James and Kelly Young

Christmas is just around the corner which means my birthday is too. I can't believe how fast time goes by and how slow it can go too. I honestly don't know where the last 27 years have gone. So many things have happened that have both brought great joy and sorrow. I have grown a lot and learned a lot and have been greatly blessed with a wonderful family and husband. I don't know what I would do without the both of them. I do believe they are the only ones that can take my attitudes and drama. Anyways, Christmas shopping is done for everyone on my list and all the gifts are wrapped and under the tree. I have to admit my little corner of Christmas has this picture feel to it. Especially when the fire is going. The only thing missing is Milo's stocking. Maybe next year we can get one made for him, until than he will just have to share with James. I am really excited that James and I will be going to Idaho for Christmas. I was so sad to think I would be in SLC

I am sure all are wondering how the big day went.. I will have to say it was a complete success. It was such a beautiful fall day and we were all amazed that there was not one cloud in the sky and the weather was awesome. It was so good to see so many family and friends together to celebrate this special day. I do have to say that the Shelton Reception Center went above and beyond to make the luncheon/reception amazing. My idea for the cupcake cake was beautiful and all the flower arrangements turned out nice. And I still can't believe how much food was there... 3 chocolate fountains with white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate, and then finger food galore and i don't even know where to start with the luncheon... All I have to say is those that couldn't make it missed out not only on the food, but the day. But we did truly miss them. I have to say how grateful I am for my amazing family and friends. I know for many it was very hard to make it, but some ho

Yes it is hard to believe that in less than a week today I will be a married woman. It is still so unbelievable to me. I am hoping that maybe after the honeymoon it will hit me, but so far it has not. As far as new reports, I moved in to our new place on September 30th. And what a horrible day was it for moving day. Rain Rain Rain, but it finally was accomplished. Now it is James turn to get his stuff in. I am still in the process of picking my bridals for the wedding, but I found some really great ones. I can't wait to see what happens at the day of the wedding. Other than that things are moving along. The temple was yesterday and I am officially sporting the new underwear. It was so great to have my mom, Aunt Susie, James and James dad there with me. They are great and so supportive. To bad they had to go so soon after, but I will see them again on Thursday. Full update to come after the honeymoon!

Time is flying by. Before I can even blink a week has gone by and wedding to dos are becoming shorter and shorter. (which is a good thing) I still am in shock that I am actually getting married and that this is really happening to me. Especially so fast. While eating with Crystal this evening she asked if I thought this was going to be my future back in January.. I can honestly say that I had no clue or thought that I would have met such a wonderful young man (pun intended) and be married by the end of 2009. I guess people were right that 09 would be my year. Other than wedding plans, work has been going as usually and keeping me busy. James and I are also participating in the wedding expo this Saturday and we are hoping to get his name out there and hopefully some business for his photography company. Plus I love doing events so this will be great fun for me! So we are keeping busy, especially me. Which is good, but I will be happy after October and life can be a little less s

Hey All!! Things have been going fabulous!! I will have to say not much head way concrete plans in place for the Wedding, but things are coming along nicely. Dress has been found, rings have been purchased, temple booked, honeymoon set and invitations have been picked... So I guess only a few more things.. lol But really things are great and I have a wonderful mother helping out and getting things taken care of in good ol ' Idaho. James, Milo and I are doing great! Its hard to believe that our little baby puppy is growing up. He gets bigger everyday... lol okay I just wanted to sound like a proud parent. But really we are all doing great and have been enjoying each other. I will admit I am one of the luckiest girl alive with a great family and family to be! More to come!

I am happy to report on Saturday, June 18th James proposed to me!! It was so cute and came as a surprise to me...Well not the fact that we were getting married and the engagement was coming, but that I was still under the impression that he didn't have ring. So I was genuinely surprised to have a ring on my finger today. I am sure all of you want to know how it happened so I will do my best to give a detailed Kelly version of the events surrounding the big moment! Days proceeding the big moment, James had told me my ring couldn't be set until Monday June 20. Of course I was like serious there is no one in this stated that can set it. Well, as the week unfolded our plans changed. James no longer had to work Saturday night but during the day, his friend Annie needed to have additional pictures taken for her wedding and we had a babysitter for our puppy Milo so James and I could go to dinner and a movie afterwards. Once we arrived at Trolley Square, we walked to the fountai

Sorry all for the hiatus that I decided to take for the last month. Things have been going great with James. We also recently added a new addition to our relationship . His name is Milo and he is a black lab retriever mix and what can I say about Milo!!! Most of the time he is a great little barrel of joy, until he decides to pee on the carpet! So now I have 2 boys in my life and they bring me great joy. Hopefully soon I will have news to share, but just so you all know that things are moving along great and the summer has been amazing! More to come soon!

