a north logan tradition

i couldn't even tell you the first time i went to the north logan pumpkin walk. forever ago probably. it's a north logan tradition and nothing else seems to measure up.  

i haven't been during the day since grade school i'm sure but i may be converted.  

cute julie's face:

there's a trail off the road around the block from my parent's house that made the walk there so perfect.  between a horse pasture and a hay field. the fall colors are still amazing.

can't leave out this little gem. came across a few bikes left at the park. yes that would be a soccer ball for the seat.

happy beginning of halloween season!

tired eyes

someone told me today that i look tired. i hated that. because i feel tired and stressed but don't want it showing on my face. i need a new job. 

so if anyone hears of an interior design firm hiring someone in purchasing/costing holler my way.  especially if it's in boston. or really any job in boston. just throwing that out there.

a little party planning. and throwing

i have a problem.  and i talk about this problem only so others understand the craziness that is me.  and don't judge me for it.  

i get an idea in my head and nothing stops me until it's complete.  even if it means staying up until 2 a.m. spray painting by the light of my porch light, special ordering from a shop on etsy with priority shipping so striped straws get here in time, going to every antique and thrift store in town, and maybe twin falls, to find white milk glass bud vases, and the crazy continues.  

and people offer to help but how can i feel good about asking someone to help enable the crazy? and so i get zero sleep for the week prior. but i absolutely love doing it. because a part of me feels like if i go crazy it'll help others feel special and loved. and it gives me something to focus my energy on other than work and church.

for my sweet friend celeste. . . so happy for her and ryan

and for my cute roommate katie . . . who's leaving me!

and since natali left for new york, thanks to my brother brandon for his photoshop magic.

a fall drive

did i mention i love the fall? so much. can't beat a sunday afternoon drive with friends.

can you believe these girls had never been to tony grove lake before? can't blame katie since she's not from here but sydney's lived in logan forever! glad i could bring some local culture into their lives.  

biking through sun valley

where did the month of september go? it's fine because i love october but my sister informed me she doesn't know what's going on in my life because this blog has fallen on the priority list. so here goes for an update.

i've always heard sun valley is a really neat little resort town. candace moved to twin falls back in july so with the fall colors coming on we decided a day trip to sun valley to ride bikes was needed.  

can i just say i love railroad bridges?

honestly we thought the towns before you get to sun valley were way better but that's just us.

the bright spots to a rough week

it's been a rough week so i've tried to focus on the bright spots, the tender mercies that helped me make it through the days:

bike ride to macey's for an ice cream cone to find we'd forgotten a bike lock.  good thing we live in the 'safest city in america'. . .

my nephew rocking my niece in her car seat. both having way too much fun. i love little boy giggles.

the biggest loaf of soft white bread from a friend who knew i needed it. nothing like healing a heart with a load of simple carbs.

i'm a mess at funerals and my grandpa's was no exception but what a legacy he left to remember him by. this photo of my grandparents makes me smile.

one day a year i get to be an suu fan among my town of usu die hards. and i wear the shirt proud. (it says sout hern utah all on different levels since you can't read it). such awesome girls i get to hang with. 



a waffle series: pumpkin chocolate chip

i am so ready for fall. ready for the weather to be cooler, the leaves to change, scarves and boots and layers, and warm yummy comfort food. so now if the 90 degree weather would stop that'd be great.

pumpkin chocolate chip cookie with a cream cheese frosting