a red letter day

So this came in the mail today. If any of my neighbors happened to be around while I was standing at my mailbox I might be a little embarrassed. I was excited. It's always been a dream of mine to travel abroad. When I say a dream I really mean a dream that started when I was in the 6th grade and stayed with me to this day. Thanks to Ms. Overby, a teacher that I'll never forget. Although I'm not leaving tomorrow this passport made my dream come alive if that makes any sense.  

Over the holidays as I was finishing up my Christmas shopping I saw this cute passport case for a bargain so I decided to buy myself a little Christmas gift knowing that I would be getting a passport soon. Now I'm the proud owner of this nifty little silver thing with a PASSPORT to anywhere tucked inside. Bliss. CIAO!

Roomie Reunion 2009 in HB

Maeve, Hailey, Jill, Me, Erin, Miriam.

Over MLK weekend my girlfriends and I met in Huntington Beach for our annual roomie reunion.  7 years ago I finished high school and headed to BYU-I without knowing a soul. Fate stepped in; we walked into each other's lives, bonded immediately, and have become the best of friends.  When I look back on the times we have shared I can't help but smile, laugh, and be filled with gratitude.  I am convinced that these girls were an answer to an unspoken prayer. Blessed am I to have such authentic, loyal, and beautiful friends inside and out!  

in the saddle

It's too bad I didn't get a picture, but tonight I rode a mechanical 

bull.  Naturally, I was really good. 

Thanksgiving in Midway

This year we had another "not your typical," Thanksgiving.  I have some big shoes to fill someday!  This post is dedicated to the woman behind the scenes, SK!  Everything Sherron does is done with class! It's like I've been able or am learning a rare art form that is almost extinct (Sherron is probably laughing right now... I'm not just talking about her cooking). Thank you for creating moments like this on Thanksgiving and on all the days in between! 

 

I made a turkey this year!

Thanksgiving eve.

We all have indian names on our place cards at Thanksgiving.

The girls.

Boy band photo. 

love someone tonight

 Have you ever wondered what Delilah actually looks like??  I always pictured her in my mind looking like this...

One day my curiosity got the best of me so I google imaged her and she actually looks like this...

Interesting!

     oh and . . .

Happy Oh 9!