My Top Ladies

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, with all the events and promotions going on this month about women and breast cancer it got me thinking about the women in my life who I have looked up to, who have helped shape me and who love me. I put together my top list of women who I adore and wanted to thank for their special role in my growth while here on Earth.

 My Number One:

 My Hot Mama, of course! In Relief Society this past Sunday the teacher asked us to think about a woman who has influenced us in our lives. I thought of my sweet mom! The more I began to think about her the more emotional I became. I don't know ANYONE in my life who has sacrificed more for her family. Sometimes when I can't sleep at night my mind often finds itself thinking about this. My mom, for much of my life, has been the breadwinner for our family. She works full-time and has never slacked as a mother. She was able to rise to the occasion. She never missed a soccer game, a performance, or a time to embarrass me (not her fault, I was just embarrassed that all my guy friends thought she was super hot, I have learned to embrace it since then) Not too long after my Dad's nearly fatal car accident my parents had to put their dream home on the market. I can still remember our last night in the house where I grew up, we sat on the floor for our last family prayer in the living room. My mom prayed that each of us could remember that its not the house that makes a home, its the people in it. I think she knew this is exactly what her children needed to hear; we were all super bitter about the move. I have so much love for this woman!!! Thank you mom, for all you do!!! Thank you for your tremendous sacrifice, endurance and love. You make me cool.




Numbero 2:

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I absolutely love my Grandma Phyllis. Ever since I can remember I have had a special bond with my Grandma. I often tell people that her and my Grandpa are the most Christ like people I know. Something my Grandma has always instilled in me is to be myself. She has always embraced my weirdness, I don't know anyone who can get me to be more myself then her. I often find myself craving her hugs when I haven't seen her in a long time. I am so blessed to have the special bond and relationship that I have with her. Thank you Grandma for always listening to my crazy rants and for laughing, even when I am not funny. Thank you for being my favorite shopping partner and thank you for teaching me, through example, how to treat others with the kindness and respect that Christ would. Love you to the moon and back forever

My girl number 3:

Miss Melzers. Melanie is the best sister in the whole world. Whenever I  hear stories about sisters not getting along or fighting all through adolescence it makes me so sad. Mel and I have always gotten along and had so much fun together. There was a very brief moment in my teens where I was embarrassed to be seen with her and I still feel terrible about it, because she is way cooler than me. Melanie is the funniest person I know! (dont tell Dallin) No one can make me laugh harder than she can, when I say that I think it really surprises people. Melanie tends to be super shy and nervous around other people but when she is with me, she "let's her freak fly!" Mel also has the most tender and sweet heart, I have woken up to so many little notes from her telling me how much she loves me. I had a friend in high school pass away suddenly and when this happened Mel slept with me every night as I cried myself to sleep, she even cried too. Melanie is my greatest friend, sister, partner in crime, and hero. Love you Mel. Keep making me look bad, I secretly enjoy it ;)

Number 4:

Ashley Tappana! My most favorite young womens leader ever, is what most people know her as. I cant think of anyone who has had more influence over my testimony than her. I would look forward to when it was her turn to teach lessons in young womens.  I can remember one night after an activity my mom, who was the young womens president at the time, and I were driving Ashley home. When we dropped her off her husband Tim was outside for some reason and as soon as he saw her he dropped what he was doing and embraced her... and then they made out for a little bit. I can remember thinking I want love like their love. Ashley was in the sealing room when Dallin and I were sealed together for time and all eternity. I could see her out of the corner of my eye and I knew if I made eye contact with her I would just loose it. At that moment I realized that I had found it, the love like Ashley and Tim's love. Thanks for being my most favorite young womens leader ever. Love you forever!