It is so weird to finally know how it is to be swept off my feet. I never thought that this would happen ever in my life, but it has. I finally know what it is like and realize that what Jillian said on the bachelor is true, "You have to slay a lot of dragons before you find your prince". I hope all woman out there can find their prince and not settle on the dragon. Life is so much easier and happier with a prince. Good Night All & Sweet Dreams

Man when life gets busy, it gets busy. Since my last posting, I have found someone amazing. I have been so happy the last 2 weeks, well 3 since I met a James. I was beginning to think that nice guys didn't exist and if they did, I was sure missing the boat they came on. Of course it is early, but I have been having so much fun and enjoying James company. He is truly amazing and right now I feel so lucky to have met him. Which also goes with my friends in my life and their support. I have really been keeping busy and increasing my social life. It really has been wearing on me. I am really surprised how much sleep I really do need to function! Even now I am yawning. A nap at 7 is probably not the best idea. I am so happy June is here! I hope all of you have been having amazing summers!

What an amazing month May has been. I have kept very very busy and it still isn't over yet. Although I can't believe that is already the 21st!! Time flies when you are having fun. Since this month has started I have been involved in a plethora of things including: Day trip to Idaho Road trip from San Diego with a stop in Vegas and a 5 day weekend in Idaho for my cousins Graduation Still to come.... Moving into my new pad for a few short months and the Big A show on May 29 th !! May has truly been an amazing month. The summer has been peaking around the corner and I think it is finally here. I have really missed summer and have been enjoying the weekends in SLC when it is nice. San Diego was so much fun. What a beautiful place to live. I was able to sit at the beach for 2 hours and get a killer burn on my legs. Even a week later it is red! But it was way fun to be with Rachel and the boys and get to know them and have so much fun! Even the road trip was delightful, however i st

*UPDATE* Just so you avid blog watchers know I am still alive. I have been way busy working and having fun with my family and things constantly going on in my life. Tomorrow I am on my way to San Diego to have a little fun for the weekend, so come Sunday I will have great pictures and lots to talk about. Including everything that has been going on the last couple of weeks!

It has been an incredible week. I have been incredibly busy with the 53rd Annual Meeting for the University Credit Union. Which I am happy to report it was a success. Everyone says it went great and so far no complaints. I am very happy that the big event is over for another year and I can start focusing on other tasks. As i reported last time we have a new baby horse. I am happy to report that the name I suggested has been picked! His new name is Baxter. I think it is so cute and fits him so well. Well you can see for yourself. Otherwise, life has been great. Friday night saw the new 17 again movie and was able to meet up with some great girls for some good food. Which included, hitting on some cutie guys. Although none of us went away with a phone number, it was a good time. Wednesday it was great to see my friend Crystal and her kids and catch up. It feels like it has been forever since we last talked and hung out. As fr this week I know it will be so great. I get to see my mom thi

It has been awhile since I have updated all of you on my life. At least fully update you.. So you are in for a big treat! Since a week before my test till today, I have 2 new friends! They are the cutest girls alive and I have enjoyed their company so much. It has truly been a blessing in my life. We have enjoyed dinner, movies and dancing. I will say they have kept me up way past my bedtime, which is probably a good thing for me. I can no longer be the old grandma! Work has been good. Very busy with our annual meeting coming up in less than a week. Although we are all feeling the stress, it should go great. Personally life has been hectic, between the unusual circumstances of having 2 new girlfriends, the social life they have now blessed me with, and balancing everything else I want to get done, it has certainly been busy. I will have to say this last week was very interesting. Wednesday night after movie night with Rachel and the boys, I was conveniently locked out of my p

Well the stress has finally passed in relation to my test. Although I didn't score what I wanted to, it is up to the admissions committee now. I can only hope pity can be taken upon me. Otherwise it is back to the drawing board. It is funny cause I really feel like I need to go back to school, but with my test scores not improving or even competitable in the admissions process, it makes me wonder. Maybe I am not meant to go into an MBA and need to re-evaluate what i am to go into and if it is a masters or another undergraduate degree. I guess time will tell if I get into a program or if I am back to the drawing board.

