A Spring Wedding

This post is actually from an event dear to my heart that happened in May! One of my very best friends was married in Arizona. I was living in Atlanta at the time, so I flew out for the wedding. Unfortunately, Erik couldn't come due to work. I had an awesome few days with the Christopherson family. We had lots of wedding preparation, late nights, delicious dinners, and a bachelorette party. None of which I got pictures of unfortunately. 

Jessica Lynn Christopherson Bowles is one of the nicest, sweetest, funniest, talented, wonderful girls I know.  I was SO thrilled to be a bridesmaid and share this special day with her. Corwin, her new husband, is one lucky guy! Here are some of my favorite pictures from the day:

The perfect place for a perfect day.

So tender!

Isn't she gorgeous?!

 I love her so much!

All of the bridesmaids. The groom's sister, the bride's sisters, and the bride's adopted sister :)

 Goofing around

 This was the most amazing cake. It was SO beautiful.

 Their story.

They had cupcakes for days. And I ate frosting for days.

 Her bouquet was stunning, just like all of the wedding flowers.

 Their first dance as husband and wife.

 This was such a precious moment. I may or may not have been bawling my eyes out at this point.

Corwin has some sweet moves! 

As you can see, it was a perfect day for the perfect couple. I am so happy for them and can't wait to join them in future adventures. I love you Jess and Corwin!

And so it begins...

Things are ridiculously busy here in Arizona! The last couple weeks have been particularly busy because I have just finished my first 2 tests in PT school. I am still waiting to hear how I did, and it is killing me. Anyway. The week before my tests, Erik and I were able to have date night at a temple for our church. It was SO nice to take a break from studying and escape to a peaceful place. The following week I was in class and studying for about 14 hours per day. Needless to say, when the week was over I was ready to play! I haven't had any time to enjoy the wonderful Arizonan sun, so we decided to do something fun outside. We went to a place called Saguaro Lake and it was gorgeous. Lily loved swimming almost as much as I did. We noticed some horses across the lake, and later found out they were wild horses! 
Later that day we went to one of my new friend's wedding! She was absolutely stunning. The venue was so beautiful. It is called the Boojum Tree and was very unique. It was all outdoor, with fountains and trees everywhere. The dance floor was a gazebo, and we had a blast. We are enjoying our time here, although wishing we had more time together. 

Here is the Mesa, Arizona Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

And here it is at night.

 Lily would swim back and forth between Erik and I, it was pretty cute. 

The water was SO warm and felt SO good!!

 We were in awe at this desert beauty!

I could have stayed there all day, who knew you could find this in Arizona?!

 Lily also figured out how to swim without slapping her paws on the water. I was very proud. By the time this pic was taken, she was wiped out.

Okay so I am definitely not usually a horse person, but I thought it was SO great to see these beauties roaming free in the wild. Hence all the pics.

And this was on our way back from the lake. We will definitely be going back soon.

Here I am with my handsome date.

 So I may look part Asian in this picture but look how gorgeous Rysse (the bride) is!!

 I am SO excited for Rysse and Tyler to start this new adventure, marriage is the best.

This melted my heart.

This picture isn't the best but I just have to say that I love these girls so much after just a month together in school. I cannot wait for the next 3 years :)