I am always playing CATCH UP...

So in April I went to San Diego to see my friend Amber who is going to school there.  I needed a mini vacay and flights were cheap so I took Friday off and went to see her.  I loved it there, went to the beach everyday, went on a hike, and hit up Coronado.  That was such a highlight just riding our beach cruisers around all day going from shop to shop and laying out on the beach just soaking up the rays.  I loved every minute of it and am already planning my return.  I am a beach bum at heart. <3

My sissy poo came to visit all the way from North Carolina.  GOSH I have missed her.  So many of you may know that my sisters best friend is basically my sister too.  Kristen has been in my life since I can remember.  Our family hates that she lives far away and we hope she comes home soon.
While she was here we had such a blast catching up, swimming, BBQ-ing  and going to the Dbacks game. Most people think Kristen and I are sisters and we look more a like then me and Emily.

I went to the Drizzy Drake concert with my little brother and one of his friends in early May.  It was actually a really good concert, I was somewhat surprised but boy did I feel out of place.  The crowd was very diverse there and concerts are always good places to see some crazies to help you realize how normal you really are. Hahaha. I enjoyed the experience and spending time with my little bro.

MOTHER'S DAY...

I don't know what to say or how to start, well I guess to say how thankful I am for a loving mother. I have been surround by strong women my entire life.  My grandma and mom have been amazing examples to me. My mom is the most amazing person I know! She is incredibly strong, devoted, giving, kind, blunt, funny, loyal, affectionate, and the list could go on forever.  My mom is so supportive and don't know where I would be without her.  She is an amazing example of someone who loves to serve others, devoted to the gospel, and inspires me to be better.  I always remember her being there for me growing up, even though it was hard for her to make the time between 3 kids, and working full time especially after my parents were divorced she did her best to be there and always knew she was my biggest fan.
Some of the best memories... Late nights laying on her bed talking for hours, eating otter pops on our big porch during the summer, her helping me make posters for my student body campaign, driving carpool, going to get Big Gulps from 7Eleven, catching her reading her scriptures or praying, and of course our road trips just singing some "Love Shack".  I have had so much fun with my mom, and our relationship has only gotten stronger over the years.  When we moved to AZ we became best friends.  It was an adjustment but so glad we had each other to rely on.  She has cried with me, celebrated my successes, and laughed with me through it all. I am beyond blessed.

Well Memorial Day is the first official mark of summer, and well I am a tad bitter to the fact that I am all grown up and don't get summers anymore.  Who thought that it would be a good idea to have to work ALL YEAR LONG? Who ever it was, was clearly not thinking that the little kid inside of all us that really just want to play outside, ride our bikes, walk to the pool, and go on family vacations.  So, because I don't want to use to many of my PTO days I made a list of things that I want to do this summer.  Most are quick trips or just things I haven't done before.  Take a look, join me if you dare and I hope to be able to cross most of these off by the end of September.  

Lately I have realized how bad I am at taking pictures of things that are happening.  This summer it is my goal to be better at it.  I just forget, or think 'oh I will snap one later', or my classic excuse 'hmmm I don't look too cute today' hahahaha I am so lame.  BUT hair done or not, make up on or off, you will be seeing more pics! Get EXCITED!

ATTEMPT #1565887621321987132487363598546452132

To reading AND finishing a book this summer... Ok I am exaggerating a tad but I can start books get about halfway through and then get bored of it and NEVER FINISH.  I am adding an other attempt and I already picked a book out...I am really excited to starting reading it, and hold me it finishing it please:)

Until next time,
xoxo