Well as the title suggests I took the GMAT again... And the results are in (drum roll please) I got the exact same score again!! What are the odds. I did improve the math section (thank you to the tutors) but some how my verbal went down. The surprising part is that I am not sad or disappointed, but glad I didn't get worse and happy that I was able to improve my math even though it wasn't a huge amount. I am happy and now it is up to the admissions committee .

I am clearing the calendar... My test is in less than a week and I don't feel ready what so ever! I truly will need divine guidance during my test to be fully ready and be able to pass. Yesterday was kind of a downer day. I am sure it has a lot to do with my Aunt Flow coming into town, but I was just really stressed and anxiety. But I realized how grateful I am for new friends in my life who are great people and I can count on to help me out. Cerina was so kind to let me come over and go to OSF! I love that place so much! Although once they filled the table next to us with a huge party and one lady that was really loud, it was time for us to go. Than we went back and watched this series of a christian love story. I am now addicted. We watched 3 movies and started the 4th. I think there are 6 total. I am going to have to go over there just to watch them on tivo. Anyways, I know this day will be better. I have so many blessing to count especially with my parents. I am sure they know,

Waking up to a blizzard on Sunday morning isn't what i would say is one of those days you jump right out of bed and say thank you for this day... Or even really want to go out in the weather. But I braved the slushy roads and made it to church. And can I say what an amazing meeting it was. Brother Anderson gave the most amazing lesson in our combined meeting. I wish I could recite word for word the things he taught, but that would be pretty impossible. All I can say is how grateful I am for this man for being prepared to convey the message that Heavenly Father wanted the young adults to hear today. I know that the messages he spoke was truly needed for the young adults in my ward. Especially me. I really should be looking at all my blessings in my life and know each day that I am loved. I know that seems really simple, but I know for me I sometimes forget that I am loved by my Heavenly Father.

2 Weeks from today and I will be taking the GMAT again. Yes round 2. I am getting really nervous for it. The schools I have applied to have contacted me and requested I retake the test. My score must have been really bad... lol So this time around I have a 2 tutors. Plus trying to do things on my own. The whole on my own thing hasn't been working the best. Especially during the week. After 8 hours of work and than trying to calm down from the day, I am usually to tired and brain fried to concentrate successfully on math. Otherwise, the week has been really slow. I wish I had more exciting things to report. I have kind of realized that when you are busy with school or something that is important for the future you do kind of stop caring about dating. Although I still won't say it is an excuse not to have a social life. I have reconnected with a USU friend. That has been interesting, but I always enjoyed the good times and someone you can talk to that relates to USU.

What a long week, and what better to end it with a trip up to Idaho. The only thing missing is my mama sita and papa. However, it is still nice to be home. My week has been very busy. Between my works pot luck (and all the cooking for it) and making sure I am getting a little business and play time in, I have been one busy girl. This next week things should calm down a little and I can concentrate more on studying for my test. I will say today has been good. After a minor nap this afternoon I was able to see my aunt and cousins and go to one of my favorites places... Gringos. I love this place, but man does it not make you smell very good. It was so fun to reminisce about things in the past and the family get togetherness. What was even nicer was to see old videos of Dustin and I in Washington with my grandma. I miss her so much. I wish she was still here with us enjoying the milestones in her grandchildrens and childrens life. But I know more than anything she is watching o

What a beautiful day!! I am so excited for Spring to come and take away all of this cold weather. I know the ground hog said we still have winter ahead of us, but what a great day! This week has been very good. I was able to go out to dinner with Tyson to help celebrate Karina's birthday. It was so fun! Cafe Trio was amazing and I think I am going to start craving the pomodoro . Last night I was able to go to Brighton with Cerina and her crew. I can honestly say that the season is done for me. I have never fallen so much from the minute I got off the lift till i went into the lodge in defeat. The huge bruise on my leg, where the top of my water bottle that was in my side pocket, hit is sore and ugly! But had a great time and as able to talk with Cerina for awhile. Things have been going great. I have been working hard and studying for the GMAT. I am still having a hard time with my living situation choice. I feel like I have made my short term decision, I just need to inform th

