A couple weeks ago I spent a night watching several "I'm a mormon" videos (Visit "here" to see the website). One phrase particularly stood out to me. She said "Be where your feet are." I have repeated it to myself over the last few weeks and I am living by this motto. It essentially means that you don't need to worry about the past or even worry about the future... be where your feet are... in this current moment.
I must admit I am guilty when it comes to planning every second of the month(s) and evaluate the last month(s). However, I have changed my outlook on life. It is no secret about the amount of stress I have been under. Between nursing school and having class 4 days a week and working the other 3 AND planning the wedding, It gets stressful... but now is the time to embrace it!
I have come to really enjoy life as an engaged couple. Michael and I have so much fun together and I am amazed at how much he can accomplish in one day! He is my constant companion and keeps me strong! He is my foundation towards a happy life!
I am eternally grateful for my family - especially my mother - who continually plans, coordinates, invites, designs and take on any other details for the wedding, school, and anything I need help with. She is the woman I want to become.
I seriously have the best nursing class in the history of the world. The camaraderie characteristics each classmate has is remarkable! Everybody looks out for each other and every student is there for each other at any moment. They post notes, hold countless hours of study groups into the endless hours of the night, and they always do it with a smile. They are all so smart and I am so blessed to be in this class!
I have come to love being engaged. I am enjoying this new chapter in my life. I still get butterflies being with Mike and I love being able to call him my fiance'. I would not wish it to go by any faster, (definitely not any slower) but I am enjoying life's simple moments.
I love Michael, I love my family, I love being a nursing student... and.... I am where my feet are!
Friday, April 13, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Becoming a "Hunt"
This past weekend was a BLAST! Mike's dad and step-mom came to St. George with Mike's little brother, Sam, and little sister, Grace. It was so much fun to have his family in St. George and to have spent so much time with them! This also gave me the opportunity to see the family name I was taking on. :)
It started on Friday night by going to dinner with his family and his grandparents. I have seen them before at the airport for Mike's missionary homecoming, but we didn't talk much at that time. We were able to get the usual "Where are you from? Who is in your family? Are you going to school?" and all other questions out in the open. Dinner was a great ice-breaker and a catalyst for the rest of the weekend!
Saturday morning Michael and I went to Washington to celebrate his family ancestor with the rest of his family. She was the first school teacher in Washington City and this past week would have been her 200th birthday. It was neat to learn she was from Dublin - the place I have been begging Mike to visit! There were probably 75 people in Mike's family present so I REALLY got a good view of his family. They had a presentation at the museum school house and then we walked to the cemetery for a short song at her grave site. I loved sitting with Mike and his family in the big gym where everybody traveled far and wide to be there. There was a lot of love and joy in the room.
After the grave we took Mike's parents and Sam to eat lunch at Irmita's, a local mexican restaurant that is FABULOUS. They have a menu item called the "Torta Challenge." If you can eat the whole thing in less than 15 minutes, you get the next one free. Naturally Mike accepted the challenge and.... he did it!! I was actually pretty proud. :)
Next we picked up Grace and went to Dixie rock. They had never been up there and there is no better way to see St. George than from up there. This activity led us to geocaching. What is geocaching you ask? I'll tell you! All over the world people use a GPS device to locate little treasures. They are little boxes or containers that people can bring an item in exchange for item already in the box. It is kind of thrilling to know people from all over have searched for the same geocache. This was a first for Mike and me and we love it! Check out http://www.geocaching.com/ for more information.
We decided to cool off at another local place, Swig. Problem is we took the term "cool off" to the limit. All of us were shaking we were so cold while eating shaved ice. It was funny how we went to both extremes in a matter of an hour.
Our final activity for the day was meeting back up with the grandparents and Mike's aunt and uncles at the mall. We all walked around together and sat at the food court to just talk. I got to know his aunts a lot better and see the Hunt family. I feel like I get along great with his parents and it was amazing to spend time with his siblings.
This weekend made me more excited to become a Hunt and realize that 81 days is coming quicker than I thought!
It started on Friday night by going to dinner with his family and his grandparents. I have seen them before at the airport for Mike's missionary homecoming, but we didn't talk much at that time. We were able to get the usual "Where are you from? Who is in your family? Are you going to school?" and all other questions out in the open. Dinner was a great ice-breaker and a catalyst for the rest of the weekend!
