential for more. Then our friend Reggie invited us to his house for pie. We all say yes, and I realize that Caleb was going to drive himself. So, I offer to give him a ride to Reggie's and we have a great time. I dropped flirty hints to Caleb, and he asked me for my number that night. It was a good night. I love the fact that he and I have certain memories with holidays. We can always remember them.
Today was good. We had dinner with his family, and we are starting to get settled in our place too. It's so fun! I can't wait until the whole saying goodbye at night thing is over, because he makes me laugh so much that I never want to leave his company.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

So it's sinking in now...

We've got 16 days left to go, and its sinking in now. We started moving some of our things into our new place, and we are starting to actually feel it coming. We've been engaged so long that it's always felt so far away! Now it's finally here! YaY! Caleb called me his wife one time, and it felt so right, and so cool. I love the fact that I get to be a wife and a mother now. For a long time I never really felt that I would get a chance to be on this road in life. I was determined that I was destined to be the next Sheri Dew. Wonderful woman who just never found the right man. Then Caleb came into my life, and has changed everything in the best way possible. I would never want to change how things have turned out for us. He tells me that I'm the best thing that came out of him moving to Utah, and that makes me feel really good, because he's had a lot of wonderful things happen to him since he moved here. He's in a career now, and he's happy at his job. Yeah, there are frustrating things, but he really likes it. He's in a great ward with a wonderful bishop. He's got some really great friends here too. True friends that will stick with him no matter what. But I'm so excited to spend the rest of my life with this wonderful man. He's truly the most wonderful man I could have asked for in a husband. He's always looking out for my well being and for others too.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Friends

We have the most supporting group of friends we could have ever asked for. They truly have been amazing through all the good and the bad of this last year. It's so funny, I was talking to a good friend today, and the support they were giving Caleb and I overwhelmed me so much. I was literally crying, because of the support of this individual. Each and every one of our friends have had a turn in doing that. They are all phenomenal and inspiring. Our families are just as supportive. We are truly such lucky people to have so many people who love and care about us. I'm going to start crying again. We can never thank you all enough for everything you do!
With All Our Love,
The Mickeys

22 days, Bridal Showers and More Trials

So, I had my bridal showers this last week. They were so much fun, and we got so many wonderful and useful things! We are truly greatful for everyones generosity. It's finally sinking in to us that we are getting married, and its just making us more excited! We are ready to start our life together.
Trials come in many shapes and forms. This year has been very stressful on us, and Satan has been trying to stop our union the whole time. Without the comfort of the Lord, we really wouldn't have made it to the point where our wedding was actually going to happen. We have many more trials to face together as a couple, but we are ready for them, and are willing to work together no matter what. We will get to the temple as soon as we can.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

43 Days and Stressing!


So, things are coming fast now, and we're feeling pressure on all sides. We are very excited, but also getting very nervous. Where to live and things of that nature are still up in the air. There is also the possibility now that my brother and his family might not make it here in time for my wedding. I only found this out this morning, and I bawled my eyes out to my mom and to Caleb. Most of the details are done for the wedding, and I was really looking forward to having my adorable nephew be my ring bearer. Now that there's a possibility that it won't happen, I'm heart broken. I don't think my heart can wait any longer to get married, but I really want the rest of my family to be here. I'm stressing and I don't know what to do.
I don't want to cry anymore. I feel like all I do is cry anymore. Caleb is nothing but comforting and supportive of everything that is going on. It's just more proof to me that he really is the man I'm supposed to be with. He understands why I act certain ways, and knows what to do to make me feel better without even realizing it. Sometimes it's just holding me while I cry. He's the only person outside of my family I've truly been comfortable crying around, that's a man. I have a few close friends that are girls that I can cry around, but in general I hate crying. He just helps me not feel weak when I cry, and I love him for that. He truly is my other half.

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Sick

So, Caleb and I have taken turns being sick. Caleb had it first, and now I've had it the last few days. We've just been laying low for a few days, trying to get better, so hopefully we didn't get anyone else sick in the process.
Yesterday, my family took me out on an additional bridal shoot, so that there were pictures in fall leaves. It was good, and we found some great ones up by Sundance. They were so pretty! It will be so gorgeous!

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

79 days and counting

It finally feels like it's coming! We've been engaged for so long, and changed our date so many times, that it finally feels like it's actually happening. We are mostly ready for the wedding. We just have the last minute details to take care of, and then we are on our way! We still need to figure out where we are going to live after the wedding, and make sure all of our guests will have somewhere to stay. The rest is finalizing. WoW! We're getting married! It's so exciting! It's less than three months! I can't wait! Caleb is excited and nervous at the same time, because life is going to be so different, but so wonderful at the same time. Now only if time would fly even faster.
I love this lyric from a song. "Eternity won't seem that long cause time will fly, when it's you and I together." ~Wedding Song by Colors That's how things really feel with Caleb. It feels like so much has happened in this last year, but it has totally flown by. I'm looking forward to being with Caleb forever and a day. I can't wait!

