Easter Weekend

I'm a little late posting since it's already Wednesday, but hey better late than never right?
On Friday night my mom and I went to a local high school to watch my little brother's "After School Program Extravaganza". Everyday after school he goes to this program where they do activities for all the kids. It's pretty great because it's easier than him going to a babysitter. A few of the other elementary schools in the district were planning a movie themed program where they each choose a film and dance to the music from it. Gentry's school did Grease and it was absolutely adorable.
The kids were all so cute, you can tell they were having a blast up on stage.
I was so proud of Gentry, he looked so handsome in his white greaser tee with his hair slicked back. My mom said he had been practicing the hand jive for weeks, and he was awesome!

My cousin's husband was at the show as well and got this awesome shot of little G-man. Isn't he so handsome?

Mom and I waiting for the show to start.

Easter Sunday was nice, it is the second Easter that Taran and I have spent together as a married couple. I put together his basket really quickly because I'm one of those huge last minute shoppers, but it still turned out great. He got mine the same night because he is also a last minute shopper. We both got each other Disney movies which is adorable. After exchanging baskets we watched Frozen and ate chocolate for breakfast because we're adults.
Later that day we went over to a friends house for dinner. I made my first attempt at cake pops which made us pretty late to the dinner party, lesson learned: don't bake something for other people unless you know 100% what you're doing. My cake pops ended up way too moist and wouldn't stay on the stick to dip in frosting, and the frosting made a huge mess. I mean, they tasted fine but they weren't pretty. I decided to just leave them home for us and try again another time. Trial and error. I'll do better next time.

We had a great time spending Easter with friends, Taran and I even helped with the Easter egg hunt for the kids.

Oh, and I can't forget to mention that Sunday was also Stella's 4th birthday. Yes I put a candle on a treat for her, what else would I do?

AND Sunday was also the day we adopted Mila one year ago. (Look how much she's changed!)
We sure love our goofy little fur kids. So grateful we have them in our lives to keep us happy and entertained.

natural

Dress: Bohme | Jacket: Charlotte Russe | Necklace: Wet Seal | Hat: Wet Seal

The best part of having my hair this long is that I literally don't have to style it some days. When I get out of the shower and don't have time to blow dry it I just put a bit of mousse in it, pop a hat on and I'm good to go! It dries into nice natural waves. Hopefully it keeps my hair a little bit healthier too, since there's no type of heat on it. My hair could use all the health treatment it can get.
Being a grown up now means I don't have much spare money to splurge on a haircut. It's been almost a year since I've had even a trim.
Here's hoping now it'll be easier for me to save up to get it maintained.

family photos

This weekend we met up with Taran's dad, step-mom and all their kids for family photos. I wasn't able to stay all day or for the party afterward because I had to work, but I'm glad I was there for the photos. I think they turned out great!
I feel blessed to be accepted into this sweet family and I'm glad they consider me part of theirs.

Side note: husband doesn't think he's photogenic...um, hello??? He's smokin!

Life is lovely...

When you find a new piece of jewelry you love. 

When you can sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. 

When someone thinks of you, even in the tiniest way

When you have two adorably goofy puppies who make you smile daily. 

candles & card games

On Monday Taran and I went down to my grandma's house to celebrate her birthday. A few other family members came as well and we had pizza. We tried to find birthday candles for her cake but she doesn't have any in her house, so instead we took some candle sticks and stuck them in the cake. Whatever works right?
It was great to see her smiling and having a good time. She really deserves to have things around her that make her smile, because she deserves to be happy despite everything.

Last night Crystal, Jerrica and I had a girls night. I had such a good time hanging out with my best friends and just being our weird selves. We had some drinks, watched Pitch Perfect and played games {somehow we always end up playing In A Pickle, but it's so much fun I don't even care} I laugh so much when I'm with them and I don't have to worry about anything. I hope we still have our girl's nights when we're 30, 40...even 50!
When we woke up this morning we all decided to go have some breakfast. The snow was awful to drive in, and I literally looked like I rolled out of bed and went there {oh wait I kinda did, ha!} But it was a good end to a good night with them. I wish we got to see each other more often, but I'm grateful for the times we do get to hang out. And I know we'll start having more nights to hang out soon :)

Thursday Things

• My most favorite cookie Mrs. Fields has to offer. Chocolate chip with coconut and macadamia nuts. Yum. And since I'm a mall employee I can get a cookie and a large drink for only $2. Score.
• Ever had a song get stuck in your head and stay there for the entire day? Oh yes, that would be this one that happened to me today. Normally when I get a song stuck in my head I'll jam to it, but I was at work all day and I couldn't. So I just doodled the lyrics and sang to myself on lunch.
• Sunburned little brother. They had field day at school and it sounded like a blast! Tomorrow is his very last day as a kindergartener. Whoah.
• One of my mom's oldest and best friends had her oldest son graduate from high school today! Tyler is such a sweet boy, and I'm so proud of him. It's crazy though because I still feel like he should be the little boy I remember seeing. I can't believe he's a high school graduate. Con'grads' Tyler!
• Speaking of graduating, my other little bro is graduating from the 6th grade tomorrow. I'm glad I'll get to go watch with my mom {I told him I'd cheer really loud and embarrass him...he wasn't too fond of that idea ha!} I can't believe he's starting to grow up, and will be a teenager soon. Next year he'll start Jr. High and I don't know what to think of that! It freaks me out to see my brothers so grown up.
  Also: Stella felt left out and had to be included in the photo, haha.

