It’s the most wonderful timeeeee of the yeeeeeeear. Jackie and I met my mom at Costco and purchased a Christmas tree. We had some trouble picking one out. . .NOT:
Just kidding. Jackie took the lead on tying the tree to my car, which was BLASTING Oh Christmas Tree. 
We* got it all tied on and headed home to decorate it:
Jackie named her Billie Holiday. We love him.
Me maybe a little too much?
The decoration and lighting process:
What. a. babe.
Enjoyed a Sunday night gaze from the McBride trampoline:
My chickens and I made a summer teux deux list:
It’s SO GOOD to be able to see my J. Distance sure made my heart grow fonder (as if it could grow anymore, cause I sure love this little slice of shit)
I mean, really:
In other news: HELLO, SNOW CONE THAT FELL DIRECTLY FROM HEAVEN (aka the Hokulia shave ice truck on South Main in Bountiful):
Again…I mean, really? Katie suggested a pineapple and strawberry daiquiri combo with a little sno cap (sweetened condensed milk (EW, RIGHT?)) and it was DELISH. Like, even though I could feel myself slipping into a sugar induced dream like state – I couldn’t/never wanted to stop enjoying the simple pleasures in life like ENJOYING A DAMN SHAVE ICE WITH YOUR BESTIE AND A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET:
Moving on…I have been collecting so many freckles. And maxi swim dresses. And getting my money’s worth from my favorite sunblock from La Roche-Posay. It’s the best. My favorite from the line is the Anthelios SPF 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid – it’s the first sunscreen that doesn’t make my face feel super oily and gross and since I have super pale, East Coast skin, I need some serious protection from any/all UVs:
In addition to the SPF I also started wearing this sups cute floppy hat (yes, I am THAT pale):
Celebrated the 4th of July with boo bear and some Eaglewood fireworks!:
This is my favorite firework, JIC you were wondering:
Okay. She’s the most ridiculous. I AM SO IN LOVE.
Spotted: Tiny Dancer at 5th of July Sugarhouse BBQ:
Sunday night mind blown:
I’ve decided moving is the worst thing in the whole world:
I CAN’T EVEN LOOK AT THIS PHOTO:
Fun week in UT.
I love you,
B
On Monday, I left my apartment to fresh snow and blue skies! Ah, Utah has had the worst air in the nation for the last (feels like ten years) couple of weeks. Even though digging my little Golf out of the snow is a pain, I feel like it’s an appropriate price to pay for clean air and blue skies.
After my internship, J came and got me and we went to J’s favorite restaurant, My Thai. The food there is so good! Jackie always gets the beef basil (super spicy) and I alternate between what I order. Last night I got Tom Kha Gai. MMMM. Delicious mixture of coconut, cilantro, chicken, and spices. Jackie donated plasma earlier in the day and was feeling rather worn out…this meant that she was being hilarious.
Favorite comments from dinner:
“I’m ill” (after dinner was consumed)
“I’m lethar” (short for lethargic)
She makes me laugh cry EVERY.TIME.I.SEE.HER. love you, boo!
Anyways, today I walked out of my apartment to a snow covered golf, again! (strangely I got the same parking spot two days in a row (all the smartcar drivers must be on road trips?!?)).
I really love the snow. I hate driving in it/slipping and falling in it, but it’s so pretty! Campus was gorgeous today.
Today I was walking through the Union and the study abroad fair was going on. Reminded me of last year, when on a whim I wandered in to that same fair and learned all about London. I got super jealous at the thought of new students going on the London study abroad this year. Ahhhhhh.
I LOVE YOU,
B
Today J’s older sissy Janna got married! She looked absolutely amaze! The ceremony was quick and sweet and then we headed over to the Grand America for a DELISH luncheon. 
Serious babes. So happy I got to attend their special day! Love this second family of mine.
Cheers,
B