MLK in NYC.

For the long weekend I had the chance to make my way out to the big city.
It was once again a fabulous trip.
The cold weather made it a perfect excuse to brush up on my art history, as I spent most of my time in a few museums.
Admiring Monet in the Metropolitan brought back so many memories of living in London...
I think I could seriously spend all day every day in that museum.

I didn't take as many pictures this time around, but here are a few to give you a taste of what we did...

Hope everyone had a lovely MLK weekend!
xo

Thankful.

This year we spent Thanksgiving with three other Texas families up in snowy Deer Valley. 

It was so fun celebrating this holiday with family and good friends!

We ate lots of good food, watched some football (go cowboys!), slept, ate some more, had a little talent show, celebrated some birthdays, and chatted until it was time for everyone to depart. 

Along with watching football, shopping, skiing, and eating, we made our way over 

to Temple Square were we saw the all the Christmas lights! 

I always love it there this time of year... nothing is more magical.

I hope everyone had a fabulous and relaxing Thanksgiving!

xo

What a Wonderful World.

(Thank-you Kristin for the photo!)

This weekend I celebrated my cousin's wedding with good friends and family.

The Bride and Groom were glowing, and I couldn't be more happy for them.
I always love watching two people so in love...
I unfortunately didn't take any pictures, but once I get my hands on some I'll be sure to post a few.

The wedding was absolutely beautiful and of course the food was divine.

(I may or may not have taken a whole plate of cookies with me...)


I hope everyone had a great weekend!
xo

Fall.

Crisp air and falling leaves.
Isn't fall just the best?
It is probably my favorite season to be in Utah.

A few weeks back the girls and I got to spend a weekend up in Deer Valley at the Stein Eriksen Lodge. 

We could not get enough of the beautiful drive through the canyon and our view from our room!

It was breathtaking and a perfect little getaway. 

Hope everyone is enjoying this weather before it gets cold!

Mary Poppins.

Last Thursday I got invited to go see the Mary Poppins Broadway show with my good friend Brittany and her family. With so much going on and with so much on my mind lately, it was exactly what I needed. Mary Poppins was one of my FAVORITE movies growing up, and the show was better than I expected. The music, the dancing, the costumes—it was all so amazing! And what better person to have gone with than the girl who I just adore? It was probably one of the best nights I’ve had in awhile… and all thanks to her!

On my drive home I got stuck in some traffic (and when I say some, I mean 2 hours worth), which of course left my mind and thoughts to race. I realized that in all the uncertainty of my life right now, there are a few things that remain constant: the gospel, my family, and my friends. It’s amazing to think how each one of those things has influenced my life. Even though there is uncertainty, there are still a lot of exciting things going on right now, and I can only think that it is because of those constant things that I have been able to be where I am at today.
I’m happy and thriving, and life is good.

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!

xo

Wedding of the year.

(my hair is green... thank you iphone.)

This was probably one of the most beautiful weddings I have been to. 

(pictures just don't do it justice...especially when taken on my phone.)

The weather was just right, and the setting couldn't have been more perfect for this fall wedding.

It was so fun to celebrate Catherine and Preston's special day with good food, friends, and lots of dancing!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Wallis!

Soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Wallis.

HAPPY WEDDING day to the soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Wallis!

Aren't they the cutest?

I am so excited for them and can't wait to celebrate this special day with them tonight.

xo

Sister sister.

This post is a little late, but I am so excited to announce that my cute friend Lindsay has been called to serve in the 
New Jersey mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! 

I couldn't be more thrilled for her and I know she is going to make a great missionary. 

Love you Linds! You will be missed!

xo

Today I am grateful for...

Becca and her amazing baking skills. 

Every Sunday this girls wips up a new cookie recipe, and lucky us we get to be the first to try them!
She is quite the chef and I just adore her.

Love you Becs!

Girl's trip 2011 (continued).

Along with going to the wedding, the girls and I thought it would be fun to spend a few extra days in sunny California for a little girl's trip. 

It was nice to just relax on the beach and stroll around the different towns...

not to mention the weather was beautiful!

It was so fun to spend some time together before we headed back to reality. 

I seriously love these girls. 

Of course Disneyland was high on the list... it seriously is the happiest place on earth. 

The ONLY ride I cannot do...