bonnnn jourrr parreee

i was blessed to spend the last few days in one of my favorite cities with my favorite people!

Paris is one of the prettiest places there is,

and we got lucky with some seriously nice weather.

The trip was short, but we got some amazing places in! 

It was so fun going to a place Chan loves so much and seeing him speak French!

It was probably one of my favorite parts of the trip.

And also the fact that the buildings, the language, the food are all so beautiful.

The eiffel tower really doesn't get old..

Did I mention we got to celebrate Chandler's birthday there??? Lucky.. :)

I had the best time exploring with him, trying to sing happy birthday in french, and eating LOTS of crepes 

in celebration, of course!

The real treat for me was having my family there.

Any time I can spend more than a weekend with these people, I am a happy girl!!

Au Revoir!

xoxo Al

last 2 months of my life

1. when Kate made the US Olympic team 

2. Ash's bach party

3. our first Christmas tree!

4. shreddin hard in Malibu

5. vacations = selfies

6. New Year's Eve with the fam

7. then this happened 

8. my best friend eeeeeee 

9. ski days are some of the best days cause I'm stuck on a mountain with this one :)

10. so dark but my favorite couple in the world

11. the week I made and devoured a king cake 3 nights in a row 

12. Olympic opening ceremonies!

the new year + al resolutions

happy new year!

2013 is officially over and what a great year it was! i got married, began my senior year of college, travelled a ton, and learned more about myself and love than ever before.  it has probably been the fastest year of my life, but one of my favorites.  i have few complaints and couldn't have picked anyone better than chan to constantly be by my side.

2014 has a lot to live up to, but it's already seeming equally as amazing.  I graduate from college in april, i'm starting a business i'm so stoked about with my wonderful siblings, im going to africa, and did i mention im graduating??!? 

BYU is one of the best things that has ever happened to me, but i hate school.  i really truly do.  it is so difficult for me and now looking back, i feel like there have been so many things i have put on the back burner to focus on things i do not even love.

in 2014, i want to carve out more time for myself to learn new skills.  im knocking some more things off my bucket list and also trying to make more time for the things i used to love.  like reading!  many books will be read in 2014. (ive had a running list since freshman year but would love more suggestions!)  im also looking forward to yoga 3 days a week (even with 18 credits, no excuses), working on the sibs latest project, learning calligraphy and french. I sound a little over optimistic, but let's be real, after graduation i will have loooootsss of free time.  so guess that means ill have no excuse to not cook :) 

i hope your year is off to a wonderful start as well!

xoxo al

pics

1.  Which Wich has the best cookies and cream shakes.  Ever.  Go there.  It's the best oreo to ice cream ratio hands down.

2. Back when the leaves were everywhere and so pretty.  This was taken on campus.  I hate the cold but who else can say their campus was practically on a mountain.  Thanks BYU for the sore hamstrings without the benefits.

3. I'm addicted to Milagros green salsa. And it's so close to our house. We end up here a lot.

4-5. Daisy and Gatsby for Halloween. I had to convince him hard for this one.

6. BUT.. proof that we still cook. notice: bacon

7. These girls are so great! i cant wait until winter so darbs and makena are back!!

8-9. The night we were at a concert here. it was scary and we were tired. unicorns were involved. and lots of boy bands wearing makeup..the things we do for friends.

10. Date night at the only place in Utah with Blue Bell ice cream.  Catch me here every weekend.  I'm in love.

11. Danielle's 22 birthday!!! Couldn't have asked for a better friend.  This one is a GEM and my favorite Georgia peach there ever was.

---like why are these all about food????---

12.  Also, I got a new planner today and I am very happy about that

Going to Florida tomorrow for the next week!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pray I will get sunshine :)

Al

 

Pre-CHAL

did i mention we met at a halloween party???


its true. a provo halloween party. behind one of those old houses on university ave that doesnt actually exist anymore. i was dressed as a nerd. he was wearing a costume he threw together with clothes from DI. it was his first weekend back in provo after his mission. i was starting my sophomore year of college. we talked for a total of 2 minutes about who we knew and went our separate ways. he forgot me. (i facebook stalked him....)

 these pictures are from halloween last year

and hoping that this halloween is even better!!! 

we <3 halloween! and facebook ;)
haha he still doesn't remember meeting me

Octoberness

I'm really okay with it being October. Mostly because it's my favorite. I love fall. I love fall in Utah.

Also this weekend my lovely fam came to see me :) even though the weekend did not turn out as lovely as we had planned

I've already been to Sundance twice to see the changing leaves

and made pumpkin cookies with the yummiest icing

Also, it is the greatest because instead of going to church we can sit at home in pajamas and watch this.

 I can't wait to dress up for Halloween and watch scary movies with my Chan.  

Except actually last time we went to a haunted house someone jumped out at him and he ran.. 

all the way out of the haunted house and left me inside

He really loves me

 

Promise

Also... why do midterms actually have to be a thing?  At least I graduate in April.

Preferences

My husband was so proud when he brough home pulp free orange juice last night which he said was just for me

"Chan I love orange juice with pulp" 

Also, I've been buying that kind for the last 4 months ;)

.............. It's a learning process.