My Oh So Fabulous Birthday

Ok Ill admit my dream has always been to go on a nice date for my birthday. I always seem to not be dating when my birthday rolls around. But this year was so great!!!

Kyle totally spoiled me for my birthday (and my parents.)

On Friday night we had the nice oppurtunity to go out to dinner for my birthday and to celebrate our engament. My parents where way nice and took us to one of my favorite resturant...Bucca Dippepos (no clue how to spell it).

But Saturday got even better!!! Kyle took me out shopping for birthday and christmas ideas and then took me out for a yummy dinner at Garcias...mmmmmm. For me this was cool enough to be able to go out for my birthday.

But it wasnt enough spoiling of me....On Tuesday night Kyle took the night off from school to come spend it with me!!! Ok again that would have been enough...but he did much better...he gave me pretty pretty flowers and helped me watch Dax tell Heidi got home....again enough for me but Kyle wanted to spoil me again.....for my birthday he gave me a backpacking back pack....now I cant wait for summer. And this year I will not get a stress fracture and spend the whole summer in a walking boot so I can actually do fun things, hike, camp, etc!!!

I love Kyle so much and how well he treats me!! Got to say he is the best.

Ok Yes I am way behing on posting this week. But Ill get good again. This was a silly quick post to keep you all knowing I am alive :)

Temple Trips and Special Moments

This weekend was a special one for me.

Friday night my dear friend Brittney Walker went through temple to take out her endowments and I had the chance to be there with her.

All day Friday I was able to spend time pondering on when I went through the temple nearly two years ago.

I remember how it felt to be surrounded in the celestial room by family and friends. What stood out to me the most was what I was accomplishing by going to the temple and what I will be able to accomplish each and every time I go back and do the work for the dead.

As you may know I am a descendant of Wilford Woodruff (my mom's maiden name is Woodruff). I have always been very proud of my herritage. Not only did Wilford Woodruff give everything to come to Utah to establish a safe place for his family, church and descendants to live their faith with out pursecution, he also dedicated his life to the church as a prophet of our church. He did all of this because he was a church leader but even if he was not he came across the plains for his family and family to come. He wanted a better life for his children and their children to come. He wanted his family to be sealed together for eternity. And what I love is that I am that family. Sadly many of his descendant on my family line have fallen away from the church.

But that day in celestial room I was surrounded by my mom, her brother and his daughter (and Matt would have been there if not on a mission). Slowly but surely we are one by one being endowed and sealed so that our family, Wilford Woodruff's family, can be sealed together as an eternal family. I could not help but feel and know this is why he did what he did for us.

As I have done family history I have focused on the Woodruff/Delightstocking line so that I can fill in the gaps and seal our family together forever. On Friday I took some of these names through.

On Friday I was filled with this love and dedication of my Great Great Great Grandfathers love to me and my love for him. And my love of my father in heaven.

To make Friday better I was there with my future family. It was so nice to see and have Kyle going through the temple with me that day. Sitting in the celestial room knowing that I will one day be married to him for time and all eternity warmed my heart and melted my spirit the same as I felt the first time I was in the celestial room because I knew this was who I was supposed to spend all eternity with and start and eternal family with. I felt in my heart that Heavenly Father was telling me Kyle was my reward for patiently and faithfully withstanding the trials of my life and the last couple years. He is my future, my present and my everything.

I can not wait tell the day we get married and sealed to one another.

The Proposal!!

I knew that we had looked at rings and Kyle knew which one I loved!! So the rest was all up to him. I told Kyle that I honestly wanted to be surprised. I didn’t want to know when he bought the ring, talked to my dad, etc….

Well lets just say Kyle is not good with secrets. And also that he has figured out that missing with my mind is fun and easy to do. It kills me when people have secrets, hint at them and wont tell me!!! And he decided this was a good idea to play into. He let slip that he was buying the ring on Friday and I he let me know when he had talked to my dad.

Well all weekend he kept messing with my mind. He kept dropping hints such as: Its really sparkly and radiant*you wont be needing to upgrade any time soon*my car has really good hiding places*choosing a diamond is hard*It takes less time to get the ring then you thought*it could happened any time…

Then he kept psyching me out such as on Friday during half time he whispered in my ear come up stairs I have something to show you (still glad you didn’t propose that way)

He kept hinting at dates: Like my birthday, Christmas, Thanks Giving, etc.

