Sept 13th!! Gideon and Pam Congrats!!!

So today...we felt like we brought the rain with us!! It poured all morning!!! My mom and I met Pam at the hair salon and watched her get her hair done ( Poor Pam...the lady didnt know what she was doing...But good thing I was there!I assured her I would fix it later...too bad she had to pay for it!)

After they were almost done...My mom and I ran to target to get some last minute stuff and of course Starbucks!!! Once we left target we headed over to meet Pam....Once we got there the Limo was there to pick me up!!

Then we headed to the church! It was only like a minute away!! After the limo driver dropped us off...he was on his way to pick up the boys!!! We all were getting ready...i did my moms hair and makeup...Worked on my hair..and fixed Pams hair and helped some of the girls with theirs!

Then James needed to come and help tie the knot on the back of her dress.....He did an amazing job!!! Then the flowers came...Poor pam...they were nothing like she wanted....So I called my good friend Lauren and she got ready to come to the church bought some stuff for the bouquet! So in the meantime...I had Pam ask someone to get us a dozen more roses...so I took the flowers arranged them...and got them ready for Lauren to tape!! We saved the day!! Lauren did an amazing job!!! And then it was time for Pam to walk down the isle!!!

It was a beautiful ceremony!!

Now time for the limo ride to the country club!!

Yes, Pam and Gideon got us non-alcholic wine!! Lol!! It was actually good!! We arrived at the country club...It was the most beautiful reception ever!! And the food was amazing!!! It was so much fun!! Lots of laughs and tons of dancing!!!!

Nice Butts!!

The money Dance!!! Dad,Gideon, & Jonas

September 12th!

Today we got to get used to the time difference!! I feel like I could sleep the whole day!!! James stayed in bed for a while ...my mom and I went out...and I got a haircut...well really a 2 second one!! I needed the back of my hair cut!!! Then we went home...had breakfast that my dad made! Then we went out shopping!! James and I went to our favorite store!! Gabes!! We bought a ton of stuff!! James got 5 shirts...socks..I got a new jacket...and 5 pairs of shoes...we got some more stuff too!!! After that we went to target!! My favorite! And to some other stores!!

Then we hurried back home...got ready...Went to Pam and Gideons house so I could give Aiden a haircut before their Rehersal Dinner!

After Aidens haircut we went to the church where they were getting married....it was a different experience...Their Pastor was very animanted.... Aiden didnt like the idea that he couldnt be near his mom and dad ( good thing they did a rehersal to see that!)

After the rehersal we went to this nice restraunt... Papa Joes in Akron! It was so nice and so much fun to have everyone there! I have never seen Gideon talk so much!! Well...he did get a bottle of wine in him!! Here are some pictures from the night!

Once we got home...Haircut time for all the boys!! Note to self...dont cut Gideons hair while he is drinking!!

Our flight and next day!! Sept 10 & 11th!

So today was a busy day!I had a ton to do at work....it was nice I got to work from Home!!! It helped a lot!!! Then I got the dogs ready - took them to the office for Jessica to watch for us!! Then headed off to my dentist appointment!

Afterwards...went home got everything ready and packed...and waited for James!!We got all of our things ready..showed Leilanie how to get in our house....and not set off the alarm :) We headed over to Jenny's and she and the kids took us to the airport! We got to the airport around 8....Our flight was suppose to leave at 10:15....But it was full!!! They needed 5 volunteers since they overbooked! And of course James and I did!! So another night we stayed in Seattle...but in a nice hotel....

So once we got to the hotel - Jameson was excited for Cable!! I know I deprive him....so that made his night!! But we did need to get to sleep...since we had to be at the airport at 4:30am!!!So the next morning Sept. 11th ( yes I know!) we got to the airport caught our flight....and got some more sleep.....Then we arrived in Atlanta....I made us almost miss our connector- since I needed my starbucks! But we made it on our baby plane....who goes to Akron, Ohio anyway!!

We got to Akron...saw our luggage but had to wait ( since our luggage caught an early flight) We found my parents....got our luggage and were on our way!!!

We were headed to the mall to get the tuxes for the wedding!! We got there and James and My Dad got theres.....and then my Brother and his soon to be wife came...with their two little ones! We got to meet our new niece!!! She is so cute!!!

After they all got their tuxes...we went to Olive Garden!! It was a blast!!!

September the Month of Birthdays!!!

So this month we had a ton of Birthdays!! In Seattle...we had a birthday party on the 7th for.....

Jenny,Eiley,James Mom.....The end of August we had a little party for Dan!!

Then in my family it is my Moms, My grandmother, and my Aunt Debbies!!!

* Then at work Happy Birthday Jessica!! So many peoples birthday Sept 11th!!

So many Birthdays!! I know there are a lot of them!!!

Happy Birthday!!!!

Suprise!! Sept 4th!!

My dad came in to town!! It was a great treat!! We havent seen him in over a year!! So it was nice for him to stop in for the night!! I met him at my works warehouse in Tukwila...and took him to Lynnwood...we suprised James and showed up at his softball game!

After James Game, we went over to the mall and walked around while James was getting cleaned up...when James got there we went to Claim Jumper and had a great dinner!

After dinner we called my mom to wish her happy Birthday!! Then we went to our house and showed him around..and watched 21!

The next day I drove him back to Tukwila....so he can head back towards Ohio!!
Here is a picture of his top bed in his truck!!! Full of stuffed animals for his grandson!! Aiden!! All of the toys my dad got from the Claw!!!!

Today is my Mom's Birthday!! Happy Birthday!!!!

August 19th!! James Birthday!!!Suprises Galore!!!

