Sunshine Everyday

My life..... my entire life

2012-01-23T20:56:00.004-07:00

My entire last 5 months have been consumed by drill team.

Dance in the mornings.

Dance moms calling all afternoon.

Dancing at games at night.

Dance competitions on weekends.

This week is the last brutally long week of dance.

It's the week of regions.

I am completely exhausted.

If I can make it through Wednesday alive I will let you know.

Cross every finger for me + my team!

Go Warriorettes

re-post poster

2012-01-16T19:13:00.002-07:00

Yes I know I've posted this before..... Almost a year ago to be exact. The crazy thing is, no matter how many times I watch it I am still just as amazed as the first time. This video inspires me to create. To get off my couch potato scared butt and get work done! If you haven't seen this video yet you must watch! If you have already seen it you still must watch. I promise, it's 3 minutes you won't regret.

PS I hope you all had a wonderful holiday today! Mondays are so much better when you aren't working!

date night

2012-01-14T15:08:00.004-07:00

R and I had a much needed date night.

I loaded up on pills [I'm STILL sick, going on my 3rd week]

We grabbed some Chinese food from Golden Jade

And headed to a hockey game.

This was one intense game! 3 times the players threw off their gloves and punch it out. For those of you non hockey watchers, if the players throw off their gloves the refs don't even get in the way. It's basically saying whatever can happen and until someone is on the ice you keep going. CRAZY. We were there 2 hours and it felt like 30 minutes. Ladies, I'm going to throw this thought your way. Valentine's Day is coming up. If you're like me you NEVER know what to get your love. Valentine's is such a girly day and it's hard to find a present that isn't covered in pink and lace. So why not take your guy on a manly date? Go to a sports event, a band they like, or even just an action movie. I guarantee they will love you forever.

I hope you all are loving the weekend. Do something fun. [if you have no ideas the Bronco's are playing tonight. It's going to be intense!]

everything wood

2012-01-12T16:32:00.002-07:00

Lately I can't get enough wood.

Just look at these beauties!

Find them all here on my pinterest

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Trying to think of anything but dance...

2012-01-11T21:29:00.006-07:00

All I can think about is dance, dance, and more dance.

I've got to get it out of this crazy head of mine!

So what do you do when you have no energy to be creative,

but you need a creative boost?

Say it with me my friends. Pinterest!

Pinterest is my happy place when I am in a desperate need of a 5 minute fix at work, or when I'm laying on the couch too lame + lazy to do anything but don't want to feel like I'm doing nothing. I go to Pinterest.

Come look at some of my top pins on a cold + lazy January day.

Beautiful things = beautiful day

Oh please enjoy

Christmas part II

2012-01-09T17:54:00.004-07:00

This year R and I decided that instead of spending lots of money [that we don't have] that we would make each other presents. At first I thought this would be a genius idea. Then I had to come up with something. What do you get a guy that can do everything? I mean does he really want me to make him furniture or decorations? What kind of guy really wants that? Then there's the whole problem of keeping it secret. Where do I do these projects without R finding out? Especially someone so cleaver like R who hates secrets.

Finally after a million bad decisions I decided to draw charcoal pictures of R and I. I felt good about it..... until I started to draw. Have you ever tried drawing a picture of you husband? How do you draw a picture of someone that you love so much. Who when you look at them you see a million memories, a million dreams, and a million butterflies? Then how do you draw yourself? Try drawing a picture of your own worst enemy. Good luck. I think I drew over 15 photos of each of us and I'm still not satisfied. I finally just had to say it's the thought that counts right. Lets hope so...

Besides all the stressfulness and craziness before Christmas, it was the best time giving each other our gifts. We were both acting like giddy little children so excited for Christmas morning. But this time it was to give instead of get. I was so nervous giving R his gift that I was literally shaking when R opened it. I think it went ok. He says he loves them. [it might be a lie, but I'll take it]

Ryley made me an amazing chandelier. It is absolutely beautiful! Seriously, what an amazing man! He came up with the idea. [not one hint] I was completely surprised and wowed. I am married to such a talented person! Score for me.

Because it was such an awesome experience we decided that we are going to make presents for each other every year. I'm super excited to start one of our own traditions as a family. I know it is going to be one of our favorites. Yea for Christmas! Yea for Ryley.

Christmas Part I

2012-01-05T17:49:00.005-07:00

It's always a party with our family

Welcome to a little Shaum Christmas Eve party

A little wild. A little crazy. A little awesome.

What a year

2012-01-03T22:49:00.004-07:00

Where did 2011 go? I feel like I take a nap and 4 months go by. Well, maybe not take a nap. I wish I could take a nap. More like I'm running around and around and run through each month until the year is over. 2011 has had its ups and downs. I would like to think more ups then downs. We stared out the year in our old burnt orange countertop apartment. We would work and school all day, cuddle and watch Jimmy Fallon all night and ski every weekend. Nothing huge happened, just life. This summer I finally got my first legit job with insurance and retirement and a salary. This was a big deal for us. We moved away from Rexburg. We miss it so much but also realize that it wouldn't be the same if we moved back.

We started our life in Ogden. We now have granite countertops and our house is warmer than 65 degrees [it's 74 right now...yea!] We have 2 friends instead of 20. We are each others best friends. Moving to Ogden has really been a climactic and also an anticlimactic event in our lives. It's hard to explain. When I think on our move it feels like nothing had changed in our lives. We live in a place that is 5 degrees warmer than where we used to live. We don't have our friends and family to party with anymore. We do the same things. We eat the same food. But then at the same time I feel like moving had completely shaped our lives. We aren't college kids anymore. [my sweet man is a graduate after a big sacrifice of moving for his last semester and taking a million insanely crazy online classes <3 ] We rely on each other more. We have each other and that's it. We aren't living our lives from semester to semester anymore. But it goes deeper than that. Maybe it's the mood of our lives, or relationship. I am really at a lose of words to explain, but just know it's a good thing. I have never been more happy. Even though I have a crazy schedule and I'm stressed and tired. Even though Ry isn't in love with his job. Even though we miss having friends and I miss the sunshine. Those things don't really matter. Ryley makes all those problems ok. We have been married for 2.5 years. I already love him so much more that I did on our wedding day. It makes me so excited for the years to come. I'm sure the years will just keep getting better and better.

2011 was a great year. I have high hopes for you 2012. Maybe a new home, new jobs, new adventures. I have already make a big list of resolutions both personal and with R. I feel ready and excited to get started and check a few things off. I say bring it on 2012. I'll be ready. Ready to party. Ready to laugh. Ready for whatever crazy adventures come our way. I have a feeling it's going to be a big year!

So proud

2011-12-20T16:11:00.003-07:00

It has come and gone. R graduated!

It was such a happy day!

It's crazy that 4+ years is summed up in a half hour

We just crossed a huge thing off our list,

now on to some fun stuff....

ps check out Rs AMAZING website!

Something too good to pass up

2011-12-15T11:55:00.007-07:00

I figured since I have had such a streak of being a terrible blogger I should just keep it up,
but this is just too good NOT to blog about.
My man is a big bad college graduate.
[not officially until Friday at 7 o'clock]
Here's how it all went down...
Wife had BIG FAT HUGE surprise for husband.
Wife is really really bad at keeping surprises actual surprises.
Wife FINALLY gets to surprise husband on Tuesday.
They drive and drive and stop at the DI. [just a quickey]
They drive and drive and drive
and stop to eat at a little diner. Amazing scones. Amazing.
Husband eats and eats and eats. Wife is amazed at where
her thin husband is putting it all. [Is it going in his pockets?]
Wife give husband a little wrapped box.
Usually wife gets tiny wrapped boxes.
Husband opens up present like a little girl... or an old grandma, can't decide.
Husband's face lights up.
Husband gets concert tickets to favorite band Cake.
Husband LOVES loves loves wife.
They drive and drive and drive.
They are so happy listening to happy music.
Husband + wife love Cake.
Cake loves husband + wife.
[Wife wishes she had cake to eat}
Life is happy

When it was 11/11/11

2011-11-13T11:06:00.002-07:00

I'm not gonna lie, I was excited for 11/11/11 Considering it only happens every thousand years I think it's pretty cool that I was here to witness this one. What do you do on special days when you live around no friends or family and don't have a whole lot to do? I find myself asking this every time a holiday comes around such as Halloween or New Years Eve. Supposedly everyone is supposed to have a great night doing something extra ordinary. Usually my expectations are too high [out of excitement for a special day] and I am usually let down. Because of this I have decided to let go of all special occasion expectations and just be happy.

This friday on 11/11/11 I made sure to let all of my students know what today was and how cool it was. Yes they rolled their eyes at their incredibly lame teacher, but I didn't care. I came home to a studious husband trying to get 3 papers written. I helped him write a few. I also decided it was about time to actually make dinner. A good sit down dinner. So I cleaned the kitchen [you can't start making a good meal in a dirty kitchen] and got to work. I watched some Big Bang Theory re-runs that were on tv and amused myself by spinning around the kitchen. Dinner came and went. We went out and grabbed a movie at Blockbuster. Can I just say that this is the first time that I have rented a movie at a store in about 3 years. I had to sign up with Blockbuster again and I felt so stupid because I had to keep asking the most pathetic questions like "Do I get a card or something" and "What do I need to do when I give you the movie?" How were they going to check it out to the right person. ha yup idiot. We got a chick flick, FINALLY, and stopped by Smith's for our favorite Moose Tracks ice-cream.

We sat at home. We ate lots of treats and watched a movie. We might have played tag a bit and I'm pretty sure we pestered each other in attempt to entertain ourselves. Besides that not much else. I did however force Ry to take a picture with me at 11:11 pm on 11/11/11. Yes he rolled his eyes at me just like my students, but I didn't care. I made him anyways. I'm glad I did. It's a moment in history.

2011-11-09T14:23:00.002-07:00

Instead of making my own art...
I come up with ideas for art projects for my students.
Not as relaxing or inspiring but still fun.
Hows this for step one of an self portrait poster?

