The Best Call Yet

Yesterday (mother's day) I had the amazing opportunity to talk to my cameron for almost two hours. I could hardly sleep Saturday night because I was so excited. Church was great, but dragged because all I wanted was for it to be 5 pm. I went home and had dinner with my family then had to wait one more hour until I could go to Cameron's house. I basically paced back and forth and peed more times than anyone should. I was a nervous wreck and completely excited all at the same time.

Before his call, I was able to catch up with his family and had a great time with them...THEN the phone rang. LeAnn answered and I listened intently to hear his voice. After she talked to him it was Christopher's turn. They talked about working out and other "man" things. Then cameron's step dad, Rob talked to him. I continued to wait patiently and gratefully. Just as it was my turn, Christopher decided he had one more thing to tell Cameron. I was dying!! Then...it was my turn.

I got on and said hello and he did too. Then I just laughed and laughed because his entire family was staring at me. Our conversation was perfect. We laughed and talked and talked. Then his family left me at the house to go to a family party and we really talked. We made plans, not just "some day we'll..." plans, but real plans. What we are going to do for thanksgiving and then Christmas. What we are going to do the day he comes home and that night. Honestly...what do you do after you haven't seen someone for two years? Kiss, obviously ;) but what else? We basically just decided to see what the night brings and just spend every second in each other's arms, but if anyone has a fantastic idea I'd love to hear. We also talked about getting a family phone plan and a cat.

I told him, after a year in college, I finally understand why he gave me a promise ring before he left. Partially to symbolize our promise to one another, but more so to "mark his territory" so to speak. He laughed and confirmed my enlightenment. He told me that the CTR ring I gave him the day he left (to mark my territory) is faded and worn out. We both agreed it was time for new rings ;)

I made fun of his poor grammar in his letters and he told me he wouldn't change a thing about me. And that sums up our relationship perfectly. He was so fun to talk to and made me laugh all night. I never wanted that phone call to end. Sadly, at about 7:30 we had to hang up. He told me he loved me and is going to take me to the temple. I told him I loved him to and am waiting for that day ever so patiently. We cried when we had to say our final goodbyes, but were comforted with the knowledge that the next time we talk, it'll be in person.

I am so in love with that man and know that I made the right decision in deciding to wait for him. He is my absolute best friend and my idol. He challenges me to be better and loves me through my faults. And I love him more than I could ever express on a silly blog post. It was the best phone call we've ever had and I am so grateful for the sacrifice his family makes to allow us to talk. We are so close to the end and so close to the beginning of our life together. This has been an amazing opportunity for the both of us and has challenged our love in the best way. I am so completely blessed.

And bloggers...I have a release date. OCTOBER 23, 2012. Let the final countdown begin.

Because Nothing Says "Easter" Like New Baseball Caps

I got cameron a Red Sox hat for his Easter package in celebration of opening day this week! 

I also got myself a matching Red Sox hat and wore it to school today.
 (and yes, I am taking a mirror/i-phone picture. I'm such a loser).

I come from a Giants family. The first night I ever spoke to Cameron he made fun of me for liking the Giants and I made fun of him for liking the Red Sox. We got in many "fights" over which team was better throughout our entire relationship...up until now. 

I guess it just goes to show, I like cameron more than I like the Giants.

 And I really like my new hat. 

Valentine Love

His Tag

and Beautiful Flowers

He is across the country....yet he still manages to send me flowers. Impressive? Very. He is the best and I am so very blessed to have his love. In the three valentines we have known one another he has gotten me flowers every year. Mind you he's been gone for two. A boy that gets you flowers? Marry him. That's what I'm going to do.

Happy Valentine's Cameron. I can't wait to spend it with you next year...Infact, I can't wait for every day with you.

I love you. Love, me.

I love Lucy

Halloween is still 9 months away....but this halloween Cameron will be home. A red head and a latino...naturally I'm thinking Ricky and Lucy for costumes. Haha that poor boy, he doesn't even know what he's in for :)

But either way, halloween will be grand. 

A Phone Call

Merry Christmas...and Happy Christmas to me.
Today was an amazing day. I will blog about my morning and family christmas at a later day.
As for now, I will tell you about my call.

