November Book Club

Crossed- Heather's Pick
So I'm a little late in doing this post but oh well better late than never. Crossed is the 2nd book of the Matched series which we read a few months ago. I have to be honest I didn't love this book it was really slow moving and just not a very good story. Other than that I really don't have much to say about the book. I'm hoping that if a 3rd book comes out it will be better.

October Book Club

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet-Mandy's pick
So I am still loving book club. Its fun to read new books each month and meet with everyone. I really enjoyed this months book. It was a really easy read and it was very interesting. It went back and forth from the 40's to the 80's. The book was kind of eduational too which was really nice.

September Book Club

Key Lime Pie Murder- My pick
I decided to pick this book because my sister reads this series and said it was really good. And I couldn't think of anything else to pick. I enjoyed reading this book it was really light-hearted and easy to read. It was a fun book because throughout the book there are recipes listed so that made it a lot of fun. I would recommend this book.

August Book Club

The Help-Natalie's pick
We did this month different. Since the movie had just came out we decided to go as a big group and see the movie. The movie was really good I liked it a lot. I must admit though...I didn't read the book. Well I read like the first 6 chapters was all. Then I had to give the book back to my sister so she could return it at the library. Maybe someday I'll finish reading it.

July Bookclub

The Lovely Bones- Lyndsey's pick
This book starts out very dark and depressing. But gets better once you get past the first few chapters. I enjoyed reading this one I must admit though it's not one of my favorite books. There is also a little twist in it that I didn't love so much. Overall though I did enjoy the book.

Our fun 4th....

David and I were lucky enough to be able to go to Stadium of Fire this year with his sister Mckenzie. It was so much fun, I've never seen Brad paisley in concert so I really enjoyed seeing him preform. Archie was really good too I pretty much want his CD now.
We were able to spend the 4Th with both of our families which was really nice. We went to the Magna parade with my sister's family and then up to Layton with David's family for a BBQ and fireworks. It was such a fun day I love the 4Th of July!

Book Club

Some of my cousins decided it would be fun to start having a book club each month. So I hopped right on and joined the group. This is our second month and so far both of the books have both been very interesting but different at the same time.

Sarah's Key-Alicia's pick:

This was our first book that we read. And i loved it!! I thought it was very well written and an interesting story as well. Its about the time of the Holocaust during the French Roundup. It tells the story from a little girl's perspective who lived through it. And then from a writer in present day who lives in France and she is assigned to write an article about it. It was a great book and I would highly recommend it. (Warning though you may want tissues handy for this one.)

Matched- Jessie's pick:
This was our most recent book we read. This was not a sad one like Sarah's Key was. I enjoyed this one as well. It's about a society and they have their whole lives dictated and planned out for them i.e. who the marry where they work, what they wear, what they eat, when they die and so on. Its a really interesting concept (I know though I wouldn't be able to live that way.) I recommend this one as well it wasn't as fast of a read as Sarah's Key, for me at least. But overall I still enjoyed it very much.

Friday the 13th....

David and I just got married on May 13Th, which happened to be on Friday the 13Th this year. Most everyone thought we were crazy, but hey if you ask me we couldn't have picked a more beautiful day. Being able to be sealed to David for Time and all Eternity is the greatest feeling ever The weather was gorgeous and the whole day was fantastic! My whole family helped so much it would not have been such a success without them (not just the Bona's but the Taggart's too). I am so greatful to have such a big support system. I am so happy to say that I am now Melissa Rae Taggart (well almost I just need to get a new drivers license and then its official).
Here are a few pictures of the big day:

The whole gang!The David's in my life :)

With David's parents

With my big sissy!

David's siblings

A match made in heaven AKA the internet!!

A very good day....

I was able to go through the Jordan River Temple on Saturday. It was such a great experience. I loved every minute of it and yes I cried like a baby the whole time, but hey thats just the Bona genes in me. I am so lucky to have support from all of my family as well. I am so greatful to have the gospel in my life, I don't know where I would be without it.

The Final Countdown...

So our wedding day is approaching so fast. Only 21 days to go, wow can I just say crazy! But I am so super excited and can't wait to be able to spend the rest of my life with David. I love him so, so much. The past few months have been crazy but busy. I've had showers, we got our engagement pictures done. My dress is out get altered right now...hemmed to be exact since I'm such a shortie. David's tux is rented, we still need to get him a ring though. We have the flowers ordered, our marriage license. The slide show video is done, thanks to my wonderful sister! And we even have a place to live which is great as well. Now just for the last few odds and ends and its all done!

Our Journey......

how you met, how long you dated, proposal, wedding details

Here are some more details about the 2 of us. David and I met online on a dating site. I know pretty crazy but hey technology is taking over everything. On our first date we went to Rumbi...which is so delicious. I wasn't sure how that would go but we were there for over an hour just talking but it didn't feel like an hour at all. He was working for the senus during the summer so we couldn't do anything else that night because he had to finish some things up. But since then we have gone on some of the most fun and enjoyable dates. We have been dating since July so almost 8 months now. He proposed on February 2nd so a month ago today! He took me up to Ensign Peak it was a cold Wednesday evening and I was thinking to myself that he better not make me hike it at night or in the cold, but he didn't. It was so beautiful we had a gorgeous view of the whole city it was just perfect. The wedding plans are coming along. My Aunt and one of my cousins are going to do my cake. And one of my Uncles is going to do my picutres. My Dad does calligraphy so he is doing our invitations. We are getting the food from Costco. So I just need to get going on the flowers and decorations. And so far its been so much fun planning everything and I'm just so excited! I'll make sure to keep you all updated with everything.

Going to the Chapel of Love....

Well its now official, I'm getting married!!! And I couldn't be happier. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. David has been such a blessing for me in my life. He is such a gentleman and he treats me so well and is overall a very good influence for me in my life. I love him so much and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him. Plus like I've said before he's a very handsome guy which is a pretty good bonus if you ask me :)