A Much Needed Break

2011-10-31T17:23:00.005-06:00

A trip to Newport always includes...

Many bike/longboard rides

[usually to the Wedge]

Pit stop on ride to eat at the Stuffed Surfer

[best breakfast around]

kimee + Jared

me + R

Sweet shots of all the surfers rocken the waves

always collecting sea shells along the way....

This year we experienced Santa Monica as well thanks to Jared + Kimee.

It was beautiful and so fun walking around on the pier with good music, good company, and great rides.

oh look there is something incredibly awesome and secretive over there!

Oh look I'm so strong I'm picking up the ferris wheel. Wow

My attempt to salvage an overexposed photo that I really wish turned out

This trip was relaxing and wonderful.

If definitely didn't last long enough.

I am grateful for all the time I had to spend with R

and also with Kimee + Jared.

I have decided vacations are needed every other week

At least

re.inspired

2011-10-25T19:27:00.003-06:00

First off, I want to say thank you thank you thank you for all of you support. I write on my blog to clear no thoughts and have a minute but am always so uplifted and surprised at the support I get. It's a small thing, but I appreciate knowing that I have people backing me.

So lately, because of the schedule, or at least what I blame it on, I haven't been creative at all. This is a no buenos because my body and being runs on creativity. So as I was relaxing in front of the tv doing not much of anything tonight I decided to get off my back and take a sit in front of the computer. I'm so grateful I did because I was re.inspired tonight. By this lovely person. This lady is a wife, a mom, and a designer. She works hard and loves hard. I got the desire to create. Even though I'm beat down and can fall asleep in a mater of 15 seconds [R has timed me]. Hopefully I stick to it!

check out her art here

Update

2011-10-18T19:37:00.004-06:00

I swear every time I decide to set more goals and take my life in a certain direction something changes.....

So here I was at a new teacher meeting. I had to get a substitute for my class. [the first time that I have been gone from my classroom]. Kimmie [my only friend at Weber, she's the jewelry teacher] and I were at the district office for the morning learning about different teaching strategies. It was the first really cold day of the year and it was Friday and I was so done with the week. On the way back to my classroom to finish up teaching for the second half of the day I get a text message from the principal telling me to come talk to him as soon as I got back to school. Ummmm even though I'm not a student it still made me nervous to have to principal text me. It honestly felt like a cop just flipped around behind me. Ohhh I hate that feeling.

So I get to the school and Velden comes and tells me he let the dance coach go and that he would like Morgan and I to take over. Now people who don't know dance let me fill you in on what it entails. 18 hours of practice each week. That's every morning at 6 am, 2 nights a week for 4 hours, and Saturday mornings from 8-12. This doesn't count competitions, cutting music, choreography, fund raisers, football + basketball games, costumes, parents, parents, parents..... Let me just tell you. It's a lot. A whole lot. My first thought was to scream NO NO NO! I can't. I''m too tiard! I don't know what I'm doing! But I didn't. I said yes. I said yes because I knew that the girls needed us. Not that we are all amazing, but because we have a slight clue on what's going on and we have competition in 6 weeks. Yikes!

I have only been a coach for 12 days. I am already exhausted. I have already felt every emotion at least 100 times. I have already spent 14 hours straight locked up in my windowless school dancing, teaching, dancing. I go to school when it's dark. I leave when it's dark. Yes, it has been so hard. Harder than teaching. I am both mentally and physically drained to the bone. But I would be lying if I didn't like [on my way to love] it. In 12 days I have already learned so much about being a coach. About motivating people. About how to treat people in general. Morgan and I are in a tough spot. The girls have so much to accomplish before competition, and what they know falls on our shoulders. We have had to crack down hard on them. They run laps if they talk. They run if they're late. We push them every day to perfect and clean each dance. I've been worried that they were going to hate us. They haven't. They are working so hard and they have such great attitudes. They make me want to work harder for them. They make me want to be a more positive person.

I know I have so much to learn about dancing and coaching and teaching. I know that these next 3 months are going to be so hard. I will be so tired and stressed and I'm sure I'll want to quit at least once a week, probably more. But I won't. I might not be around to blog. I might not get to work on my art and my individual passions. I may not get to spend all my time with R. But I know I'll learn and grow. And I hope hope hope that I will be able to make a few girls lives better as well. When we moved to Ogden neither of us really wanted to be here. I knew that I was supposed to take the job and I did. Every day I have been trying to be positive and to figure out why I'm supposed to be here. Maybe this is the reason. Maybe I'll be able to make a difference with these girls. Maybe it will teach me what I need to learn to prepare myself for whats to come. I'm not sure. I will probably never be sure. I do know that I'm going to try my hardest and see what happens. Who knows how much I'll be blogging. Who knows how much of anything I'll be doing but teaching and dancing. I'll try hard to update because I could use the support!

are you for reals?

2011-10-06T20:43:00.003-06:00

Today was lame.

From Tuesday to Thursday

the weather dropped 40 degrees. 40!

Monday I wore shorts and sandals.

Today I wore 3 shirts and a leather jacket all day.

Boots are coming out.

Rainbows go to the shelf.

I'm looking forward to another 7 months of cold feet!

Don't get me wrong.

I'm not a winter hater.

I love snow and skiing and layers.

I do not however liked to be introduced so abruptly.

I guess I better embrace winter soon.

Date Night

2011-10-04T21:00:00.005-06:00

I put one of my goals to good use this past Saturday night.

R went off to the priesthood session for our church.

I told R I would have a surprise for him when he got home.

When he left I had absolutely no idea what I was going to do.

We just looked at movies and there were none we wanted to see.

We don't have friends here so that's out of the question.

I didn't feel liked getting dressed up so scratch going out.

I didn't want to be lame and watch a movie.

But watching a movie is a sweet tent is just plain awesome.

It ended up being such a fun night.

R's face lit up when he opened the door and saw our living room

transformed into an awesome tent with his favorite snack out and ready to eat.

Here is all you need.

1 bed sheet, 2 hockey sticks, 3 chairs

lots and lots of blankets and pillows

Pick your loves favorite snack foods you don't usually eat.

R has been dying for cheese curds so I peddled down to Smith's and snagged some.

I also made the most delicious brownies that somehow disappeared in 24 hours. Weird.

I have both of these yummy treats on my pinterest. Go check em out.

fresh mozzarella, yellow squeaky cheese, and fresh from the garden tomatoes.

I did add some heated massage oil and one of the movies R has been dying to see. It was good to run him down and spoil him a little. Usually I'm the one who is being spoiled and it was nice for both of us to be on the other end.

It was such a fun date. It's weird how a little tent can mix up the norm and make a movie and treats so exciting.

lofty goals

2011-10-03T19:50:00.002-06:00

This weekend I was lucky enough to be enriched for 8 great hours.

It was general conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

I was uplifted and enriched and I will be honest,

I got a good little nap in there at one point.

Besides all that I did get a good date night/day in with R too.

There's always time for R...

Because I was so uplifted this weekend,

last night I decided to write down some weekly goals.

I tried to touch on all areas of my life.

Living a happy life is living a balanced life. Therefore I need work in all areas.

Some goals are a bit lofty for me.

Others I'm already doing,

but figured with the extra busy from the other goals I should put them in and keep up the good work.

I'm sharing my goals

1. to inspire any of you who feel like you need a life lift,

2. Mostly because I feel that if I share my goals with the world that I'll actually get er done!

1. Read scriptures + pray with R 6 times a week

2. At least 1 personal spiritual study time a week

3. Complete at least 1 project each week to turn our apartment into home

4. Do 1 creative thing a week [besides #3] This is for my sanity

5. cook 1 great meal a week [make enough for leftovers]

6. Plan 1 cheap + fun date each week

7. Exercise 4 times a week

8. Less tv! [disclaimer: it's so HARD not to cuddle up to R as he unwinds in front of the tv each night. I'm asking all of you what YOU do? Do you spent time with you hubby even when he is watching tv or do you just go do something else enlightening that you like? I can never decide what to do. Love my man and lay on the couch for a few hours or ditch your love and do something productive? help.

If you have read this post you deserve a treat. Which is exactly what you will get if you check out this random/amazingly funny video. R showed it to me and I laughed so hard. Can I just say it reminded me of me bro-in-law Hayden!

Peach Pie

2011-10-01T15:20:00.006-06:00

We have a million Utah peaches

They are all ripe and ready

We have absolutely no idea what we are going to do with them.

I did manage to make a few peach pies

which we have been handing out

to the few people we know in Ogden.

If you have a million peaches that will be gone soon

Use this super easy and super yummy recipe and make

a pie that will make you stop craving chocolate.

What you need

peaches

marshmallows

cool whip

Directions

First, pull that cool whip out of the freezer and let it thaw. You want it cold, but not frozen.

Peel and cut up 5-7 peaches [depending on size]

Count out 40 marshmallows and pop them in the microwave until they get soft of puffy. [1-2 min]

Mix your cool [but not frozen] cool whip in with the marshmallows.

[if it is frozen the consistency might be too runny and won't set up]

Throw your peaches in and mix in.

Pour the mixture into you pie crust [I use the store made ones]

Get it looking pretty and set in your fridge to set up.

Thats it! I told you it was easy!

The only thing that could possibly mess things up is if your cool whip is too frozen and mixes funny with the warm mallows. Even if that happens and it doesn't quite set up it is still delicious!

What a DAY!

2011-09-28T15:34:00.003-06:00

I'm sitting in the commons area at Weber High.

sitting, sitting, sitting....

It's parent teacher conferences today.

I love seeing the faces of parents when they see me sitting behind the

big PHOTOGRAPHY sign. I can tell they're thinking,

"Now wait.... did she steal the teachers chair or what?"

No. No I didn't. I am actually the real teacher.

And no I am not 19.

Please enjoy the photo comic relief of my being board out of my brain!

sweet words

2011-09-26T16:35:00.002-06:00

Can I just throw this out there that it has been a rough few weeks.

