February: Glad THAT'S Over.

Ew. I lied. I said that January is a hard month. But, I digress. I think February might be worse. I feel like the thrill of the snow and the cozy evenings are at an all time low.  The Christmas season is REALLY over and I am just over the cold, ya know?  My students tend to get out of control because they haven't been outside to play. I get grumpy because my mental and physical well-being needs sunshine and warmth. 

Yet, it has been 65 and sunny all week. I have noticed a significant difference in MY attitude with teaching and just life in general. I tried to keep myself busy in February because otherwise I get into a "funk." And I did just that. It actually wasn't too bad  of a month. The cold got old. Real quick. But I had a ton of fun with friends, parties, the gym, etc. I am so grateful for people who love me through the winter ;) 

February..... 

(pics via instagram) 

Went to the Provo City Center Temple Open House. My choir in college was one of the last people in this building before it became a temple. We were rehearsing for a show the next evening. It was an electrical error that caused the fire. The LDS church saved it and it became a temple. So, basically, you're welcome. It was beautiful! 

Played in the snow in the mountains! 

This is what I do to relax...and during church. What? You don't? You should. I'm five. 

Cheered on the Broncos during the Super Bowl! 

Read the ever-controversial "Go Set a Watchman." I actually enjoyed it. GASP! 

Wrote "love letters" to my students....and they wrote them to themselves. Ha. 

Had a cabin getaway to Brian Head Ski Resort with friends. Such a fun weekend! 

I actually cooked dinner. And I talked about how I still hate cooking. 

Co hosted Bon's Book Club Meeting for February: "A Man Called Ove." 

Chatted for three hours for BFF's who are getting married. Love college friends. 

Decades Day with my awesome faculty! 

Fell in love with Kundalini Yoga!! 

Oh, look. Saylor. Shocking. Had to throw that in. I spend a lot of time with her. Ha. 

When the sun shined, I got outside and hiked as much as possible!! 

Slowly started putting my home together (after a year!) 

Harry Potter Book Club Tea Party (yes, I am a part of three different book clubs. Nerd!) 

Bridal Shower with dear college friends. 

T Money is a babe. Spent a lot of time talking with him through a tough time of feeling insecure. 

Oh, February. SEE YA. 

2015 Blog Year In Review!

I wish that I could say that this was a fabulous year in blogging, but, alas, it was not. This year was a sporadic year of posts and random thoughts here and there. I went on lots of fun adventures, but all on the West Coast. As the new year approaches us, I wanted to reminisce on some of my favorite posts and moments from 2015.


January: 
Recapped what it was like to be in the play "A Christmas Carol" 
I challenged myself to "Be Better" with a weekly challenge on improving myself. (I am doing this challenge again this year. If anyone wants to join, let me know!)

February: 
I learned about True Beauty and accepted myself for my beautiful aspects.
We went to Vegas! 

March:
Had a girls weekend with college friends up at Zermatt Resort in Midway, Utah.





April: 
We went to Maui with the whole Ainge side of the family. It rekindled my thoughts and was SUCH a fun vacation. I made a video too!!

May:
I opened up about my Depression. Again. It's good for the soul.
I participated in my first "How We Wore It" Fashion collaboration. Now I'm a fashion blogger. Ha.
BOUGHT AND MOVED INTO OUR FIRST HOME!!!!

Note: Can you tell I'm a much better blogger in the summer when I am not teaching! ha. 

June: 
Went to Cedar City and St. George 
Basically lived up in the mountains and hiked A TON. 
Went to our 5th annual Strawberry Days Rodeo. 
Swam. A lot. 
Talked about the ten downsides of being the youngest. 

July: 
Started a Utah Temple Challenge. 
Celebrated the 4th of July in Oakley.
Took a girls trip to Manti! 
Celebrated T Money's Birthday with a BBQ in the backyard OUR FIRST HOME. 
Hiked more. 
Fell in love with Saylor even more and convinced you all that you need a dog.
Celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary and T Money had a hilarious interview.

August:
Started book reviews on the blog and read a lot of books over the summer.
Went four-wheeling, shooting and camping in the mountains.
Went on our annual Oregon trip for two weeks and visited Crater Lake, Bend, my cabin at Crescent Lake, downtown Portland, Oregon Coast and lots of gorgeous hikes. 

September: 
Wrote my own Twelve Commandments. 
Moved and had a classrooms makeover and started my fourth year teaching! 
Went to Taylor Swift! 
Celebrated my 25th birthday. 
Wrote about empathy for others. 
Wrote about Ten Things that I've Done Right in my Life.

October:
Started an intense health plan. 
My brother, Landon, got married! 

November:
Got into the holiday spirit with a fashion post! 
Updated you all on my life. 

December:
Christmas Style Jacket (see! I'm like kind of a fashion blogger now! haha)
Fifteen Best Christmas Albums. 
Celebrated Christmas with family in Oregon!

I am excited to see what 2016 brings! Happy New Year!!!