So on the Sunday before we had his "family birthday party"! It was a ton of fun! We had his whole family over!!There were 7 kids and all the Adults!! Our house was suprisingly pretty clean after!We had it mexican themed!So it was some good tacos!!!

So I had been working all week on trying to figure out what to get James - So Christopher helped me decide! I wanted to get James a blue-ray player for our new t.v...since watching regular dvd's just dosent do it on a bigger tv! So I decided to get him a PS3!!Now the only thing...how to buy it without him seeing...He does watch our bank account all day!!LOL!! So I called his Sister and she helped me get it!!!
So now it was time to let Jaiden and Tryston know - not to tell him!! We got all the accesories to go with it ( everyone chipped in) So I had to hide it...Thank goodness our friends Michael and Leilanie live next door!!!

So as we were giving James his presents.... I told him I was giving his early..
He got Hdmi cables from his mom & Dan..and we told him it was for his Wii(that we just got)
Then he opened up the remote( that says PS3 on it) and a Blueray dvd from Christopher and Jenny and the kids.... ( and tryston accidently said it is for your PS3)good things james is oblivious!! He still had no clue...
Then he opened it up very suprised!!!


So on his actual birthday!!Sam and Jeremy told him they were taking him out to Red Robyn for his Birthday!We actually planned a suprise party - James had no clue (even though his niece told him that day...but his mom said no that was on sunday...and James...believed that his mom would never lie)

So we had 32 of James close friends there to celebrate!!! It was so much fun!!! And he was so happy that everyone came!!! It was a great birthday!! - he said " wow this many people still like me" It meant alot to him!!! So James is 26!!!!

August 18th!! One month Anniversary!!!

We have been married for one month already!!! It has gone by fast!! But I guess that means we are having fun!! Which we are!!! It has been a whirl-wind!! Married Life is amazing!! Better than I could have ever imagined!!!It was funny when we first got home...I was like...you don't have to go home!! It was so nice!! It still took a few days to get used to!!!LOL!!

So we want to celebrate our Months...because it will be the last time...once we get to years!!!

So for our one month anniversary...
James was so good.. He brought me home pink roses! They were so beautiful!!And I got him a fish!! It has a signifigance- our first anniversary dating I gave him a fish and had a little note next to it...It said..."They say 'There's a million fish in the sea,' well, that may be true, but I'm done fishing 'cause you're the one for me!"
Then we had a nice dinner and watched a movie! It was great!!!

Sept 1st! Labor Day!!!

So this Labor day....we decided to do nothing!!! We have been so busy and just getting back to life....So we wanted to start this month off by Having a Pajama day!! ( We unforunately werent in pajamas all day long) We went to blockbuster of course!! And to our favorite - Little Ceasars!

James and Christopher played games on the PS3 while I was downstairs watching my newest addiction Gossip Girl!! ( I think it is an addiction - when you watch a whole season in less than 4 days!) But I love it...and have been sad without my Desperate Housewives...sad my two favorite and only shows I watch- Pathetic I know!!!

But it was a great day!! And a good way to start off September!!!

July 26th!!! Our last day in Florida!!!

So today was our last day....and it was also our Year and a half together!!!

It was hard to leave...but fun to know that we could come back!!!

We finished packing up...and checked out!! (We had so many drinks left...we gave it to some of the workers at the resort...since we couldnt bring it on the plane!)

Before we left..we stopped at the Orlando Temple...it was so beautiful!!! It was so nice to be there!!

Then we headed off...to the airport!!! Little did we know...it was going to be our entire day...in the orlando airport!!!

We got there at 10am Florida time and arrived in Seattle at 1am!!! ( So it was a long day!!!)

But we are glad to come home and start our life together!!!!

July 25!! Day 6 of our honeymoon!!

So today we decided...since we got a little too much sun the day before...to take it easy!!! We relaxed a ton!! Went to these huge outlet malls!!! Relaxed some more...then went to lunch at the resort which was amazing!!! We found this amazing dessert...but we were too full!!!
We finished up some laundry...and packed...then headed out!! We had to do some putt putt!!! It was a ton of fun!! We even got to finish off the night with this amazing dessert..that we both couldnt finish!!! ( Seriously it was huge!! We will take a pic next time!!!)

It was such a great last day!!!!

July 24!! Day 5 of the Honeymoon!!

Today we headed out early...for real!! We wanted to go to the beach....so my cousin Jessica and her husband recomended Clearwater Beach!!

We got there after a while...and the part where we got was a very sucluded beach....even though I was a bit hesitant...it was seriously the perfect day!!! We rented these little chairs with umbrellas which made it so nice!!! We went swimming ( and the water was warm- yes this is why we choose Florida) It was so nice!! We relaxed on the beach for awhile....then after the storm passed...we went to rent a jet ski!! It was the perfect time!!!! There was a dolphin viewer boat out...and as we were out in the ocean we got to see all these doplhins right next to us!!! It was so great we video tapped it!!!!

After our little adventure, we went back and relaxed on the beach...I went out in the water..and there were the dolphins...an arms length away from me!!!! It was amazing!!! I got to swim with the doplhins!!!!It was such a great experience!!

After we dried off...we headed over the bridge and on the other side of the beach to the busier side...where the boardwalk was...It was fun!! There was so much going on and neat things to see!!!

At this point..we were getting ready to head to our next destination..but we realized we were burnt!!! So we had to get some aloe!!

We were both fried...but headed to our dinner cruise!!So we got to our dinner cruise...and from the outside it didnt look like anything amazing...But inside it was so beautiful and romantic!!! It was the most perfect night ever!!! They even played a song for us!! James even danced twice!!!! It was amazing!!!