Life has been handing us lemons so fast I haven't had the time to squeeze them all into lemonade. And I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to run to the store and buy some more sugar to throw in just to sweeten it up!

Luckily I have had 2 wonderful things to help me out...

1. R hugging me and loving me and letting me cry without getting annoyed and trying to solve the problem. Just letting me feel sad and be there for me.

2. Listening to the sweet words of Presidnet Uchtdorf at the General Relief Society broadcast. His entire talk brought tears to my eyes. Here's one of my favorite parts.

You are not forgotten.

Sisters, wherever you are, whatever the circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you, with an infinite love.

—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Paris

2011-09-22T20:53:00.003-06:00

A view from the car a few miles from home

Cute little Howard threw rocks in the river until we drug him back to the car

A few of my favorite nieces

Definitely my favorite husband

Going back to Paris never seems to disappoint.

There's something about that slow town that draws you back.

I loved growing up in the small town,

But after I graduated I took a big break and didn't come home too much.

But now I just wish I could get there more.

In Paris there is 1 main road and 2 wards

[two groups meeting at different times for church services]

We have 1 gas station and a million cows

There are 2 paved roads [highway running through and my street]

And acres and acres of farmland.

Everyone one you pass on foot, on 4wheeler, on horse, on tractor, or car waves at you.

When I mow my lawn ever car that drives by waves.

At night the Milky Way lights up the sky

[I thought that happened everywhere, until I moved]

And my favorite brick house smells like family.

I hope someday to bring my kids back to Paris and spend all summer there relaxing in peace

Huckleberries

2011-09-21T20:51:00.002-06:00

Part 2 of our last Rexburg adventures consisted of a long bike ride + yummy huckleberries.

There is nothing better than riding off into the sunset holding onto your man on a bike,

and that is why we went berry picking on our last day.

R and I have made it quite a tradition to go huckleberry picking. When we were dating the first year R took me for the first time. I was so completely thrilled since it had literally been one of my life dreams to pick huckleberries. Weird but true. Simple mind simple pleasures right. R shared his families secret spot with me [not like I would have EVER been about to find it again without him there] and we picked to our hearts content.

Now I cannot imagine not going every year. We almost didn't get to this year because of the move. Luckily the berries ripened just in time! Now we have berries stashed away for huckleberry pie and jam and pancakes and muffins and lot lot more all year long.

Idaho, you deserve a high five

Goen' Fishen

2011-09-18T11:24:00.003-06:00

One of R's many fish he caught... this one on the smaller side

My lil guy. I screamed forever before getting this pic

Our fish chilling on the poll waiting for us to be done

2 days before we moved R and I went on an all day Rexburg adventure.

[probably should have been packing all day, but this was way better!]

The first part of our day, after the sleeping in, we went fishing.

As of late we have been loving fishing and go as much as possible.

R is always my hero and baits my line, unhooks my fish, and guts the poor lil thing for me.

I do the lazy mans job and cast the line and reel em in! We make a good team.

Ry caught at least 5 fish that day. I caught 1. We saved 4.

Rexburg gave us such a prefect day. It was warm, a bit cloudy, and NO wind.

Can you believe it.... no wind. I swear that happens to days out of the year!

We found this huge palate thingy that we used as a boat

and floated lazily around the pond leaning our backs on each other and casting our lines.

If there were pictures of us on the water I'm sure they would be in all the mags

and would be making everyone wish they were us. I'm just positive.

Such a great part of the day.

Stay tuned for part 2

Rocken the Fair

2011-09-18T01:40:00.003-06:00

Welcome to the Eastern Idaho State Fair

Our friend Daniel helped us do the math. For the joy of a carni ride it'll cost you about $1.30 a minute.

Luckily we had our favs Trent + Mckenzie to haggle with the carnies to play cheap games.

Super cool/super hard game. I think we threw down $20 and no one won. Lame

My guts have been craving fair food for 12 months.

I finally got my taste.

The fair's got it all.....

Deep fried food dipped in butter and fried again just to make sure it's greasy enough

Mullets that are so long I'm sure they haven't been cut in 10 years

Idaho's biggest horse. Sweet!

Rides + games + carnies

And don't forget the hypnotist shows.

It's definitely a must for fall.

I'm sad to see summer go, but this time I am getting the fall excitement.

It's now about football and layers and cool nights

And a feeling that I don't have to go go go and not waste a perfect summer day.

Now I seem to nap nap nap and teach teach teach

Sayonara Rexburg

2011-09-14T22:00:00.006-06:00

one of our last days in the Burg

baby bump hump

don't worry. Stupid Carino's keeping me from partying with everyone. Lame

The past weeks I've been missing a little bit of my heart in Rexburg.

Wow I can't even believe I'm saying that!

I've been so anti Rexburg for a while. This isn't because I don't like Rexburg.

I was just ready for something new with a normal job.

Now I have that job and we have no friends.

R and I moved away from both our families.

We moved away from friends who have become our family.

Now we have each other.

I do love coming home to R each day. Watching NetFlix. Eating Moose Tracks ice cream and taking 3 hour naps. Who would love chilling with the best friend right.

But I just can't help miss all my others in Rexburg.

I didn't realize how lucky I was to have such great friends.

We always got together. No one ever fought or was lame.

Being in a college town makes it so much easier to meet people in your same walk of life.

Since we've moved I've met 3 girls around my age.

I hang out with one. At school. During lunch. Wow it's crazy.

Yes I actually really love Kimmie and am blessed to have met her.

(the one thing that keeps me sane at school)

But geezeis I miss everyone else!

I guess what I realized and what I need to not forget it.......

It doesn't matter where you live as long as your with the ones you love.

This time I'm really back.... I hope

2011-09-07T17:15:00.004-06:00

Oh goodness I've been so BUSY!

I know forever ago I said I was back, but no I actually just got more busy.

Since my last hello we have packed up our life and moved a state over. Here in Ogden Utah. I am 3 weeks into my new job where I am teaching high schoolers graphic design + photography. I love it + hate it all at the same time! I think I'm just really really tiard. (that's the whole hating part) I slide my butt outta bed at 5 am and help out with the dance team before school. Then I teach teach teach until I come home to my sugar pie who lets me cry and nap and then he makes me smile and I feel all better..... until the next day.

I am honestly super surprised at how little time I feel like I have. I think it's just getting a new routine and settled into a new place + house + job. I'm feeling like I have a little bit more time as I get better at preparing lesson plans and figuring this new life out. Hopefully I really will be back for good this time!

So this is a little month late show of part of our adventures in Newport Beach CA. I'm missing this sunny life quite a bit these days.

our yearly trip to Ruby's on the Hunnington Pier

we walked clear clear out to the end of the pier at the Wedge

mine

Ryley's

I'm back

2011-08-07T18:42:00.003-06:00

I'm finally back.

In the past 3 weeks I've been home 3 days.

I feel like I have so much to post I have no idea where to even start.

Since we've been gone we've been in....

California: 1 time

Bear Lake: 1 time

Utah: 2 times

Rexburg: 1 time

Driving: millions of times

This photo was shot during an amazing Idaho storm in Bear Lake.

We drove out away from Paris and R took some amazing pictures.

I just watched.

I'm feeling a little bit frazzled,

frazzled like lightning...?

Maybe a bit of a stretch, but you get what I mean.

We have so much to do with moving + school + internships + new scary jobs + saying goodbye.

Instead of doing any of that stuff I think we're going to watch a movie.

Ya.... watch a moving and eat chocolate chips (the only form of chocolate in our house at the moment)

I'm going to cuddle on my man and worry about it all tomorrow.

That's what Mondays are for right.

PS I've missed you all.

I've missed reading about your lives.

I've missed my online friends.

Hope to chat soon!

Oh Horse Feathers

2011-07-20T22:56:00.004-06:00

What do you think of my new

Business Cards?

R and I designed.

I have ideas.

He makes them work on the computer.

I've decided we should start a business together.

We both have different strengths + weaknesses.

Our energy + creativeness feeds off each other.

Plus I love being by his side.

Keep your eyes open for one this year...

my mind is scared

2011-07-20T21:49:00.003-06:00

This past week I've had much weighing on my mind. One of those, and the biggest I would say is accepting my new job. At first I was torn with should I take it. Should I stay? How will this effect our lives. How will this effect R's school? I was so stressed and scared that I made myself sick, like doubled over sick and was completely exhausted. I've finally made a decision [of course with the help and support of R] and we're going. But I still have a nervous/sad feeling in my guts. I'm scared for many reasons. In less than a month we are going on vacation. We are looking for an apartment and moving everything we own. I will have to figure out exactly what it is I'm teaching and gather information and curriculum for who knows where so the students [who apparently look the same ago as I do as I was told by the principle who hired me] don't think I'm an idiot and not take me seriously. I have to do a whole bunch of other things to be qualified for the job and to get my teaching license. I keep telling myself every few hours to not worry. It's going to get done and it won't help to worry. But sometimes I still worry.

I have also realized how sad I am going to be to leave Rexburg. I know I can't believe I'm saying it either, but we have made some pretty amazing friends here the last while and I don't know if I'm ready to leave them. We also live close to both sides of our family whom we are really going to miss seeing all the time. When you're in college you're surrounded my young people whom you have a bunch in common with. It's a great time for friends. I'm not so sure it will be that easy in Ogden even though I am crossing my fingers.

For now I'm going to push every though of new jobs and a new home out of my mind [or at least try my very hardest] and go on a trip with my most favorite person in the world and have the best time possible. We will be gone for a week. I'm not going to bother with blogging 1 because this time is just for R and 2. we won't have internet so I couldn't if I wanted to.

I couldn't resist

2011-07-19T23:20:00.001-06:00

great news.... I think

2011-07-19T09:46:00.003-06:00

Here's my big announcement.....

I got a job!

This job is in Ogden, Utah and I'll be teaching photography and graphic design at Weber High. Ahhhh Crazy! I'm excited and overwhelmed and scared and stressed and I think I'm happy..... It's a big step from waiting tables that's for sure. Utah wasn't my desired place to live, but I'm thinking of it as a stepping stone.

