Mr. & Mrs. Nordin

I seriously can not just help but laugh at the fact I honestly thought that 30 day challenge would get me to blog... I seriously suck at this. Plus I just got married and was on my honeymoon which I think is a pretty good excuse ;)

THE BIG DAY!

So Cj and I had never even wanted a wedding, it was something that wasn't extremely important to us. The ceremony and making that commitment in front of our family was, but we didn't need a big fancy reception to follow. Our plan all along was to elope, we had actually started to put it in the works. We were going to go into the mountains one weekend, get married just the two of us, and take off on a honeymoon. Some people think that would have been selfish of us, but it's what we wanted and it's our day right? I like the intimacy of it all. Even before Cj proposed I discreetly let him know that I did not even want the proposal in front of anyone. Not his family, not mine... Just us. I feel like we were both able to react the way we wanted, and it was a special moment I only wanted to share with him. Plus I hate that kind of attention.. I don't even like to open Christmas presents in front of people. I feel like they are just waiting for a certain reaction.. it's awkward. Anyways, that's why I wanted it just us I think it is romantic. So that was our plan. Until god had different plans. We had some very difficult personal things happen that completely changed our perspective on life, and especially the wedding. Suddenly it was important. I needed to celebrate our love. He is the most important thing in the world to me, he is the only thing that gets me through. I wanted to share that with people. So we set a date, September 14th, which happened to be 1 1/2 months away. Yes, we were seriously crazy. But we managed to get it done, we decided to have a small ceremony with immediate family and then a big BBQ reception at my sisters house in Draper. She has some property and a barn and the cutest backyard that went perfect for our country theme.

 The day of the wedding was so extremely stressful because it had been raining all week so we were not able to set anything out until the day of.  That day was also filled with rain, so we ended up being limited to 2 hours before to set up. All day we all kept getting flash flood warnings for all around us, the canyon where we had planned to get married being one of them. We decided it wasn't worth risking going up there with everyone all ready to end up muddy in a crazy rain storm. We also were running a little (LOT) behind schedule thanks to the rain and it just wasn't going to work out. I was fine with it, I definitely think I was a good bride, I never was upset that our plans changed. I knew it would work out and it ended up being even better. We decided we were going to SURPRISE the guests at the reception and just get married later that night.
People started showing up right on time, and in no time we were surrounded by our closest family and friends. It was time, I was so incredibly nervous. Cj's dad got on the mic and announced that due to weather we were never able to go up to the canyon and we would be getting married there. It was seriously amazing. My dad and step-dad walked me down the "isle" down to Cj and our siblings. My step-dad actually officiated the wedding which made it even that much more special. It was a short ceremony filled with words of wisdom and love. We were surrounded by all the people who helped and supported us in getting where we are today and that meant so much to me. We had written our own vows, and when the time came for me to read them to Cj I lost it. I could not hold it together. It was honestly the best moment of my life so far. It makes me emotional even just writing about it. After the vows, we kissed and it was OFFICIAL! I am no longer a Cary, I'm a Nordin ;) I love it. They are the most amazing family so full of love and I am so lucky to be apart of it. We went on to have the most fun reception that lasted until 2:00 am. We danced and celebrated the night away.

 We have the most amazing adventure ahead of us, I am so happy to be standing by his side the whole way. I cannot wait to share all of life’s amazing blessings with him, to make memories that we will cherish forever. And to one day have children to share them with.

I don’t think I can ever fully explain how much he means to me. He is my best friend and my everything. He has stood by me, supported me, and loved me unconditionally through some of the best and worst times in my life. We truly have a once in a lifetime love.

I love every part of him, the good and the bad. He has such a big heart and kind spirit. He loves like no one else I know. He is so selfless and giving. He has accomplished so much and has so much to be proud of. I am proud to get to call him my husband.

I truly am the luckiest girl in the world to get to love him everyday.

Photography by the amazing Collette Charles.

10 random facts

Day 1: List 10 random facts about yourself

1. I am addicted to teen mom, 16& pregnant, being maci.. All of it. Like I am obsessed. I have seen every episode and know all of their life stories.

2. I am so insanely terrified of the dark and being home alone. If cj is out of town I sleep at my sisters or moms.

3. I am addicted to coffee, I think it should be its own food group.

4. I am surprisingly shy.

5. I have all of my children already named, middle names and all. I have for a while.. :)

6. I am probably the MOST indecisive person you will ever meet. Hopefully none of these questions in this challenge ask you to pick a favorite. That is too hard for me, I can't pick one single thing. I like too many. It gives me anxiety. Like I will look at bags of chips for a half hour before I pick which flavor I want.

7. I share a birthday with my older sister, Alayna who is 7 years older than me. We are weirdly alike and are true Taurus's.

8. If you would have told me in Jr. High I was going to marry CJ I probably would have laughed. Is that awful of me to say?? We just always dated each others friends.. hahah But he is ridiculously amazing and I am so lucky to have him. I am so glad we ended up together. Now I couldn't see myself with anyone else, ever.

9. I love vampire diaries. I think I am meant to be in that show at least once and have just one scene with Damon..... yum.

10. Baking is my favorite hobby. I am actually kinda good at it too. And it is almost pumpkin everything season. YAYAYYAY!

There are 10 not very interesting facts about me.

xo

I'm trying.... I'm failing....

So,

I clearly am not very good at this whole blogging thing. Partly because I started it at the craziest time in my life when every single thing has decided to happen at once. I got engaged, celebrated my 21st birthday, got a new puppy, bought a house, and am planning a wedding which is happening in 8 DAYS PEOPLE.

I found this challenge, I am going to be one of those annoying people but maybe this will help me get in a routine so I just remember to blog... Probably not though.


Day 1: List 10 random facts about yourself.
Day 2: Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and describe how they became fears.
Day 3: What is the greatest amount of physical pain you have ever endured?
Day 4: List 5 things you would tell your 16 year-old self if you could.
Day 5: What are the 5 things that make you happiest right now?
Day 6: What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
Day 7: What is your dream job, and why?
Day8: What are 3 passions you have?
Day 9: What defines you?
Day 10: Describe your most embarrassing moment.
Day 11: Describe a few of your pet peeves.
Day12: Describe a typical day in your life.
Day 13: Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
Day 14: Describe 5 strengths you have.
Day 15: If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
Day 16: What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
Day 17: What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
Day 18: What is the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
Day 19: If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
Day 20: Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
Day 21: If you could have 1 superpower, what would it be and what wouldbe the first thing you did with it?
Day 22: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
Day 23: List your top 3 hobbies and why you love them.
Day 24: Describe your first job.
Day 25: If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it beand what would you eat?
Day 26: What popular notion do you think the world has wrong?
Day 27: What is your favorite part of your body and why?
Day 28: What is your love language?
Day 29: What were your three favorite toys/games as a child?
Day 30: List 5 things you would hope to be remembered for.