/ from head 2 toe /

Friday, May 31, 2013

Monday, May 20, 2013

This handsome husband of my celebrated his 28th birthday this weekend. We kept it simple with dinner, walks, and enjoying the beautiful weather Michigan is giving us before we pack up. The only thing Derek requested for his day was chocolate cake with fluffy white icing, which I make for him every year. We reminisced about past birthdays {and couldn't believe this year will mark 5 years of them together!}, and I reminded Derek how from here on out, the rest of this month is all about celebrating him and his accomplishments. Who knew that first birthday in Rexburg that in just a few years we would be married, celebrating his medical school graduation, and moving to San Diego for residency, all while being surrounded our family. It's funny how life does that sometimes; just gets better as the years go on.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Five Things

/ our first glimpse of Spring was spent at the park having a picnic/

These five things are pretty self explanatory. The weather has been glorious and has called for open windows, picnics in the park, and walks through the outdoor malls to window shop. Of course, all these things are made a tad bit sweeter hand in hand with my cute husband. Finally we have some weekend time together, and I love it.

/ hosting a Cinco de Mayo bash with Mexican Coca-Cola /

/ these blooms are everywhere & they make me so happy /

/ lounging in a friends backyard while playing with the kiddos /

/ the Henry Ford Museum was just as fun as last summer's trip to Greenfield Village /

Friday, May 3, 2013

May Day

The month of May always leaves me with that "Sunday night in high school" feeling. You know, that anxious & excited, but almost dreaded feeling? Where I grew up, we didn't get out of school until mid June, so May was another full month of school before we could even start thinking about the end of the year. Now, as an adult, it's that last month before a lot of major events in my life; a summer doing EFY, the summer we were married, & last year our summer in Michigan. This year, we are spending the month soaking in the last few sights of Michigan, outings & parties with friends, a long drive back to Arizona, and ending with the excitement of graduation. One of these outings was going to a local working farm for the day with a picnic. Did I mention it was 76 degrees & glorious. Oh May, keep up the good work.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

A Formal Farewell

I honestly have nothing but {mostly} good things to say about living here in the state that looks like a mitten. Yes, I too describe locations in Michigan by holding up my hand and pointing. It's a thing here, guys, don't worry. Our first few months here in the summer were spent enjoying much cooler temperatures then we were used to and exploring all things outdoors. We went to the Zoo, Greenfield Village & a local orchard for only the freshest of fruits and veggies. I also made sure to make it to the lake at least once a week and dip my toes in the ice cold water. This winter has been a long one. It has finally started to warm up, and the grass is getting greener & greener with each new day. Morning rain is even help bring the trees to life, and all the geese are flying back up North. Before we know it, we will pack up and head West to where our hearts feel at home. I have a feeling all of our memories of this place will be well kept in our minds, and especially all of our friends. The saying is true, Mid-Westerners are seriously some of the friendliest people around.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Five Things / Disney Edition /

/ resort details /

Our week at Disney World was too fun & I just couldn't share five photos. So, here are some extras for you all to enjoy. We went to all 4 parks {Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot & Animal Kingdom}. All of the parks are unique in their own way but I think the new Fantastyland won me over. Take me back to the sun, endless pomegranate lemonade, and all things magical!