Home: where the palms meet the pines

There really is no place like it. 

I loved living in Utah for the last six months. I loved hiking to waterfalls and watching the sun set from the side of a mountain. I loved going to BYU and stretching myself to learn and to grow in ways I never imagined I would. I loved the people I met and the relationships I formed. I loved the fun places to eat and the new stops to visit. 

All that said...I am so glad to be home. 

Graduation Re{CAP}

I guess it's understood that because I'm now at BYU, I finally did graduate from High School....?! I did. It happened. And here are the pictures to prove it.

And so the adventure begins...!

Spring Break 2015

//Public Service Announcement// This is going to be a verrryyy long post. Oops. Sorry.


One of the greatest things about where we live is the fact that we can have views like this pretty much any time of the year....

I'll be right here....all week long.

Seriously. This spot on the beach cost me $1... aka the bridge toll.

I think this is why Spring Break is my favorite school break! The saying is cheesy and over-used, but still true: "I live where you vacation!"

Counting Down

Graduation is in 68 days.

Whaaaaaat?!?!

What in the world? How it time moving so quickly?

(....yet so slowly.)

I have officially accepted my admission to BYU,  and have begun the extremely scary exciting process of registering for classes, applying for housing, and taking a lot of 
deep breaths.

Because Utah is far away. Like 2000 miles away. (Wow. That's a lot.)

The fact that I will be packing up my room, loading up the car, and driving cross country with my mom just a short month after that is terrifying, but I am more than excited for the new experiences, people, and places coming my way! 

Beach Day

Today was absolutely gorgeous.

FINALLY.

It has been rainy + cold + foggy for what feels like forever.

But the sun was shining,

the temperature warmed up (just enough),

and there was not a single cloud in the sky.

So what did that mean?

Obviously, it meant rushing to get home from work,

changing into something comfy,

getting into the car as quickly as possible,

driving fast (just slightly over the speed limit),

and GETTING TO THE BEACH.

(And dragging your lovely Momma with you. 

Because what's a beautiful day worth if you don't share it??)

But seriously, I am so grateful to live where I live.

I mean...

Just look at this!!

It does not get much better.

It wasn't warm enough to swim or anything.

In fact it was just a little chilly.

BUT spring fever took over...

(p.s. This is the. best. feeling in the. entire. world. Or at least my favorite!) 

Such a good day. I love the satisfaction that comes from knowing that I was able to enjoy the little things. I had such a good time just walking on the beach, talking with my mom, and looking at the seashells. No matter how many times I go, this view will never get old.