I want a child.

Doesn't this make you want a kid?

my niece Ava, nephew Noah and his cousin Gracie. 
Cutest little 4 yr olds.

Bucket list.

I just watched "The Bucket List" the other day. Cancer stories always get me. Great movie by the way. So it got me and Lindsey (my summer "boyfriend") thinking, lets create our own bucket list for the summer! One of the items will definitely be many trips to the infamous Cracroft cabin. So we all ventured up Millcreek canyon this past weekend despite Utah winter deciding to come back..yeah in the middle of June..so not cool. We substituted a night of monkey balls and starburst roasting with rice krispie treats and Tommy Boy. Perfect combo.

missing Steph and Kris...and maybe a particular boy :)

Random asian drinks with marbles, old fashion wood choppin' with injury included, coincidental usa flag and usa hoodie night before world cup, rice krispies devoured=successful night at the cabin.

Next up: Bees game and Massive Moab trip!
P.S. Anyone down for Hawaii in August let me know!

Sistas.

Yay for summer finally deciding to show up! And for these lovely ladies who will all be going their separate ways at some point this summer. Boo for being a grown up. I sure will miss each of them!

Luckily this one is staying around and we can keep being roomies and pretend sisters while playing robot unicorn attack. Ever bored and easily entertained? Check it out.

Family.

It was quite the site driving into the Provo cemetery today with literally every inch of the place covered in flowers and families. It was so beautiful, gave me that warm fuzzy feeling inside and just reminded me what this life is really all about. So don't forget to tell your family how much you love them. You never know how long they will be here. Love you fam!

 

(Part of the family at my grandparent's grave)

The Alamo

Welcome to the Alamo.

 Very plain. Weeds EVERYWHERE and not a single pretty flower.

So what do you do on a sunny 70 degree Saturday??

Yard work!

Linds (my lovely roomie again) and I decided the Alamo needed some spicing up. Who knew the treacherous years of childhood yard work would pay off. Let alone the fact that we were found flower shopping amongst all these old ladies...yeah, we feel super old now. But it was fun! 

 Linds tearin' it up in her sweet knee pads.

New and approved Alamo.
This pic definitely does not do it justice but it looks great and we actually feel like we're living in a home.
Next up: the backyard.
Start looking forward to some sweet BBQ parties!

Zion's beauty.

A few weeks ago my friends and I took a much needed trip down to southern Utah. We stayed at Brooke's cabin in Alton and then spent some time in Zion National park hiking Angel's landing. Best hike ever! I absolutely loved it. It was my first time, I totally recommend it...just stay near the chains and you won't die. (No joke, someone just did last week). We were lucky to have two awesome photographers with us, one being Loren--most of these are his pics, he's pretty much amazing :) Enjoy!

And so it begins...

Today I officially started P90x with food plan included. End date: July 31st. Much needed support here. Please limit temptations...

Mucho gracias.

Miss you Grandpa.

One year ago today my sweet grandpa passed away. He was 94. The last 4 1/2 years of his life were spent under the care of my parents in their home. It was a huge trial for them & my family but seriously one of the greatest blessings. I miss him a lot--he played a huge part in my life and continues to do so. Those who had the privilege of meeting him know what a wonderful person he was. I don't think I've ever met someone who was as kind and hard working as he was. I'm so grateful that I know I will see him again. I love you Grandpa!

Beautiful Canadia.

Spring break + time off of work=roadtrip to Canada! Loren was so kind to invite me up to his great home country and spend time with his fam in Magrath, Alberta. We somehow survived the 12 hour drive through a blizzard, mean border patrol woman, flat tire, speeding ticket, sleepiness, and my mad stick-shift skills ;)

Loren's parents had just gotten back from Dubai and received these sweet outfits. So of course we had to play dress up. I think this is Loren's next Halloween costume...

We took a drive out to Lethbridge and on the way took some pictures of the beautiful countryside.

 Loren's dad took us out to some of the land that he owns near Cardston. We hit up the quad and drove around in the mud :)

Props to the sweet hats Loren's dad let us use.

 Afterwards, we headed to Waterton Lakes National park. Absolutely beautiful!

It was a fun time. Now gotta see the rest of Canada!

The Big 2-5?!

You know you're getting old when girls you used to babysit are getting married. Or the fact that college freshman were born in '91. Or maybe just knowing a life of dial up and no cell phones. Good times. Luckily, I have patients who make me feel like a million bucks and mistaken me as younger. And even question if I'm really their nurse. Awesome...

Nah, I've actually embraced the big 2-5. Kinda creepy I'm half way to 30 but hey, much better than being 18. I had a great day spent w/family & friends. Thanks to everyone for making it a special day!

After enjoying a day off of work & a pedicure w/my mom, we met up w/the fam & Loren at Texas Roadhouse. yum yum. Another 'most embarassing moment' to add to the list: being forced to sit on the saddle as your waitress screams at the top of her lungs that it's your birthday. Thanks Dad.

After Texas Roadhouse, we headed to my bro Phil's house for presents and cake. Proud new owner of a crock pot! Super excited to use it. Along with my new hip cordless mouse...yeah..

Then Loren and I headed up to Salt Lake to meet my friends at PF Changs for dessert. Banana Spring Rolls--best dessert ever! Highly recommend it. Check it out below.

I must say Loren is quite the talented photographer. Check out his blog here. I love love his photo of the New Port pier so he blew it up to a big size, mounted it & surprised me with it. It currently hangs on my wall along with 12 beautiful roses :)