South Dakota

Now that I'm growing up I've come to realize that there really isn't any summer break any more. You're either working or in school. So this summer I spent all my time working but luckily I was able to have one last horrah before going back to school. My cousin Nae, aka my bff since the beginning, recently moved to South Dakota. After living 3 minutes away and then moving in with her my senior year, it's been rough not being able to see her every day.  It had been like 14 months since we saw eachother so I decided that had to change. I planned a trip to go up there and every last minute of the 10 hour drive was worth it. We had a fabulous weekend. Nae was an awesome host and I had so much fun. Honestly I would have been content sitting in her house watching Harry Potter and just hanging out with her for 3 days but we did so much more. We made good food, went to Mount Rushmore, Bear Country and Devils Tower.  On our trip to Devil's tower Nae made a detour through Montana so I could get a picture with the state sign. I could go into detail about all the crazy fun we had but I'll just post a bunch of pictures instead. :)

I was kind of really excited.. :)

Baby bear!

Bison!

Cool American Flag roof! 

Right outside our window!

Bucket List Item: Mount Rushmore ✓

Back to School!

Nothing makes me feel older than my siblings getting older. I am so happy that I was able to see them off on their first day of school this year. (College rocks beeteedubs, I get out a month earlier than them and go back two weeks later. Holla!) But they were crazy cute. Connor didn't start until the next week and unfortunately I wasn't home to get a picture of him, but I got the youngest three.  I seriously love my siblings more than anything in the world and am so grateful that I got to spend another fabulous 4 months with them. There is no way I can live far away from them when I grow up. I'd miss them way too much! 

Meg -- 7th grade

Kyman -- 5th grade

Massimo -- 10th grade

Goobers!

Three amigos

That Time of Year

With the school year fastly approaching, it was time to go back to school shopping. Actually having a job all summer meant major shopping time! Randi started school earlier than I so once she got back to Salt Lake I went down to visit. The first day I was down we went to Lehi and went to the outlets there. We hit so many stores and I felt like someone on tv with bags up and down my arms. I may or may not have tried to buy at least one thing in each store so I could have a bag...haha it was fun though. That night we went to one of her back to school activities which was a movie on the green. It was a beautiful night and we watched The Amazing Spiderman 2. I absolutely love Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone and it was just awesome. 

The next day we went to fashion place and I was kind of shopped out from the day before but I got a few things and did a lot of window shopping. It was fun to just have some good old girl time with Randi before going back to school. We only live 30 minutes away during the school year but we both get so busy it's not too often that we get together. It's nice having her so close though and I'm so thankful that I get to see her as much as I do! 

Bree's Wedding!

My friends Kyle and Bree got married yesterday!! It was so fun to be able to go down to Salt Lake and spend the day celebrating their special day.  They are so cute together and I couldn't be happier for them. They definitely made last winter semester so much fun and I'm excited to see what else life has in store for them. :)  

Between the luncheon and reception I had a few hours to spare and nothing to do so I went and saw Guardians of the Galaxy at Jordan Commons.  That place is so cool. The theaters are huge, the seats are super comfy and it has a great name! :) I didn't know what to expect seeing as I just chose that movie because it was the first one starting when I got there but I liked it! I guess I should just know by now that any Marvel is basically awesome.  It was funny and main guy is pretty dang good looking. Haha I'm excited to see the next one!