Saturday morning Michael and I went to Washington to celebrate his family ancestor with the rest of his family. She was the first school teacher in Washington City and this past week would have been her 200th birthday. It was neat to learn she was from Dublin - the place I have been begging Mike to visit! There were probably 75 people in Mike's family present so I REALLY got a good view of his family. They had a presentation at the museum school house and then we walked to the cemetery for a short song at her grave site. I loved sitting with Mike and his family in the big gym where everybody traveled far and wide to be there. There was a lot of love and joy in the room.
After the grave we took Mike's parents and Sam to eat lunch at Irmita's, a local mexican restaurant that is FABULOUS. They have a menu item called the "Torta Challenge." If you can eat the whole thing in less than 15 minutes, you get the next one free. Naturally Mike accepted the challenge and.... he did it!! I was actually pretty proud. :)
Next we picked up Grace and went to Dixie rock. They had never been up there and there is no better way to see St. George than from up there. This activity led us to geocaching. What is geocaching you ask? I'll tell you! All over the world people use a GPS device to locate little treasures. They are little boxes or containers that people can bring an item in exchange for item already in the box. It is kind of thrilling to know people from all over have searched for the same geocache. This was a first for Mike and me and we love it! Check out http://www.geocaching.com/ for more information.
We decided to cool off at another local place, Swig. Problem is we took the term "cool off" to the limit. All of us were shaking we were so cold while eating shaved ice. It was funny how we went to both extremes in a matter of an hour.
Our final activity for the day was meeting back up with the grandparents and Mike's aunt and uncles at the mall. We all walked around together and sat at the food court to just talk. I got to know his aunts a lot better and see the Hunt family. I feel like I get along great with his parents and it was amazing to spend time with his siblings.
This weekend made me more excited to become a Hunt and realize that 81 days is coming quicker than I thought!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Four months to go!
With four months to go... where are we at with planning? Well I'm proud to say we are almost done with wedding planning! It will be okay if you pat us on the back in a celebratory fashion next time you see us.
In all reality, with both us working and having a rigorous school schedule we wanted to de-stress and get as much done as soon as possible. Of course, we have to attribute most of our success to our lovely family. My mother and my sister have been phenomenal and essential in the planning process. I sometimes contemplate telling them to open up a wedding planning office. They know everything we want, how we want, and when we want things and they have done an insane amount of work to help create our dream wedding. We can not tell them thank you enough! We are so grateful and love them so much!
A couple weekends ago there was a bridal fair in St. George where my mom, sister, and her family came down to visit. On Saturday morning the girls went and picked out my wedding dress (which I absolutely love!). The rest of the day Mike, my mom, sister, and I went to the bridal fair - getting all of our ideas, colors, fabrics, cake, flowers, and other items in line for the wedding. With all of our creative juices flowing, we have all of the items picked out.
Yesterday Mike and I created a WEDDING WEBSITE that has more details, a guest book, options to request music and more. It is quite fun so take some time too look around and check out our website at
It is so nice to have so much done! We are going to address invitations over spring break, take pictures in April, and enjoy the rest of the time being an engaged couple. :)
I would post pictures of us, family, planning, ring and all sorts of things... but my camera cord to my computer is M.I.A. If I ever find it or figure another way out, I'll post pictures.
In all reality, with both us working and having a rigorous school schedule we wanted to de-stress and get as much done as soon as possible. Of course, we have to attribute most of our success to our lovely family. My mother and my sister have been phenomenal and essential in the planning process. I sometimes contemplate telling them to open up a wedding planning office. They know everything we want, how we want, and when we want things and they have done an insane amount of work to help create our dream wedding. We can not tell them thank you enough! We are so grateful and love them so much!
A couple weekends ago there was a bridal fair in St. George where my mom, sister, and her family came down to visit. On Saturday morning the girls went and picked out my wedding dress (which I absolutely love!). The rest of the day Mike, my mom, sister, and I went to the bridal fair - getting all of our ideas, colors, fabrics, cake, flowers, and other items in line for the wedding. With all of our creative juices flowing, we have all of the items picked out.
