Lately,

12 days of Christmas // our first tree // lunch date // a night out // chad & baby taylor renee // my favorite kind of game

Turkeyday + Birthday

This year my 22nd birthday landed right on thanksgiving. At first I was a little disappointed having to eat the traditional turkey meal on my birthday but sharing my day with thanksgiving could not have been better. I was able to spend part of the day with my family and the other half with the husbands family celebrating the entire day. I had not one but two birthday cakes (i'm spoiled, i know) all while being surrounded by the people who are most important in my life. I have so much to be thankful for, especially for my sweet husband of mine who makes me feel like the luckiest human in the world. It truly was the best way to start off my 22nd year. Hope your day of thanks was just as wonderful!

A late Halloween update,

Okay, I know I know Halloween was what... 2 weeks ago? But I do have an excuse. School has taken over my life! So here's the update now on one of my favorite holidays. We spent the day in Daybreak again this year and I've decided it is the best place to spend Halloween. Kids were literally riding ponies while trick-or-treating. A little over the top? Maybe but who cares! We loved it. Here are a few pictures from our night.

 

Lately,

apple hill // my favorite part of the day // a new cut // rich's donuts with this guy // a night in // tis the season // pumpkin picking // love my gramps // a foggy drive home

autumn in sacramento,

::last week was our fall break at the U so the husband and I decided to surprise his family by showing up at their house in sacramento. i was so happy we could make a trip and finally spend some time with my cute in-laws. the photos above are from one of our days spent at apple hill, which had the most amazing caramel apples and cider. more photos to come soon. hope your week was lovely!

our weekend,

our weekend consisted of lots of bike riding, laying poolside, volleyball in the sand, spending much needed time with my newest niece and nephew taylor & will, a drive through Zions National Park, and a house all to ourselves. It was the perfect way to officially say goodbye to summer. Until next year sunny weather, we will miss you dearly!

p.s. a big thanks to amber who helped re-design this little blog of mine! i couldn't be more happy with how it turned out!

the denver zoo,

for some reason chad & i really love going to the zoo. the kind of love you have when you go for birthdays, holidays, & now our anniversary. even with all the pushing kids & smelly animals we find it totally worth it every time. here are a few pictures i snapped at the denver zoo. seriously the best zoo we've been to yet. and that's saying something.