25 years ago today...

my parents got hitched... 25 years! that seems so long coming from someone who has been married just 1. i love what my parents are together... thanks mom and pop for being who you are! i love ya both! xoxo

shelly's wedding

my dear friend shelly just married her sweetheart a few weeks ago. it was such a fun/yummy wedding to attend :) i helped with the candy bar, and also ate endless scoops of coldstone ice cream. such a fun day! congrats shell and brandon! {pictures taken by jami}

lucky little meggie...

my mom and sis decided it was about time to update meggie's new room... so not only does this mean she gets a bedroom makeover, it also means i get to have her old bedspread, which my sweet mom made herself...i couldn't be happier! thanks to serena & lily, my little sis will have her new room by the end of this week...i'll definitely have to go over for a slumber party...

my ideal "spot"

doesn't this spot look like the ideal place to... a) read a book b) sip some lemonade c) play rook d) take a nap e) write a letter f) enjoy the sunshine?...this is definitely the porch where i will enjoy all those things when i have a home of my own.. photo my martha.. thanks martha.

no reservations...

ryno and i just watched this movie tonight.. i'm sure everyone has probably already seen it, but it was charming. Aaron Eckhard reminds me of my hubby.

i'm a lazy girl...

being summer and all, i was thrilled of the fact that i would actually be able to find the time to read, not just a book but numerous that i've heard so many good things about. as the summer comes to a close, i've realized i haven't read nearly enough of what i'd hoped to accomplish. i don't know if it's because i'm either lazy, or too busy... who knows really. my most recent was somewhat of a disappointment, considering her past books have been some of my fav's. yes it's entertaining, but mostly frustrating because of the ridiculous husband. in all honesty it made my angry throughout the whole book. but hey read it, it may be more appealing to others...


i am now in the middle of this book and am enjoying it. a few crude scenes but for the most part, very intriguing...

oh i wish...

we were back in powell wasting the day with loved ones. from tubing, to s'mores, to watching movies under the stars, how could you ask for a better vacation?

Etsy Fabrics

I took sewing lessons for years, and wish that I could say I can sew on my own... I can't. But, if I could I would buy this cute fabric from PataPri. There's also darling tablecloths and pillow covers. This might convince me that I can sew...

etsy finds

Found this at Dandee Designs a few months ago and had to buy one. I absolutely loved it.

Found this cute necklace made by Timeless Trinkets

Find this cute ABC poster by decoylab

Ghana

One year ago I had the amazing opportunity to visit Ghana, Africa. After the 40+ days in a humid hostel, I can't deny that I would definitely go back in an instant. If anyone needs a travel buddy, be sure to let me know.

Father's Day

My papa is by far the most difficult person to find a meaningful gift for. Not that he's picky, he simply has a specific taste in everyday things. I've been desperately trying to find an awesome gift for him for this upcoming father's day (as I am for my two other in-laws) and found the cutest way to wrap it from martha. Now, if only I could figure what to put in it...

Soakin' up the sun... in style

Even though I don't have the rockin' body for it, I love swimsuits. It always seemed so hard to find a modest suit growing up, but as I've gotten older I've realized the stylish opportunities that can come with finding that fab suit. Here's my fav suit so far this summer...

My little Meggie just found this one at Nordstrom. It's pretty dang cute on her, I think she knows it too.

The Time Traveler's Wife

This is such a great book.  It's quite slow at the beginning, but definitely picks up as you read on.  The language isn't very clean, but it's a great story.  They are actually coming out with a movie this year where Rachel McAdams will be playing Clare.  Can't wait!

KV Book Drive

KV was featured in the Deseret Morning News today. You can read the article here.
The kids have been bringing in books to send to Zambia for a few weeks now, and Mothers Without Borders is heading up the project. Smart Cookie, and Johnny at Thanksgiving Point gave each of the kids a DELICIOUS cookie (guilty, engulfing two myself) and a free pass to farm country. It was pretty fun!