desert hike

Adam didn't have school on Friday so we went on a little family exploration "walk" {that really turned into a mini hike} on a nearby trail.

it was a gooooorrrrggggeeeoussssss day and it felt so nice to be outside! 

[if you are living in a super cold, snowy part of the country, you should probably not look at these pictures ;]

it was nice to spend a little family time together in the midst of Adam's crazy school schedule and enjoy the beauty that is around us (before it gets too hot to go outside).

i always found the desert to be beautiful and i LOVE the smell of the creosote bushes. 

plus it was a wonderful perk that Elijah was in heaven with all the rocks and was able to burn so much energy running around. nap time was a breeze when we got home :)

10 points for family adventures that actually keep toddlers entertained & happy!!

Inspiration

happy homecoming

my very best friend Amy just returned home from her year-and-a-half LDS mission in Tahiti. 

oh man, have i missed her! 

Amy and i met the very first night of Freshman year up at BYU. 

i was immediately drawn to her because she was so cool, funny, and was from Arizona. 

right when i heard those words i immediately introduced myself and in that moment i met one of the best friends i have ever had. 

we have been through a lot together.
college

boys/boyfriends 

working at Taco Bell 

late night study sessions that turn into writing on each other's Facebook walls 

being hilarious 

Beto's runs 

early morning labs 

crappy jobs 

roommates 

road trips 

friends going on missions

dance parties
bringing the rain, Optimus Prime style

awkward dates 

ditching school to read Harry Potter 

drama in every shape and form 

marriage & babies 

and lots and lots of other amazing memories! 

Amy is one of the only people that gets me and truly one of the funnest people around. 

if you read our wall-to-wall, you would know just how hilarious we are. 

cause seriously it's the best thing ever. 

i'm so so happy she's home and we are able to live in Arizona so we could see her.
[[even though we got there an hour early cause the flight was delayed and Elijah had multiple meltdowns that included blood curdling screams especially when he got a paper cut from the poster and it was basically the most embarrassing & torturous experience ever with a toddler....]]
it was all so worth it once we saw Amy come through the gate!

it's been a loooooooooooong 1.5 years and i can't wait to make up the time apart.
WELCOME HOME, MY LOVELY AMY FRIEND!!!!!! 
{lots of exclamations just how you like it ;)}

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