Pinterest

A friend sent me an invite to pinterest.com and let me tell you...I'm so glad she did. I have found so many cool ideas for everything from fashion, to home decor, to books to read, and food I need to eat/make. If you want to have your own you have to be invited, but if you aren't you can still browse and get wonderful ideas. Let me know if you want and invite and you can check out my interests.

Family Matters

On my recent trip to California for my cousin Matt's wedding we took some family photos. I'm not a huge fan of my pictures but everyone else looks great. I had such a great time. I only wish we had been able to stay longer.

What I've been up to

Apart from what I mentioned in my last post we really haven't been up to much lately. I read a new book, finished watching True Blood on Netflix and HBO2GO so I am totally caught up. And football season has started so Branden couldn't be happier.

The new book I read recently was The Help by Kathryn Stockett and I LOVED it! I really want to see the movie as well, but I'm afraid it won't be as good as the book.  The story completely drew me in from the beginning. The story is told from the perspective of 3 characters which allows for the reader to understand what is going on really well. Some parts were very funny while others were heart wrenching. Plus I love reading things that are written in an accent. It seems so much more believable that way.

The main thing that I've been up to is couponing. I've got a stockpile going now and I'm totally obsessed. My favorite thing is finding free stuff! I've recently gotten 20 free Old Spice Deodorants, 6 free Nivea Body washes, free toothpaste, and probably some other things that I just can't think of right now. I only wish I had more time to look through the ads and blogs. Luckily I have Branden's sister Nohea to help me. 

Here is a picture of about half of about half of my stockpile. There is more under the bathrrom sick, kitchen sink, and lots of laundry needs above the washer and dryer.

Sorry It's Been So Long.....

Well......I haven't really posted anything in a while. Not too much has happened, but lets recap.

In May, my brother Rob and my dad Kevin came to visit us in Phoenix. We had a very nice visit and Britt was excited to get her car.

In July, Hailey came to visit for a week and we got new feathers in our hair! Woohoo! I also started couponing in July and am totally addicted now!

Last weekend Britt and I had our first sisters only road trip to California. We drove to Victorville and met up with dad and Uncle Mike then drove north to Hollister for our cousin Matt's wedding reception. Everything was beautiful. It was so nice to see our grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. And meet Matt's new wife Sarah.

I'll be sure to post more soon (maybe tonight). Anyone interested in couponing?

Friendship Quote

“There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be!”

Irish Proverb -

I love this Quote!

I was emailed this quote by my campus president as part of his quote of the day and I loved it!

"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to elan on, rely on, or blame. The gift of life is yours; it is an amazing journey; and you alone are responsible for the quality of it."
-Dan Zadra; Businessman, inspirational writer

ENJOY!

It's been over a month since my last post so let's recap:

HAWAII

Branden and I went to Hawaii for two weeks and got back on Mother's Day night. I can't wait for my Hawaiian bracelet to come in the mail! I ordered a custom sterling silver bangle bracelet! Usually they are gold, but I don't like the way yellow gold makes my skin look. We had such a great time visiting Branden's family. And we were able to really relax! I took a nap everyday and ate ice cream almost everyday. Unfortunately I'm horrible at remembering to take pics so we only have a few and they are all just of people. No sunsets or scenery. Sorry. 

MOVIES/TV

Before we left all we id was work. Nothing too spectacular. And no new movies. HOWEVER, I am SUPER excited to watch the new Pirates movie! This looks amazing! I can't wait to see the mermaids. I also want to see The Hangover 2. The first one was hilarious so the second better not disappoint. Others are Fast Five, Bridesmaids, Soul Surfer, and Thor. I still haven't seen Red Riding Hood. I heard it was disappointing. I'll just have to wait an Netflix it. 

While I haven't been tot he movies in a while, I have been watching TV and let me tell you Vampire Diaries is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you don't watch this show, you should. And if you watch the show and haven't read the books, you need to. I prefer the first two books compared to the last two, but they are still awesome! And GLEE, where do I even start!? I love musicals and I love the fact that there is musical TV series!