Thus saying, my next month will not be relaxing. It is going to be crazy all filled with finals, certification, moving, [first actually finding an apartment], saying goodbye to family and great friends, finding at least something to teach these young minds, and at the moment finals for R. Luckily we are taking a week vacation to Newport Beach, CA where we can relax and actually wrap our head around this new thing in our lives.

baby shower

2011-07-15T09:52:00.004-06:00

Happy happy Baby time to my favorite Jules

and so we threw a lumberjack party for the little man.

jars of root beer for drinking

fresh flowers for smelling

a plaid banner because it's a party and you must have a banner for every party

the present I made for little baby. Everyone needs a mustache shirt

the beautiful mom in full glory with that tummy

Jules is so beautiful and glowing

The night turned out prefect.

Jules was glowing and beautiful.

Mckenzie and I finished all the decorating just in time.

Food = delicious

Friends = laughing about Harry Potter, Twilight, and other such topics until late.

2011-07-11T22:14:00.002-06:00

Since I don't have any lovely photos of my own to share

I thought why not share someone else's.

Fashion photo inspiration

no camera...? WHAT!

2011-07-11T21:52:00.003-06:00

Seriously I can't seem to ever have a camera with me these last fews weeks. I feel like I've been going and going and I want to share but then I think hmmmm I haven't a one pretty picture to post. Sometimes it gets lame just reading boring words. Sorry that's all you're getting tonight. But here's a super top 10 of what I've been loving lately!

1. Just finished boating with some lovely friends. Since I usually wake board last and get terrible water everyone gave me first dibs. I glided through glassy water. Best way to relax after a frustrating day of work. [**side-note** Usually when I board it starts storming crazy hard. Like waves blowing and curing over you in the water. No so much fun. I'm pretty sure I'm a curse to Ririe Reservoir. But right when I was finishing up the wind started blowing. Lightning started sparkling and rain came pounding down. Crazy Idaho with crazy storms!]

2. R and I went bridge jumping this past week. So fun. 1st time = scared and sliding off my butt over bridge into water. 2nd time = more brave and jumping. yea.

3. Went long boarding 2 whole times! Did a front slide. Fell on my face. No take that back. Fell on my arm. Have battle scab to prove it. We tried a new hill in Idaho Falls which we loved and I'm sure we will be back to soon. We also got to skate with some of our favorite people... Amy + Daniel. Yea for good friends!

4. Went swimming at this cute pond with a wooden dock and an island with a light house on it. We canoed around, dove off the dock, and spent some love time with R.

5. Sunday consisted of sleeping in until noon. Going to church. Taking another 2 plus hour nap. Heaven!

6. Went on a camp out with our church Friday night. Meet some new people who I hope become new friends. Guess what. We have the same name! Chelse + Dallen are sweet. Dallen wants to design his own theme park. He asked R to help him with the graphic design. We will help only if we can always go to the front of any line we want.

7. While we were camping and getting into out tent to snooze for the night we heard an animal outside our tent. I was scared thinking "I'm sure it's a mountain lion or perhaps a creepy man come to get me." No. Raccoon. In the middle of the night little raccoon came scratching on the door of our tent. He scratched my foot which was against the edge. I then proceeded to have dreams that a puppy was outside. He was the size of an iPhone. We got to keep him. I'm so sad he's not real.

8. I got news today about a job! I'm going for an interview at Weber High in Ogden Utah tomorrow morning. I don't have high hopes but at this point an interview makes me feel super.

9. I've been planning a baby shower for a good friend. I love designing things. I'm excited to finish it off and have a party on Wednesday. [hopefully I won't forget a camera]

10. only 2 more weeks until summer semester is over and my husband won't be stressed or grumpy [hopefully] and we will have time to play and laugh and giggle without having a dark homework cloud looming over our heads. Yippie!

Braids

2011-07-05T22:49:00.003-06:00

I have a crush on braids

the end

2011-07-05T22:20:00.002-06:00

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

fyi: R and I didn't get any pictures of the weekend... turns out the camera doesn't work so great if you don't have your battery. Oops.

R and I drove on down to sweet little Bear Lake for the holiday

It was as comforting and beautiful as ever

We arrived at my favorite home Friday. As soon as we unpacked R and I headed outside and started..... yard work. Yes yard work, and it was wonderful. For some reason I love any sort of yard work. Mowing, weed-eating, weeding, tree trimming, gardening, all of it. And I especially love working at my home. While we worked every car that drove by game me a friendly wave, even though we moved away 7 years ago. It makes my heart smile that people in Paris still remember me and still wave and give me a smile. We fixed up the yard and I will say it looks great. I just wish we could live there all summer long and fix it up and make it bright and shiny.

Saturday R + I went to visit some friends on the lake. Guess what. The lake is FULL! It hasn't been that full in about 8 years. Such a happy site. We went boating and swimming and relaxed in the sun. Great company and great scenery.

The rest of the weekend was taken up with family family and more family. We had a full house with tons of screaming/giggling nieces + nephews and brothers + sisters. We played games. We BBQed. We rocked the Paris parade, we hiked to Bloomington Lake. [well we didn't get quite to the lake since there was still 5 feet of snow on the ground and the lake was FROZEN OVER! It's a good thing it's July right] We made a midnight trip to eat at the Ranch Hand [a very delicious + famous truck stop] where we somehow managed to hit a skunk on the way home making R throw up a total of 4 times while Kenny and I continued to laugh for 10 minutes straight.

When everyone packed up for home Monday afternoon we barely made it back in time to see Idaho Fall's fireworks. We were so close we were pretty much directly under the sky show. Now only did we get to see the fireworks, but we also got rained on with all the firework remains. That's what you get when you have such awesome seats.

It was such a great and relaxing weekend. I am so grateful to live in the country and have the blessings of freedom and the opportunity to shape my life into something wonderful. Thank God for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

2011-06-30T12:26:00.001-06:00

Sometimes we like to play in a field full of flowers

Doesn't everyone?

2011-06-30T00:52:00.001-06:00

I can't get enough of these geometric + indian designs

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and 9 is my own creation

Summer Bucket List

2011-06-29T23:32:00.005-06:00

I've said this before but, I love lists. I have about 4 lists I've been writing slash crossing off the past few days. My favorite list being R + my summer bucket list. I've decided to share.

Bike rides

Longboard [work on my front slide and master before fall]

Fishing

Golfing [more like the driving range]

Fishing in the dark with R [so different than day fishing]

Picnic

Canoe ride

Eat at all the food wagons around Rexburg like taco wagon, teriyaki wagon, Greek wagon, Pacific Island wagon ect ect ect

Get snowies

Bridge Jumping

Wake board lots and lots

Camping with friends and also with just my R

Pick asparagus

Huckleberry picking

Spend time in Bear Lake

Read many lovely books

Shooting [more R than me, but it should be fun]

Take pretty pictures [but really, better my photo skills]

Go to the fair and eat tons and tons of greasy fattening fair food!

Skinny dip

Midnight bike rides

Tennis

BBQ [and actually do the grilling instead of R]

Outside dinner party

Road trip to Newport Beach

Take a nap in a hammock. Does anyone have a hammock I can borrow???

Go see the BODIES exhibit

Plant a garden and eat yummy veggies

Swim somewhere with water slides and diving boards [actually hard to find in Idaho]

Go to a outdoor concert. Preferably John Butler in August in I can convince R...

Drive in movies

Hike the Tetons

Hike somewhere in Southern Utah

See an many friends as possible

Be outside as much as possible

Relax and smile definitely as much as possible

So what's on your summer bucket list?

Any other good ideas for me?

2011-06-27T22:24:00.002-06:00

It was a good weekend.

So grateful for friends + sunshine + water + summer

It makes me happy.

Grateful Lady

2011-06-24T12:01:00.003-06:00

1. It's warm! This is the first week where I have actually used my air conditioner! I thought this day would never come!

2. I'm back home with my man and living a boring life. [which seems weird to be grateful for, but sometimes you just need boring..... with your favorite person]

3. I made some money this week which is always good to be making instead of spending.

4. R and I play tennis. so so fun. We are both terrible, but I'm optimistic we will be amazing by September.

5. My hair is getting longer people! I've been waiting for this day!

6. I'm reading an intriguing book that is taking up my time. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. It's been out forever, but I'm just getting to it. There is nothing better than lounging outside in the sun, sipping something yummy, and reading, [thanks mom, it was a good day yesterday]

7. I FINALLY planted my mixed lettuce in a pot where I will water it and talk to it until it grows us lots of yummy greens to eat. [I plant my garden in a pot. One day I will own a house with a lovely garden in the earth. One day...]

8. I'm sitting next to my favorite person, aka R, aka husband. He makes me smile.

9. My house is not clean. [that part really isn't happy but this next part is -->] I don't plan on cleaning it until Monday. I'm going to enjoy this weekend!

10. R + I finally made our "summer bucket list" and we have been crossing off things left and right. I plan to cross off a few more this weekend. Oh summer is so wonderful.

california trip: part 1

2011-06-23T11:56:00.003-06:00

I have finally uploaded some of the pictures of our trip to California to celebrate our grandpa Gill's life. Despite the mournings, it was beautiful and it was definitely a blessing to see all our family.

Newport Beach 32nd street

R climbed clear to the end of the jetty where the waves were getting him

My lovely sister Brooke handing out the flowers we were to throw into the ocean during the scattering of the ashes

R + me waiting on the jetty

Shayla + Todd [brother + sister/in/law]

cute little Gabby showing me her pink flower

My mother + her 2 sisters had went out on a boat to scatter Grandpa's ashes. We stood on the jetty and threw out our flowers in loving memory.

2011-06-22T12:19:00.004-06:00

I finished a custom book for someone on my etsy shop.

It was definitely a challenge getting the text + font + everything to look lovely, but I think I finally figured it out. It was fun and challenging to make. I hope my customer is a happy camper.

