G R A C I E

Just when I think she can't get any cuter.... she does!  I love my little angel so much.

Thanksgiving...

I love my families new tradition... spending Thanksgiving in St. George!  It was truly a blast.  I got to meet my sweet little nephew Ezra for the first time... and he is beyond adorable!  I loved watching Gracie play with her older cousins.  She felt like such a big girl following them around!  It was a very uplifting trip, and I feel rejuvenated for the busy month of December.  Thanks family for being amazing!!!

All of the Cousins.... Gracie, Brooklyn, Aliyah, Levi, Connor, and baby Ezra.

My sister-in-law Jeni, sister Morgan, and I
Brooklyn, Gracie, and Aliyah watching a video.
New baby Ezra!  Isn't he handsome?!
Gracie making a Gingerbread house.

I took some pictures of Gracie at the park by my parents house in St. George.

Gracie's first kiss!

A few people have mentioned they couldn’t view this.  Hopefully it will work this time. 

Click HERE… It’s so funny!

Tagged!

25 rAnDoMs... +3  :)

1. I love my freckles.

2. I am a Libra... always striving for balance.

3. My favorite season is Fall.

4. I love being active, and will always have a healthy, active lifestyle.

5. I have been known to go 3 days without washing my hair.  I do hair all week, so when it's time to do mine, I prefer just throwing on a hat or bandana.

6. I don't hold grudges... what's the point?

7. I have always naturally seen the good in people.

8. There is a specific chocolate cake that I'm obsessed with, and want on my birthday for the rest of my life.

12. Having a baby was the best day of my life.

13. I eat a Skinny Cow almost everyday.  Soooo good.

14. I love long baths with yummy soaps, candles, and magazines. 

15. I am in love with diet coke, and have no desire to stop drinking it.

16. I am a very organized/scheduled person.  I have made a to-do list for the following day, every single night since 7th grade. 

17. It takes me hours to wind down at night (probably because my days are so busy)

18. I will never get sick of friends episodes.

19. I was the happiest child alive.  I was just so excited about anything and everything.  Kind of reminds me of someone I know ;-)

20. My family's nick name for me is "Chong".  They still call me that to this day.

21. I am really adventurous/spontaneous.  Ryan could probably talk me into doing just about anything.

22. I loooove decorating.  I could spend hours shopping for my home.

23.  I just love shopping in general! I know money doesn't buy happiness, but it definitely buys a little joy (lets be honest)

24. I'm all about quality over quantity.

25. I'm a total believer in Karma.

26. I'm afraid of the dark...(only when Ryan is gone)

27. I love being a girl, and having a little girl to spoil.

28. I love the smiley face symbol a little too much.

Are you bored yet?  Thanks for reading!

I tag... anyone who wants to do this!

Halloween Festivities!

Gardner Village...

Little heartthrob



"Trunk or Treat" with the ward


Cutest spider I've ever seen!

I finished the season out strong, running the Provo Halloween Half Marathon in 1:53! It was easy to justify all the treats I had after running 13.1 miles ;)

Halloween!

Gracie with her cousins Connor and Levi



My Mom and I

Trick or Treating!




We had a great Holiday! Happy Halloween!!!

My makeover client did a post about it on her blog. Check it out HERE! I think she took better pics than I did :)

The Makeover

Before

As you can see, Danielle is naturally beautiful, but was ready to spruce up her look. My goal was to give her a look that emphasized her natural beauty, and was also maintainable for a busy Mom of 3. I had a blast doing it! Thanks Danielle for coming, and I hope you like your new look :) Here is the end result...


After

After


I will be doing another makeover in 6 months. It could be you!

The Other Half

Back in March I ran the Canyonlands Half Marathon. This weekend I ran "The Other Half" of that canyon (hence the name). I had a blast with my friends. I ran the race with my sister-in-law Megan, and my 2 friends Amy and Shante. It was a BEAUTIFUL course! I am a huge fan of Moab. It was fun to spend some quality time with my girlfriends, and finish this race together.

Amy and I running through the finish!

Craft night!

Good thing I married into a SUPER crafty family! My book club (which consists of my sister-in-laws, and Ryan's cousins) does a craft night occasionally. It is always so much fun! I'm amazed at how great they always turn out. This is my favorite craft yet. It was on the back of the Pottery Barn Kids magazine (and looks identical to it)
I can't wait to put it up around Thanksgiving!



Each leaf is hand stitched. Cute huh?!

Quarter of a century

I was born 25 years ago, and life truly does get better with age!