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 My favorite thing about having Chandler at home with me this summer is being able to get him addicted to all of my favorite things. (Ahh he likes sushi--he CRAVES sushi???? I LOVE IT!)

More importantly, he now knows the perfection of smoothie king. Three smoothies are necessary sometimes, right? 

ONWARDS>>>NYC

We went to New York City for this little stud's 16th birthday. I'm obsessed with New York, but definitely more obsessed with Trace. I mean, how darling is he?

It was the best time.  We shopped and played and ate, which is what my fam is all about.

Mostly the food.  We were only there 3 days and ate at Toloache twice, but can you really blame us?  Best tacos I've ever eaten.  Unlike all the dollar tacos for five dollars that you get in Provo.

 We even got to catch up with Chandler's brother Taylor and his wife Shelby.  Casually chillin in Central Park with locals.  But really it was so fun seeing them on our little trip.

 Broadway is probably my favorite thing about New York.

Actually I have this problem when I am in New York that I become obsessed with everything.  Like when I'm in New York that everything is the best or most exciting.  Overly positive Al.  Sorry.

But really I'm just blown away every time I go to a show by the talent and work that is put into broadway.  Its UNREAL.  I think I missed my calling in life.

Happy Birthday T-dub.  I love you so much!

touristy things

 One of my favorite things about summer is getting to explore new places.  Whether it's a new restaurant or a new city, I love being a tourist and seeing places I've never seen before.  

Chan had a few days off for the 4th of July, so we decided to roadtrip to Charleston!  We seriously had the best time touring the city.  We fell in love with the history, beauty, and amazing food.  

Also, I think we stopped at every single candy store or ice cream shop that we passed.

 future member of the Charleston Yacht Club

Oh and we had the coolest tripod that could attach to pretty much anything.  We took pictures everywhere and were trying to experiment with it but then people would pass and ask to take our pictures so it just got awkward....

 seriously in love with every home and the beautiful colors. obsesseddddd.

oh and i love him.  thanks for not wanting to kill me after 11 hours in the car. xx

the time we played with baby alligators

 Guys, I hate animals.  Like all of them, but when Chan and I decided to live in Mississippi this summer, I promised to give him an authentic southern experience.  Naturally, he wanted to see a swamp.  Friday when Chan got off work, we drove to Louisiana for a swamp tour.  It was insane.  Like a man putting his hand in an alligators mouth insane.  Also telling weird stories about how you can tell if an alligator is male or female? .... Oh and a tour guide got pulled in the water by a gator a year ago so i felt really safe????

whatever.  at least the day ended in beignets.