July 23!! Day 4 of our honeymoon!

Today we woke up early..not to early...
And headed to Tampa, Florida where Busch Gardens is!!
We got there and were so excited!! It was such a great day!! There was so much to do and James was so excited for the rides!!!

We got to see some really cool shows! And take a nice little senic ride above the whole park! We got to go on a ton of water rides...james even had to buy some swim shorts!! Since it was the Jungla theme...they had this neet excursion you can go on and go and feed the giraffe and pet them...too bad we got there late!! Well they had this other fun thing where you got to go in these Land Rovers and drive through the Jungle right next to the animals!! It was so much fun..being arms length from them!!

It was such a great day!! And nice weather.....

July 22nd!! Day 3 of our honeymoon!!!

So today...we woke up and James made pancakes!! (I love that the place....it comes with everything we need!!)

We went on a little drive...to go on a swamp boat tour!!! We got there and it was just what we expected!!! Yay!! We got to see aligators...We even held one!!! We also went on the swamp boat...with ear plugs and all!!!

On our way back ...we went to some outlet malls... and got a shake from McDonald's since it was so HOT!!!

We went back to the resort..went to the pool...and cooled off...till it rained :)

Then we went and took a nap...got ready for dinner with my cousin Jess and her husband Jason!

We went to get a movie from blockbuster...then we went to Ruth Chris to meet my cousin and her husband!

We got to see them and it was so much fun!!! It was a great dinner and great accompany!!

After dinner..we went back to the resort so full!! And watched movies!!

July 21!! Second day of our Honeymoon!!

So we woke up early...because we decided to save some money and get a free ticket to Sea World by going to a timeshare presentation! It was at 9am! Little did we think how hard it would be to wake up....since we are three hours behind!!!

Well we went to the presentation...and it is funny how they match you up with people "like you" that have similar interests..around the same age...ect! You see caucasions with caucasions..and the same age groups..and hispanics with hispanics..older people with older people....

Well the girl they gave us...James laughed! He said we were alost twins!!! We were very similar and the same personality! She even had my pre-wedding hair....and the same hat on!!! It was hilarious!! Her name was Penny!! She was great!! And yes we are going to make sure to upgrade our timeshare with her!!!!

So we did the presentation..it was nice and quick!They did have an amazing complimentary breakfast...lol!! pUkE!If you like frozen pancakes!!!lets just say...we didnt eat!!At least the great part was we got to see the upgraded unit...and meet Penny my twin!

After that...we went swimming for a bit...Then went off to the Mall...it was a super nice one!! I was jealous!! It was fun to go to!! Then we went to target again!! And bought all of our groceries for the week!!

We went back to the resort...relaxed...

Then went to dinner at Bahama Breeze!! YUMM!!!

I wore the most uncomfortable shoes....so they have these little carts where the guys are on bicycle...and we got a ride to the movie theatre...and watched Batman!!!

It was such a fun day!!!!

July 20th!! The first day of our Honeymoon!!!

We got to be on the plane forever...and of course they switched our seats so we didn't get to sit next to each other!!! No one would switch us....so finally after about 45min...of me being upset..this family switched around so we could sit next to each! ( How rude were those other people who wouldn't switch!!)



After our first flight...we arrived in Atlanta we waited a bit...then ended up on our next flight to Orlando!!!



The flight was good...we were glad to be done with flying though!! We got our luggage...rented a car (note..rent car before getting to destination) It was a Nissan wich was nice!! But it was gross inside...but we did finally get a good deal..so no complaining!!!



We didnt really know how to get to the resort...since someone forgot the directions :)

We found our way....we stopped at cici's pizza for lunch ( I have never been a good one at buffets...i dont eat enough) Then we went and found the resort... Checked in..Our room wasnt ready...so we waited and went to the pool!!!



After we got done and checked in...we relaxed for a bit...took pictures!!



We then went to find a target...so we could use our giftcards...James needed some shorts and I needed a dress! So we went shopping!!

Afterwards we went to Red Lobster ( Thanks to Tony's giftcard) It was great!! We had the best service we have ever had...cups to go!! Free dessert!! She got a 100% tip!! Yes I am serious!! The lady was that good!!!!



We went back to the resort...and relaxed!! It was a fun day!!

Busy Busy....Something fun while I am catching up!

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Friday August 22nd!!

So James had a very extended birthday this year!! James sister Jenny and I decided to suprise James and take him camping for his birthday! We took him to Longbeach for the Kite Festival!! We left friday afternoon...It was James and I in the front seat...along with rosco! Then in the back was Jaiden,Tryston,Jenny and Fufu! It was a car full with all of our camping gear! We got on the road..and James didnt know where he was going...he made a guess.... The day before he was at work..and just striking up conversation with one of his customers...they were talking about the weekend plans... and she said she was headed up to long beach for a kite festival...and he told her he didnt have any clue where his wife was taking him....until then!!

So we headed up to Longbeach....it took awhile longer than expected....but we got there!!
We ended up here!! But the first spot we got...was horrible! It was untop of this other campsite..literally- the people took over two spots! With a million unrully kids...and 2 big dogs!!! Since we had our little rascalls with us...and we wanted peace...we switched spots!! On our way to our new spot we saw deer!!! Our new spot was the best spot at the whole campground!! It had the most beautiful tree...and it was just perfect!!!

So that night we set up camp!! Then Jenny and I went to the market - we got back and had a great dinner!

