Way past update time...I know...Part 3

Ok, so the talk is over and went well, thanks to those who have asked. Plus, Dan's having a "man date" (Gilmore Girls reference here) with his son which means that I have a little time to try and get more of an update posted....so here goes...

After a few weeks and a visit or two, Dan and I were able to shop for my ring. He'd suggested I go look at settings and then narrow down the selection. I had it down to 4 then went back a couple weeks later with to look at them. I altered my selection by eliminating a couple and adding one or two more. When Dan and I talked on the phone I mentioned that one setting kept coming to mind for me. Even though he'd not seen it yet, he said to go ahead and set that one aside. When we went into the store together, we settled on the one I'd kept thinking about. I'd always wanted my wedding band to look ok by itself and we looked at those together. I wanted Dan to help me choose part and so he helped with the final selection of my wedding band. Now that the selection is complete and I've had them both on my finger for a few months now (3 since yesterday to be exact) I find that I'm often looking at both as I'm working. I still admire them so I suspect that means I've picked the right rings.

We spent several visits, after everything was official, getting to meet and know each other's families. We were able to attend a family reunion for my mom's family and one for his siblings.

Picnic with Kevin, Nathan and Cameron to meet Dan.

Singing the Horrocks Family Song at the family reunion. Broadbents, we CAN NOT be outdone!

The Chicken Song performed by Dan, Mark and Andy Horrocks

with Sid Horrocks on the guitar.

We even celebrated our first Christmas together in August!

Sid and Dan after opening their Christmas gifts for Playmill Christmas.

Throughout the summer I would periodically send Dan cards or notes in the mail. Sometimes I would leave them at his place so he'd find them after I'd left for home. Going to the post office for Dan was often a surprise throughout the whole summer.


At least one of us got some mail this summer! :)

The Playmill Theater in West Yellowstone, Montana, Dan's place of employment the summer we met and got engaged. Many hours were spent here during our visits. We were able to watch all three shows they put on, See How They Run, Oklahoma!, and Hello, Dolly!

This is where Dan was the first time I walked into the Playmill, and many visits after. In fact, we could often both be found in the box office when I was up visiting.



Dan and Sid were roommates for the summer while they both worked at the Playmill. They resided in an older hotel which all of the Playmill cast lived in. Not much but they had a good time.

Well, Dan's back home and the hour is quickly getting late. Guess I'll have to sign off here. So...To be continued....

Way past update time...I know...Part 2

The laundry's going...Dan's on his computer and so I thought I'd jump on mine and try to get more of an update completed.

I was able to add another state to the list I've visited!

A couple weeks after I went to Yellowstone (well, West Yellowstone to be exact) Dan came to Salt Lake to visit me. Amanda came too and I was able to meet his daughter. (I'd met is son, Sid, on my first trip to Yellowstone.) That's the weekend we unofficially got engaged! Amazingly enough, we were able to keep it a secret from most everyone for 2 weeks before we announced it.

For the 2 weeks between our visits, Dan would call me every night after he got off work at the Playmill Theater in West Yellowstone. We would talk for an hour or more, usually more, each night learning more and more about each other. The nightly calls continued, with the exception of when we were together, until I moved to Pocatello the beginning of October.

The trip after Dan's came to see me in SLC was me up to Pocatello. I met 2 of his siblings, we attended Anthems of America, and made time to go do some Temple work together at the Rexburg Idaho Temple.

The two of us in front of the Rexburg Idaho Temple.

My next visit was July 4th weekend. I was getting spoiled, this made for two weekends in a row! I liked that idea and concept a lot. On July 4th we went into Yellowstone Park for a couple hours. There while sitting on the banks of the Madison River, Dan officially asked me to marry him, and I said YES! (I think we'll be spending many future July 4th weekends in Yellowstone Park!!!) We didn't have a ring yet, we'd not been able to shop for one together yet, so for the first several weeks I wore a simple 2mm gold band I'd purchased as "protection" years ago.

That night we met up with my former college roommate (Chris Barkdull) and her family to watch the West Yellowstone fireworks show.

Dan watching the fireworks show.

The rest of the weekend was spent calling family to let them know we were getting married. There was much rejoicing from all who heard the news then and as we kept spreading the word for the next few weeks. After the announcing the fun began...meeting the rest of our families (he'd still not met my dad yet)...setting dates...coordinating schedules...making wedding plans...all the stuff that needed to be done for our next phase of life together!

Ok, blogger's being weird (sorry about the lack of paragraphs, I hit enter but Blogger just keeps smushing everything together), guess I'll stop the post here so I don't lose it or anything...

Getting help from my friends

Still relying on others for updates...another blog with pictures from my reception & wedding:

http://alltuckedin.blogspot.com/
(it's down a couple posts)

Thank heaven for family!

Check these out!

http://shayolsenphotography.blogspot.com/

http://if-you-cant-beat-em.blogspot.com/

A couple quick updates...sorry that's all the time I have right now. Updates will be coming but there's just so many boxes, I swear they multiply at night!

The Final Item.....DONE!

Well, our wedding date is officially set! October 17th will be the big day!!!! Just like we'd hoped.

Feathers & Cherries

Now that's a head piece!

Is is a keeper though...that's the key question...

It never ceases to amaze me the things I'll try on when my sisters are with me...wait, did I try this on with Mom too??? Guess I can't blame the sisters...

I'm not dead yet!

Yes, JaNae is still alive & kicking!! Life's just crazy busy right now and something has to give...currently, that's my blog. Here's an idea of what I've been up to lately:

WEDDING TO DO LIST:

(Please note, this is a VERY basic list)

Groom (hee, hee)

Bride (hee, hee)

Bride's Rings

Choose Date

Select Temple

Dress Accessories

Florist

Photographer

Select Invitations

Guest List

Order Groom's Ring

New Apartment

Pack Current Residence

New Job

The check marked items are completed (I know, duh!) and those not checked are in the process. I know there's lots left off the list but that doesn't mean I haven't thought about them or accomplished them. Trust me, I'm doing my best to stay on top of everything that needs to be done. Last time I checked, my "Official To Do List" is over a page with a portion completed and an even larger portion waiting to be done.

In addition to wedding preparations, I've spent the summer working, teaching my Primary class at church, visits to Pocatello and West Yellowstone to see Dan, spending time with family, attending 2 family reunions, and anything else that seems to come up and need my attention...hence, the blog has been put on the back-burner for awhile. It is crazy busy but as I've described it often most recently, "It's crazy good."

Don't worry, I'll be back when things settle down a little bit more. But it might be another couple months before I get the chance to do a detailed update which I promise will include pictures!!! Your patience will not go unrewarded.

Quick Show & Tell

The coolest jewelery box!

Ooo, looky what's inside!

Love how it looks on my hand.

I'd better not quit my day job to be a hand model! :)

Thanks, Honey, I love my rings!!!!

FAQ's...

1. Yes, I'm engaged.
2. Reception-October 16 in Salt Lake
3. Wedding-October 17
4. Manti Temple
5. Living & job locations are both up in the air

Pictures and more details will probably not be posted until life settles a little so you'll just have to sit tight until then.

Thanks,
The Management :)