So lets just say that going into Wednesday night I was not expecting what was coming. I was just expecting a normal Wednesday night date.

When I got out of the car Kyle gave me his cheesy little grin I love (and yes babe I could sense some nervousness on your part). He came around the car gave me a good hug and kiss and said ok I have a surprise for you. …..Side note time I had mentioned that he had been messing with me for a week so a part of me was hoping for the ring but I wasn’t letting my self get my hopes up cause I thought for sure he was just messing with my mind again to get me so thrown off that I would not expect it when it came.

Kyle kindly let me know there were two rules to the surprise 1)I had to be blindfolded and 2) I could not ask questions about where we were going. I tried hard to not ask but I could not help my self a few times and I had to ask.

After what like seemed a long drive we came to a stop. Kyle helped me out of the car and with my jacket. And then started leading me along. I could feel grass, then side walk and something strange under my feet. Then eventually we came to a stop, he turned me around and said don’t move, turn around or peek. So I obliged (granted I had no clue what I was standing on so I was a little nervous to even move). All I knew is it smelled like fall and I knew we were out side. At this moment I though either he took me somewhere fancy for dinner to throw me off or he was proposing.

After a few minutes (ok probably not really but it seemed like forever) he told me to take off the blind fold and turn around. I found my self standing on the bridge at Draper Park (yes remember the I love you date!) He had martnelies poured into champagne glasses on the rail of the bridge. When I turned around he started pulling out a ring box. I got super excited and couldn’t contain my self all while thinking this better be real or your in trouble big trouble. He had to contain my excitement while getting down on one knee and asking me to marry him!! Of course I accepted.

Kyle I love you so much and am glad to be your fiancé:

I love:
*How you make me smile and laugh
*I love your laid back nature and how well it brings out and complements my natures
*I love that your understand what I have been through better then anyone could.
*I love that I can tell you anything with out feeling judged or feeling all sad about what life has delt me again. You heal me and complete me.
*I love how strong you are in the church and as a person
* I love that you love kid things
*I love that you are excited to start a family and will be an amazing father
* I love that you love and need me
* I love that you cherish me and remember the small things
*I love how dedicated you are
*I love that you love sports, the outdoors and BYU
*I love your dimples, smile and eyes
*And so so much more

Like my dad said Heavenly Father has blessed us with tender mercies…and you are mine!!

The Beginning

So I decided to post about our first two dates and how Kyle and I meet.

I used to work with one of Kyle’s good friends. A few months ago Shane came to me and told me he had a perfect friend to set me up with to just go out and have a good time. So of course I agreed. Over the summer Shane kept talking Kyle up to me and selling him to me. (Yes babe…Shane is a good friend) Ill admit knowing Shane I was a little nervous about what Kyle was going to be like. Shane is a very loyal and friendly guy but also kind of egotistical. I was hoping Kyle didn’t have an ego (having dated an ego before I didn’t want to do that again)

Well about mid September Shane decided it was time for Kyle and I to meet. So Kyle and I started calling and texting each other all day long every day. It was nice to talk about our views in life, how we felt and to get to know him a bit before a date. It was really nice to get a sense of who Kyle was and what he wanted from life and relationships ever before starting to date him. It helped me have a peace of mind about who he is….it helped with my trust issues.

Anyhow on September 24 we decided to go on our first date. Kyle was up my direction for dinner with friends so he asked me if I would want to meet up for ice-cream. We meet up and went to Sub Zero (Side note I will not be using rice milk again…not so yummy) After Ice cream we sat in his car and talked tell one in the morning. Just getting to know one another, and all sorts of things. Talking a bit about what our pasts had held but not in a lot of detail. Talking about likes dislikes, etc. It was so fun to watch the walls come down between the two of us as the night wore on. We got more and more comfortable and it started feeling like this was not the first date.

On we go to our second date. Yes we had many nights of phone conversations in between. On the Wednesday (our first date Wed night date night) we meet up and Molligans, a fun mini golf park in Sandy. When we meet up we headed to dinner at Fire House subs and then went back to play mini golf…you know what is great…Kyle wasn’t scared off by my mini golf cheating habits. After mini-golf Kyle said ok now to a the fun next step….He drove me to Draper Park.