Yesterday Mike and I created a WEDDING WEBSITE that has more details, a guest book, options to request music and more. It is quite fun so take some time too look around and check out our website at
It is so nice to have so much done! We are going to address invitations over spring break, take pictures in April, and enjoy the rest of the time being an engaged couple. :)
I would post pictures of us, family, planning, ring and all sorts of things... but my camera cord to my computer is M.I.A. If I ever find it or figure another way out, I'll post pictures.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The firsts of many firsts
With the new year well on it's way, drastic changes and eventful/lenthy days did not wait long to present themselves to Mike and me. Among this, "new leaf" so-to-speak are a few of our firsts.
Sarah&Mike:
1. First time Michael and Sarah did baptisms for the dead at the St. George temple together.
2. First foreign roommate for Sarah. Her name is Inna and she is from Russia!
3. First college experience for Mike. He is officially a college student. :)
4. First time Sarah is taking 20 credits in college (wouldn't recommend it- especially while in the nursing program and holding down a job).
5. First time Sarah applied for gradutaion- which she will be graduating this spring with her Associate Degree! Yeeeeah Buddy!
6. First time Mike and Sarah are taking an institute class together for engaged and newlywed couples. It is titled "Building and Eternal Marriage."
This year is definitely OUR YEAR! I was talking with my sister on the phone yesterday we agreed that 2012 is going to bring an exhilarating future!
Some things to look forward to:
1. In May, Mike will complete his first semester at college and Sarah graduate with her Associate Degree (with one more semester for my RN). Both of us mentioned earlier today how wonderful May will be when we look back and realize we kicked this semseter's trash! This is the hardest semester yet!
2. Sarah will be receiving her temple endowment at the end of May!
3. <3 JUNE 1, 2012 Sarah will be getting married to her real life Prince Charming! Mike is one of the most remarkable men to ever grace this world with his presence! (Right there with my father and bros/bro-in-law) <3
4. In August Mike and Sarah are making a temple trip! They are going to visit every temple on the West Coast! :)
5. We have a Yellowstone trip planned with Sarah's family at a cabin in October!
6. Of course there HAS to be some Disneyland in there somewhere! It wouldn't be right without it! :) Dates (Yes, plural) are still undecided.
7. December Sarah will have completed the nursing program at Dixie and she will be preparing to take the state boards to officially become a Registered Nurse!!!
There are so many things to look forward to this year! So many thrilling adventures!
Wanna know what the best part is?
We are doing it together. <3
Sarah&Mike:
1. First time Michael and Sarah did baptisms for the dead at the St. George temple together.
2. First foreign roommate for Sarah. Her name is Inna and she is from Russia!
3. First college experience for Mike. He is officially a college student. :)
4. First time Sarah is taking 20 credits in college (wouldn't recommend it- especially while in the nursing program and holding down a job).
5. First time Sarah applied for gradutaion- which she will be graduating this spring with her Associate Degree! Yeeeeah Buddy!
6. First time Mike and Sarah are taking an institute class together for engaged and newlywed couples. It is titled "Building and Eternal Marriage."
This year is definitely OUR YEAR! I was talking with my sister on the phone yesterday we agreed that 2012 is going to bring an exhilarating future!
Some things to look forward to:
1. In May, Mike will complete his first semester at college and Sarah graduate with her Associate Degree (with one more semester for my RN). Both of us mentioned earlier today how wonderful May will be when we look back and realize we kicked this semseter's trash! This is the hardest semester yet!
2. Sarah will be receiving her temple endowment at the end of May!
3. <3 JUNE 1, 2012 Sarah will be getting married to her real life Prince Charming! Mike is one of the most remarkable men to ever grace this world with his presence! (Right there with my father and bros/bro-in-law) <3
4. In August Mike and Sarah are making a temple trip! They are going to visit every temple on the West Coast! :)
5. We have a Yellowstone trip planned with Sarah's family at a cabin in October!
6. Of course there HAS to be some Disneyland in there somewhere! It wouldn't be right without it! :) Dates (Yes, plural) are still undecided.
7. December Sarah will have completed the nursing program at Dixie and she will be preparing to take the state boards to officially become a Registered Nurse!!!
There are so many things to look forward to this year! So many thrilling adventures!
Wanna know what the best part is?
We are doing it together. <3
Thursday, December 29, 2011
December 25th in his eyes
Christmas morning started off different for me... I knew I was going to propose to the woman I was completely in love with. Although I was certain she would say yes (from the fact of her reminding me constantly to do it) I had never been more nervous and anxious in my entire life! My proposal plan was in the christmas gift. I got her a snow globe with our pictures inside of it and a recorded voice that popped the question. As that would happen I would kneel down with the ring and she would immediately say yes. I was praying that all would be well...There was only one thing on my mind that day, what would happen in the entire minute of that proposal.