I mailed out/sold a painting the other day and I just keep hoping someone loves my art like I do. I hope they have a happy home.

organize me please

2011-06-21T14:50:00.003-06:00

I would love my inspiration board to look as neat and pretty as this

I love the different twist on a bulletin board.

genius calendar idea

Today I had a beautiful though pop into my head.

But first, the preface....

Here I am. Loving to make lists. Loving to have things organized.

Here Ryley is. Hating lists and is not so worried about order.

During our little family home evening last night both R and I discussed how we could be more organized with school and finances and well, life. R is having a hard time remembering what is due each day in his oh so many classes. Thus I, the lover of lists, asked if maybe we could make a school calendar to help him know what he has to accomplish each day and not just see a million projects due and become overwhelmed and peace out before he can even start.

Today I went a bought a big slice of butcher paper. I decided to make a massive calendar taking up one of our bare walls. { fyi it's yellow wich =s happy } While I was cutting the paper down to size I remember this sweet picture R bought from a thrift store with a metal frame around it. The painting is 6 feet x 6 feet. Huge. Well it's not the best photo and I couldn't paint over it so I decided to tape the butcher paper to the painting to frame our ginourmous calendar.

Then the light bulb.

I thought what if I make a massive magnetic board in which we can put a massive calendar, homework, inspiration, love notes, and whatever we fancy. Such a brilliant idea! I'm actually pretty stoked because everyone would love a massive magnet board... right? Well maybe I shouldn't say that until it's finished. Which will hopefully be sooner than later.

just dreaming.....

2011-06-20T23:13:00.003-06:00

I really really really want a free trip to paris Oh so Bad!

This lovely person might make those dreams come true.

Wish me luck my friends!

mediocrity

2011-06-16T13:02:00.001-06:00

me·di·oc·ri·ty/ˌmēdēˈäkrətē/Noun

1. The quality or state of being mediocre.

2. A person of mediocre ability.

Is it ok to just be mediocre?

This idea has been winding through my thoughts the past week. You see I've been on a family trip and then to the funeral of my grandpa the past weeks. It has provided me with the opportunity of relaxing, reflection, and family.

All my life I've been a hard worker. I've had goals and dreams in mind that I have worked hard to achieve. Some I have and some I'm still working on. Sometimes I have so many goals and desires to "make something of myself" that I don't enjoy life as much as I could. I definitely don't relax much. Instead of sitting with my husband I'm painting or blogging or running or something "productive." I'm not saying this is a bad thing. It's probably more good than bad, but as I enjoyed my family and pondered the meaning of life. What it's about. What's most important. One word kept coming to my mind. Ryley. aka Family. I love Ryley so much. He calms me. He pushes me. He soothes my heavy heart and mind. He makes me smile and laugh. He makes life happy. He makes me happy.

Now family and love is not a mediocre thing to find. It's very unusual to find, to have, and to hold on to. But sometimes I want more. I want to become a respected artist and designer. I want to build a career and become someone respected. I want this because I feel like every person is great and needs to continue to push themselves and become the greatest person they can become. I feel like I have something to share with the world to make it better and I don't want to waste my time watching tv when I can be bettering myself and perhaps/hopefully helping and inspiring others. I see others who follow their dreams and succeed. I want that.

I feel so torn. When I started writing this I felt like I just wanted to focus on family. Now I want both. Sometimes this is such a hard thing to balance. To figure out which is more important. To do what you love and inspire others, and still have time to love and be inspired by your family, your true love. Sometimes I wish I felt content to be mediocre, but some times I'm glad I don't.

There is nothing wrong with being mediocre. Most people in life are. It's hard to become that famous actress or artist or lawyer. I have decided I won't feel bad if no one ever knows my name. I won't because I know that I will constantly be striving to become better and more than I am right now. Mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically stronger. I hope I can always keep this drive, but that I will be able to find the balance between pushing myself and being able to sit and breath and enjoy.

I want to be able to inspire others, but mostly I want to always be inspired. I hope I can always look at life with a positive eye and see the beauty all around.

I feel like my favorite quote goes along with my thoughts today...

Live vibrantly not perfectly

2011-06-15T01:06:00.003-06:00

Home again. Home again.

I'm FINALLY home after 2 long weeks.

I'm in my baggy sweats.

R is doing homework.

I'm making a book.

Life is good.

We returned home last night from sunny California

where we went to my grandpa's funeral.

I saw cousins I haven't seen for 10 years.

I played with brother + sisters + nieces + nephews

that I normally get to see only once or twice a year.

We got together to celebrate our amazing grandpa.

I just wish he could have taken part in the celebrating as well.

He probably is in heaven.

91 years is a long time to be on earth.

You're probably wondering why I posted a picture of me

acting like I'm all "Vogue" and such.

Well the day we left for CA I got to help a friend with a photo assignment.

She did such an amazing job, because.... I don't really look like that.

Seriously. I keep looking at the picture wishing I really looked like that.

Anyways, she's amazing.

Kiersten Sterling deserves a shout out.

Look her up.

She'll make you look pretty.

come home to say goodbye

2011-06-08T14:01:00.005-06:00

I got home late last night.

Girls week was great.

I got to know my newest family much better

We laid out, we hiked, we shopped,

Mostly we laughed

I did have some bad news that I found out while there

My grandpa passed

I am going to miss him so much

But he's happy and not hurting which makes me happy.

I'm waiting for R to get out of school

We are headed to CA today

It's now time for the Matthews family

I am excited to get there and celebrate such a full life

I hope when I die I have this many people to celebrate mine

2011-06-01T10:16:00.003-06:00

Hold on to your pants because I'm leaving for a week!

Girls week in St. George

hiking

pool day

shopping

relaxing

laughing

no computer

sayonara

see you next week

don't forget me

2011-05-30T21:27:00.006-06:00

My etsy shop is finally here!

check it out

Oh Horse Feathers

I hope you love it

2011-05-30T21:14:00.005-06:00

I was check out one of my favorite person's blog and saw this. Loved it.

Things you need to give up

check it out

you'll be glad you did

here are a few of my favorites...

Give up holding grudges. – Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness.

Give up setting small goals for yourself. – Many people set small goals because they’re afraid to fail. Ironically, setting these small goals is what makes them fail.

Give up letting your thoughts and feelings bottle up inside. – People are not mind readers. They will never know how you feel unless you tell them.

Give up trying to control everything. – Life is an unpredictable phenomenon. No matter how good or bad things seem right now, we can never be 100% certain what will happen next. So do you best with what’s in front of you and leave the rest to the powers above you.

Give up focusing on what you don’t want to happen. – Focus on what you do want to happen. Positive thinking is at the forefront of every great success story. If you awake every morning with the thought that something wonderful will happen in your life today, and you pay close attention, you’ll often find that you’re right.

2011-05-28T11:43:00.002-06:00

I know this is a [lame] pop song

but of now it defines me

Lets just say it's been another one of those weeks

you know, the kind where you work 70 hours

This weekend I really plan on doing nothing-

It's going to be wonderful

His

2011-05-26T23:29:00.002-06:00

Take a look at R's latest and greatest graphic design project.

He had to design a mailer, which means something you get in the mail.

The product, the box, the everything has to look great and have the same look/theme.

R had to design something for an ice cream party.

He made + designed a bag for home made ice cream mix.

He also made a flyer with all the info + directions to the ice cream party.

Then he stuck all the goods into an ice cream container, set it on some ice and

sealed it in a cooler that was wrapped in the beautiful logo.

Next he covered the mailing box with a transfer of his logo and sealed it up.

He sent it to his professor who is going to unwrap this beautiful surprise

to the illusion of a cold ice cream container only to find a beautiful invite to

his very own ice cream party and his own ice cream mix.

Wouldn't you just LOVE pulling this out of your mailbox?

I know I would.

So folks for all of your graphic needs you know who to contact!

Happy Brithday

2011-05-23T23:26:00.004-06:00

Ryley's birthday turned out great.
During the day it didn't rain.
We got to hike R Mountain
and enjoy taking pictures + eating lunch + flying kites
During the evening all our close friends came and ate sushi with us
R ate a roll of only fish eggs. Slightly disturbing.
[I did try them and they were actually not bad]
We then headed home to eat some cake and relax.
R was surprised with his new watch.
I'm so lucky to be married to my best friend.

just take a look

2011-05-20T13:00:00.005-06:00

at my man.
he's beautiful.
but in a manly way

Who knew that you could get
looks + brains + laughs
in one person.

Story purely for amusement...

I always here stories about R as a little boy. So cute. So smart. So out of control. One of my favorite stories is when R was around 3 or 4 he was being baby sat. Obviously he did something naughty because the babysitter sent him to his room. Ryley, being the devious person he is wanted to get back at her. He opened his window so it looked like he ran away, but he didn't leave. He then proceeded to take all the toys out of his toy box. He lined the bottom with his favorite blankey. And then he laid inside, putting all the toys back on top of him, and closed the lid. The babysitter came in and couldn't find R anywhere. She called his parents who came home and they all searched. After 3 hours his mom finally found R sound asleep in his toy box. What 4 your old come up with a plan so brilliant and executes? It makes me so excited + scared to have kids and see what kind of trouble they get into.

daily rituals

2011-05-18T23:13:00.004-06:00

What do you do all day R?

Must do's

R must check theawesomer.com,new movie trailers, whiskeymilitia.com, email, and youtube at least once a day.

R must play his ps3 for [at least] 30 minutes. This must be done while sitting 2 feel from tv

R prefers, but doesn't always get, a big cup of juice [grape] with every meal & snacks

He must have 2 Q-tips after a shower to clean out his ears until they shine

He has to sleep on the side of the bed closest to the door [to be the first one to an intruder]

He always has a turkey tail in his hair when he wakes up, and 6 out of 7 days has one the entire day.

He prefers watching AFV over Kathy Lee & Hoda in the mornings. Obviously.

He definitely needs a hug + kiss from his lil wife every morning + night

And he even admits now that he needs me in the bed to fall asleep.

