Memorial Day Memories

{a} A sunny (almost rare!) day at the beach. P.S. Sorry about Derek's creepy stache.

{b} Sandy toes and perfect boogie boarding waves. Could've done without the seaweed though. Eww!

{c} Off to get yummy Mexican food in Old Town, San Diego.

{d} Showing off my tan.. or burn? Forgot to wear sunblock. Woops!

{e} Driving around in Dad's sweet BMW 6 series. 0-60 mph in 3 seconds? Derek was in heaven!

{f} "Becca! Stop taking pictures and look over there!"

{g) A perfect sunset to a perfect weekend.

Wardrobe Wednesday: Air Dry

Hat: American Eagle; Shirt and Vest: Old Navy; Watch- Besty Johnson}

This summer, I am air-drying my hair. {Except for special occasions like church or weddings.} I mean, after all, wind blown waves and curls are in, right? This is my hair after a shower- with only a little amount of product added. Now, the hat is hiding quite a few pesky fly-a-ways, and some frizz, but those will all work themselves out by mid-morning. If you're one of the "lucky" girls out there who has perfectly straight hair, I envy you. And will envy you my entire life. At least it's dry and hot here in Phoenix. I don't know what I'll do if we move somewhere humid. Oh wait, I'll run and hide because my hair needs it's own zip code in places like that. Remind me to post a picture after a tropical vacation. So, jump on the bandwagon! Give into the peer pressure! Why don't you all join me?

26 Years Young

We spent Derek's birthday with a very fun evening filled with a trip to Cheesecake Factory, Antrhopologie {HUGE sale! We scored some kitchen stuff for $3.50 a piece with original prices of $30.00!}, opening presents from family {Money, clothes, top siders, and diamond backs tickets}, and blowing out the candle on top of a birthday frozen yogurt with all of his favorites. It was the perfect way to spend our first Saturday after finals.

Can I Ask You a Question?

{San Diego SNOW- February 2011}Okay. So a LOT of readers and friends have been asking me really great questions. I'm thinking a fun way to answer might be to record them and post it as a video on my blog! Yes? No? Maybe so? Also, feel free to ask Mr. Derek questions too--- you WON'T be disappointed by his answers. Behind that medical student face and brain packed with information, he's quite hilarious.

So, go on, ask away!
And, yes. I will NOT be using the word "vlog". I just don't really like it.
Happy Weekend!

Wardrobe Wednesday: Summer Weather & A Birthday

{Shirt-Old Navy; Shorts-Citizens of Humanity; Shoes-Ross; Earrings-F21; Bracelets-Mexico}

For those of you who don't know, Arizona summers are rough. Last summer, when debating on getting married in Mesa or San Diego, weather was a HUGE topic of discussion. When we finally settled on San Diego, it was mostly because of weather and a better reception location- which by the way, was outdoors. So, instead of being a little damp from sweat that morning at the temple, our guests were damp with a morning dew that lingered into the late hours of the morning. But, with May almost half way done (P.S. It's Derek's birthday today! 26 baby!) things are starting to warm up a bit here. We're still getting morning and afternoon breezes, but I'm just bracing myself for the days where the sun is hot and the pavement gets to 115 degrees. So, let's get used to seeing me in shorts and a t-shirt, because there really isn't anything else I'd rather be wearing. Well, maybe my swimsuit.
Now, for my husband who has 2 more finals to go- Happy Birthday! I'm now going to be incredibly lame and share 26 very cheesy and lovey-dovey things I love about you. Readers, feel free to advert your eyes. {Ha ha}.
1. Your laugh 2. Your work ethic 3. Your testimony 4. Your kindness toward friends 5. Your smile 6. Your BBQ-ing skills 7. Your hugs 8. Your strength 9. Your morals & values 10. Your love for family 11. How helpful you are 12. Your kisses 13. The way you listen 14. How supportive you are 15. Your willingness to serve others 16. How excited you get when you learn 17. How you remind us to pray every night 18. Your ability to make me smile 19. When you surprise me 20. Your stories 21. Your back rubs 22. Your ability to see the positive in everything 23. Your cute bum 24. Your knowledge 25. Your love of the gospel 26. That you love me with all my shortcomings and quirks

May Grey in Carlsbad

{Pretty Carlsbad sunset}

It's been pretty cool and cloudy all weekend for me. My Dad has been laughing at me with my long sleeves, chunky sweaters, and cozy socks. It's always fun to visit your "home" ward when you go home. {Minus answering all the same questions- he he!} I held a cute little baby all 3 hours. It was super fun. But, I was totally, 100% fine handing it back over to her Mom after the block. {Reassurance of not having a baby for a while? My Mom was sad.} My cousins came over for dinner tonight and the night was filled with eating, laughing, and lots of Macbook pictures. We ended the night with this goregous sunset, and quick round of xBox 360 racing games {Dallin dominated}, and running and slidding in our pajamas across the sleek wood floor.