The next day we got up and drove over the big bridge to Astoria! We went up to see the column...then we were talking with this very informative man who gave us a map of where all the different movies were filmed!


We went on a little hunt to see all the places where the Goonies took place!! It was a fun little adventure...but a little sad...since the Fratelli's place wasnt the same.... We saw the house where the Goonies lived at!! They do have a convention for the Goonies every year in Astoria!! Just Fyi! ( I am glad I just saw the movie before we went!! Thanks - Michelle and Dave!!)

So after our little adventure we went to the kite festival - Yes I do have pictures...I will post those soon! ( I just need to get from Jenny - but i figured I needed to post!)
It was so amazing...beautiful and just great!! We went there and rosco and fufu even had fun!! They love the beach!! So did the kids! They got to play in the ocean....it was a perfect day!! Out of all the people on the whole beach - we ended up seeing the people we were camping next to...very random!! Plus they were LDS too!!! After chatting with them - we went back to the campsite! Cleaned up...made dinner...took a nap...and then got ready for fireworks!!!! We went back to the Kite Festival...and saw the fireworks....they were great!!!

That night we didnt sleep to well! It was super windy and the tent we borrowed from Mom and Dan - was a bit tall...so the middle of the night the tent was caving in on us...Good thing Jaiden and Jenny slept in the car!!!

So the next morning...we got packed up before it started to rain....said bye to our little neighbors... and were on our way!!

It was a great little camping trip!! Cant wait for more!!!

Weddings!

So as soon as we got back from our honeymoon- it was busy with helping our friends Jamie and Dave preparing for their wedding! I helped throw her Bridal shower...and some other little parties!It was great having Sam there to help!!! They got married on August 16th! I did her hair that morning....After that I did Amy Oppies hair for a wedding she was in!Now there are even more weddings to come in the near future!!!It is that time of year!!!

Saturday July 19th

So today was the first day of being Sarah & James Wagner! Yay!!! So exciting! We woke up early....so we could eat breakfast before all the stuff going on for the day!!!

1. James left to go return the car to my boss....but he had to clean all the peanut butter off!!!

2. Camille came over and chopped all my hair off!!! ( It is amazing...and was great for florida)

3. Brunch with Family and friends at 11am!

Our Brunch was so much fun..it was good to be able to eat the food from the wedding since we really didnt get the chance to...and it was nice to be able to spend some time with family and friends...in a not so hectic manner..... And we got to open all of our presents with everyone!!

4. We went home...unloaded the car... got Rosco and Fufu and my mom and Lauren and hoped in the car! We were on our way to Edmonds Beach!

We went to downtown Edmonds on my Mom and Laurens last day in Washington....we went to Arnies on the water! One of James and my favorite restraunts! We ate there and walked around... It was such a great ending of their trip!!

5. Then we dropped of the dogs at Amy and Nathans....so they can watch them ( Thanks again)

6. Then we ran home to pack....then all of ous were off to the airport to catch our flights!

We all got to the airport in pleanty of time... Laurens terminal wasnt close to Ours and my moms...so we said our goodbyes early.... Then it was our turn to fly....and Bye Bye Seattle.....

Friday July 18th 2008

Today was the day where James and I got sealed in the Seattle Temple for time and all eternity!!!

I woke up this morning, and was so excited! I honestly didn't have a stress in the world!! Today was my day...and I didn't want anything to worry about!!! We woke up early...Camille and I went to Starbucks and Mcdonalds to get drinks!!! We got back and Lauren had already started on the flowers.... Camille and I started on my hair...Soon enough Sam and Keilah showed up : ) It was fun to have everyone there!! Kerry came over and started taking pictures! My hair got done quickly...then Camille did my makeup.... and soon enough I had nothing to do!! Everyone was getting ready....and then it was time to leave!

I got all my things ready - hopped into my bosses little smart car! And headed to Bellevue!! I drove so slow to the temple!! It was great to just stay there and relax.....I got to the temple about the same time as James and his Family!!! It was so great to see him....

We had our sealing...It was amazing...more than words can describe! It is so great to know that James will be my husband not only till death do us part....but for eternity!!! It is such a great blessing and all we have to do in return is live righteously and obey the commandments the Lord has given us!!!

After our Sealing...we had all of our close friends and family waiting for us outside!!! It was the greatest feeling!!! And for the ones who couldnt come...we still thought of them!! We took pictures...which is always fun!!! Then after we all went to the building for the brunch : 0 )
It was so great to have people there helping us out in so many ways....so James and I could not have any stress!!! It was great!! We relaxed for a little and ate....then soon enough people started to come...and almost time for the ring ceremony!!

The ring ceremony ended up being a little late...but it all worked out!! After the ring ceremony...Was the reception!! It was a ton of fun!!! Thank you for everyone that came!!!

As we drove away...we got to drive in the little kings mattress mobile ( the smart car) Which was covered in Peanut Butter and post it notes!!!! We didnt get very far down the road!! We had to pull into a convient store...we got lots of honks!!!!

After we were on our way...Of course we didnt eat anything at the wedding!! I was so hungry I made James stop at Mcdonalds!!! LOL!! Good thing we didnt have far to drive ;0)

**More pictures to come!!! Please email me your email address so I can send them to you!! Sarahb2749@gmail.com!!

The Week Before

Monday
I went to work to get my ordering done and some last minute things....After work my mom and I went shopping for what seemed like forever!! ( I am so proud of her...she never goes shopping)
Later that night..My friend Laurens brother Nick was in town randomly...and came over, so we could all pick up Lauren from the airport! It was a fun night...but I was so exhausted!!

