New Job!!

So lets just say I have never really worked in a office before, and Cathy Diuguid is giving me the opportunity to get the experience I need for future references. It's great because I get to sit in front of the computer and do what I want until dan dan dan.. the dreadful phone rings... Then it's business time! It's really not that bad but I always get nervous. The first time I answered the phone I said the business wrong, and when they asked for Cathy, I paused a little... Then they said they needed an appointment and I said "Oh that's what I am here to do =)... and of course Cathy, Taylor and Megan just laughed. But I am getting there a few more days and I should be pro! I already got most of the MACBOOK skills down and now its that darn phone! haha Its great to be in an environment where I know people and can laugh a lot. It's never a dull moment in the Diuguid's house! Got to love your job. Shanel =)

When You Know, You Know!!

So these past couple weeks people have asked me about myself and when I say I'm engaged they always say your only twenty... I have let that get to me a little until I talked with my wonderful fiance today! We started talking about us and somethings that we have noticed that have changed about each other since we have been together. I told Robbie that he has really grown up a lot, and has become so open and has taught me things about myself! He told me that he has noticed the patience I have with him and how understanding I am with him. Well lets face it guys usually don't have a clue on what to do or say sometimes.. However Robbie now always knows whats to say to make me smile or comfort me. I always tell him we are crazy for getting married!! But I think we are crazy not to! I have talked to friends that haven't gotten married and they say what they thought they would miss out on a lot of things by getting married, they realized they haven't missed much. Rob and I both realize that marriage isn't something just to do, but that we will work together and become one. Of course we will not always get along but we will love each other and grow together! We have become great a compromising so far! Which I fill is a big deal! We also both realize why we are together and why we are getting married, and that is we are helping each other grow and become closer to our Heavenly Father, we want the same things in life and strive to have a righteous family. How grateful I am to have a relationship with my heavenly father that allows me to know that I am making right decisions! I am so excited to see Robbie in 3 weeks!!! I can't wait! It will be wonderful! -Shanel

Sunday inspiration

Well I haven't done one of these in a while and because I had such a great day at church I thought I would talk about it =). So today my family and I went to church and sacrament was great because it gives me the time to think about the sacrament and what I should be working on. I love Sunday school, the adult Sunday school teacher is amazing and we always talk about aspects of the gospel that open my mind to greater things. Today we talked about the prophets in the Book of Mormon, who "DREAMED", and what those dreams interrupted. We talked a lot about Lehi and Nephi's dream. We talked about the tree of life and what it takes to obtain the fruit. As we talked about having the love of God with us and to have a desire for that love; we found that it helps us to want to make right decision. As I was thinking about what everyone was saying I couldn't help but think what got me to this very moment in life to where I was heading to the temple! My goal since I was little was to get married in the temple. However I really looked at all the decisions I made that got me here, these decisions consisted of not dating till I was 16 and also not dating non-members (don't get me wrong I may have thought about it once or twice but it never felt right. I went to a church school at BYU-Idaho which I was surrounded by many saints. We all had similar goals and are aiming to do what is right! It was hard to get to this point but how grateful I am that God shared his love for me and I listened. I have had great friends, my parents, and leaders who have taught me well and I decided for myself from a small age what I wanted and now I am so close I can't wait! I feel that we should always look at life in an exciting way! Yes it has been hard and not easy to see the "bright side" sometimes. However when I see the plan unfold as it is a little at a time I am grateful! and hope to strive for righteous blessings my whole life to achieve the greatest gift of all ETERNAL life and to live with my dearest and Heavenly FATHER!

A Little Girls Fairy Tale

I can remember growing up and always looking at wedding magazines imagining what kind of dress I would wear, what colors I wanted, my theme and even my future prince charming.


However as I have grown up and gone to college I have soon realized the difference between Fairy Tale and Reality! My dream wedding has turned into priority and Elegance. I have realized that I will not end up with this outrageous glamorous wedding reception. However I have realized that I am about to take the biggest step in my life. I am about to get married to my best friend who has seen me at my worst and still loves me. I am going to be getting married in the Houston Texas Temple.


I am accomplishing my own dreams and doing it with Robbie by my side. I am doing what my Heavenly Father wants me to do. I am excited to embark on this journey of marriage and cant wait to see what happens! Now off to the stress of planning a wedding!

Yes I'm Engaged!!

So this last 2 weeks have been so great! I got to stay with Robbie's sister and brother in law and really enjoyed their two children Carter and Juliet! Robbie and I got to spend a lot of relaxing time together and fun family games. However I am sure you all don't want to hear about all that I think you all want to hear how he proposed =)
December 26 2011 is the day that he proposed.
this day is also Robbie's Birthday so I got up that morning and told Robbie I would take him to lunch, so he came over and said that he wasn't hungry yet and that he wanted to go to Kohl's to look "fresh" haha. I said okay and we went to Kohl's and he got a t-shirt and a jacket I also got some gorgeous boots!
We then drove around and Robbie seemed to not really want anything, so we ended up at McDonald's haha go figure. He was really quiet the rest of the day and I was a little worried but tried not to think to much of it.
We went to Robbie's aunt and uncle's (Brad and Wendy) to celebrate Robbie's birthday. We had corn chowder which was a amazing and then we played charades which was pretty intense! However I really enjoyed it. We then went to the table and Robbie blew out his candles and opened all his presents. After he opened his presents we all had cake. As we were all standing around Robbie's dad Jeff said to Robbie "Hey I forgot a present in the car for you". So he started to open it and he said "I know what this is" "And I think Shanel will like this". He then pulled out a little red box and got down on one knee in front of all of his family!