The plan was to lay on the hill facing the temple while we talked. But that turned into an adventure. Did you know that around dusk sprinklers tend to go off in parks…who know. Anyhow we kept be driven around by the sprinklers. Finally we found a grassy area that was safe from sprinklers. Kyle pulled out the blanket and we layed on the blanket looking at the pretty stars and talking. Yes more talking (we are good at it) we talked more and more about our pasts, fears, goals the future etc. That night we also told each other that we were falling in love with one another.

What a perfect night and way to start our relationship!!

Choosing the Ring

Choosing the engagement ring with Kyle was so fun! After he got a feel for what he could get in upgrade from his original ring from Shane Company Kyle gave me the go ahead to start looking at rings. Yea that wasn’t over whelming at all. Looking as a girly future one day dreaming and for real was huge difference. Now it was like WOW this ring is really going to be mine.

My original thought was I wanted to give some direction on the ring but wanted to be completely surprised. (Yes with Kyle’s help I started seeing I was totally crazy to think that was a good idea) So I compromised…I told Kyle I would like at rings and let him know what I like online. Yea that got harder then I thought. There are way way to many rings to look at online. So into Shane Company we went!!

The plan was to get the diamond upgrade and go from there. Walking into the store I instantly was overwhelmed (heck I like online shopping for a reason) Our way cute sales girl and Kyle noticed quickly this was a little much for me to take in. So they started talking about what he can do…come to find out we get a sweat deal from upgrading from the first ring! Cant complain we pay not to much and get a lot!! So with a price range in mind we went to work.

Can I say it’s a good thing there are sales people. She listened to what I was thinking…a solitaire style to be worn with a wedding band or two. So we started at it. I knew what I really wanted but decided ok I at least need to try on lots of styles to make sure. Traditional Solitare…scratch. A Pave, Halo or Antique….scratch. A three stone…scratch. A swirl or metal worked ring….scratch.

What did I like…that’s right my original thought of a cathedral setting…only change this time…I wanted side diamonds with it.

It was so so fun to watch Kyle get into picking out rings once he caught on to what I liked and didn’t like. And he is good at it!! He choose some great options. What was funny was how I couldn’t even keep the fancy ones on for a sec…way to much diamond action.

I loved how excited Kyle was. He kept telling me my face was priceless...wish I could see it my self. I loved how gitty and happy and melting and peaceful I felt inside. I know this whole wedding thing is overwhelming and scary but feels so good and right at the same time. I never ever want to lose Kyle!!

End result of the night…Kyle gets to choose to actual ring from three I liked. I gave him direction that I wanted either a cushion or round diamond again his choice…

So the result……..















Way to go love!!!!! Now the fun of choosing bands. More photos to come.

Spooktacular Fun of a Weekend

Yet another great weekend with Kyle has come and gone (and Im a little slow to blog about it).

This past weekend was full of fall fun!

Friday night was yet another BYU game (can I say I love this time of year) Having grown up in a BYU family I have grown used to men who get way into games (a little cynical and over the top at times) So when I found out that Kyle is a die hard BYU fan I was like cool I know what to expect. However, every game Kyle surprises me. During the games you can tell that he gets into them...but his laid back nature kicks in and he is much calmer and not as cynical as I am used to. Its way more fun watching games with Kyle. It is a shame though that BYU had to lose this week. Maybe...well hopefully this weeks bye game will help make a difference.

Saturday was a nother fun filled day. In the morning Kyle helped my mom attempt to get the Christmas lights on. After getting the whole top roff done the string of lights kept burning out and it was decided to take them all down. It was fun though to see yet again Kyle's true nature coming out. He was so patient about and happy to help my mom through it all. Over and over again she told me Kendra you choose a keeper. All I could think was I am so blessed and lucky to have Kyle. He is so laid back, loving and helpful with these things. You can so see his true laid back happy nature coming out and I love it!! I have dated guys that are so so oppisite of me in these areas that it gets hard and weird at times that I am laid back and dont over stress. But Kyle is a natural compliment to who I am. I love that!! I love that he loves my nature and I love his and that we fit and compliment each other so well!!!