R for Relaxed

2011-05-18T22:55:00.005-06:00

(R snoozen on our honeymoon road trip it Newport)

One thing Ryley has got going for him is relaxation.

Relaxation as in sleep. Well sure.

Ryley never stresses [besides his graphic design class, but that's impossible not to]

He is always, I mean always, up for a party.

He doesn't worry about what he has to get done. He'll do it later.

R loves chillen on our couch and watching movies. He could watch a movie a day at least

When his head hits the pillow at night he's dead to the world in 30 seconds flat.

[this makes bedtime convo frustrating or entertaining or both]

His calmness rubbs off on me.

When I'm worried about finishing something or being somewhere on time or R finishing his homework

R is always calm and he helps me wind down.

He gives me a hug.

He rubs my feet.

He forces me to lay by him and just be.

He's wonderful

Seven Days of R: day 7

2011-05-16T21:31:00.003-06:00

7 days until R's birthday

R's birthday is coming up.

Instead of celebrating him one day I choose to do 7.

[like Hanukkah or something]

Today I love Ryley because he still, after 3 years, gets me laughing so hard my body goes into convulsions and I can't get up, can barely breath, and almost pee my pants. I said almost.

Last night we somehow decided it would be a good idea to play tag. With just us 2. In our shoebox apartment. Clothes optional. [teasing] [sort of] R took off and hid in a really good spot. Couldn't find him. When I finally did, he screamed which sent me jumping/flailing about. I did tag him at least. We proceeded to run around the house for a good 10 minutes chasing diving and lunging for the "touch-back" I know we sound weird, maybe even messed up. But I'll tell you I haven't laughed that hard in months.

Ryley has a gift.

He can make anyone smile.

Especially me.

And I'll be smiling forever.

I love you

love, me

music mondays

2011-05-16T20:44:00.002-06:00

My new favorite music sensations.

I can't get enough of her voice.

Check out Pomplamoose

and you won't be regretting it

Grateful Lady

2011-05-12T10:39:00.000-06:00

Today I am grateful for many small things...

1. I woke up and the sun was actually shining!!! [this is huge people]

2. I don't have to work until tonight which means I get the entire day to ride my bike, read in the park, and really do whatever I please. [which may or may not include working out, bye bye nice summer body]

3. R and I finished our applications for passports. We're going to be world travelers.

4. Really all I can think about is it's in the 60s today. Geez I'm easy to please. All R needs to do is take me somewhere warm + feed me a little sugar and I'll smile for days. I am so excited to get outside!

5. Ok so this is great news for all you BYU Idaho peps. The swimming pool on campus will let you wear your own one piece now! Best news ever! Who wants to share a swimsuit with random people on campus? Not me. Thus I've been scouting out suits online. Most are way over budget, which is so weird since there is not much material there right? But I've found 2 that I like/love. I can't try them on and have to order soon. I need some she help. R put in his advice, but doesn't quite know how girls + bathing suits work. What one do you like. Simple and black or Fun with stripes. [ha ha more stripes]

vote now and make my life easier

his/hers stripes & brights

2011-05-10T16:51:00.003-06:00

It's time for a his/her post again

Sometimes it's a bit hard to think of interesting his/her ideas.

But ya know what, oh well, it's us and I like us so maybe you will too

His

R loves bright things. He might not tell you this, but I know it. I do. Every time we go shopping he picks out the neon colored shirts or board short. He'll pick out bright dresses for me and I'll smile and say what about this one and hold up a light tan dress with absolutely no color.

I know why he does this. Because he's an 80s baby. He just can't get away from it.

It makes me laugh though because I'm exactly opposite. I almost always go for the earthy tones. I don't own a pink shirt, bright or dull, I have some reds and navy blues and a pop here and there, but most of my clothing is a very muted color. I wonder if R hates my wardrobe? hmmm

R's clothes match his personality. Also bright and optimistic. Love that

*extra tid-bit*

I've been thinking about different funny things we say and here's my new favorite from R.

[c] "oh Ryley look how cute that skirt, shorts, ect are. I really really want them. Why are they so short! Augh!"

[r] "It's ok Chelse, let's just buy 2 and sew them together."

This is his explanation for everything. It always makes me smile and sometimes I think.... hmmm maybe I will.

Hers

It's official. I am obsessed with stripes.

My closest has 15 stripes and 1 floral

My fabric drawer has 90% stripes + 10% solids

Every time I search for house decor it all comes out with stripes.

I can't get aways with it.

I buy R striped shirts always, I paint with stripes, I love stripes.

*my extra tid-bits*

Well I'm not sure if this is R's favorite thing that I say, but I think it's pretty funny because whenever I say it it makes him laugh, but also frustrates him a bit.

[senario] R is always tackling me. He pins me down or grabs my arms or around my guts and tickles me or just won't let me move [drives me crazy!] Don't worry, we are both [usually] laughing. R will always say "Chelse, I've got ya now. You're my prisoner." and then I'll say, " No Ry, I've got yooouuu. Yooouuuuu can't let go of me so you're my prisoner. He always laughs, but it makes him mad because he can't let go so he really is mine." See people it's all in the way you look at things. Have the right perspective and you're golden.

Birthday DIY

2011-05-10T10:20:00.004-06:00

I've got R's birthday on my mind lately. I've got 2 weeks to plan something wonderful. [which is hard because last May it snowed on his birthday and it is currently 38 degrees here.] Any ideas? I would LOVE to have them! Here is a happy little card that would be super easy to make.

The first is my favorite. My question is will a man appreciate a card like this?

mostly for Rachel

2011-05-09T11:52:00.003-06:00

I found another delicious artist while on the computer last night.

These beauties are designed by Inslee, an artist living in D.C.

These pictures are of the art she sells in her shop. [calendars, note cards, prints, ect]

She also has some very different figures in in gallery.

I said this was mainly for Rachel Hope because she is living in NY and could go to her booth,

but you all should check her out.

What color is your Soul today?

2011-05-08T21:37:00.005-06:00

The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.
-Marcus Aurelius

I found this info online today and it made me think and ponder and smile and question how I live my life. I want my thoughts to be bright and colorful and vibrant. Do you?

Here are a few thoughts from Marcus Aurelius

go here to read more and smile

“Life is opinion.”

“Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good.”
“Remember that very little is needed to make a happy life.”
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”
So ask yourself: what color are your thoughts today? Are they bright and bold and full of hope? Are they reds and greens and cobalt blues and golds? Or instead, are they a flat muddy brown? The color of your thoughts (your mind) will determine the color of your soul (your feelings) and your soul will determine how you live. So live bright. Create. Avoid muddy brown at all costs. Watch the stars and run with them. That’s what I plan to do.

crazy glenda

2011-05-08T21:27:00.002-06:00

Glenda is one sweet lady.

This weekend I had the chance to spend time with my mother and 2 sweet sisters.

We laughed, we talked, and I reflected.

My mother and I are very different.

When I was young I was probably closer with my dad. We were a lot the same.

Then my father passed. Needless to say it was very very sad and hard.

But because of the experience my mother and I became close. And this I will always be grateful for. We don't always see eye to eye. [actually probably less than half the time] We have different hobbies. But my mother has taught me how to be my best self. She has taught me how to work hard, how to not complain and how to push through and preserver through all that bad stuff in life. She has taught me how to love and to be unselfish [still working on]

Even though we are so different we are so the same.

I am grateful for you every day

Friday Finds

2011-05-06T11:32:00.004-06:00

+ rug found here also in duvet covers

+ genius Oreo dipper found here

+ photograph found here

+ poster found here

grateful lady

2011-05-06T08:57:00.005-06:00

The week is almost over with me not doing my grateful post + his/her. Woops

Today I am very grateful for friends

Amy, Mckenzie, & Jules to be specific

Some times I work and work and work and work and work and life seems lame. Don't get me wrong, R always makes life surprising and happy, but sometimes I just need a little more estrogen around. I haven't had a girls night in so long that I forget how much I need them and how great they are. These girls provided me with an evening full of relaxation and laughing my guts out. [We did miss Rachael Adair and her dirty comments/all comments]

I know I'm a broken record when I say sometime I really struggle with living in Rexburg. It's cold and little and I can't find a job blah blah blah. My friends are the reason I'm happy here and why I don't mind sticking around for a while.

I will have to say Jules is the cutest pregnant girl I have ever seen

Of course we ate cupcakes and did our nails while we were chatten' away. Please take note of my nails- my first ever.

Since I'm grateful for friends today I feel like I need to say how blessed I've been my entire life with having amazing friends by my side. In high school, the place most teenagers dread/despise was a party for me. This because of friends. The very first day I moved to college I met Rachel Hope, a girl who will be my life time friend and sister. And so it continued. No matter where I moved, [Rexburg, Idaho Falls, Provo, Hawaii] I always had someone to party and laugh with.

This list also includes my sisters and mother who are the best friends of all. No one is more like you than family. Maybe I'm more like them since I'm the youngest. I'm so lucky to live so close to my mom. To be able to visit her and talk her ear off and to never feel annoying or overbearing. And now I have 2 more sisters [well sister in laws] and mother in law which just extends the love. They are all so great and hopefully they feel the same because we're stuck with each other for a while. I am literally surrounded by amazing people and the more I write the more grateful I feel. Wow this really does work...

Cinco de Mayo

2011-05-05T22:39:00.004-06:00

I know it's almost over but....

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Such a great excuse to celebrate.

I ditched my class. It was way too nice to be inside [by that I mean 65 degrees ha]

I peddled my bike. R pushed his board

And we partied at the taco bus

While there we saw the cutest little hispanic boy with a sweet silver chain on. I couldn't resist sneakily taking his photo with my phone. I'm sure he knew what I was doing. The older men I took a picture definitely knew. I did it anyways. R was embarrassed.

*disclaimer* pictures taken with lame phone. Don't judge

Oh so delicious

Stay tuned for updates on tomorrows Seis de Mayo which we will be celebrating with the family. Pinata and all.