Tuesday
I went to work early...so I could get all my ordering done and finish up!!! When I got back...Nick thought I was still upstairs asleep!! LOL!! Lauren and my mom new better!! We got ready then went to Seattle ( Pikes Place) We had a great time there enjoying the wonderful weather and the different sites!! I know they all loved it!! It was a fun day!!That night we went to bring the columns to the church...then James and I had to meet with Pres. Bishop!! After that we went to go get all of our rental items from Sis Bailey...Thank goodness Nick was still over and had an Suv as a rental!! It made life so much easier! Less trips!! Once we got back we made this amazing dinner!! Salmon...salad..pasta..and Nick made these amazing scallops wrapped in bacon!!! Yumm Yumm!!!

Wednesday
Time to wake up early and get things done!! ( so I heard all these stories about setting up for the wedding can take 8-10 hrs!! I was freaked out!!!) We got to the building at 9am and had some great helpers ( My mom, Lauren, Gwen,Katherine,Jeremy,Lisa,JR,Kerry, and Jamie) With all of us...and half of us not there the whole time!! We got done in 2 1/2 hrs!! It looked amazing!! Like a garden Party!!! Wow I was relieved!!! I was seriously planning all day!!!It was good to get all the last min things done...Then we had a girls night..which consisted of ( my mom, Lauren,Sam,Beth & Keilah...baking cookies and talking) It was fun!!

Thursday
Lauren and I woke up early - to get our eyelash extensions!! What a great invention!! I love them!! I am addicted!! After we got our lashes done...we went to pick my mom up...then off to Seattle!! We went on a Sailboat for an hour and a half...it was relaxing...and it did go faster than you think it would!!! Then we got Gyros....and went to the german store...then lost lauren for 1/2hr while she was looking for a bathroom!! LOL!! Then we went and picked out all of our flowers!!! Everyone knew it was for a wedding!! You should have seen everyone starring at us!! The pics are great!! LOL!!! ( soon i will post them) Then we went home...and my mom started working on all the buckeyes ( Yumm!! peanut butter and chocolate!) Lauren and I went and got our nails done :) Then we headed over to the church building with all the centerpieces and everything else!!! It was a car full!!! We set up the centerpieces...and got things organized!! Yay!! It is all coming together!!! Then Sam and Beth ran to walmart for some last min things...and Keilah ran to go pick up vases...and Lauren and I were on the run for pizza and movies!!! Once we got back to my house!!! One of my favorite people ...Camille was there!!We all met up and had a lot of fun...talking...eating...planning... Tomorrow is the big day!!!





* Sorry I am missing all the pictures!!! But I figured I should post...because it may take a little while to get them from my mom!

Our last Sunday in the singles ward!!!

So you would think with all the stressful things going on and all the craziness...what more can you fit in!! Well, our Bishop assigned James and I talks... I am glad we got them ahead of time...But it didnt help to much ;)

Well, Sunday finally came and our talks went well!! Of course they would!! I am glad I didnt start cracking up and snorting at my own jokes!!! I started the talk of as.... Bishop gave me the topic of Patience..since I am getting married next week...I havent had much time or patience to prepare my talk...and since it is my last week...I know Bishop always likes to fill in the time...and I wanted to hear him speak!!! ( as I looked at him) Then I went on...I would like to Bear my testimony....Just kidding!!!

It was such a great way to start my talk...and it felt great not to feel so nervous!! But on the serious note! Our talks were great!! And my mom even got to come to church along with All of James family! It was so nice!!

After church we went home to relax for a bit...well work on wedding stuff!! Then we had dinner at James mom & dads....it was fun!! It was also a combined birthday party for all the kids.....After all the presents and cake...

Sam & Keilah came over to try on their skirts...and then all of us worked on the centerpieces!!
It was great to have everyones help!!! Even the kids :)

My mom is here & Bachlorette Party

It is that time....My mom flew in!! I picked her up from the airport, and we met James at the mall and went Claim Jumper and had amazing food!! * James wants to add in that he had country fried steak! And some amazing dessert!

We went home and chatted...then the next morning my mom and I went on a little trip! I took her to Leavenworth..It was the most beautiful drive and a perfect day!! We had a lot of fun!

The next day was Saturday and it was my Bachlorette Party! Sam cam over and picked my mom and I up...we went and picked Keilah up ( And I had to put on my shirt that Sam made) We took a little drive and ended up in Anacortes...We got on the ferry and went over to Friday Harbour! I have never been on a ferry so it was so much fun!!!It was such a beautiful trip over! We then got to friday harbour and found some great little shops!! There was this amazing lavender store- everything you can imagine in lavender!! We even got some lavender -lemon seasoning ( which is amazing) ..Then we ventured on to a few different stores...We found this cute little clothing shop, with the neatest things! My mom got me this cute hat!! Then she found a yarn shop and bought the store out : JK! But she did find some great things- (we are expecting socks) Then we looked at more shops and then we ate at this very nice restraunt with a great view...but not the best waitress...it was so bad we wont even go there!! We did get 4 free meals...if that says anything!!After our food we went around town some more... found some great places...had some amazing smoothies and icecream!! Then we went back to the ferry....
After we got back we went and got some pizza and went to my house to make favors for the wedding!! It was a great day!!!

* more pictures to come!! Sorry my mom took them all!!

The Amazing Salon of Camille and Sarah!!!

So Welcome to Our Salon! We always are up for a new adventure!! Well Camille is always ready with me!! We went from all over blonde to a beautiful red...then of course I had to go back blonde again! So that was a wonderful process!! Now I keep going blonder! If that is possible!! I think this maybe the shortest color and cut for us!!