I was so excited and just jumped and gave him a hug! Its been wonderful to be engaged and now I head to Houston tomorrow to plan a wedding! Wish me luck! =)

Christmas Vacation Begins

So if you didn't know I am spending the next two weeks with Robbie and his family in Utah. I got here Saturday with my roommate Stephanie, Jordyn,and Kendra, plus Ashley Lyman came with us. We(Girls) stayed in a hotel in Orem and then headed to Midway to Erika's wedding reception. Her reception by the way was beautiful! I was very impresses with it. Then we all headed back to the hotel and went swimming and into the Jacuzzi. That was so relaxing and wonderful.

Well the next morning we got up and checked out and went to church with Diane and Aaron (Robbie's holder sister and brother in law). Stephanie was really tired so she just made it through sacrament. However during sacrament Juliet (There one years old daughter) had so much energy and was passed from isle to isle she had a lot of fun. Well after church I went back with Diane and Aaron and we started to make dinner and then Robbie, his brothers and Dan's friend Lisa came over. we all had a great time getting to now each other and eating. The food was really delicious. After dinner we decided to go to Dan's and watch a movie, then Robbie and I came back to Diane's and read our scriptures and had a great time talking.

Well Diane's two little ones are my alarm clock which is pretty nice and I got up and had french toast. Well I the got ready and Robbie eventually came over and we spent all day running earns that Robbie needed to do. Then Robbie and I came to Diane's and took a nap and watched some TopGear. After Diane and Aaron got back we started to make gingerbread houses old school! It was so fun and we all have such different houses and ideas. It has been a gresat break so far and I look forward to the rest of the break =)

Having Jessica at BYU-I

So these past 2 1/2 weeks have been pretty crazy and exciting.. Like any girl I want to know my future however I get scared at the same time. Especially being in a parenting skills class here at BYU-I and learning how even a toddler thinks!! And men say girls are complicated! I think children have us beat. However as I have learned how to communicate with children (in a way) I thought it would be good to use what I learned on my sister when she came to visit... haha bad I idea? I think no! So let me tell you a little bit about Ms Jessica. She is the baby of the family and has always been a little spoiled (What am I saying we were all spoiled) However since she is the last child at home and my parents are a little burnt out, her life is pretty easy! She is brunette brown eyes(that glow and are turning green) SO basically beautiful! she is A sophomore in high school and loves lots of attention (just not from her family haha) what teenager does.. Boys are becoming a new thing and she's a Sorensen Girl we just have that thing about is.. haha She figuring out who she is and what she wants out of life.. She is very different from me.. I love playing sports dancing, love being apart of the LDS church and love BYU-I (which is a small country college town) She on the other hand gets her nails done, always looks good, and does what she wants when she wants.. SO a little high maintaince (there had to be one in our family ;) ) She is pretty amazing at art, even though she doesn't think so, she can play the piano out of all four kids! And she stands up to people that do things wrong (Which can be a challenge sometimes).. However after hearing about something a little hard for any 15 year old girl to go through I was more then willing to let her come visit!
She would get to see how boring and exciting college can be at times..And hopefully gain a even stronger testimony! I also thought it would be good bounding time for us because we don't get much of that..
So she showed up a few days later not used to cold and freezing her little toes of.. The best part is she got to meet Robbie and spend some time with him! I really loved see that part, Robbie was very patient with me and her.. Our family is a little rough around engdes so we all push each others buttons and it can be hard to handle sometimes.. However Robbie always looked out for her and me and made sure everything went well.. I can remember us going to the straw maze that became haunted after a while and one of the "Monsters came after Jessica and Jessica ran into a corner drag me in front of her and then Robbie went between me and the "Monster" SO we wouldn't get to scared.. It was a relief that he could do that, and think oh you two are just a bunch of girls.. instead he followed us and let us go where we wanted and ran from the places we didn't want to be haha..

It was so cold my eyes wouldn't really open


Me and my Stud!!!

Anytime Robbie and I went on a date or out he always included Jessica, which it was fun dragging her around and letting her get to know all our friends!
Jessica would even go off with my roommates and begin to build bonds with them! I think it was a little bit of a culture shock for her and sometimes a little boring but hopefully it opened her eyes a little bit and made her look forward to college!
However she has left to be some of our family in Arizona and I am a little sad.. I miss her following me around like my own personal puppy.. And just being goofy and silly and laugh so hard that we almost fall on the ground. I think that is the great thing about family.. Is they always bring your true side out! Even though they maybe crazy they still love you and care about you! That is the great thing about families!




The joys of Pumkin Carving and Wii Dancing!!






The grande days of Sunday!!


















Snow Day!!!

With the holidays just a week away I have so much excitement going through me! For one Robbie is coming to Texas with me for Thanksgiving and Then Christmas I get to be with his family! What can I say! I'm excited! Love is in the air and I can't wait to see what happens next!