Goodnight :)

Thursday Things

• New hat. Rue 21 opened up in my mall today, so I thought I'd peek in and see what they had to offer. Needless to say, I couldn't walk away from this hat.
• Feeling moody and grumpy = Phineas & Ferb shaped Mac 'n Cheese with a beer. I may or may not have accidentally spilled some beer in my food, and I may or may not have kept eating it anyway.
• Season finale of one of my favorites. I almost cried, but mostly just held my breath without noticing for the last 10 minutes. Definitely one of those season finales that makes you mad because you don't realize an hour has passed, and that it's actually over! Anyone else watch? Thoughts?
• Revlon Lip Butters. I am addicted! I have 3 colors: Sugar Frosting, Peach Parfait and Red Velvet. I'd buy them all, but I probably shouldn't invest in that much lipstick.
• I love everything about this song, and this entire album. 'Nuf said.

Tee: Wet Seal | Necklace: Icing by Claire's | Skirt: Forever 21 | Wedges: Charlotte Russe

Disneyland Magic

Well folks, I'm home from the happiest place on earth. And that place really sticks to it's saying! I had so much fun, I wish I was still there.

We drove straight through on the first day. {12 hours, yuck yuck yuck!} Actually, it didn't feel like that long, the car ride was pretty entertaining. We sang Disney songs and chatted the whole time.
Sunday was Jerrica's birthday and the park was open from 9AM-12AM, which was pretty perfect because we did every single thing we could that day. It was exhausting spending that many hours in both the parks, but it was definitely worth it. I had so much fun riding the rides and seeing the characters, also enjoying my two excited best friends spending every minute with me. I rode Space Mountain for the first time, and although it almost gave me a heart attack I ended up loving it. Especially the Ghost Galaxy version. Yay Halloween!
I also rode Tower of Terror for the first time too, and I'm officially in love with that ride.
That night we even got to see the firework show and Fantasmic!

The next couple days were just repeats of things, and we just enjoyed our time there. The lines were perfect and we hardly had to wait for any rides. We met more characters, and even some villains were out and about, which are always my favorite.
We ate Churros, and Dole Whip, and frozen lemonade. Rode the rides multiple times, took pictures and had a blast.
A couple highlights:

- One day I ended up losing my sunglasses on Indiana Jones {well...not really a highlight, but I thought it was funny.}
- The Haunted Mansion was decked out for Halloween, and was Nightmare Before Christmas themed
- The Sounsational Parade
- Lots of shopping. I bought the greatest jacket with a skull on it that says 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and an adorable t-shirt with Lady on it.
- Making new inside jokes
- Riding the new Little Mermaid ride, awesome because it was one thing that the three of us were seeing for the first time
- CHURROS!
- Star Tours....it is seriously amazing.
- Getting autographs in my book like a kid.
- Jerrica and Crystal getting their birthday pins and hearing everyone say "Happy Birthday!" to them.

The last day was Crystal's birthday, and we spent the day in both parks. We went on Crystal's favorite ride a couple times {Soarin' Over California} and had lunch at her favorite spot.
That night we got to watch World of Color, and it is truly one of the coolest things I have ever experienced. If you ever plan a trip to Disneyland you have to go over to California Adventure one night and see it. It made my jaw drop within the first minute of the show.
The next morning we drove halfway home and stayed the night in St. George, where we spent our time goofing off and laughing our butts off.
We got home on Friday and I was already missing it!

It was a great adventure, and I had so much fun making memories with my two wonderful best friends. I love them beyond explanation and I'm so lucky I got to share their birthdays with them!

Someone Like You

"Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me", I begged
"I'll remember", you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead."
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead,
Yeah."

Top & Skirt: Charlotte Russe | Blue tank: Wet Seal | Flats: Payless

 I can't be mad at my boyfriend. It's like....not possible. Even if I want to be and even if I try, he just doesn't make me that mad. So I'll be fuming for a minute, expecting a fight or something. But guess what happens instead? This is what happens:
Him: "I'm really sorry babe!"
Me: {in an attempt to be bitter and annoyed} "It's fine, I've just been waiting around and I didn't know what was going on."
Him: "I'm sorry, I'll make it up to you I promise!"
And then he proceeds to tell me that he loves me a lot and he can't wait to see me. What a jerk huh? I mean I'm sitting here trying to be mad at him and he goes and apologizes for his own mistake. I mean - what!? Who does that?

Clearly he is the logical, reasonable, composed one in this relationship.

And I'm still trying to get used to the fact that my boyfriend is mature. Haha.

In other news, I still can't French Braid like I wish I could

And in other news.....I put this outfit on a mannequin at work and then bought it because I liked it so much.

Oh, and Adele....her voice is perfection. Lyrics and title unrelated, they're just amazing.