Just the way you are

After running in the park, I walked -exhausted and red-faced-
back to my apartment. 

When I reached the corner.
(You know, the corner where all my neighbors hang out)
A guy called:

"Girl, whatever you're doing you don't need to be doing.

Cause you're amazing, 
just the way you are." 

I'm sorry... Did you just steal Bruno Mars' line? 

Def Leppard

Are you as surprised as everyone else that I went to a Def Leppard concert?

Katie and I didn't quite fit in, but it was still a great night! We had a ton of fun and went with people who did fit in. (Enter Devin and Judd with their rolled up/cut off jeans, t-shirts, bandannas, and of course Judd's stache.)

 Pour some sugar on me!

Rocket! Yeah!

Mo Jo

After almost five months, it was great to go home again! I had a break from school and got to spend a week in Utah. I can't believe how much I got to accomplish while I was there. It was busy, but so much fun! I wish I could have done a little more. There will always be next time...

Morgan Josie (also referred to as MoJo) is my youngest niece, and the only one that I can't talk to on the phone. For this reason, the time I get to spend with her in person is especially fun. Whenever I am home, I soak her up as much as I can! She's pretty much the cutest, sweetest thing.

See for yourself.

 I wish you could hear the noise she makes while making this face!

 I can't blame her for laughing and having such a great time when I'm around.

Sister Date

After Swiss Days, Chelsea and I went on a sister date. We first went to the Park City Outlets, followed by the Alpine Slide, Baja Cantina, and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Old family traditions and a perfect Friday night! The mountains were beautiful. I always forget how great they are. It was so refreshing!

 Who was the better photographer? Just wondering....

 And we're off!

 Oh man, second place.

 The winner! (re-enacted)

The Swiss Family Robinsons

I spent the afternoon reflecting on my roots at Swiss Days! It was my first time ever going and Chelsea, Katie, Steffaney, and I had a lot of fun. We had good food, looked at the shops, purchased a few leather goods, and even saw President Uchtdorf.

Recipe Test Nest

I have the greatest new roommate! Her name is also Amber, and we have a lot of fun together. She does the most amazing thing. It's hard to explain- so I will just send you to her website.

www.recipetestnest.com

How lucky am I? She makes the most amazing food. I've been to two of her test nests and it's a really fun evening. If you live in the NYC area, you should definitely consider coming! If not, follow her blog and look her up on facebook. She lists great tips and amazing recipes. I recommend the five star ones. ;)

Ice Cream Social

With the help of a few other people, my roommate and I planned an ice cream party! We invited all the apartments in our building. There are six apartments of Mormons who live in our building, which is fun, but it was also nice to get to know everyone else.

I forgot to take pictures of the whole group- but we did snap some photos of the delicious toppings that Amber made.