Sorry to all who have been checking in and I haven't been keeping up. Things have been keeping fairly busy. I have been working on finding a new place to live, decided to retake the GMAT, and doing service. So after receiving an e-mail from USU urging me to retake the GMAT, I have decided to do so. To help me prepare for this blessed test I have actually hired a tutor for the Math section. I guess the 8+ years of not taking a math course has finally caught up with me. I need a tutor now. I have also been searching for a place to live. It is so hard! I still don't know quite what i want to do. I have an option of living with my BFF Cerina . I am still unsure on that, but need to figure out something soon. I know for most this probably seems like nothing and not a big deal, but I guess we all have our issues and how they effect you. To keep you all updated on my love life, it is going through a dry spell. No dates as of lately and those who could have been something, but as man

I can't tell you how happy I am that today is Sunday. It has definitely been a great day of rest. Well mostly. This week has been so great and busy. I was able to spend time with my dear cousin Brittni. She was down here from Idaho with her ski club. It was so fun to hang with her and her little friends and see how much my little cousin has grown up. I can't believe I used to babysit her. She has grown up so much. This weekend I was able to take the girls out to dinner and do a little shopping. Which I didn't want to do the shopping thing (since I have no money and trying to pay off the credit card), but I was talked into going. And of course I found a cute new pair of shoes. I like them a lot and I am really excited to wear them as soon as it warms up a little more. Saturday was a big day of snowboarding up at Snowbird. What a great resort! I was able to keep up with the cousin somewhat, until those ice patches and catwalks took me down. By the end of the day I was very t

Only 2 more days until the weekend. I do have to say that I have kept pretty busy at work and it has been nice, but I will be excited for the weekend. I am already tired and need to recharge the battery. I don't think stress and lack of sleep have been going all to well for me. Hopefully soon I will have some plans for the weekend. I don't think I can take another weekend with no plans and sitting on my butt. I might have to talk some people into hanging out with me for a little bit here and there.

I can't believe it is almost March!! Time goes by so fast. I will have to say from my last 2 postings, I am feeling a lot better. Some things have been put in to prospective and some I just needed to get a grip. I have such a wonderful mother, who helps bring me back to reality and helps boost me up when I feel sad or lonely. I truly wish everyone could have this type of relationship with a parent. I can't really say anything new has come about. However, I did decide that I want to try my hand at an online business. So as that develops I will definitely inform you all how it is going and what is up. I am extremely excited to see what happens. I am planning on this being a little side business and hopefully when it is up and running, the economy will be much much better. Last night I was able to go to a fireside where Sister Perry spoke on happiness and he husband Elder Tom Perry summed it all up. How wonderful it was to be there and listen to these incredible people

As the title might suggest, I am throwing myself a pity party. I absolutely hate when I get into these moods. They are so fowl. In my mind I know I have a great life. I have a wonderful mother who helps me out in so many way, a family I care for and that cares for me, friends, health and so much more. I know things could be so much worse in my life. I wish there was a pill for when I get like this. I feel like my confidence decreases and I just want to be a slug. It is definitely one of those days when a dog or a boyfriend would come in handy. I am leaning more towards the dog. They seem to always love you unconditionally... I am just getting tired of the droughts and than the non droughts . It is so hard to read the opposite sex. Where is the equal ground and honesty? I never know if what they are saying is just to please me or they are truly honest, or how much of an effort I should make. Do I call/text? Do I wait? If I wait does that show I am uninterested? If I do make contact, do

Yes it is Friday night and I am blogging. Who knows I will probably be blogging tomorrow night too. I will have to say I am very happy that it is Friday and the weekend is here. Which is weird cause I only worked two days this week. Oh well, I am just glad it is the weekend. I will admit today I have been kind of in an onry/frustrated mood. I don't 100% know why I am feeling this way, but I think I know what 75% is maybe in up to 80%. It is a mixture of a lot of things. Guys and decisions I have to make. This week, I realized how grateful I was to be an only child. I have often wondered what it would be like to have a brother or sister, but I know that it was the best I remained an only child. Than to have what seems to be the typical guy situation that happens with me occuring again. Not on my high like list at all. I just need to not think about it, but it is hard. Than probably at the top of my list is I need to find a new place to live. I hate thinking about it and