That afternoon we went on a fun adventure to J and J Nursery. Yes I am a weirdo that actually loves nurserys and home imporvement stores but man it was fun seeing Kyle there. He got so excited about the koi ponds and waterfalls. He was like a little boy making future plans and dreams. Yes one day I would love to have a waterfeature in my yard (hint hint)

Saturday night we went with my family to Syracuses pumpkin walk, had a yummy dinner and treats that Heidi made us all. Yes the pumpkin walk proved to be kind of lame compared to the one in Logan. But Kyle was a good tropper and we had so much fun!! My favorite part was watching him interact with Dax. Man Im so blessed to have found a loving laid back guy that is so good with kids. You are going to be such an amazing father and I am so blessed to be with you! I love that when Kyle is playing with Dax he becomes a little kid him self.

Sunday was a funfilled day of big mile stones and starting a lot of things we need to take care of in the coming months. Church was so good though on Sunday. I loved hearing Pres McKay talk in stake conference. He helped me see the nature of God in a way I hadnt thought of before. Here is some excited Sunday news...I will be leaving the singles wards scene now. Kyle and I will be going to my home ward!! Its just going to make paper work and recomends a lot easier. Plus after 7 years I need to be adapted back into a family ward I think.

Sunday wasnt all serious stuff....we got to carve our pumpkins.!!

Got to say I love this time of year!

To My Kyle

To my wonderful Kyle.

Last night my favorite song came onto the radio and it made me think of you and want to take a minute to thank you for what you have done for me in my life.

As you know babe the last two and half years of my life were the hardest of my life. I went through life trials in that time I never imagined going through. I spent a long time in a relationship that tried and tested me to levels I could not have imagined. When I was brave enough and strong enough to put it all behind me I found my self in a hard sometimes honestly dark spot.

This summer I found my self in a place I never imagined I could find my self. I was lost, confused and honestly at times with out hope. I did not know how to put things behind me and how to move forward. But I trusted our Heavenly Father and turned to him for guidance. He started healing the hurt and helped me move forward and made me strong enough to face the future. But Ill admit the pain and hurt was still there. The feeling like hope something fading and hard to grasp was there.

Then you came into my life. The night you took me to Scoopology (ps hint hint Im taking you there this weekend...seems only fitting right now) and for the best night of conversation in my life. You put your self out there and risked getting hurt. I put my self out there too. We both meet each other with trust being something that would be hard to earn. But you broke through those walls...quickly. I dont think I had much of a chance after that night. I knew I was going to be falling in love with you! I knew things were going to be differnt, deeper and stronger with you! You were all ready better then I could imagine and I knew it could only be more amazing then anything I could have imagined in my life.

When I went home that night I knelt down in prayer with a tear filled peaceful feeling in my heart! I thanked God he gave me you!

Kyle meeting you and being with you everything became right again. The hurt of the past. The pain caused by others. The testing of my soul. And the hope that all but fleeted away came rushing back at me. Everything was right again and everything bad seemed as it never happened. You have made me a stronger person. You have helped me find the person I was before all the hurt and trials. However, you have found a stronger version then I was before.

You make me happy. You make me feel loved and cheerished. You make me feel attractive again. You make me want to be a better person. You make me excited about my future. You are my light and I love you!!

Thank you for these beautiful flowers babe. They sit on my dresser and I love waking up and falling asleep to them every day. I love seeing and smelling them in my room. They make feel filled with my love for you. Thank you babe!!














Now to the lyrics of my favorite song. The lyrics are so fitting to how I feel...and better yet they are by my favorite artist..Blake Shelton.

"God Gave Me You"
I’ve been a walking heartache.
I’ve made a mess of me.
The person that I’ve been lately Ain’t who I wanna be.
But you stay here right beside me.
And watch as the storm blows through.
And I need you.

Cause God gave me you for the ups and downs.
God gave me you for the days of doubt
And for when I think I lost my way
There are no words here left to say, it’s true
God gave me you
Gave me you

There’s more here than what we’re seeing
A divine conspiracy
That you, an angel lovely
Could somehow fall for me
You’ll always be love’s great martyr
And I’ll be the flattered fool
And I need you

God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
And for when I think I lost my way
There are no words here left to say, it’s true
God gave me you

On my own I’m only
Half of what I could be
I can’t do without you
We are stitched together
And what love has tethered
I pray we never undo

Cause God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
And for when I think I lost my way
There are no words here left to say, it’s true
God gave me you, gave me you.
He gave me you.

I love you Kyle!