Proms- Is the Third Time the Charm?

My Handsome Prince And I

So we all know that going to prom with a cute guy is the highlight of a girl's High School experience. They hope and Pray that they all get asked and by someone who isn't revolting and or a down right jerk. At least I did. Luckily I got a handsome prince who took me to not one, but Three proms. It is something I will never Forget the rest of my life to say the least.

My First Prom

So when I was a Junior I had a Huge crush on a guy (Allen) who seemed like he wanted to ask me but he was afraid of the Rule that Only Juniors or Seniors could ask younger class men. He was a sophomore. So I waited and I waited and Finally a Week before Prom I asked him. He told me that he had to Ask his Parents. Not what every girl wants to hear. So after a very Painful weekend of sitting on pins and needles... Allen told me he could go and we started trying to make plans. Mom wasn't able to make my dress for this prom because she twisted her ankle and we couldn't go shopping for material, but Luckily I had borrowed a dress from my cousin during spring break just in case we couldn't get it done in time.

Prom Morning 

Allen called me and said that his family was going fishing and that he was sorry but he couldn't hang out with me till The dance. I was perfectly ok with his fishing and told him to call me when he got back... I cleaned and cleaned and cleaned that day trying to make our house look great when he came to pick me up. With mom being laid up it was kinda hard to do everything myself and I learned how much she really did everyday. It was hard not to panic. Mom said that I had better shower and put on a shirt that I could take off after she did my hair that wouldn't mess it up. I was in a purple longsleeved button up shirt and a pair of gym shorts... it was pretty funny and I wish I had a picture. Allen called and Mom hadn't finished my hair yet and so I was giving him directions to my house so that he could pick me up and I was still in that ridiculous outfit and not in my dress!!! Mom finished up my hair and I ran into the bathroom and hurriedly slapped on some makeup.. which I hardly ever wore. Allen arrived while I was putting on my dress.... my sister was helping me thank goodness. I slipped into my shoes and grabbed my stuff and took a deep breath.

I walked into the living room and there he was... Looking very very nervous and very handsome in his Tux. His breath caught and he said, "You shouldn't be going with Me!!!" He turned around and tried to get out the door teasingly and I came to his side and said, "Yes, you should," As I slipped my arm into his. He helped me put my corsage on and it was prefect with my dress. I put his boutonnière on and then we took pictures real fast and we went outside to hop into a really dirty pickup... I was just grateful that we only had to ride to my friends house in it. His friend was nice and told Allen that he had to be home by Midnight. I was shocked and really sad. I had to be home by 12:30.
We took pictures at my Friend's house and had dinner. It was so good.
Then we went to Tany's date's house and then went to the dance. Amy didn't have a date so Tany and I shared ours. It was a Magical night to say the least. theme: Titanic, and they had a huge dock in the front. It was just beautiful.We got Allen home by Midnight... two minutes early. I walked him to his door and I half expected him to kiss me... but all he did was throw his arms around me and gave me the biggest bear hug. We said goodnight and I went home to tell my mother of the night, before going to bed.

Second Prom

Allen And I grew pretty close the following year and He asked me to be his girl on November 17, 2007. So I pretty much knew that he was going to ask me to prom....it was all a matter of when. He asked me to Prom as I was headed to my art class, after I had a really really Bad Day. He said "i know something that will cheer you up!!!" and so He asked me and I put him through the agony of waiting for my reply.  I did reply the next day saying that I would with a note that said "I would be a Lucky Duck to go with you." I bought a small rubber ducky and I found a penny to go with it. He loved it when he found it in his car. Mom and I went out to search for a pattern and fabric and we came up with a blue satin dress. It's really heavy and it took mom all night to make it. I stayed up with her and she did a fabulous job. My friends Kris, Britt, Leeci, and I where excited to go with Boys Allen, Ben-J and J-wolf. Britt didn't have a date, but we shared!! It was fun. We had all planned to go to Ben-J's house and Watch conference and play games. They made us Dutch-oven Eggs. It was really good. It was amazing watching morning conference cause Allen was looking into joining the church. He got to watch President Monson be sustained. It was a first for all of us. Kris had an appointment to get her hair done, so she had to leave early. Allen and Ben-J had promised Two Girls from school that we would meet up and we where all going to see balanced rock and take a Picnic. Well, it turned out that One of the girl's dates took a wrong turn and neither wouldn't make it. Let's just say that it made the boys mad. We packed up in the car and we couldn't find the road to balanced rock. Kris was trying to catch up and it was VERY frustrating for all of us. We just decided to go home and stick with the boys original plan. My Mom was gone with the kids on a trip and Dad was busy working all day. so I was on my own. We went to pick my stuff up and we went to Leeci's House to get ready. It was fun cramming four girls into a Bathroom.

Leeci curled my hair and glued little pearls into my hair.

