It's here, It's now, It's hot

let the summer adventures begin!

 It all started with a little Kayak trip, when I say little, I mean little.

The waves were pretty big and the tide was NOT on our side

While working off the farmers tan,

We did a little rock climbing..

..my summer tan line goal. It's going to be sweet!

My other summer goal, MASTER the rip stick

Working on my "athletic stance" 

 He had days of practice on me.. unfair advantage

But I pretty much am in love with rip stickin'

END OF STORY

what.. A.. day..

My day consisted of...

waking up at 8 :/

lounging around/ watching a photoshoot

doing some schoolwork.. blech

laying out in the sun for an hour :)

listening to my new summer playlist

shaving my legs (love the feeling)

lookin' tan :)

eating on the porch in the sun

(new favorite thing)

BUT,

what you don't know

is that I really am just excited for the night

No specifics, but I may be going out to eat,

we'll have to see how things fly

Gotta play it cool.

Don't ask for source because it's me

I need to go fix my hair STAT;)

OMBRE

I just have so much to say!
this is the last one for today though, NAILS!

It's like paint samples, for your feet!

I do believe that some clouds are better than others. Washington seems to hog all the good ones though. They are so light and fluffy!

I need to paint. I am taking an online art class right now (sounds silly I know) but I have to paint and then scan everything and post them in a discussion board. Scanning makes all my work look like crap, no matter what, the color gets messed up and I am too much of a perfectionist!
Other than that, I am enjoying this class. I really do love to paint (minus faces) and I am learning a lot from the book and tests.

I better go do it now while I still have my background music of my niece singing "Mother tell me a story.." because it's Mothers Day!

I love my mom. That is all there is to it.

Happy like a fool

One thing that makes me happy is Nacho Libre:

Some days I just have a lot to say

So I get excited and post twice. But The first one was just a deed that had to be done so this one i'm considering my nightly post.

Speaking of nights.. This was the gorgeous 50 degree hot spell that occurred tonight. It was so nice outside!! There was a slight breeze but it (for once) wasn't freezing. So Kyla and I got on our swim suits and ran through the sprinklers.
..Well actually we put on our sweatshirts and went for an evening stroll until it was dark. But hey, at least we didn't have to put on our coats.


Another sad loss in our apartment. We finally took her and softly set her in the dumpster for the next pick up so she can go on and start a new journey.

If you can see our favorite fun-house mirror is now cracked in a billion places. I was told that it was found just laying on the ground.. but I think "someone" was pulling a Snow White and it couldn't handle reflecting the unfortunate white child. (By the way, this happened when I was in California.. so it was definitely not me).

studying for Finals

This is what Kyla and I do while studying for finals;

Yeah pretty much can't wait! We get to work in the Ice Cream shop together ALL SUMMER :) Plus I will be driving the red Mazda 6. We're going to be the attention suckers of the singles ward with all this going for us. Basically summer is in one week, my parents are coming up in less than one week, and I will be out of school for FIVE MONTHS!!!!!!

Thoughts of Summer

I just can't wait! Warm weather, boating, Washington, water, sun, our beach, family, country music, fun pictures, good home-cooked meals, working in the ice cream shop with Kyla, and staying out late in a t shirt and shorts and coming home smelling like campfire:) THEE BEST EVER

Oh and actually being tan again..

Indecisive Header & a sun shiny day!

This is the one, and i'm not going to change it again... today.

Recently switching to a graphic design major has got my creative juices flowing! I think I created a header that will last longer than the average life span of headers on my blog though.

(my adorable niece)

On the other hand...
Today is a beautiful sunshine filled day! Thank goodness the snow yesterday didn't stick. I guess snow then warmth is considered a Rexburg spring? Well I like it as long as it's not all snow.

and on the other hand...
Today has been disgusting. I hate the feeling you get right before you throw up. I would rather lick a toilet seat than throw up, it is the absolute worst! When I got home, I had that feeling :/ I striped all my layers and school junk all over my bedroom floor and slid into my blankets with the window open and the fan cranking. I tried to fall asleep but paranoid of the upchuck feeling. The good news; I didn't puke and my room smells like spring because of the open window and fan in it. The bad news; the feeling is still there, I am at the awkward stage of not knowing whether to eat because my stomach hurts but I don't want to risk eating and seeing it shortly after.

This is one of those moments when you just want to be laying on your couch at home with your mommy there to take care of you and hold your hair when you spew. 

Optimism is key?

This morning I woke up to the sound of the Dixie Chicks telling the cowboy to take me away. One of those old songs you forget about but then fall in love with all over again. I look out the cracked blinds and saw the SUN! Yes.. the big "yellow" thing in the sky with no clouds blocking the way. Now that is one way to wake up in a chipper mood! So I got all excited and decided I wasn't wearing boots and I was going to bust out my flats. The snow is still here in places, but for the most part I am starting to see grass. I put on my optimistic outfit and was about to head out the door. (excuse the mirror that is in desperate need of Windex)

Shortly after stepping outside, I realized I was still in Rexburg, and went back in to grab my coat. At least I tried right? I mean it is a whole 42 degree's outside! I should be in a swimsuit laying out. I have adapted to well to this Rexburg chill and am starting to get excited for the days it is just above freezing.

I feel like I have been gabbing a lot about weather lately. So, on a happier note...
In the mornings when I can't decide what to do with my hair, I just go here..
Courtney and I have a pinterest board that we add some great hair ideas to. If you notice in the picture above, I have some sweet braids going on.. yepp I got that idea from there!

Should I wear a jacket today?

This is the greatest invention of a website EVER.
doineedajacket.com
You type in the city, and it lets you know if you should wear a jacket!

it then lets you know why!
Great.. I know

Picture of The Day

This picture keeps coming back, but I like it!! The colors are great and the f/stop was superb.. Thanks for letting me practice on you Jordan.

my dearest washington..

How I miss you...

I cannot WAIT to see you in 4 weeks!!!

I hope you rain for me.. a lot

but then lets go on a nice long boat ride.. (ohh daddy!!)

oh and don't worry Brooklyn, we will have so much fun!!! i miss you to bits!

and maybe then can I take better pictures, of things not frozen, or snow, or grass, or tractors...