art timesies

SO,  I have been dying to get this apple print for too long. Unfortunately I don't have $400 to spend on a poster. Ugh, hardest life. I couldn't stop thinking about having a bold looking apple for the desk nook in our house. SO! I painted a green apple with watercolors. Extreme talent my friends.  (Ok, I maybe not extreme talent... or even art,  but i'd say $15.00 beats four hundred.)

Pictures of the apple and fun day below! Voila... 

spring

SPRING BREAK 2012!! This is one of those things I loooove about not going to BYU. Everyone needs a break once in a while.

Brag moment?  I totally got the third highest score on my calc exam. The saddest part? That came out to be 82%. It was rough!

& here is an ugly picture from our wedding to send you on your way. I am planning on doing an entire post of ugly pics from the day. These gems are just too special to let go unnoticed.

We are so sexy when we eat cake. I can hardly stand it. 

sometimes

Today I woke up & I went to class. Business writing.
I sat down next to this kid.  I usually sit next to him. Normally i wouldn't necessarily have a guy friend in a class because I have a husband, thus I don't need guy friends. But he acts sort of gay in a way. And even though he probably isn't gay, every girl wants a gay friend and they are hard to come by in Utah Valley so I took him as a gay friend. (even though he probably isn't gay)

       I sat down and he just looked at me. And then he was like, blonde hair looks weird on you. You look weird. I liked it better before. It just doesn't suit you. It just doesn't look good.

          I tried to ignore him but he JUST KEPT PUSHING IT. I kept trying to ignore him.

But, he just kept pushing it.

So, of course, I cried. (Christmas dinner anyone?)

I have never been more embarrassed in my life. I just couldn't believe I cried. But, I completely took me off guard. I am and was so humiliated!

Ever since the haircut from hell of 2010, I have been insecure about my hair. So I am sensitive. I get that! But, seriously? Even if it looks bad, you just don't say that to someone! Who does that?

Moral of the story? Trying not to let it get to me (after another cry to my mom)

& Don't mess with me. My hair looks ADORBS biH! (too far?) 

sunshine + our weekend + fhe

just can't get enough of this sun, can we???!

taking a walk up provo canyon. 

lately... we have been enjoying... clean towels, nice weather, provo canyon, 5 guys, family party (just one), yummy cake, and sunshine sunshine sunshine. weather like this just makes the cold days worse, doesn't it?

+++

 yesterday we had stake conference. we decided stake conference is mostly just an endurance exercise, or a test of patience. but we were glad we went and felt that many of the messages were "meant for us" it's a cliche phrase, but i really think we got what we were supposed to out of it, and feel blessed for having going.

changing things up.

It has totally just been one of those weeks.  Nothing seems to be going right, not to mention, it's FREEZING.  T and I are both so ready for summer. We are excited to camp and hike, and run and bike and eat corn on the cob. Mostly eat corn on the cob. So, to beat the mid-semester, mid-winter, blues/complete lack of motivation, T and I are planning a fun get away to Moab. We will listen to Mason Jennings and Connor Oberst and eat cheap junk food and go exploring. Nothing better.

To get us through these dreary winter days we have made some fun changes.

>>>> OBVI: Number one, look at our beautiful new blog design, done by Ainsley. She has great taste and is super talented. Click on her name and prepare to swoon your heart out.

>>>> I made the bed differently! Big change. 

>>>> Died my hair. And then I posted a picture on facebook and had a complete self esteem boost all day whilst people liked the photo. {not vain in the least bit!} Haha. But who doesn't love a good trip to their hair fairy? Seriously. Best way to beat winter blahs. 

>>>>> & we got a personal trainer! 

fashionisto

T loves to dress pretty. It's his fave!! So since fashion blogs are so popular right now, we decided to start one for him -- maybe he will even end up with his own fashion line on etsy. That is our ultimate goal. So let's just dive right in ok?!  (feel free to pin all of these)

Blazer (H&M), Shirt (His Mom bought it)

Shoes (Thifted) Ok this one is actually cool- because those are Ecco's we got for $5

Shirt (AE)

This is his single speed roadie look. (Don't want that pant leg getting stuck in the chain.)  Really makes a statement.

His posing skills are improving.

A photo this good deserves to be in the post 2 times. BAM.

Hi, Jake.

Let's talk. The #1 thing to report here is that T and I got smart phones! (I got an iPhone, he got a really smart phone) With real apps!! And fancy screens and and... they are just so shiny. UGH. Unfortunately I can't take a picture of my iPhone with my iPhone. Here is the next best thing an iPhone photo shoot on Photo Booth.

Oh, how time flies! I can't believe we are already into February. While they say time flies when you're having fun (ugh worst cliche ever amirite?) it also flies when you super stressed and busy. BUT wow. So much to report on.

No pics from this next one, but we went to the Opera with Tanner's parents which was SO fabulous. I had never been to an Opera before but it was totally cool. And, to be completely blunt, who doesn't love going to artsy events? So many weird people and their partners. What could make for better people watching? We loved being able to spend some time with them. (Even though we didn't get home til LATE. So worth it.)

This month was meatless January, which we loved so much we are going to carry through February. We really just wanted to start eating healthier, and more importantly feeling healthier. And, boy did it work! I hate touching raw meat anyways, so this setup is perfect for me! We are cheaters though. We actually both like meat. So when we eat out with our families, or go to dinner at the Parent's houses we eat whatever we want. It has been tough at times, because it is harder to come up with ideas for dinner. But, I feel like we finally have a good repertoire  of meals. I feel like my cooking has gotten so much more creative and fun.

We loved this one! Pine Nut Couscous, Lightly Curried
Veggies, Fried Egg and Hazelnut. 

Sweet potato vegetarian chili. Also a win. 

This one was fun. It is [killer] seasoned sauteed vegetables, mixed with pasta cooked in vegi broth.
I adapted the recipe from here.

We also went to Park City with Marcus and Makayla. I call them M&M... they don't know that.


AND LAST OF ALL...


Wes had a Birthday! He is 11. 



ALSO ALSO JAKE also had a birthday. He is also 11. Or, he stole Wes' presents. You choose.

Have a nice life.