The boys came and where waiting on us. It seems Allen is always waiting on this woman. I came out and Adam helped me put on my Corsage. WE then went to the dance and got in line for pictures. we stayed there for a little bit and the boys decided that the dancing music wasn't appropriate. So we left and went to a Church parking lot and cranked up a radio. We had a lot of fun... even if it was cold. allen gave me his tux jacket and we danced until it was time to go. He took me home and he kissed me in his car and then gave me his class ring to promise me that that he would be there for me always.

 "I wished for nothing beyond her smile, and to walk with her thus, 

hand in hand, along a sun-warmed, flower-bordered path."

--Andre Gide

Third Prom....

So I graduated and went off to BYU. Allen invited me to go on a date for Valentine's day. We went to Shoshone Falls and the Girls of the group where sent on a Wild goose chase over town. Then we met back up with the boys and they had prepared a special dinner for us.

 They had a White rose for each girl and tied to to rose was a note saying, "Hey I need a Date for Prom.. Would you like to go with me?" I said yes of course.... Mom made me My Green Dress and Of course I Love it. My sister Nina did my hair and I felt like a princess when he came to pick me up. Dad took photos of us outside the house in front of the "Smiley Barn," the tree and on the small bench. 

We went to Ben-J's house and met up with Kris, Boss, Britt, Danny, Ben-j and Leeci. We took pictures and had Dinner made again by the Guys. They each had a rose in our favorite color...

We took tons of photos and laughed at all the funny things the Boys where saying. We then went to the dance. It was hot and crowded... but we got in line for pictures and had a blast dancing... We then went to the Temple Parking lot and Danced with the Radio cranked up.. It was very cold, but we had a great time. My favorite Part was just being able to Spend time with Allen and all my friends before heading back to School.  Allen took me home, kissed me goodnight and it was the end of a perfect night.

Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice but falling in love with you I had no control over!

Thank you Allen, for everything.

I guess I could call this my "Simba Phase"

I was thinking about Life and then the Lion king popped into my head... After Mufasa is killed Simba is exciled into what I shall call the wilderness of Life. He Met Timone and Pumba and they lived Quite happily until Nala showed up and reconnected with Simba and tried to get him to see what he Truly was. "A KING." Then that messed Simba's head up and he was in the "Confused and What Am I going to do Next?" Phase. I feel like Simba. I am in this similar phase. But then I came to the conculsion that I Need to Realize that It's ok to figure out what I am going to do for myself so I can get to where I truly belong. It's ok to focus on my life and what I want. I mean I only have so much time here on earth and then my learning here is all that I will have to go on in the Next phase.. whatever that may be. As the Famous Elton John says in his song in the Lion King,

"From the Day we arrived on the planet,
And blinking stepped into the sun.
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done.....

Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars

There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high
Through the sapphire sky
Keeps the great and small on the endless round"

Forgive the Disney reference, But It's true. This life is about Learning and growing and just figuring out what We as individuals can do. Simba had to figure out that by wanting to be a King and deciding to act by helping his pride regain the balance that he would Find himself and continue to grow. ( I love Disney parallels. ) I love the fact that people can do that. They have figured out who they are and where they are headed and just keep learning, by serving. I know that I am a Child of God, and He has a Plan for me.(just like Mufasa had a plan for Simba) I know the basic/general/wish that Heavenly Father wants me to achieve. He wants his children to Learn of him and to trust him. I know that he wants me to find a person who enhances my weaknesses and values my strengths. But my question right now is What am I supposed to be doing right now? What does he want me to learn and develop right now, until that person comes along? I am on a quest to discover what Lainey wants in this phase of life. I guess I better put on my running shoes and set off, cause I am bound and determined to fight for the prize. Even if it means getting beaten a few times by Scar.

Good Bye 2009!!!

I guess I will start off my Blog with a Recap of 2009's events that made me into the girl I am currently in 2010.
I started my first year of College and fell in love with some amazing roommates; Cindy, Kels, Britt, & Ali. They were all fun and bubbly. We had some crazy adventures and some struggles but We acted like a Family and kept each other strong.
I had my First Breakup, and have had a few adventures trying to find a replacement, but my love for my best friend never went away. I came back from college with self inflicted emotional bruises... which my Family and closest friends, including that best friend, helped me heal and pick myself back up. Thanks Guys! I owe you one!
Two Crazy Friends fell head over heels for each other and I had the honor of being my friend's bridesmaid. It was great to see how they were crazy they were for each other. They took the plunge into the Married Life with a great start and are now expecting a baby boy. They aren't saying any names but I am sure that they are going to be a great family.
My sister and her husband had an unfortunate accident which gave me an opportunity to get out of town and see the other side of life. It was great to reconnect with a sister that I so dearly love. It gave us some much needed quality time to spend together. They have recovered and recently took a trip to the Republica Dominica. No scuba diving but they had a blast!
I sent my best friend off to the MTC where he learned all he needed to know about serving the lord for the rest of Two whole years. He Loves serving the Lord and he has encouraged me to be the best person I can be. I really miss his smile and his loving personality, but I know that we are always going to be the best of Friends forever. lol.

I guess I will have to see what 2010 holds in store for me. I am hoping that it turns out to be a great year!!!
With Love Forever and Always,
Lainey