Number 5

Miss Aubree Bushman. One of my biggest fears when I got engaged was "The In-Laws!" Aubree helped to push this fear out of my mind completely (I knew she'd always have my back ha). Aubree is Dallin's sister but claims that she actually raised him, and for that I owe her a whole lot. During mine and Dallins engagement we spent a lot of time in the Bushman household, which I loved. Sometimes I wished I could sit and take notes on how Aubree interacts with her children. She is a Pro-Mother!This is probably why I love her kids so much, I have never felt a bond with kids like I do with Cooper and Dezzie. They are the funniest, sweetest and smartest kids ever. Thanks Aubs for always being so welcoming to me! I am so grateful for all you do for Dallin and I. Thank you for all the left overs, for all the Sunday dinners, for all the breakfasts, and for all the memories! Love you!

Year One

Oh my goodness!! I can't believe that we have been married for a year. We have been so blessed to be able to do some seriously fun things during our first year of marriage. I am so grateful for Dallin and for everything he does for us and our future family.



 Here are some pictures from our first year of marriage! Enjoy.

We got to visit with my grandparents for Thanksgiving in Arizona

We had the opportunity to go to Havasupai for spring break, we had such a blast

We took a vacation to sunny Cali in May and I got to show Dallin my favorite place on Earth

In August Rawl and Syd got married

Rawl and Syd's sealing was my first sealing I have been able to attend since our wedding. It was amazing!

Happy Anniversary Dallin! Love you xoxo

All in the Family

This past month my grandparents were in town for a wedding. I love when they come to visit!!  while they were here we took some super cute pics I'd thought I would share! Love you Gma and Gpa!!!

ladies and gents: this is a rare, a picture with James! YAY!!

Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk

The saying "don't cry over spilled milk" never meant anything to me... until now.

Last week as I was unloading our groceries and I was trying to be so pro and bring it all in in one trip, boy, that was a mistake!

I dropped all the bags on the table and turned to open the fridge, then I heard a big thud! I turned to see the gallon of milk I had just bought on the floor leaking all over!! bahhh!!

This was just icing on the cake for the bad day I had been having.. I just just emptied my bank account buying books for Dallin and I, causing some major money stress (the worst kind of stress), I had been throwing up the night before (food poisoning, IM NOT PREGGERS) so there was a lack of sleep, and I was upset over a stupid work thing.

So when that milk dropped to the floor, exploding, I almost burst into tears!! Then I thought of the saying "don't cry over spilled milk" and started to laugh.

At this point there was no saving the milk and I just needed to accept the fact that I am not pro and I probably should have taken two trips. We all have bad days, but in the grand scheme of things our day to day trails are just little hiccups that are livable and not worth the tears.

I am so grateful for my temporary home and for the fact that it's temporary.

So next time you are having a bad day just imagine the hilarious image of me almost bursting into tears because of an exploded gallon of milk in my kitchen.

and remember... Don't cry over spilled milk!

School Year Resolutions

As summer is coming to and end and with school just around the corner I have been on a reading rampage. I know as soon as school starts I won't have time to read any books I actually want to read!

I have been reading Whom the Lord Loveth by Neal A. Maxwell this week. I have learned a lot of things but one thing that has really stuck out to me is a chapter titled; Having character and being a character. 

Having character and being a character are two different things I have come to know. Neal A. Maxwell discusses that some people crave attention to establish their worth, or put others down to build themselves up. I have always thought I had pretty good character and I have never thought of myself as being a character, but the more I got to thinking about character I realized I'm not as kind as I should be. I needed this reminder.

Something I have always struggled with is gossip! I try not to participate in rumors but for some creepy reason, I like to know the dirty details of strangers lives.. hence why I really enjoy watching reality television (my guilty pleasure) 

As this school year begins I want to make some school year resolutions and at the top of that list is not to gossip!

School Years Resolutions

1. No more gossip!!!

2. No procrastinating

3. Attend class ALWAYS

4. Wake up on time and prepared

5. Less complaining about how much books are, less complaining in general

6. Ask lots of questions

7. Be friendly

8. Don't control group projects, put faith in others

9. Always make time for date nights

10. Always make time for the temple

p.s. Happy wedding Rawl and Syd!!! We love you guys

Mawwiage, Mawwiage is what bwings us togever today

I have contemplated this blog post for a long while, I feel like I have so much to say but when I sit down to write about it my mind goes blank. If this post starts to get a little jumbled and confusing I won't blame you if you move on with life and give up because this post is mostly for me.

