Happy 4th!

4th of July weekend was filled with lots of fun and family

My parents and sisters came out to spend the weekend

in Utah.

I couldn't have been happier.

We hiked up to Stuart Falls which was absolutely gorgeous

Father's Day

Listener

Teacher

Comforter

Coach

...all things my dad is and more.

I am one lucky girl to have the father that I have

He is always there when I need him

My dad...

 makes me laugh when I am sad.

makes me smile when I am angry.

makes me feel beautiful every second of every day

makes my trials into experiences.

He is the dad who dances at Disneyland 

{in front of an entire crowd might I add}

He is the dad who get's up to teach seminary

He is the dad who doesn't go to bed until all his kids are 

home and safe

He is the dad who makes us mickey mouse pancakes

He is the dad who beats us all in cards

He is the dad who is home every night for family dinner

He is the dad who answers {my}

numerous and tearful phone calls.

Thank you dad for everything you do.

You truly are the greatest dad

with the biggest heart.

I love you so much

Happy Father's Day

Love, 

Madison

Bike Ride

After coming home from work

Shannon and I decided to go on a bike ride

which turned into a 2 1/2 hour one!

Gorgeous weather, GG, and a great friend.

Nothing beats it.

Summer Days

Goodness friends

It's been far too long.

The sunshine has taken over my blogging abilities

We have had a week straight of sunshine.

And you can believe that I have taken full advantage.

Kevin {my gorgeous roommate Hayli's fiance}

hung us a hammock.

Which is where I have done most of my summer reading

Best thing about summer...no homework!

Which means no reading about all things nursing

So I have been filling my mind with everything else

{which includes lots of Bachelorette, So You Think You Can Dance, and Without a Trace}

My most recent book...Mudbound.

I think you should all check it out.

Anyway, back to my summer.

I had these cuties for a night

Meet Sam and Lucy.

These cute little kitties spent the night with me and the roomies

while their mamma's were in California.

Sadly, the landlord found out

(whoops)

so we had to part a little early

Friday night, Shannon and I headed to the Orem Fair

and caught the fireworks

{yes, Katy Perry's song firework was playing in my head the entire time}

So summer has been great

Lots more summer and sunshine to come!

I hope everyone is enjoying their's

PS.

My little sister Macey graduated from 8th grade as Valedictorian!

Way to go lil sis!

Love you!

Hello Friends

Goodness, it has been a while!

Can't get enough of the weather.

Last two days it has been nothing but sunshine

You can believe GG has been getting plenty of rides!

Lots of hammock laying on my porch

Lots of country music

{because we all know country music is that much better in the summertime}

Lots of watermelon

and lots of skirts

Its been grand.

Enjoy the sunshine!

{my favorite picture from my sisters wedding. my best friends}

Fun Facts

Oh man, with no school (aka no life)

my blogging days have been desperately slacking.

What can I say.

It seems like blogging just can't take over my time 

of doing nothing.

reading books.

watching lots and lots of movies.

spending time with my family.

and friends.

So with no work today

and plenty of access hollywood

I figured I can break out the good ol' computer

and type up some fun facts

{whose idea I got from this darling girl}

I have very very curly hair

but will never wear it curly

{unless I am coming out of a pool or the ocean}

I don't drink coffee

but my all time favorite ice cream is coffee.

so. dang. good.

I just got a brand new camera

{Sony-Alpha NEX-5}

so I walk around thinking I am the world's 

best photographer.

With no school, I have read 5 books

1 political.

4 romantic.

My daddy calls my freckles

angel kisses

3 of my toes are all the same length

weird I know.

I love waking up to the rain

but hate the rain during the day

I always try to wear heels to work

but can never make it past 2 hours.

{hats off to you women that can last longer}

My sisters truly are my best friends.

Happy Monday everyone!

Bachelorette starts today..whoop whoop

Wonderful Weekend

Any weekend with my family

is a great one!

I was lucky enough to go home to California

last weekend for Mackenzie's 

Wedding Open House

It was so much fun to be home!

How I miss it!

{even if my new brother got my room, and I bunked up with brandon}

The open house was wonderful

My mom did an amazing job

{she is kind of awesome...if you haven't caught on yet}

I flew home on Monday, but was okay because

the whole gang came out again this weekend for the actual wedding.

We made the trip up to Logan.

Mackenzie made a beautiful bride, and I am so lucky to have

another brother in my family.

I love you Aaron and Mackenzie!

{pictures from the wedding will come soon}

Mother's Day

To all the mom's...

Happy Mother's Day!

What a special day where we get to 

spend the day showering you with gifts and treats

and all sorts of wonderfulness.

Here's to my Mamma.

The most amazing mom I could ever have

Thank you for all that you do.

Your kindness

compassion

love

smiles

phone calls

{the many many phone calls}

dinners

and so much more

I look forward to the day when I get to be a mom 

just like you

{and beat you in arm wrestling}

Love you dearest mother

I'm Going Home!

Lovelies, 

I am on my way home

to my favorite people

Home to these crazies.
Don't be too impatient for my arrival familia
I know how long you have been counting down the days, hours,
minutes and seconds

T-minus one hour.

Happy Birthday Little One

It's my little "mini-me's" birthday today!

I can't believe Macey is turning 14

She will be graduating junior high and entering High School

Watch out Del Oro High, here comes Macey Bailey

14 fun facts about the birthday girl

1. Macey was 9lbs 8 ounces when she was born

{one big baby}

2. She loves to sing and dance

3. Macey stole the lead at her school play Grease

4. One of her favorite places to go is Disneyland

5. She is an amazing track runner

6. She play's tennis, volleyball and plays the piano

7. She has the same shoe size as me!!!

{size 11}

{and yes she is 14...love ya Macey!}

8. She can make anyone smile with her love for life

9. She loves to put on performances for the family

{and charges admission}

10. She is the smartest entrepreneur I know

11. She has the greatest smile

12. She is a 4.0 gpa student

13. She is the baby of the family

14. Macey is the spitball of the family, 

and life wouldn't be the same without her!

Happy 14th Birthday Macey Marin. 

I sure do love you with all my heart

Thanks for always putting a smile on my face

Sisterly Love

I got to spend an amazing weekend with my gorgeous sisters
Well 2 of the 3!

We missed Miss Macey!

Miranda flew into town on Wednesday

I went to pick up Miss California Lovin' blonde-bombshell 

It was raining and cold.

Welcome to Utah Miranda!

We got to spend a couple of days together before Mackenzie came down

on Friday after her final

We went to diner at Cafe Rio {yum}

 Went to do some "sister errands"

and then off to Color Me Mine

Oh we had so much fun there

For all of those who don't know what that is...

you go and pick out something to paint, you paint it, and then they

fire it for you!

{making it look pretty}

For all those who know me

I may be a {tad} indecisive, so you can imagine how long

it took me to pick something out!!

In my defense, look at all the options!

Don't worry, after a mental pro/con list

{and sisters laughing at me the entire time}

I decided on a vase!

Mackenzie got a mug, and Miranda a soccer mug {obvi}

We had so much fun painting, laughing, chatting, re-living memories

and making new ones

all things I love to do with my sisters

They truly are my best friends

Ya, sorry Toots, I don't think people will believe you did this!

Saturday Miranda had to fly home, and Kenzie was back off to Logan
We stopped at our favorite restaurant Mimi's Cafe
for breakfast

I always have so much fun with these girls!

"our roots say we're sisters, our hearts say we're friends"

-Author Unknown

To all of those that are done with school congrats!

To those still in it...keep on keepin on!

And to those that are completely done with school..I am jealous

Happy Tuesday!