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Puppies

So, Caleb's mom has 4 shitzu puppies, and they are so cute! There's Poppet, Petal, Prestley, and Prissy. They are so fun to have around! They get all excited whenever I come over to see and visit with Caleb and his parents. I have to take turns holding all of them and letting them know that I care that they are there. It's fun. Prissy and Prestley are mini shitzus. Prissy is the smallest, but cutest and sweetest dog I've ever been around. Kathie has also decided she wants to breed them, so I asked her to breed me a little Prissy of my own. Prestley is adorable too! He's got a little buddah belley, and the cutest face! Poppet is really sweet. She just likes to come join you for a minute and then she'll be on her way to fight with her sister. Petal is just a little attention starved little thing, but you can't help to love her.
The thing is, I used to not be a fan of small dogs, because my thought was, "If you're going to have something that small, you might as well have a cat." But, I have officially been converted to a small dog fan, and that makes Caleb happy, because he wants a dog once we are married. I'm okay with that now.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Labor Day at Melba's Cabin

So, for Labor Day weekend, Caleb and I went with my entire extended family on my mom's side, (The Bell Clan) to Aunt Melba's cabin up in Island Park, ID. It was so nice for us to go and just relax. We arrived there late Friday night, and we were back home Monday afternoon. Saturday was lots of fun. Caleb went crazy on the jet skis, while I lounged on the beach. (I wasn't feeling to great, so I decided to not ride.) He had lots of fun, and I got a nap! :D Sunday was very relaxing as we played games and just relaxed some more. I got Caleb hooked on a card game called Dumb Luck. He loves it so much we taught some friends how to play last night! Monday we just packed up and came home. Its about a six hour drive from here, so we left there by nine.
It was a really great weekend to see Caleb with my family having a good time! He and my little brother got quite close this weekend. It was great to see. We just hope that next year we aren't on the counch or the floor! ;)

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Interesting Weekend

Caleb and I had a very interesting weekend this weekend. We were spending some time with friends, and our relationships have started to change with them. For a while, it was feeling like they just wanted to talk to each other rather than talk to us. We really want to have the same friendship with them that we had before, but we also realize that it's not possible. We are at a different stage in our life than they are, and we are starting to get used to that adjustment.
But today was good. We had good spiritual days at church, and then had a wonderful time preparing dinner for us and his mom. (His dad is out of town for work.) After our dinner, we went downstairs and relaxed and watched a movie. It's so fun to just spend time together. We really are just way excited to just be married and hang together all the time, and not have to go out all the time. It will be great on our pocketbooks! ;)

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Excursion to Salt Lake

So, Caleb hadn't seen the Joseph Smith movie yet, so we decided to go and see it. We rode Trax up to Salt Lake, and walked over and got in to see the movie. After the movie, we began to wander Temple Square, and just talk. We had a good discussion about some concerns we both had, and at the end of the conversation, we were in a good place. We felt as though we both were still headed in the right direction, and we felt good about our decisions. We then walked down to The Gateway mall, and had a good time there as well. We took some pictures, and had a grand old time. It was nice because he didn't have to go into work that day, (his truck was down and needed to be worked on) and it was my day off, so we just got to spend the whole day together. That's one thing we love to do every so often. We are so excited for when we are married and just get to hang out at home every night together. Sometimes it seems so far away, but at other times it's right around the corner. We are hoping for the best in life, and still just love each other no matter what.


Wednesday, August 22, 2007

It's the Mickey's!

Hey! This is us! We decided to start a blog so that we would be better about writing things down at the end of the day. We are horrible journal keepers, so we thought something online would make it easier for Shae to manage.
So, we are currently engaged. We have been engaged since January 10, 2007. We are taking care of some things before we get married, and they are taking longer than we thought they would. We met last November, and had a very quick, but wonderful and very thought out courtship. We opted for the longer engagement in the beginning, because we didn't date that long. We felt it would be better for us that way. It gave us a chance to get to know each other better, and to be able to comfort our families since we got engaged so quickly. Looking back, we wouldn't trade that time for anything. We are closer than ever now, and have never been more sure that we are supposed to be together.
We've faced a lot of challenges along the way, but we are better for it. We hope you will continue to visit our blog and keep tabs on us!