Who knows how long I've loved you

This past weekend, Smith and I flew into Phoenix for one of my BESTEST BEST friends, Morgan Cummard's wedding. She married Tom J. Skeen in the Mesa Temple. They were sealed for eternity and it was just lovely. I sobbed and hugged her after the wedding. I love her so much, and I'm so happy she found such an amazing man. Tom is awesome. I love them. Did I mention love? Well there was lots of it.

Here are some of my favorite images from the weekend.

Tom is a 4th degree black belt!

And this is my sweet husband. The whole thing took me back to just shy of 2 years ago, when, I took Collin by the hand, and we became each other's for forever.

I love the blessings of the temple. I love friends. and family. and parties. This was a great weekend. And now, after not sleeping for 5 days, traveling for 9 hours there and 12 hours back, I'm utterly tired. good night.

Best things/Images from this past week

I love Modigliani

My favorite exhibit I've seen in DC, yet! Munch:

Abe Lincoln was shot here:

Outside Ford's Theater:

Ally

Cupcakes: From Red Velvet. My favorite is still Hello Cupcake.

Metro and hotness:

National Cathedral:

Beautiful Wedding!

Botanic Garden

Christ in Bronze exhibit at the DC Temple Visitor's Center:

Arlington Cemetery

Iwo jima is so gigantic

I love Collin Smith. We've had so much time together yesterday, today and tomorrow. We had our FAVORITE missionaries over for dinner. They are awesome. Collin made Greek Chicken Orzo. YUMMMM. We're leaving for AZ so soon!

LOVE, Nikki & Smith

all good stuff

Tuesday Morning means I'm at work and I'll be here till this afternoon. Then I'll walk home, deposit our checks, mail some letters, then go home to my Collin. Don't forget to check in online! Tomorrow we'll pack and I'll work in the evening, after which my good friend will drive us to another friend's near the airport. We'll stay the night there, and then at 6AM....IT'S ARIZONA TIME!!!!!!!!!!

-AZ

-MOM!!!

-JOE, DAD, SNEEK!!!!!, Mickey!

-MEET TOM AND HugGGGGgggg MORGAN's FACE OFF

PARTY/WEDDING TIME!

This will be excellent.

I wanted to post something nice

I feel so good

Something I'm proud of.

This is why I thought the Rally was awesome at the Lincoln Memorial in DC this past Saturday...

There were so many people there. There is something amazing about being gathered with hundreds of thousands of people at a place with such meaning and history. And everyone was so nice, considerate, and friendly.

and starving after spending the night to get an awesome spot...but we brought them donuts.

I loved being there with my mom, brother, husband, and extended family.

The speakers were excellent. There was such a feeling of unity there.

Albert Pujols, baseball player from the Dominican Republic (David said everyone knows and loves him in the DR), received an award for his hope.

Dr. Alveda King – the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She was my favorite speaker. She spoke boldly, and really inspired me to be proud of my beliefs and opinions.

I've never been a Glenn Beck fan/never really cared, but I went with an open mind and really loved everything he had to say. He talked about the importance of turning to God during good times and bad, something I truly believe in. He encouraged prayer with our families, and on our own, charity for those around us, and hope in Jesus Christ. He also talked about how family is the root of happiness, and how important it is to have a good spouse at your side. I know it has been the biggest blessing in my life to have my sweet Collin.

Cool guys on top of Lincoln Memorial.

Aw, mom, I love ya.

The hotel we stayed in had a Book of Mormon! So cool!

It was a very inspiring day. I still feel it and want to be a better person so that I can make a difference in the world.