LOGAN'S HOME

It's so good to have you home Logy Boy. We've missed you. It was so great to see him again. He looks great and brings that piece back to our family that's been missing for two years. Everything is happier, more fun when he's around. We're so excited for him and Brooke to be going to school together. I must say I'm a little envious they get to go to school together. Hopefully one day they'll all move here with me in this hot valley so we can see each other always. Love them all so much!

Wedding Photos- Just a few.

Week Two

We did it! We're officially Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Franco.

Life is good. We're finally settled in and we are very happy.

Thank you to everyone who made it to our celebration also those that send gifts and cards. We are very blessed with suportive friends and family.

I was waiting to post some wedding pictures, since their not quite ready I'll post our home decor pictures instead. Ricky is so good. He lets me take the reigns when it comes to decorating, no matter how crazy my ideas seem.

This is probably when Ricky thought I was he craziest. "Hey babe, I'm going to use my grandma's old quilt as our bed spread and decorate our room in green and orange." Luckily it turned out great, or so I think. ;)

This is Brittany's work at best.. bargain decorating! Most everything you see here was bought at a thrift store, craigs list, yard sell, or hand made. Ricky says he married Martha Stewart, I think I'll take it as a compliment. :)

If you were at the wedding you know there were lots of painted vases. They were adorable, (thanks again April). I have tried placing them everwhere possible but as much as I don't want, I'm going to have to part with them. They'll be going in the dumpster unless anyone would like some. Just let me know. They are shades of yellow white and green.

and it's here...

the stress that is. I can typically handle stress quite well. For some reason, probably the fact that "girl stuff" as Ricky calls it is happening, and I'm getting married in 8 days, I am super sensitive and having to remind myself this is a happy time! : )
It's just a lot to plan,
to buy,
to do!

Especially when you're me. I love crafting and creating, but I'm kinda picky. I don't know what I want typically till I am creating it, so it's hard for me to ask for help. However, I was able to wrangle up some help from my dear cousin APRIL. She has been so helpful. I love that we share the same creative juice, or whatever it is. She gets me. Maybe that means you're crazy too April. ha. But Seriously Thank you so much!

We're headed to Tucson for Ricky's Grandmother's 90th birthday. She's such a sweet lady, and still looks beautiful. I'm definitely marrying into some pretty genes.

Next week:
Monday-work,work out, get nails done, ask Ricky AGAIN to make play list, make signs
Tuesday-work, lunch with girl friends, die grey hairs, YES i have grey hairs, lots of them!!! Finish flowers, make pillows
Wednesday- work, work out- gotta look good in a white dress, pack everything, finishing touches
Thursday- drive up North, take a deep breath, smell the forest, relax. 
Friday- Plan- begin decorating. Greet friends and family. 
Saturday- Marry the man of my dreams! - I suppose nothing else will really matter.

Engagment Photos

Everything is happening so quickly, but not unwelcomed. I was telling one of my good friends the other day how long I have had my eye set on this boy. It's been quite a road we've been on. We've been through a lot together and over the past year and half have both changed and grown so much. My good friend Natalie was able to meet us in Tucson for our engagement photo shoot. I had my eye set on an old miniature golf course that is now closed. Because we, (Ricky and Natalie) wanted to be law abiding citizens we were unable to shoot on the Private Property. Tucson has so much character, the reason I wanted to go there. We were able to find a great industrial setting with amazing colors and textures. We also jointed the bums in downtown Tucson for a cozy picnic. Here they are. Thanks again Nat!

    

US

In June of 2006 Ricky and I worked at a Mexican restaurant together, (ah Gardunos.) 

Ricky first approached me, "so, you're LDS?"

"Yeah."

"Which one do you go to."

"The Mormon one."

"No... like which building."

"Oh... Guadalupe and Elliot."

"Can I come?"

"Yeah! Ofcourse!"

So, he meets me at the church. Through all of the meeting I was explaining, "These are the hymns, this is the sacrament.." etc.

That night we hung out.

He says, "So, I have something to tell you."

"Yeah?"

"My parents met at BYU."

"So, you're mormon?"

"Yeah."

(Chin drop)

He goes on, "I served my mission in California."

That is Brittany and Ricky's first date.. LOL. Ideal way to start a relationship, I still haven't decided, but it worked for him! We'll be getting married on July 17th, 2010. I can't wait.

I'm such a sucker for he deep brown eyes, his amazing personality, the way he hugs me and presses his nose to my cheek, his testimony, his great family and perfect smile... of course the list goes on. 

Please stayed tuned to many more stories. to laughs. to trials. to accomplishment.