Now for Camille...She has this amazing hair and always looks great...but she shows up to the shower and what has happened!! I think she has been living not in Kelso but in Cali...her hair was so long and looked like she was a beach babe..or a hippie!! Well time to fix that!! We did!! I will need some after pictures from you Camille!!

So all in all my house turned into a Salon...James even got a haircut!! And Fufu as you can see wanted to be included!!

Tonight in total we lost over 10 inches of hair!!! It was a great night!! And of course we had to take our late night trip to walmart ( We wish there was a 24hr target!! ) It was a great night!! And I cant wait till our next hair day!!! Three weeks!!! Yay!! See you soon!!

I feel so blessed!!

I am getting so excited for the day James and I get sealed for all eternity!! Today I had my bridal shower and it made me realize how loved I am and how blessed I am!! It was so amazing!! I had so many people to come and support me! The shower was given by James sister Jenny and my good friends Sam and Keilah!! It was at Emory's restraunt one of my favorite places!! It was so beautiful and the food was amazing!! Better yet the company was great!!! It was so wonderful to have everyone there, to be able to talk, eat, and play some great games!!

So I just love being in front of people...( really not at all)

But we started out with the How well do you know the soon to be "husband" game....and I deserved payback for torturing Allison, Keilah, and Sam through this game ecspecially with the outcome of getting the question wrong with sour gum!! They were a little easier on me so I thought!! They gave me the hard bubble gum...which was so hard to chew!! Here is the video!!


The next game was so creative!! Something I have never seen at a bridal shower!! The price is right...according to Albertsons!! The Host was Keilah!! She did amazing!! Here is a video clip!!




The next game was so much fun!! It was the purse game!! It is crazy what we all have in our purses!!! The things worth the most points were the passport, a 1983 penny (since that is when I was born) and a planner!! It was so much fun...now you get a little peek into the fun we had!!





So the next game was a combination of me opening my presents!! They made the cutest little bingo board (Thanks for the help steve) and had to put items on it that they thought I would open...The the theme of my shower was giftcards...and of course I did get some other things ;)
** So be advised before watching**



I hope you got to watch the videos!! The last thing they did was "What I would say on the honeymoon" they took all the things I said while opening up presents!! It was great!!

I just want to say thank you to Jenny, Sam, Keilah, Beth and Mom for all the Hardwork and everyone else who helped put it together!! It was so amazing and I am so grateful!! Thank you for everyone that came and supported me! It really meant the world to me!!! I am so blessed!! Thanks again!!

Another new baby!!

What an exciting month!! Two nieces in one month!! Today my brother and Pam had a baby girl almost 9lbs!! Madison Mae
Birch!! Yay!! We are so excited and can't wait to meet her in
September!!
Congrats Gideon and Pam!!

I have been Tagged!! By Sally!!

I WAS TAGGED!

I have been tagged! It has taken a while....but I got it done!!:)

I was tagged by Sally so here it goes:

Four things i was doing 10 years ago:
1. Wishing I was sixteen...
2. Had fun with friends and family
3. Had my temp license
4. Working and school

Four things I was doing 5 years ago:
1. Getting ready to move to Utah
2. Got in a car accident a
3. Working at the most amazing salon in Ohio!And Mcdonalds (both jobs 80+ hours a week)
4. Understanding the gospel and started going to all three meetings at church!! It was so great to have friends that helped me get more involved at church and understand the gospel ( Thank you Therese,Lisa,Ali, and Meg!!)

Four things i did yesterday:
1. Worked out (Step Class)
2. Went to the post office
3. Lunch at California Pizza Kitchen
4. Movie and Bowling

Four shows I like to watch:
# 1.Desperate Housewives
#2. The Bachelor/The Bachelorette * Right now the bachlorette LOVE IT!!!

Sorry I dont have cable...and dont really have time for much tv!! These are my most favorite!! ABC.COM!!!

I was tagged by Sally, now I am tagging: Camille,Lisa,Ali,Therese,Shelley and whoever else wants to do it!!

Saturday!! A day where we could relax and have fun!!

So normally when James has a Saturday off I always have this schedule of a million things to do...normally errands and things to do around the house...or things for the wedding! So this Saturday was so great!! The day started off going to the gym! My good friend Victoria picked me up



and we went for an hour and a half!! We did a step class!! My favorite!! James was still working out so Victoria and I went back to my house and caught up for a bit!!James came over and we relaxed till it was time to go run to the post office and then out to eat!! My favorite place!! The California Pizza Kitchen!! I havent eaten there in forever!! It reminded me of Provo...good times with Teresa!! ( I just caught up with her on Saturday!! And she is getting married the day after me...in the SLC temple!) So we went to Northgate and met up with Parker and Brandice...and her cousin and there friend Joe! It was so much fun and great food!!My favorite the bbq chicken pizza and the bbq chicken chopped salad!!

Afterwards we went to Target!! One of my other favorite places!! And I love the Northgate Target...two stories and an elevator that carries carts!!I know I get amused easily!!

Then James and I went to see Indiana Jones!! It was good :) Just another Indiana Jones...remember we are easy critics!!!

Then we rushed off to go to James bowling for WAMU for the Junior Achievment....they had to raise money :) Then we got to bowl! James bowling shirt said "Thriller" and I was "Mrs.Thriller" (pictures will be up soon for that)

It was another great day!! I figured we could have a break since Invitations were almost all out ( well we ran out!!) It was a good thing I got them out early!!!

Now ready for another fun and exciting week!!

A good movie to see if it is in your area!! Emma Smith!