I took a nap after dinner. This is where the story begins. LeAnn (cameron's mom) texted me to come over and that I did. I got all dressed up and made sure I smelt my best (as if he'd know). Then I headed over to one of my favorite places in the world. I got to his home and was able to catch up with his family for about forty minutes before that blessed call. We exchanged gifts and I got spoiled rotten...as if that boy wasn't enough. Then we talked and talked... We were all excited. LeAnn got a few text messages and we all freaked out thinking it was him calling. Then it was. His mom talked to him and then his brother. Then his mom then his step-dad. Then his mom. I was dying. I could understand what they were talking about but was dying to talk to him. Then she finished and handed the phone to me. I took a deep breath and then it was all about us.
I love that boy.
We talked and talked and laughed and laughed. Just hearing his laugh...made the past seven months of no phone calls all worth while. He asked about school and work and life in general. I asked about his companions and if he walks around in his garments in his apartment (he does). We talked about my cheesy videos and about my family's christmas card. We talked about the months left and about our first hug when he comes back. We talked about kissing and stuff. I told him I was jealous of his companion and he told me I was beautiful. We laughed and cherished one another's laugh.
This call was different. There was more catching up involved than the last three. But after 7 months of nothing but letters and emails, I suppose that is understandable. It started with small talk and ended with us talking about road trips, going to the temple, and laughing about our first date. It is so perfectly easy with him and I love that. I would tell him I had to go because his mom had somewhere to be (and I had her phone) and then we'd end up talking and laughing for twenty more minutes. Classic. Yes there were some awkward moments where we both just gathered our thoughts trying to comprehend the fact that we were actually speaking with one another, but the laughs trumped the awkwardness...and after all, we always have been awkward. After we said good bye the tears came. As they always do. I hold it together for him, always, then break down in my car on the way home. I bawled. But that's just part of it. He makes me so happy, I hate having to say goodbye. The post call heartbreak is almost worse than the original goodbye. Almost. But my family (they've always been so great) managed to lessen the blow and help me put everything in to perspective. Ten more months. One more phone call. No more birthdays, thanksgivings, or christmases. I can do this. I love that boy and I am so blessed to have him in my life. He is such an example to myself as well as to all those in his life. There is just something about cameron. He is loved by so many and is such a kind man. I know he is the one I want to spend eternity with and I know that the next ten months will only continue to confirm that knowledge. I know the work he is doing is true and I know we will be going to the temple soon after his return. I love my old man. I can not wait for next october. Merry Christmas.

Christmas Adventures

more to come.

merry christmas to all.

happy christmas to me, as i'll be talking to my missionary in less than 24 hours.

 

One. Nine.

Yesterday was my birthday and it was a very good day indeed.
I was spoiled rotten.
When I got to work my desk was decorated and completely trashed. (kind of like what kids in jr high do to your locker for your birthday....but so much cooler when it's in your cubical).
Janna surprised me with pink flowers to accompany my graduation plant. She said I had done a good job taking care of the other plant so it was time to get another...but honestly, we all know she's the reason my plants stay alive. But my new flowers are so pretty :)
Kristin made me these cute little wooden Christmas trees for my soon-to-be newly wed apt...haha they are adorable. We'll be dirt poor, but at least we'll have cute little trees for christmas.
Janna also baked me a jello cake with whipped cream frosting. It was do great. Who knew you could put jello in a cake?! Seriously. So great. I may have had a piece for breakfast today too.
I love my job.

Happy Birthday Hiphop. Classic

The sales team dumped their candy all over my desk. 

Yes, I sure did leave it all decorated all day.

The trees Kristin made for me.

My jello-whipped cream cake. Mmmmmm

My parents also spoiled me. Mom made my favorite pasta dinner. Yes, I still smell like garlic. Not like I'm kissing anyone these days. Then we gathered in the living room for presents. I got my iPhone for my birthday...but also got tons if make up and accessories - basically kayla's favorite things, is what I got. My family truly goes all out on birthdays, and I love it :)

I had such a great day and am so blessed to have so many people in my life that love me and car about me.

Oh and something else great about this birthday? It's the last one before cam comes home. I have this strange feeling that next year he'll be giving me a little box with contents that rhyme with sing. And I can not wait.