As the title suggests, I am officially back in Utah. What a great little vacation I was able to have. It was so nice to have the Kevin and Christy's family close and able to get to know them a little more. All the kids are getting so big! During my time in Idaho, we are able to eat at Red Robin, sled up in Ririe, watch Maggie dance at the high school game, and today we were able to watch the movie, Confessions of a Shopaholic. It was so much fun to take the time off. Well worth it. I almost wish it didn't end, but reality sets in and I have to do the work thing! I am sure everyone at work has missed my presense there. I know I would! lol Anyways, all of the photos I took from the last couple of days are up on my facebook. I know, I know you are all amazed I took pictures. I actually tried to put some effort into, which I know my boss Jesse will be proud of just trying! Enjoy the pictures!

Happy Presidents Day! I just love these banker holidays. I know after working in the retail/food service, there is no way I can go back to having no holidays off. I will have to say what a beautiful day it is here in Idaho. Although very very very cold, it is clear blue skies. I am so excited to see the family today and to spend the next 2 days with them and hopefully if they end up in Utah for the end of the week, a little bit of time there also. I can't tell you how grateful I am to be able to take the time to see them and have a little family time. Plus the time off of work is very helpful too!

Sunday's are the best. Especially when I am not driving back to Utah. It was so weird to be back in the old home ward. Everything has changed so much and there are so many new faces. I will admit it was a little sad to see all the girls that were in primary when I was in young womens all married and returning back from missions. I am getting so old! Even seeing my high school friend and her 3 kids (2 of which are her recent twins, Mya and Sadi), how fast time goes and how old I am getting. I will have to say those 2 girls were two cuties, plus he son Max is always a doll. I don't know how she does it. She is such a great mother! Less than 24 hours until Kevin and Kristy and the kids come to Idaho. I can't wait to see their reaction to snow!

Dorothy Gale had it right - "There is no place like home"! After the long 3.5 hour drive Friday night, I finally made it to Idaho. There is so much snow here (and it is really cold)!! I am so excited to be home and hanging with the family. Especially on this blessed holiday of Valentines Day. Anyways, everything is going good and great. I will be in Idaho until Wednesday sometime and I am so exited to be here finally. This little vacation will be a nice break. I am even going to be seeing a friend from high school that recently had twins!! I am so excited to see the 2 girls and how cute I have heard they are. Happy Valentines Day!!!

I know, I know, I haven't been able to post for awhile. Please forgive me. I have actually lucked out recently and been away from the house since Monday!! I know amazing. I will have to say that it has kind of wore me out. I feel so old to say that! Anyways.. I am so excited tomorrow is Friday! I will be having an extended stay in Idaho. I will be able to spend time with my mama sita and dad and on Monday will be able to spend a few days with my family from Atlanta! Kevin, Kristy and the family will be visiting Utah and Idaho for a week!!! It seems so long ago that we all spent 7 wonderful days in good ole Orlando, FL. What a great vacation that was! I just love being around the girls and how great it is to hear their drawls! Get them to Idaho and that will change. Hopefully we will be able to hit the slopes for the day and we can show them some moves in the snow! Honestly I am kind of worried how they are going to handle the cold! It should be entertaining, to say the least, but h

I would just like to say how refreshing it is to know that there are decent guys out there still. The older I get, I seem to wonder where all the good ones went, but my faith has been restored! Last night, I was able to go out with a guy that was visiting my ward. About a month later, we went out and it was so fun! We went to Wiseguys Comedy and out to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. I will have to say it was refreshing and did I say fun.... It has been a long time since I laughed as much as I did at Wiseguys. I actually had tears in my eyes and I think my face started to hurt from all the smiling and laughing. How interesting it is to laugh so hard at things that are so true. For example how much we pay for jeans that have holes and bleach stains all over them. LOL Anyways, I would have to say the date gets a 2 thumbs up. P.S. My blog is still in the work process and I am thinking I might have to recruit some friends to help me get this in tip top shape! I don't really understan

Hey All! It is my first day of blogging. I know how excited you must be to read about the single life of Kelly Dunn. (I know I would be) Anyways, hopefully this will be fun for my friends and family and especially for me. I know I talk to you most of the time, but if you ever want an update on what is going on with me, than this will be the place to look. You never know one day maybe this will turn into the family blogspot... lol