December

I put up my Christmas tree!

It's a cute lil' thing.

There is nothing like Frank to get into the Christmas spirit.

2 weeks from today and I'll be home for Christmas :]

It's a cold study night.

And this is a perfect song.

The boys on senate got me into this.

Even though I already loved Ellie Goulding.

This just rocks.

Dubstep

Oh Angus...

Awesomeness.

My blog post about STYLE

This is that typical blog post about style

I've been getting a lot of questions about my apparel

specifically ...

pajamas.

Now, winter is a tricky season to dress for

especially if your apartment is SUPER COLD

like mine.

so it's all about layering... right!?

right.

Here is the latest combo I'm diggin'

Night gown: Victoria's Secret

Sweat pants: UVU bookstore

Sweat shirt: Vintage... My mom's from the 90's. yep.

Make sure you tuck in the sweat pants into some long socks.

Enjoy!

Don't be afraid to mix & match different patterns.

Here is a jam for your Tuesday night.

And in case you didn't catch my sense of humor.

All of the above was a joke.

I wish someone would sing this to me as I fall asleep...

Here is to a new day.

"Perfection doesn't come in this life, but the next. Don't demand things that are unreasonable but demand improvement. As you let the Lord help you through that, He will make the difference."

Emmy Rose Croshaw

Today I met my little niece Emerson

She's the sweetest little girl.

We snuggled on the couch all day while she slept.

She didn't cry once.

She tries really hard to keep her eyes open to see what is going on.

But usually she ends up making the funniest cross eyed face.

I love love love her.

I can't get enough of her!

I love being an Aunt!

Goodbye fall

Goodbye pretty leaves

Some good tunes for you.

Dear Reader,

I guess this has been on my mind a lot this week... This time of life is sooo... interesting. Change is a constant companion. And the bad guys (and girls) are not so easily identified. In fact, most appear to be your friends. This time period of being in college is a great trial run for the real world. Bad situations and mean people will always be in your life in one form or another... but if there is one thing that I've learned it is to not give the best parts of yourself away and dwell on bitterness. Being affected and playing the victim will never hurt them or make your life better. It will only ruin YOU. People will act how they want to, hurt who they want to, and from my experience.... appear innocent in many other people's eyes. However, there are always people who love you, a God that knows who you are, and you're special in your own way. Don't let these things ruin you. Too many amazing things are ahead and waiting to happen. Just love. And never ever forget who you are & your potential. Sooo i guess this has been on my mind a lot this week.

Nashville Tennesse

Last weekend I went to Nashville for the ASACC conference for Senate.

It was so amazing, I want to go back!

Here is little glimpse of what happened there:

We left Utah on Thursday night

Dani & I worked out.

Friday:

We woke up and planted trees!

It was pretty great weather while we were there

but Friday morning was SUPER chilly.

I had a t-shirt, jacket, sweatshirt, and another shirt on.

Brrr...

Then the conference begun and we listened to a few speakers

And at night Senate got together and watched a movie... awww.

We also learned how to line dance.

AND we ate very well.

I love southern food.

This is Broadway street. Where all the magic happens.

Music everywhere, food, dancing, and more.

I LOVVEEDD it.

So Saturday we were in lectures all day

so at night we got to play!

We ate at this awesome place called BB King's.

There was a live band, yummy food, and dancing.

Then I went to the Wild Horse Saloon and went line dancing!

That place was sooo cool.

It's exactly what I thought a saloon would be like.

People everywhere at tables with their beers.

People on the balcony watching the dance floor.

The live band was super good.

We were right up front.

After the Wild Horse extravaganza we got ice cream at Mike's

they make their ice cream homemade.

It's as amazing as it looks/sounds.

Their red velvet ice cream had chunks of cake and icing in it.

(and that lovely X on my hand is from the Wild Horse because I am under 21... it was a sad moment for me. Everyone looks at you weird after that. I felt branded as a child. haha)

These are our friends we made at ASACC from Wisconsin.

And their accents are funny!

Sunday:

It was the last day of the conference so we heard a few speeches and it wrapped up.

We had the whole day to go see some sites.

We went to the Parthenon, of course. This was #1 on my list!

It was sooooo cool.

Academic Senate 2011-2012

Then we ate at this place called Big River

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

I had chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes

yep.

And of course we had a photo shoot.In front of the Big River.

Later that night we walked around the city.

The sun sets at 4:30pm which was weird.

We walked up the bridge over looking the city/ Cumberland river

It was beautiful.

We flew home monday at 7am.

It was a looong day!

I love to travel and see new places.

I fall in love with every place I visit, I can't help it!

Til next time Nashville...

This song just rocked my world.

Now you're just somebody that I used to know.

Other good songs:

If you like Sia...

Howdy Ya'll

I'm in Nashville Tennesse!

Having a blast at the ASACC conference for Senate.

Like most places I visit

I have fallen in love.

Pleassseee sometime in my life let me live HERE!

This is just a preview of TONS more pictures to come.

I just couldn't resist sharing :]

Sometimes I just love being nostalgic :]

I haven't seen you in ages.

Sometimes I find myself wondering where you are,

for me you'll always be 18.

And beautiful.

And dancing away with my heart.

2 DAYS TIL NASHVILLE!!

This weekend was Kaitlin's 21st birthday!

We went to Leatherby's for dinner.

And then went to the Sheraton in SLC

& had a sleepover!

It was snowing like crazy.

But it was peaceful being inside

a warm hotel room watching

the snow fall over the city.

Martinelli's!

I love this girl!

The next day we went to the Gateway.

We ate at California Pizza Kitchen.

Did you know they have pumpkin cheesecake!?

Well they do, and you should definitely eat some.

This Thursday I'm going to Nashville for a Senate conference! So obviously I'm getting my Nashville soundtrack ready. Lady A can do no wrong.

Emerson Croshaw

On Friday November 4th my sister Jenn gave birth to a

sweet little girl Emerson.

This is the first grandchild for my parents

& the first niece for my siblings & I!

What a blessing she is in our lives already!

She has been in the NCIU and will be there for a few more days.

There was some fluid in her lungs

and her heart rate has been slow.

But she is a tough little girl

and will be healthy in no time!!

I just love her so much already!!

I can't wait to meet her over Thanksgiving break.

Emmy holding my mom's finger.

How precious is she??

I'm in love.

& I haven't even met her yet.

I hope she is ready to meet the coolest Aunt EVER.

P.S. Have you heard my girl Florence's new album?

It will rock your world.

Am I right? Am I right?

p.s. How I Met Your Mother

is an amazing show.

Ok, so I'm on a bit of a music kick. What else is new right? One good thing to come out of the Twilight series is the soundtrack. And for the record I'm not a twi-hard fan, but this just makes my heart melt.

I have died every day,

waiting for you.

Darling, don't worry.

I've loved you for a thousand years.

I'll love you for a thousand more.

And all along,

I believed I would find you.

Time has brought your heart to me,

I've loved you for a thousand years

& I'll love you for a thousand more.

Iron & Wine.

Seriously?

I'm in love.

It's a Taking Back Sunday...

Kind of day...

And it's all too familiar
And it happens all the time.
All the cards begin to stack up,
Twisting heartache into fine
Little pieces that avoid an awful crime,
But it's you I can't deny.

We swing and we sway
As this tiny voice in
My head starts to sing
"You're safe, child, you are safe."

Hello there,

Have you seen Mr. Gatsby?

Sincerely,

Daisy Buchanan

A little melody to make your heart sigh.

Ahhh, music...

♥