Goodbye Virginia

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Welp errybody, our adventure in Virginia is over! We ended up deciding to call it quits a few weeks early. This summer was very challenging but such a great experience all at the same time. It did not quite go the way we had planned but the funny thing about it is that no matter how I look at it, I know we were supposed to be here for who knows why...but it's true. Every conversation about whether to leave and head back home would end with Andrew and I both feeling like we needed this adventure for some purpose that unfortunately has not been revealed to us. 

had to spend one last day at VB

Although very challenging, it was such a blast (more for me than for Andrew...sorry babe). We loved getting to be so close to where we grew up. I really missed the trees & constant rain and intense thunderstorms...not the humidity though. I met some good friends who each in their own way helped me as a person. We got to be in a family ward again which we both missed so much. The people here were so welcoming. Not to mention this semester in school online was one of the best semesters I've ever had. I was able to focus here and learned so much about photoshop, illustrator, indesign, and coding. I learned a lot in regards to school & life so I have much to be grateful for despite it all.

totally chilling out while Andrew does all the heavy loading

oh, i almost forgot! we're going to south carolina to visit our family before we head back BUT afterward we are driving back across the country to Utah & then to Cali for a wedding. We wanna stop in Nashville TN & St Louis MO & the LA area SOOO that being said if you know of any cheap fun must do or see or EAT things then comment or message me!

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Ice Cream Day

(PEADAT...Please Excuse Andrew's Dear Aunt Tan)

Happy National Ice Cream Day to all my ice cream lovers out there (:  Couldn't pass up an excuse for a pink swirled ice cream cone. Not to mention I got to enjoy it by the beach. 

Sundays have officially become my favorite days because it's a full day I get to spend with my cute husband. This morning we went to church & struggled to stay awake but hey it's the effort of being there that counts right? After church Andrew napped while I watched Miracles from Heaven (such a cute movie). Then we relaxed at the beach for a couple hours. I'd say it has been a good day.

My favorite thing said today:

Andrew: "Oh my gosh did you see that butterfly just landed on me?! Do you know what that means?!?! It means I'm a princess!"
Me: "WHERE do you get these things?!"
Andrew: "That's how it works in every Disney movie!"

.....guess he's a princess now.

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Friends who shop together, stay together

Keena works for shopsteviehender & Riley volunteered to host the pop up shop this weekend...so since I just happen to be friends with the coolest girls, I got to help out a little :) From the second the shipment of clothes arrived until all the way to the close of the shop I have never heard or used the word "CUTE" so much in my life. BUT it was absolutely necessary & true. Lets just say I caused some damage to my bank account that was completely worth it.

Anyway here are some pictures in some of the CUTE clothes that also show my progress in the class I like to call "How to pose 101" by Keena Peery :p haha but really Keena is such a natural in front of the camera. Check out her blog for more future pop up shop information.

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Andrew turns 22 // July 7th 1994

Happy birthday to my bestest friend in the entire world! We were just little 16 year olds and all of a sudden he's an old 22 year old man ;) Where does the time go?! 

I took Andrew to this restaurant at Sandbridge beach for breakfast and then we layed out by ocean for a little while. We had to rush back in time for him to go to work though...booooo. haha.

After work we continued the celebrating at a seafood restaurant. (Marriage is taking your husband to a seafood restaurant even though you hate it). While Andrew smashed the buffet, I enjoyed a burger :) It was so fun to see him in his version of heaven here on earth. lol.

When we got back we enjoyed some cake & present opening. 

when you're not happy to be 22 // haha just kidding...this was my "testing the lighting pic" which turned out to be the only one he wasnt blinking in

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Independence Day // VA

don't you just love the quality of this pic ;P

OH MY GOODNESS! I never want to spend another 4th of July anywhere else but the ocean front! It was beyond beautiful. Andrew and I got the perfect spot on the whole beach, I swear. We were dead in front of the boat that shoots them off + we were right next to the water. It wasn't crowded around us at all either. The way the fireworks reflect off the water made it that much prettier. 

On another note, I am grateful for the men and women that have protected us and still do protect our country now. I am super grateful to live in this country. You are pretty alright America ;)

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Sandbridge Beach // VA

Today we spent our Sabbath teaching the 5 year olds at church. It was so fun to be with the kids for a change. Their sweet spirits and constant funny comments make your day so much brighter. I almost had to excuse myself during sharing time because I was laughing so hard. After a much needed Sunday nap Andrew and I decided we would go walk the beach. Unfortunately on the way there we got pulled over and given a ticket :\. Such a bummer. We decided to put it behind us and enjoy the beach anyway. It was beautiful. I don't think I will ever get tired of the ocean view. 

When we got home I attempted to make something new for dinner for Andrew & my brother Jordan. It turned out really gross so that was another bummer of today. AND THEN shortly after that Andrew and I went to try and find an open urgent care because Andrews eye was totally red and irritating him. All the websites said they were open but after driving all over we found them all closed. 

After a day that started out really well and slowly got worse and worse, Andrew & I started bringing up every little thing that has gone wrong this summer. I decided I would try my hardest to stay positive. These things are just normal life things and there is no reason to get worked up over it, right? It's not easy for me to turn everything positive because I am such a complainer but here's my start to trying to be better.

Perfectly imperfect

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Simply happy

I call this "if you're a bird, im a bird"

clearly we're both models

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