Ohhh can't wait

Love your Mothers

2011-05-03T15:54:00.003-06:00

A few gift ideas to help celebrate your lovely mothers

1. {Art} Get you mothers some beautiful art that celebrates them. Great prints with a great price found here

2. {love note} Everyones pockets can afford a simple sweet note.

3. {yummies} Go to your local candy shops & buy her something delicious. I can't get enough of these cupcakes!

4. {home-made} Make your mum a home-made gift. Pictures of bag found here tutorial found here

5. {Pretty} These are just beautiful. I want one so I figure everyone does. Check them out here

weekend

2011-05-01T23:20:00.008-06:00

This weekend R and I went on a great family outing in the morning and had ourselves a great date at night. Bright and early Saturday R and I headed over to the parents, hopped in their car, and headed to Shelly to an antique store. [one of the Shaum's favorite past-times]

What happened with the fam

At the antique store I bought a little pink glass cup made during the Depression. Yea

We found an awesome green wall and had to stop for some photos.

We then drove back to Idaho Falls & stopped at the farmers market
bought yummy fudge.

[I could really go for some more right now]

At the market we saw a timber wolf [pet] playing with a mini pincher that weighed 3 lbs. The little dog stood up on its hind legs and his entire body was as tall as the wolfs head when he was laying down!

Ate at Snake Bite, an amazing loco cafe. Easton ate his hamburger in record time.

Rode home watching Fantacy Factory on Garet's ipod

what happened on our date night

wanted to go hiking. Too cold. Went to Fast5 instead.

I didn't have high hopes, but we both loved the movie. Fake but entertaining.

Came home and made art

We each had our own canvas that connect together by a beautiful stallion

I first painted mine red and blue. It looked like the English flag. ahhh

Had to start over. Sad

The ending outcome made us happy. Now we have something to hang on our walls.

Later on we had a bonfire with some friends.

April 30th and I still had thermals, flannel. thick hoodie, hat, + gloves.

talked, laughed, burned stuff, ate smores

Great night

The next day after church R & I changed and R said we were going for a drive.

We drove and drove and drove and finally got to Mesa Falls.

Too much snow. The road to the falls was closed.

Sad times.

We then drove back a few miles and had a picnic by the river. Instead of sitting on the blanket I had it wrapped around me. Still cold.

We were sitting by this gnarly/narley tree. You all know how I love trees.

Thus we took a picture.

R has a remote for the camera, but since the tree was so big he had to walk up half way to the camera to get the camera timer to start. He would then sprint back to me for the photo. He didn't make it. I have some pretty funny photos of R running, turning, and lunging towards me. I didn't take the time to make progression photos but just try to imagine how awesome they all are.

We had 2 amazing days of relaxation and good times

Hope you all had great weekends as well

A thought for you Friday

2011-04-29T12:12:00.001-06:00

a businessman was at the pier of the small Tuvaluan island when a boat with a fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were fish. The businessman complimented the Tuvaluan on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The fisherman replied only a little while.

The businessman then asked why he didn't stay out longer and catch more fish? The Tuvaluan said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. The businessman then asked, but what do you do with the rest of you time? The Tuvaluan fisherman said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take a nap with my wife, Puna, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitars with my friends; I have a full and busy life."

The businessman scoffed, "I am a Harvard MBA and I could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat you could buy several boats; eventually you would have a fleet of fishing boats. You could sell directly to the processor and eventually open your own cannery. You would need to leave this small fishing island-nation and move to Australia, then LA and eventually New York City where you would run your expanding enterprise."

The Tuvaluan fisherman asked, "But how long will this all take? To which the businessman replied, "15 to 20 years." "But what then, sir? The businessman laughed and said, "Thats the best part! When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and make millions, flying around on your own corporate jet!" "Millions, sir? Then what?" The businessman said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing island where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take a nap with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your friends."

The fisherman, still smiling, looked up and said, "Isn't that what I'm doing right now?"

-Author Unknown

I was thinking about lots this morning, life in general, traveling, working, budgets, what I wanted to post about. Then I came across this story and thought. "This is what I want in life." No less. No more. This man has got the idea. Now we just need to make it happen.

story and picture found here

Happy friday. Do something wonderful

world travelers

2011-04-28T15:25:00.001-06:00

Ryley and I are planning a trip. Somewhere wonderful. Somewhere warm. Somewhere far away. We're definitely thinking out of the country. We will probably be backpacking/camping/sleeping in hostels since we don't have tons of cash flow. Here are my top destinations.

1. New Zealand & Australia

2. Europe [Spain, France, Austria, Holland]

3. Africa

4. Brazil

5. Cruise anywhere tropical

I'm really needing some advice from people who actually travel. I'm not saying I want you to sit down and plan my vacation and will go where you tell me to go, but I want to know where your favorite places are. [that aren't ridiculously expensive and wallet ripping] If there was a certain cafe that you dream about at night or a hike that looked like a magical land please let me know. I want to make this trip perfect. Please don't be shy and comment.

Grateful Lady

2011-04-27T11:39:00.001-06:00

Ok people besides my new his/hers post I've decided to take on I'm going to do another kind of post religiously [hopefully]. I am going to start doing a gratitude post a few times a week. Lately I've been a little sad and probably haven't had the best of attitude. Sometimes it's ok to be sad, but sometimes you need to cry your tears and then smile. I need to smile. I need help smiling sometimes. This is why I am going to start posting about what I am happy about in hopes that it will help me focus on the happy instead of the sad. Most of the time I hope to have pretty pictures attached because everyone knows people look at blogs to see pretty pictures and not to read a novel. Today no such luck. Sorry.

Here are a few happy highlights from the beginning of the week

1. Coming home from a 14 hour day of work with R starting my shower and while I'm soaking away cleaning our room, making our bed, and lighting yummy candles everywhere to "get me in a relaxing mood." It makes working so hard so much easier.

2. Having the entire day on Tuesday OFF work. That hasn't happened in a long time. It's crazy how much energy you have when you have happy things to do with no stress.

3. It's actually SUNNY outside today and about 40 degrees! That alone is cause for celebration.

What are some things you're grateful for? I dare you to add a gratitude post to your weekly blog list and post your link in my lovely thoughts so I can see and smile more.

ohhh ohhh oh and I am grateful for happy art that is creative., simple, and brilliant such as this baby found here. What an awesome idea for a Save the Date.

His/Hers [art]

2011-04-26T17:38:00.000-06:00

Today is the start of a new beginning of my blogging experience [let's see if it lasts]

His&Hers

This will give you all a little update on our personal dreams, aspirations, daily activities, and oddness.

Today [my day off... Glorious!] I was cleaning... and relaxing, but I was surrounded by our art. R just finished up yet another semester and is becoming more and more talented. It's a shame for it to go unseen. Thus the topic of today.

His

This is one of R's beautiful sisters, Branae. R shot this picture with an old school camera to which I don't know the name but is massive and you have to put a black blanket over the top of you and the camera just like old times.

This was the final project for R's graphic design class. He had to make a deck of cards + a box to fit them in. R chose to make his cards about 50 funny Tees.

On one side of the cards R put the picture of the shirt and on the back wrote funny tips on when to and when not to wear the shirts. Funny and talented.

hers

Some of my latest creations I haven't yet shared.

One structured

And one loose.

Both make me happy

DIY String Chandeliers

2011-04-25T15:07:00.000-06:00

I found these beautiful string chandeliers today and can't wait to make my own. If it ever gets warm enough I think I'll have to make these for an outdoor dinner party. Too see how to make them go here.
I hope you are all having a wonderful Monday.

Happy Easters

2011-04-24T20:25:00.003-06:00

Happy Easter Sunday everyone. Today was such a beautiful day filled with breakfast in bed {thanks to my perfect husband R} finding hidden Easter baskets {which included 2 kites,new razors, yummy gum and my favoritest candies}, a very spiritual church meeting that left me feeling uplifted and happy, a wonderful dinner prepared by an even more wonderful mom-in-law, a bike ride/long board ride, and now a relaxing evening with my man.

On a completely different note, I was sifting through some of our pictures and came across this picture of R and me at our friend, Daniel's, birthday. Wow I can't believe my hair was that short! I'm still trying to grow it out 1.5 years later. Seeing this photo slightly makes me want to cut it again, but then I think of growing it out and think never again. Yea for being able to put my hair in ponytails again.

Party in your Easter eggs

2011-04-20T23:30:00.002-06:00

Today I taught a bunch of happy little 8 year olds and guess what the biggest thing I learned. ONLY 4 MORE DAYS TIL EASTER! Can you believe it? Seriously where did April go? It seems like I always have big beautiful plans for holidays, but then somehow the show up and my jaw has dropped to the floor in a oh-my-goodness-I-haven't-done-one-festive-thing-and-now-it's-over-and-I-can't-celibrate-it-with-R-for-ANOTHER-YEAR!!! Augh I hate that feeling. For all you people like me I'm here to let you know you still have time. You can still make a little something for someone and brighten their day. You still have 4 days!

Here are a few of my favorite easter eggs that will most definitely put a smile on your face.

1. Gold Confetti Eggs throws a delightful little twist from the usual candy center found here

2. Decoupage Surprise Eggs look a lot more beautiful and crafted than dyed eggs found here

3. Message in an Egg tutorial found here is my most favorite of all. Everyone would love to unwrap a beautiful box to find an egg with a hidden message.

Post-it-note Feelings

2011-04-19T20:02:00.004-06:00

My heart on a post-it-note

Today was not a happy day. My heart was singing the blues for many reasons. One reason is that our mini vacation out of Rexburg is over. We are back to the real world of school and work and work and work. No more being with R 86,400 seconds, 1440 minutes, or 24 hours of the day. Not for another 4 long months.