When Dallin and I first got engaged we were so excited! I was so excited that I was lucky enough to have found my eternal companion so early in life. However, I was really scared to talk to my friends and family, I was mostly scared for all the marital advice they would try to give me. In this day and age where the word marriage has such a negative connotation I was worried that everything anyone would say to me would be negative. I didn't want that! I wanted people to be hopeful for us and I wanted everyone to accept that yes, I am 20 and no, we aren't done with school and yes, we are still going through with it.

To my surprise most of my friends and family were hopeful and accepting. There were a few stragglers who told me, "you're too young, too poor, too inexperienced,"  and "it's not to late to back out!"  Eventually they came around and are hopeful that Dallin and I will remain as strong and as in love as we were the day we were married. 

For my bachelorette party we had an amazing night out in the city! I had so much fun, my friends made me wear a crown and sash so people would know we were out to party haha. People approached me and congratulated me, however I had several strangers come up to me and ask why? why are you getting married? I am sorry that you need a piece of paper to show that you are committed to someone! or are you just so insecure that your fiance will cheat on you that you need that reassurance on the piece of paper? 

AHHHH!!!! I had to pick my jaw up off the floor when these comments were said! My heart ached for those people who asked me these questions and said these things to me. What had happened to them to make them lose their faith in such an age old ritual of marriage? Then as I pondered this question more I realized I knew the answer... SATAN! He knows just how to get us! He tears apart families with selfishness, cheating, lying, and other deceitful actions. I feel so lucky that I have the antidote! I have the vaccine! I have the cure! I have the gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Not only do I have it, I live it.

We as Latter Day Saints have the the responsibility to help lift each other up (when i say each other I mean everyone not just other members). When Dallin and I were engaged I was hoping to hear more people tell me how much fun married life is, how much they love it and tell me how much I am going to love it. I wish that more people would have said these things and that people wouldn't have been so negative.

If you have made it this far in the post I am so proud and surprised :) My challenge to everyone in the club or about to join the club is to only help the cause for marriage. I realize I don't have much experience in the subject, we have only been married for nine months, but when we complain about our marriage we are only helping Satan tear apart more families.

Dear Everyone,

I LOVE BEING MARRIED!!

Love,
     Mrs. Greenhalgh

suhh cute!

So if you have read my page "the beginning" on this blog then this post will make that post even more adorable.

So I finally took the time this past weekend to clean out my old bedroom in my parents house.
I was looking through all my old yearbooks, including my 9th grade yearbook. I guess in Jr. high the way to measure the depth of your friendships was who wrote the longest message in your yearbook... Well obviously Sara Evans won this contest in my yearbook by taking up three whole pages!! (I had no other friends so it didn't really matter)

The last page of her love letter to me was just a list of all of our inside jokes and memories from that year. At the bottom of the page Sara wrote; Dallin + Megan = Love!

At the risk of sounding cheesy or cliche... We were obviously meant to be.

Other Interesting Finds...

this happened^^

(Dallin thought I was attractive, even then)

Lots of notes, one of which Sara was trying to convince me to write Dallin on his mission.

I found my "Temple Time Capsule" I made in Young Womens. I was supposed to open it when I got engaged.. whoops! It was still so fun to read all the funny notes I left to myself, my list of qualities I wanted in a husband, pictures of wedding dresses and engagement rings (which by the way none of which look like the ones I actually chose) Shout out to my awesome young women leaders for that fun activity!

All of my dance pictures from high school... including this lovely photo

 It's always fun to take a walk down memory lane! I am so grateful for all of my life experiences this far, I am so grateful for all the people who have helped me along the way...

I am also grateful for the Culvers employee who gave me a senior discount because of my bum foot!! Yay for having old lady feet. haha

xoxo