When we arrived to the Roseman's home, I tried to find a time when I could talk to Sarah's dad Kelly to ask permission to marry his daughter. When the moment arrived for that, he was in the garage looking for things. As I was about to ask, Sarah walked in and saw us and immediately shut the door. I thought she knew exactly what I was up to... Later would I find out that she just didn't want to help look. HA As soon as i asked him he immediately said absolutely. He had one thing to say... If you get married, stay married. As he said that 2 things happened to me... 1) half the nerves went away from asking the future father-in-law.... and 2) When he said his advice, I knew what was going to happen that day was exactly what I wanted and knew it was right. It was just another confirmation to me.
So, as we began opening presents Brian starts handing out gifts... about 1/4 of the way in, Brian grabs the present for her. I thought oh no! Its not the right time. He examines the bag and sees no label for who its to and sets it on the table and moves on... That was close!
Getting close to the end, that gift finally gets around to sarah. My palms are sweaty, I feel sick, and yet I'm so stoked to finally be engaged to Sarah. She opens the gift and loves it and i realize she has no idea.. Then she presses that play button on that snow globe. Everything went perfectly according to plan... except the immediate "yes" answer... Her facial expression showed so much shock that I don't think she remembered she needed to reply. She clasped her hands to her face and started crying and then came and hugged me! I took that as the yes, but luckily I had Sarah's mom Sherrie to remind her to about that question... SHE SAID YES!!
Its been 4 days since and my head is still in the clouds... nothing feels more right... I have never been happier...
When we arrived to the Roseman's home, I tried to find a time when I could talk to Sarah's dad Kelly to ask permission to marry his daughter. When the moment arrived for that, he was in the garage looking for things. As I was about to ask, Sarah walked in and saw us and immediately shut the door. I thought she knew exactly what I was up to... Later would I find out that she just didn't want to help look. HA As soon as i asked him he immediately said absolutely. He had one thing to say... If you get married, stay married. As he said that 2 things happened to me... 1) half the nerves went away from asking the future father-in-law.... and 2) When he said his advice, I knew what was going to happen that day was exactly what I wanted and knew it was right. It was just another confirmation to me.
So, as we began opening presents Brian starts handing out gifts... about 1/4 of the way in, Brian grabs the present for her. I thought oh no! Its not the right time. He examines the bag and sees no label for who its to and sets it on the table and moves on... That was close!
Getting close to the end, that gift finally gets around to sarah. My palms are sweaty, I feel sick, and yet I'm so stoked to finally be engaged to Sarah. She opens the gift and loves it and i realize she has no idea.. Then she presses that play button on that snow globe. Everything went perfectly according to plan... except the immediate "yes" answer... Her facial expression showed so much shock that I don't think she remembered she needed to reply. She clasped her hands to her face and started crying and then came and hugged me! I took that as the yes, but luckily I had Sarah's mom Sherrie to remind her to about that question... SHE SAID YES!!
Its been 4 days since and my head is still in the clouds... nothing feels more right... I have never been happier...
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
December 25
December 25 is a much awaited day that holds many meanings: Presents, family, twinkling house lights, snow, work parties, crowded shopping centers, decorating the tree, and much more. This year I had no idea just how much of a meaning it would have for me...
December 25, 2011 changed my life forever. You see, this is the day Michael William Hunt proposed. <3
The morning of December 25, 2011 I woke up and knew it was going to be a great day. I had to work for four hours at the hospital and then my brother Stanton, Mike, and myself would drive four hours to Springville to spend Christmas with the family.
This day was already special to me because I got to share an important holiday with a man straight out of a fairy tale, (Mike) with my family. Anybody who knows me can testify that family is the most important thing in my life. So it is apparent this holiday was complete having the man of my dreams be with my family.
We got to Springville and had our traditional family lunch while my brother, Brian, and his wife, Katie, drove to our parents house from her family's house. Once they arrived we began and finished the present opening all the while enjoying each others company. At the end Mike reminded me he had a gift for me...
