one challange in common.

“With all the differences in our lives, we have at least one challenge in common. We all must deal with adversity. . . . It is in the nature of our being human that comfort gives way to distress, periods of good health come to an end, and misfortunes arrive. . . . The arrival of suffering or the loss of material security can bring fear and sometimes even anger. . . . The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of [Heavenly Father and the Savior’s] infinite love. God gave us the gift of living in mortality so that we could be prepared to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God, which is eternal life.”

Henry B. Eyring, "adveristy"

i have severely neglected my spiritual health recently and finally read all the daily gems sent to my inbox everyday. this quote really hit me hard and due to the current economic times and present issues i have really been reminded me that we {as human beings} have many challenges in common - we are all in this together.

true form.

this past weekend we were able to soak up these last few summer days in northern idaho. pictures will come soon of our adventures and memories of the trip, but i couldnt resist sharing this photo that i stole from joanna.

do we look hardcore or do we look hardcore? true love.

although many

refuse to toss out their flip-flops in the fall and winter weather, i will be doing so. and possibly getting cozy with these little numbers.

one fantastic thing about fall . . . socks.

out with a bang.

sure fall is right around the corner, but the bad weather cannot start until after we get back from priest lake. you hear me universe? after this weekend.

tonight we are headed out to my future-sister-in-laws' parent's {how is that for a mouth full?} cabin on priest lake for some major family bonding. one last hoorah to commemorate those long summer nights with marshmallow roasting and star gazing.

have a great labor day people. see you on the flip side.

the end of summer

means the beginning of fall.

i am really really bummed that the summer is drawing to a close - to get me through this realization period that the warm sun will in fact will disappear, that my tan will fade and that the pool is officially closed i have wrapped myself up in staying up on the new trends for fall.

here are a few selections - pieces all under $100 - that i liked from instyle's editors picks:

* i am loving the leather biker jacket. bad*a meets chic.

calling all culture.

for those of you who would like a little more culture in your lives, i am officially inviting you to come to the opera gala that my voice teacher is hosting next saturday september 12th at the franklin covey center in salt lake. *for more details, click on the poster above.

this is a big deal people. {no i am not singing} guests from the metroplitan opera and portland opera will be performing among many other members of well-known opera companies from around the country.

one of each.

could i wake up to that view each morning - yes please. could i lounge on those couches for hours without the tv on - oh ya. could i whip up a mean omelet in that mod kitchen - oh yes please.

i love the feeling

of being enveloped by space; by bright, open, airy space.

probably why this design appeals to me so much.

remember when -

- we had recess during the day?

my niece, who just went into 1st grade, told me last night that her favorite part of school is lunch time. she and i think alike. mind work gets old.

well folks - here's to the weekend!

flash back

recent conversations with lovers and friends have left me feeling jipped. jipped in the sense that i never got to see the 80's classic 'condorman' or the disney classic 'alice in wonderland'.

to reconcile these feelings the mr and myself have been taking a little walk down memory lane, catching up on old time favorites that i missed out on the first time around.

'the secret of nihm'. we learned so much watching this as adults - kinda funny comparing the emotions we felt watching this as kids.

'the rescurers down under'. i loved every minute of this movie - duh.
'labyrinth'. jim hensen is a master. and there are no words for david bowie.

next up on the list - 'ski patrol', 'condorman', 'alice in wonderland', 'furngully' and 'back to the future'. any suggestions - movies that completely made your childhood?

fashionista

why do we buy the latest issue of vogue - for the pictures of course.

i have always been enamored by fashion photography. finding this gem seriously made my week. pamela hanson captures chic in its finest form.

sock it to me

when i was younger i had a little obsession with socks. i would buy them every where that i went. the more unusual the better. *i bet the mr doesnt even know this.

i think that i might revive the obsession with these babies. notebook paper socks and pencil socks are MFEO {a high five to the first person that can name that movie reference}

round II

just when you think a vacation cant get any better - we go to powell for the second and last time this summer.

looking up from our boat at the cove that jake found for us to park in. perfect in every way - that is until neighbors moved in across from us and blasted 'time to say goodbye' at 4am.

my little bro, nate was able to come with us this time around - hard core. as usual.

mere and the babe audrey enoying our private cove and the calm water.

does this picture remind you of the cover of the movie 'wild things'? classy aaron.

early bird gets the 'butter' - hence the sleepy seeds still in our eyes.

was it worth it? judge for your self:
the mr. enjoying the butter in true form.
after rippin it up.

easton wasnt a huge fan of the lifevest. then again he still looks as darling as ever.

while we are on the matter, he wasnt really a fan of being in the water either. way to torture your kid dave.

gray skies didnt stop the fun. in fact this same night we blasted the black eyed peas and watched our nephews twitch out on the boat. a lasting memory for all involved.

jake and babe audrey rocking their best lake powell hair do's.
tour guide aaron taking the helm.
little broseph throwin the duces right before he climbs the wall of death.

nate up on the so called wall of death. after psyching himself out, punching the air a few times and rocking out to the metallica we had blasting on the boat, he finally jumped. why is there no picture documentation of this, you ask? i almost peed when he jumped - the last thing i was thinking about was getting it on film.
a few more wakeboarding trips - aaron catching air.

the mr. and the mrs. at the end of the week. pay special attention to our fantastic hair - ahh not showering for a week certainly suits us well.
among the fun was exploring on the jet skis, watching skylar and jordan get up on the knee board, eating great food, talking to the siblings and finding more reasons why i love this family, reading my fashion magazines in the sun, sleeping out under the stars, waking up to dave falling off of a chair and learning the true meaning of MLM.

thanks oldhams - i couldnt ask for more.

last night

aaron and i stood afar from the crowds at the gallivan center and just watched people.

i am sad that there were just too many sweaty people for my taste to actually watch iron and wine, but it was not a wasted night. by any means.

we have invented this new game.

• name - people bingo
• object - find the most obscure or unique people, outfits, behavior or combination of all three.

try it. i promise it will be time well spent.

feelings on felt

i love felt.

exhibit a.

base to the ment

living in a basement i can really appreciate how these designers rocked the basement space that they had to work with.

the journey

i think that journey put it best.

they say that the road
aint no place to start a family
right down the line
its been you and me
and lovin a music man
aint always what its supposed to be
oh girl you stand by me
im forever yours...faithfully.
mr,

i am so glad that we both have an unquenchable thirst for music. i am happy that i found someone who gets giddy over a chorus, who talks about the chords that he creates and who will sing no matter what the circumstances. we live by the same beat.

love,
the mrs

welcome welcome

happy day

happy hump day lovers and friends.

this means t-minus two days until this guy comes from portland to play.
and t-minus three days until i get to clock out and enjoy this.

then just t-minus five days until we head out to spend the week here.

moday, monday, monday

lets be honest - its just my least favorite day of the week. monday is an awful way to spend 1/7th of your life.