Besides the crash to reality I've been hit with a few blows that are making me want to think of everything but reality. Life never seems to work the way you imagine. The thing to remember is that when things don't go your way they usually turn out better than imagined. The hard part is accepting it. I'm in the process of accepting right now. Please give me a few days.

enough said

2011-04-16T13:23:00.000-06:00

Hogal Zoo

2011-04-16T12:59:00.006-06:00

Since R and I have been in Utah we stopped by Hogal Zoo. So Wonderful. Animals are amazing. What it really made us want to do is go on an African safari. Is that too big of a trip to ask for....? Never. It was such a warm magical day walking around all these exotic animals with snow on the hills and mountains. ha poor guys

This monkey made me so happy being shy for R's camera

Good-bye. Farewell, alvetersane

J Crew

2011-04-16T12:03:00.002-06:00

I know we haven't had summer yet, but take a look at J. Crew's fall collection. Beautiful. I'm pretty sure I will be dreaming of that trench tonight.

For more pictures go here

Bijou Market

2011-04-14T20:43:00.009-06:00

It's been a while. This is because R and I have been in Utah all week and are actually still here. Too much time for computers and sitting. I did however just download our pictures to the Bijou Market that R and I went to last weekend. 1 word. Amazing. I am always amazed at how creative and talented people are. I am definitely inspired.

2011-04-07T12:42:00.005-06:00

Today I have a little musical enjoyment that has to go with R and me.

I've always always always loved Green Eyes by Coldplay and I heart it even more because I'm married to a green eyed man. And it just so happens I love the song Blue Eyes by Timmy Curran which just works out great since I have blue eyes. So I thought I must combine and do a day of us.

Those are always the best days

V

2011-04-06T10:44:00.003-06:00

I wish I could take credit for these beauties, but I can't. I've been blog hopping again and I can say I'm happy I have since I stumbled on miss hearted girl who has been portraying my hearts every want and desire.

etsy shop

2011-04-04T10:53:00.005-06:00

I am excited to say that I an FINALLY starting an etsy shop. I haven't quite finished it up but I thought I would give you a sneak peak of what is coming. Please get excited because I am.

crazy week

2011-04-04T10:46:00.003-06:00

Finals week this week. But you say "why Chelse, you're not in school silly." Ahh yes I am not. But R is. And that means that during finals I am too. R has a million projects due in 3 days time. only 96 hours until all is due. It's going to be one crazy sleepless week. But do not worry. We are going to indulge ourselves for a week afterwards and it's going to start with the Bijou Market. I am so excited to attend and one day can only hope that I'm the one selling instead of buying.

2011-03-30T22:46:00.001-06:00

My new favorite song of spring

Listen and enjoy

Holga love

2011-03-30T21:40:00.007-06:00

This is a take 2 with my holga. I'm still trying to figure it all out. The back of my camera popped off while shooting which exposed most of my film, but hey I still got a few.

They weren't what I was expecting, but it's fun to see what shows up on the negatives.

boarding at Targhee

Ben + R

R's camera... pictures from him coming soon

Levi

Hayden

2011-03-28T12:49:00.005-06:00

(R's picture of our Amaryllis)

Top 6 weekend moments

1. Not having to waitress Friday, Saturday, or Sunday! Can you believe it?

2. Spending time with R + my family going to The Savior of the World play and then to an extremely entertaining local indie film.

3. Spending Saturday afternoon with R in the great metropolis of Idaho Falls eating Great Harvest bread, shopping the clothing sales, and grocery shopping. ( I LOVE grocery shopping with R. It's so much better than going alone)

4. Catching up with one of my favorites, Mckenzie. It's been too long.

5. Going swimming with R. It was my first time ever swimming laps and it felt so good. R also helped me perfect my dive, AND we played a little PIG basketball in the sallow end. R won, but I don't even care.

6. Sleeping in until 1 on Sunday and then taking a 2 hour nap while also squeezing in Church, a steak dinner, and 2 movies plus so yummy oatmeal coconut cookies I whipped up.

Oh it was such a great weekend. I feel completely refreshed to start my Monday.

2011-03-24T21:55:00.003-06:00

Why are swim suits, clothing with the least amount of fabric, the most expensive?

I spotted this beauty from my lovely friend Whittney who found it here.

work horse

2011-03-23T14:25:00.005-06:00

It has been a crazy 7 days. Turns out working 2 jobs every day gets old rediculously fast. There is a reason I haven't been blogging and today it goes like this.

7:00 alarm goes off Hit snooze until 7:30. Wake up. Fly through the shower, dress my little self up, kiss R goodbye, and run out the door at 8:10 flying to Madison High to teach art.

8:15-3:30 Work work work, but this is happy work. I actually enjoy this work. I am teaching graphic design, ceramics, watercolor, and yearbook. During the day I give demonstrations on how to paint and how to make pots. I try to help/motivate students. I boss students around and make them be quiet. I try to help 7 students at once with photoshop. It's great.

{during this time I do get 1.5 hours for a lunch break and prep hour in which I drive on home to see R and get some stuff done. Today I ate lunch and cleaned out entire apartment sweep mop dust toilet except for the dishes... I'm hoping R gets the message. I load the car with my work clothes for job numero dose[2] as well as a bin full of dirty laundry that I'm taking to my mother's since we have no such wonderful amenities in our shanty. I then race back to school for my last class.}

3:30-4:40 I fly out of school locking the door behind me. Jump in my car and drive 35 miles to Idaho Falls. First stop mom's. Load the laundry. Eat some of her candy. Change my clothes and leave for Carino's.

4:30-10 or later Now I am not a respected teacher, but a disrespected waitress. Here I paste on my fake smile and walk/run my butt off. I get by because I have some great friends I get to chat with during the night. Thank goodness for that! Since I am the closer I make sure all the other servers do their jobs, wait for everyone in the resturaunt to leave, and come back to R.

10:45 and on I will stop at mom's to throw my clothes in the dryer, get home and jump in the shower to rid my body of garlic, and find R. He might be at his families since his sister, Ashley, is up for a visit. If so I'll head over there and party as much as my body will let me. If not I will hopefully finish cleaning the kitchen. Before bed I must finish preparing for the next day of class because I spent my prep time cleaning my house. This invloves downloading/editing pictures and painting.

Finally I get to crawl into bed with R, get my feet rubbed by his feet. Get my arms hugged by his arms. Fall asleep.

I'm hopping next week will be less crazy

music I can't get outta my head

2011-03-21T14:05:00.003-06:00

Check out all 4 to help you through your rainy Monday

Asparagus on my mind

2011-03-15T23:16:00.006-06:00

Asparagus you ask? Yes. It's Delicious and newly in my fridge which means we'll be having it for a week straight for dinner. Plus it's green just in time to wish you a happy St. Patty's!

As a little side note to green and leprechauns I'm feeling very sharey right now so maybe I'll just share a few randoms most people don't know.

I eat cinnamon toast every morning for breakfast. {it's because I crave sweets as soon as I get up and I don't feel too guilty if it's on wheat bread}

I have a phobia of walking over drain grates and man holes. Who knows when you're gonna fall in

The only time I like feet are when I'm in bed with R and he rubs his feet on mine as we fall asleep

I'm terrified to have kids

I try to dance naked around the house as much as possible. It keeps the heart free {and the husband happy}

feeling chubby?

2011-03-15T11:53:00.005-06:00

Ok people. Are you feeling a little like me and wanting to get rid of that nasty winter chubbiness? I have a great solution. One word. Insanity. Insanity is a 10 dvd workout set designed by Sean T. Sean has made a killer workout that only lasts 40 minutes, but somehow leaves you in a pile on the floor when it's over. It's an interval training workout that targets every muscle, legs, butt, stomach, arms. Is it hard? Yes, but who can't do anything for 40 minutes? Plus after warm-ups and stretching you're half way done.

Insanity has a workout 6 days a week and comes with a nutrition guide which is a little more lenient than P90X. Because it has so much cardio you get to eat more. Perfect for me. I'll have to be honest, I don't really follow the nutrition guide. I eat healthy, but I eat lots more grains + carbs then they want. But guess what, I'm still gaining muscle and loosing fat + weight. I've done Insanity for about 3 weeks and have lost maybe an inch on my legs. I would show you a before and after picture, but the thought of a picture of me posing in my swimsuit for all to see sounds a bit awkward. You'll just have to take my word and try it out yourself. You can go to here to learn more. {if you buy the videos from the website it's a little more pricy. You could check ebay or craigslist ect for better deals}

Start now so your body will be ready when it's actually warm enough to wear a bathing suit. {which is June around here}

holga- take 1

2011-03-15T11:39:00.004-06:00

My favorite husband R helped me develop my first role of film from my Holga this morning. {I used to know how a million years ago, aka my freshman year} They're not amazing by any means, but hey I thought it was a good 1st roll. I'll have to get started on numero dose.

Sunshine Everyday

My life..... my entire life

re-post poster

date night

everything wood

Trying to think of anything but dance...

Christmas part II

Christmas Part I

What a year

So proud

Something too good to pass up

When it was 11/11/11

A Much Needed Break

re.inspired

Update

are you for reals?

Date Night

lofty goals

Peach Pie

What a DAY!

sweet words

Paris

Huckleberries

Goen' Fishen

Rocken the Fair

Sayonara Rexburg

This time I'm really back.... I hope

I'm back

Oh Horse Feathers

my mind is scared

I couldn't resist

great news.... I think

baby shower

no camera...? WHAT!

Braids

Summer Bucket List

Grateful Lady

california trip: part 1

organize me please

just dreaming.....

mediocrity

come home to say goodbye

His

Happy Brithday

just take a look

daily rituals

R for Relaxed

Seven Days of R: day 7

music mondays

Grateful Lady

his/hers stripes & brights

Birthday DIY

mostly for Rachel

What color is your Soul today?

The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.-Marcus Aurelius

crazy glenda

Friday Finds

grateful lady

Cinco de Mayo

Love your Mothers

weekend

A thought for you Friday

world travelers

Grateful Lady

His/Hers [art]

DIY String Chandeliers

Happy Easters

Party in your Easter eggs

Post-it-note Feelings

enough said

Hogal Zoo

J Crew

Bijou Market

V

etsy shop

crazy week

Holga love

work horse

music I can't get outta my head

Asparagus on my mind

The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.
-Marcus Aurelius