I always love different church movies and was so upset when I found out that the "work & the glory" movies, were only going to be three!! I was so upset I even wrote them :0) Well I am an easy critic and when I first joined the church I know that being able to watch these movies it helped me have a greater understanding about the basics of the gospel. I know that the movies they try to be as accurate as possible, and it is not perfect in its description of all historical facts, but it was so uplifting and a great movie to see!! I would recommend it to everyone, especially if it is in theatres near you! I know it only played in one theatre in Washington...so it was something I wanted to promote!!

Mormon Women - Emma Smith: My Story - LDS

A new Baby!! Maisy Jane Wagner!!

So I have never really been around babies...And this year my boss just had her 4th child and now James Brother Aric and Wife Lena just had number 5! We got to go to the hospital and visit them!! She is so adorable....So I hope mothers arent offended if you don't want to hold their child...I just really dont want to hold them wrong or do anything to make them cry :) But I do like babies! I just think I need to be around them more! Soon here my brother and his soon to be wife will have a baby!!They already have one child that she had before they met...and he is so cute! So I will really be an aunt!! And soon when James and I get married I will be an aunt to so many!! Yay!! It will be good practice!! Last year I got to change my first diaper..James sister Jenny made me ...I was trying to wait till I had kids...but that didnt happen...I was shown before by Shelley when we lived in Cali...I was trying to get a nanny job and figured I needed to know!! So I had good practice ;)One day :) My boss did ask me when I was at her shower to wait :) But she was kidding! She loves kids and loves bringing them into this world...We will see what happens!!

Busy Busy!!49 days and counting!!

Less than 50 days! Now it is time to get all the invitations out!! We got them and they are just what we wanted! Our pictures turned out better than we could have ever imagined!!Well James wants a little more hair...they tried to photo shop that in..but there is only so much you can do!

The weather has been so amazing! I don't think it has ever been so nice since I have lived here!It makes me love Washington even more...I just wish the weather was more consistent!We were looking into getting a house but decided to wait a year..And I am more than happy living where I am at now! After meeting with the realtor we got home and worked on my little back yard :) James put a fence up so the dogs cant escape...and Fufu is now the happiest dog in the world since she gets to play outside all the time! Then we made a trip to lowes and bought cedar chips,soil, and flowers! The day before I bought the cutest little patio set that looks perfect for me!So we planted flowers, james cut the ivy and put cedar chips along the border!It is so nice and peaceful!! We wanted to enjoy our little patio so we made burgers outside (on a griddle :0) It was the perfect ending to the day! Now we have been having smores with our little smore maker (thanks to my aunt cheryl quite a few christmas ago) it is so nice at night to go relax outside!We also got a grill and tonight we got to use it!! I love it!!

So...now it is starting to get busier...my work, getting ready for james to move in,normal everyday life stuff and wedding stuff!!

I did sell my bed yesterday!!Yay!!Now James can start planning his tv room (formerly know as my bedroom) We did find some furniture http://www.emeraldhome.com/gallery.php/c114/stephanie_u8030_.php
(minus the pillows) So we are excited!!

I will keep posting!!And keeping updated...I just havent taken pictures for awhile...and feel bad not putting any up! But I guess it is better to write!!

It is official!! July 18th!!

* I just caught up on my blogs once again so go down till you are caught up :)

So how James got started!!
He first went and got my ring (yes he picked it out and planned everything!!) His mom went with him and then they went to show Sam ( she was sworn to secracy)

So the whole time he was doing this "He was having a talk with his dad"

He was about to ask me two weeks later.... and to prepare he wrote this to Camille!!

Here is the subject line and the rest follows :

Hush Hush, Top Secret, Die if you Tell, Seriously!!!!

The email read:
Camille, I need to enlist your services for a special project that you can't tell a soul about. Our Friendship would be at stake if you choose to accept this mission and and fail. You are the only one that can help me. Do you choose to accept this mission????? Just so you know, I will hate you if you choose not to accept this mission! Get back to me as soon as you can. James


Camilles response:

I will accept

His reply:
Your dear friend Sarah has been chosen to receive a ring for her birthday. She won't be receiving on Friday, but on Saturday. From what I understand, we will be going to the beach and spending some time there. I have a small treasure chest that will need to be buried in the sand so we can find it a little later. Your role in this is: one, not to tell her, and second, I will need a little distraction once we are on the beach so I will have some time to bury it. I will give you a signal when it is time. You have been fully briefed on the situation and now are fully liable for this information. If in any way this information gets compromised, the wrath of James will come down on you like nothing you have ever experienced. This is your mission. I expect nothing but perfection. Good luck and God Speed. I will contact if further action is needed. This message will self destruct in 30 seconds (not really).

Can I say!! He is the most amazing man and I am so excited to spend the rest of my life with him!! I am so lucky!!Yay!! Time to start planning!!

Our pictures!! More to come!!

The Best Birthday!!(Even though I wasnt excited for 25)

Thursday April 10th:

So, it first started with my great friends Sam and Keilah who decided to throw a suprise party for me!! (With the help of my other friends who helped them do some last minute touches!)

I was told that Sam and Jeremy were taking me out to Red Robyn for my birthday! Then Sam called and said to meet at her house...

So James and I got there late...of course:) And as soon as we walked in they had all these noisy popers and screamed suprise!! It was a great suprise and such a fun party!! There was some amazing mexican food!! Some great pictionary!!An icecream bar!! Pin the tail on the donkey...And a pinata...that we didn't get to yet...Then there was this fun game involving flour and a penny?? It was great!! Sam lost...we don't know how but it was amusing!!