A little background is useful before I disclose his present. My very first present from Mike was a Nightmare Before Christmas snow globe in December 2008. Later Mike bought me another LARGE Nightmare Before Christmas snow globe and a collection of snow globes was established.
Back to Christmas... I took the bag and pulled out a newspaper wrapped item. Unfolding the wrapping, I recognized the item to be a beautiful snow globe with two pictures of Mike and I together; one from our first date and the second our first weekend in St. George together. Mike prompted me to press a button on the bottom of the snow globe for sound. I thought it would be a little song of some sort but then I heard his voice. My next thought was a cute message. As I continued to listen I heard the message say, "Sarah Ann Roseman, will you marry me?"
I held it for a second before I realized what was really happening. I was still kinda waiting for a message. Then it hit me... I put my hand to my mouth in shock and realized Mike was proposing. I looked up to see Mike on one knee and holding a box (I didn't even notice the ring). Next thing I knew I screamed and threw my arms right around him. I knew my family was cheering for me too because I remember hearing lots of noise as I cried on Mike's shoulder. I could see my sister and two brothers snapping pictures to capture the moment. After a minute I pulled back and tried to get some sort of composure as my mom asked if I was going to say yes. In the midst of all the happiness, tears, and excitement I forgot to say yes. Go figure. I quickly said yes! The gift and proposal was perfect because a) I had no idea. That is pretty rare for Mike and me, I usually know everything. In fact, I was convinced the was happening the next day so I already had an outfit ready for the following day. ;) b) he was the first person to give me snow globe and helped me begin my collection. c) It was with my family and around everybody I love. Finally d) I have the recording to listen to over and over and I can show our children (many years in the future) the proposal. After I stopped "freaking out" Mike slid the ring onto my finger. This symbolized the beginning of our journey to eternity... our lives together...
And I wouldn't want it any other way.
December 25, 2011 changed my life forever. You see, this is the day Michael William Hunt proposed. <3
The morning of December 25, 2011 I woke up and knew it was going to be a great day. I had to work for four hours at the hospital and then my brother Stanton, Mike, and myself would drive four hours to Springville to spend Christmas with the family.
This day was already special to me because I got to share an important holiday with a man straight out of a fairy tale, (Mike) with my family. Anybody who knows me can testify that family is the most important thing in my life. So it is apparent this holiday was complete having the man of my dreams be with my family.
We got to Springville and had our traditional family lunch while my brother, Brian, and his wife, Katie, drove to our parents house from her family's house. Once they arrived we began and finished the present opening all the while enjoying each others company. At the end Mike reminded me he had a gift for me...
A little background is useful before I disclose his present. My very first present from Mike was a Nightmare Before Christmas snow globe in December 2008. Later Mike bought me another LARGE Nightmare Before Christmas snow globe and a collection of snow globes was established.
Back to Christmas... I took the bag and pulled out a newspaper wrapped item. Unfolding the wrapping, I recognized the item to be a beautiful snow globe with two pictures of Mike and I together; one from our first date and the second our first weekend in St. George together. Mike prompted me to press a button on the bottom of the snow globe for sound. I thought it would be a little song of some sort but then I heard his voice. My next thought was a cute message. As I continued to listen I heard the message say, "Sarah Ann Roseman, will you marry me?"
I held it for a second before I realized what was really happening. I was still kinda waiting for a message. Then it hit me... I put my hand to my mouth in shock and realized Mike was proposing. I looked up to see Mike on one knee and holding a box (I didn't even notice the ring). Next thing I knew I screamed and threw my arms right around him. I knew my family was cheering for me too because I remember hearing lots of noise as I cried on Mike's shoulder. I could see my sister and two brothers snapping pictures to capture the moment. After a minute I pulled back and tried to get some sort of composure as my mom asked if I was going to say yes. In the midst of all the happiness, tears, and excitement I forgot to say yes. Go figure. I quickly said yes! The gift and proposal was perfect because a) I had no idea. That is pretty rare for Mike and me, I usually know everything. In fact, I was convinced the was happening the next day so I already had an outfit ready for the following day. ;) b) he was the first person to give me snow globe and helped me begin my collection. c) It was with my family and around everybody I love. Finally d) I have the recording to listen to over and over and I can show our children (many years in the future) the proposal. After I stopped "freaking out" Mike slid the ring onto my finger. This symbolized the beginning of our journey to eternity... our lives together...
And I wouldn't want it any other way.
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