Thursday, August 25, 2011

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










Sunday, June 19, 2011

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











Saturday, June 18, 2011

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.





















Wednesday, June 15, 2011

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!






Thursday, June 2, 2011

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}

Monday, May 23, 2011

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

Sunday, May 15, 2011

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}


Sunday, May 8, 2011

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

Thursday, May 5, 2011

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.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

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






Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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!