It was such a fun night!! One I wont forget!!


Friday April 11:

Today is my birthday!!I woke up went to the gym and Laura came too!! Then I went home and got ready for work...I got to work at 8am ....

Then I heard from my family and friends by 8:30 and no word from James.. All of a sudden I got a text message from James saying "I made a mess!!" He came to my house after I left and brought 36 roses and wrote 25!! Then he sprinkled confetti and balloons all over my floor!! He got this huge balloon too and a cute little stuffed dog!!

It was a great suprise!!

Then after work I met Sam at walmart and we had lunch and shopped!! It was another fun adventure!!

Then I got home..got packed and organized...Late like normal :) Then off to James!!

James and I (and the dogs)left for Kelso...and got to Camilles a few hours later!!We unpacked...then went to eat at my favorite mexican restraunt!! Then went to Target, Walmart, and blockbuster!! (who spends a weekend without these stores?? Seriously I needed a dog leash..and some more movies)Then we went back to Camilles and passed out!

April 12th:

We woke up with me trying to wake up camille with her cat alarm clock :) Meow!! It didnt work she was already up :(

Then we got all ready while eating some carmalitas!!Then to Jack in the Box! (Camille's and my signature place..and yes we invited james)

So Camille and I got the french toast sticks and syrup...I dont recommend eating in the car (ecspecially with 2 dogs on your lap)

So off to Oregon we go!! Yay!Only 7 min to the border...then another hour to Astoria where we saw the beautiful column overlooking the water. (Just don't let the dogs off the leash or they will be eaten by the birds!)We also went to Camilles and my favorite antique shop!! And I was so proud of myself for not buying anymore furniture!!

Then off to seaside!!

We got to seaside (what a great day to go!! 80 degrees...does it get this nice here??) I think everyone else got the same idea as us!We finally found parking...then went to the beach!! It was so beautiful...

It was so warm and sunny James had to go to the store to get some sunblock so his head wouldnt get sun burnt!! He came back all smiles and excited with this beautiful treasure box!!

He said " Look at this treasure box I just got isnt it neat"

I said " it is so cool" It was really neat with all of these jewels in it..and at first I overlooked the beautiful ring it had inside!!!

So he tried to get it out but had a little trouble...He said " This marks as one of the worst proposals ever" Honestly it was great!! I was speechless!!

He got the ring out of the treasure chest and was still on both knees and asked me to MARRY him!!

It took me a bit to say yes...Since I was in shock!! But I did say yes!!

It is now official!! We are soon going to be Sarah and James Wagner!!! YAY!!!

So we will be sealed together for time and all eternity in the Seattle Temple on

July 18th,2008!!!

Camilles!!

So Camille and I were planning on a girls/hair weekend!!

I was going to leave on Friday..but since I got a lot of overtime...I got all of Friday off!!

I left late Thursday night after James basketball game (which they won!!) And got to Camilles around 2am!!

We went to sleep not long after I got to her cute little town!!

The next morning I woke up earlier than her and had fun with her kitty alarm clock :) Meow!!

We got hair started early since I am her high matinenace friend!! Then she worked on and off while getting my hair done!!

We went on a beautiful walk...then went to target...and my new favorite mexican place!!

We got back watched movies ( well I fell asleep ..go figure)

The next morning alarm clock kitty again! Meow!!

We went to our ever so famous jack in the box while driving the aveo (its a rental)

We went to this beautiful town Astoria!! Went antiquing..bought some furniture...window shopped..and found this amazing restraunt!!

We had a great weekend!! I can't wait to come back!!

Camilles!!

So I have been a Slacker!

Wow Life gets crazy and passes by, each month I think there will be more time and I seem to get less. It has been crazy at work, my boss is about to have a baby so there are so many deadlines and a million projects! I always want to post but I hate posting without pictures.So I will catch up...so make sure to start checking again and look at past posts!!

Pikes Place!!

So have I said how much I love pikes place!! James and I went today and it was so much fun!! I had to call my mom and rub it in her face that I went!! Since I have lived here for almost 2 years and she has yet to visit!! (She says when James and I get married she may come) Well I don't think I have been in the spring..It was absolutely beautiful...But I may say I do like the summer better!! I think it is just as busy if not busier!! But I love all the flowers...We didn't get any flowers today...Daffodils are pretty but not my cup of tea...tulips were a dollar a stem..so not quite worth it...So we got dried lavender instead.

We went to my FAVORITE store "The Bavarian Meat store" which is a German store with all different things that have been imported!! It is amazing! We got so much great stuff!! I would write down all the things..but you would have no idea what it is :0) After that we got some Halibut that we are going to make on Sunday along with some Gnocchi.... Then we had Gyros!!Yumm!! And we bought some pork humbow!! Which are these amazing sweet rolls filled with bbq pork??

Well it was a great day at pikes place!! Then off to costco we go!!!

March 1st!Sam and Jeremy Sealed!!!

Today was the day where Sam and Jeremy were sealed for time and all eternity in the Seattle Temple! It was such a beautiful ceremony and they were both so excited!! After they were sealed, we went to the Monte Cristo in Everett, Wa where we got prepared for their ring ceremony. Bishop Rudd was conducting and did a beautiful job. As Sam and Jeremy came down the stairs her grandfather sang this amazing song!! It was just perfect!! It was a great evening, lots of great food, dancing, and more fun!! At the end of the night as they left....the boys decorated the car:)

* The sticky notes didn't fly off and the oreos got even worse in the car wash :)
*Sam and Jeremy had a great honeymoon in Mazatlan...and didn't come back fried!!

Pictures will come soon!!