Jackson 2014

Well. I survived my first week of school. Barely....

I only had like 3 mini meltdowns. It's totally fine right?

I guess my womanly/emotional side overpowered me this week.

But the important thing is I SURVIVED!

Everything's fine. It's a new week. It's cooling down. But I'm still wishing it was summer.

I'm also thinking a lot about my family cause MY BRO IS COMING HOME ON THURSDAY!

It's been two years since we both partied in the MTC together. And it's finally here!

So with all the thoughts of my family, summer and my avoidance of school....

It's time to blog about my quick family vacation to jackson hole, wy!

And when I mean blog, I really mean post a bunch of pictures and put a caption. Because it's totally inappropriate to spam up your instagram with these pics. So instead I do this...

DAY ONE:

River rafting trip. It was 48 degrees. But we had booked it way in advance. So the company gave us wet suits and we did it anyway! It may have rained on us the whole time- but you're supposed to get wet on a rafting trip right?

Chuck Wagon Dinner Tour. Basically a bunch of cowboys, a ride in a covered wagon and a nice dutch oven dinner with a little country music/show. I was lucky enough to participate in the show and win a free shirt! 

Family Selfie in the wagon.

DAY TWO:

The twins are as tall as me now. Actually even taller.

Tram Ride up the Mountain

Crazy freezing wind at the top of the mountain.

Beautiful view on the ride down.

Family horse back riding tour in the mud and rain.

My model brother Aaron. 

selfie on a horse. with my mom.

Even though it was rainy and cold it was the most beautiful view and by far my favorite part!

Oh man. Take me back!

Obligatory Life Update

Well folks, it's August! How did that happen? Where did summer go? Like FOR REALS!

I've been in Provo for over a month now. Sometimes it feels like ages, and other days it feels like two seconds.

So what have I been up to?

You know, just the usual Provo things.

Drinking too much Dirty Diet Coke.

Going on Ward Campouts.

Enjoying Utah's Mountains.

Hanging out with Mission Buddies!

And of course, going to the temple

I ziplined. 

Got a new boyfriend named Ivan.

Ate local food

And I got a sweet new job at the BYU Alumni Association.

Other things include but are not limited to: eating lots of ice cream. going on tinder dates (?) getting yoked from my weight training class. floating down rivers. having lots of bon fires and eating s'mores. chillin' by the pool. getting sunburned. country dancing and watching lots of movies. 

I think it's safe to say I've had a pretty good summer : )

A Story About a Boy

This is a story about a boy, many sleepless nights, a whole lot of mozzarella sticks and of course diet coke.

A total of 23 wonderful days and several crazy adventures.

Some could say the beginning of this story is terrible. But it progresses nicely in the middle and has a bitter sweet ending. And I wouldn't change a thing.

This boy is a jack of all trades. He saved my life. Taught me how to kiss. Fixed my car. Is a complete gentleman. He's sweet. Always down to party. Makes me happy but also makes me feel important, beautiful and confident. He has a deeper, secret side-full of stories and angst. But amidst that all, he's turned into an incredible young man. He serves every single person that he comes in contact with- all with a cute smile on his face and those darn blue eyes! It was amazing how as time went on, the more respect I gained for him, the more I admired him and the more comfortable I felt.

The best part about this boy is that I could be myself around him. All quirks. All giggles. And nervous humming. I think he actually liked those random ticks and thought it was adorable. I spoke what was on my mind, even if it was down right embarrassing and he just bore it with a little grin.

I could go on and on. But let's get to the adventures!

Play dates in the park.
Scootering/ long boarding
Bowling
Big Band Dance
Picnics
Otterpops
Deep Talk
Wal-Mart trips after midnight
Double Stuffed Oreos
Mario Kart
Karaoke in an empty auditorium
Taco Tuesday
Star Gazing
Lucky's Sushi
Bon Fires
Snap Chat Hangman
Red Robin
Sonic
Lake Elmo
Cupcakes
The Fault in Our Stars
Frozen Yogurt
Pompey's Pillar
Pie
Bananagrams

I think that covers all of our adventures. However, I wouldn't be surprised if we did some other crazy things. Cause when you party every day for 23 days straight- it's easy for things to get jumbled.
This Boy and I had lots of fun. Lots and lots and lots of fun. I'm going to miss him. My crazy partner in crime. My taco tuesday pal. My adventurous cuddle buddy. But I'm extremely grateful for the time we had together and the memories made. Unfortunately, it's time for me to move on to other adventures in Utah and get my college degree. Boy and I will stay friends. Really good friends. And I'm excited to see how each of our individual lives unfold.

Now for the picture overload. And for everyone to "ooh" and "awww" at how cute we are. And be jealous of how much fun we had. So here goes

Can we just look at those eyes for a sec?

SO MUCH RAIN!

Pompey's Pillar (Best Date Ever)

Love this pic. We are crazy.

Double Stuffed Oreo Madness!

The Dream Team- 

Picnic Time! 

His spirit animal. 

Bowling

Hangman Snap Chat

My farewell gift. He knows me so well!

So Randall Gordy. Welcome to my blog. This post is for you.

I hope you enjoyed it : )

Summer Bucket List

So remember how I made that bucket list of things to do this summer?

Well I've been KILLIN' it! 

Partially because I've made some AMAZING friends 

and we do things 24/7

But mostly because we are ALWAYS down to party.

So let's take a trip down memory lane and highlight the silly things we've done. And how we've embraced summer with open arms!

HORSEBACK RIDING

Living in MT is a great thing. A lot of your friends have horses. And they are willing to take you out riding. Maybe I thought I was gonna die. But then I took the horse by the reigns (literally) and went for it!


PICNIC

This was a very spur of the moment decision. I packed us some leftovers from Aaron's grad party and boom. Hit the park. Grabbed the blanket and some otter pops! We almost got rained on. But totally worth it.

KARAOKE

This has been on my bucket list FOREVER. I love to sing. And I love singing for drunk people even more! haha. Jk. But I've always wanted to do it. So I saw a sign advertising a karaoke contest and said HEY! I'm going NOW! And people followed. It was a lot of fun. I sang the classic "Hit Me Baby One More Time..." and showcased my inner pop princess. However, that did not impress the judges.  But we're not gonna talk about that.....

Here's a video of me.....

We've also gone star gazing, s'more making, and visited the new public library. Unfortunately I don't have any pics of those adventures...

But here's some others that show how close Liza and I are. Like the fact we wear matching shirts on accident, eat waaaay too much cafe rio, plant trees together, go to the zoo together, hold cupcake eating contests and etc....

Here's to Day 24!

Dying for Summer

I don't know about you but I'm (not feeling 22) but rather DYING FOR SUMMER!

Having just gotten back from Siberia- I've been craving heat. But Montana apparently is exactly like siberia and it has been freaking cold. Record amounts of snow fall this year. (over 100 inches!) and although the snow is gone. I still have to wear pants and jackets. Not cool!

I want shorts.
And sandals.
I want to swim!
I want to lay out in the sun and read a good book.
Wear my sunglasses!
Have a BBQ
and countless other things.

In anticipation for summer, I feel like this scene in High School Musical 2. Just looking at the clock tick down.

So in anticipation of Summer- I've created a bucket list with the help of my friends. If you have any great ideas, lemme know! If you wanna party with us! Call me!

Summer Bucket List

• go star gazing
• horseback riding
• hiking
• floating the river
• boating
• karaoke
• rock climbing
• tennis
• have a picnic
• slip and slide
• shoot guns
• Check out local tourist sites such as... The pictographs, Pompey's Pillar, Yellowstone Art Museum and the newly designed Public Library.