we are BYU!

I think I watched this video at least 4 times when it first came on...I get chills every time I watch it.

I am so proud to go to BYU and be a Cougar!





Up next: The Sweet 16 Baby!! Go Cougs!

celebration.

Today is my not so little brother's birthday. He turned 19! I am still in shock...I can't believe how fast he is growing up. It kind of makes me sad, I'm not going to lie.

I remember when he was this little...

Now he is a grown man. I am so proud of all your accomplishments and for the person you are. I am one lucky sister to have you as not only my brother but one of my best friends too!

Happy Birthday Ryan.

I love you!

bring on the new year.

I really can't believe 2010 is already over. But, I am also excited for a new year with new goals and new experiences. It going to be a big year for me...big decisions to make!

I am so grateful for the friends, adventures and experiences I was able to have this past year.

Here are some of my favorites times:

Idaho.

Lake Powell.

Neff Reception.

Study Abroad.

John Mayer Concert.

Provo River.

Palm Desert.

Flag Football.

Love this girl. She makes life a whole lot more fun.

Trip to Berkeley.

So I obviously went a little overboard with the pictures...I struggled to pick just a few so, therefore now I have tons of collages. Just proves I had a great year, with great friends and great times.

Can't wait for the new adventures 2011 will bring.

Happy New Year Everyone!

holiday season.

I love this time of year and am grateful for the time I can spend with my family, to think of our Savior and all the wonderful food and gifts!

This is my favorite time to go to Fashion Island in Newport Beach. They have the tallest tree in the United States!

(this picture doesn't really do it justice, but it really is so beautiful)

Also, the Kimball's host a White Elephant Gift Exchange party every year. The gifts always seem to amaze me, last year the talk of the party was the rat that someone brought and this year well, Brad lucked out with the nasty doll.

lani with her guys.

Some of the girls.

and of course...the hilarious boys.

Hope you all had a great holiday!

birthday girl

Happy birthday to the best mom in the world!

So lucky to be able to call myself your daughter. I am so grateful for your example to me and everything you do for our family.

I am so glad you and dad had such a wonderful weekend!

I love you so much!

anthropologie accessories-only store.

Anthro knows how to make my heart beat just a little faster...

I had a friend blog about this a few weeks ago, but I can't get over it. This has to be the best idea ever. I am so obsessed with all Anthro's jewelry.

The 1,400-square-foot accessories-only store is in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The store opened on October 29th. Shoes will account for half the products in the store. The store will also include, handbags, scarves, belts, costume jewelry, fine jewelry and, for the first time, estate and antique jewelry, including one-of-a-kind brooches and engagement rings, and one of a kind pieces and reworked vintage items.

Anthropologie's co-president describes the new store, “It will be the equivalent of going down the rabbit hole and finding a magical world with more of what she loves...Tactile and rich–wonderful to shop and ponder.”

The design will be similar to the eclectic nature of Anthropologie stores, including a gallery-like setting with custom concrete tile floor, low ceilings and a fumed oak floor. Inside, an entire wall is covered in a collage of reclaimed doors, while a 20-foot-long French cabinet will anchor the back wall.

I can only imagine...until then I will pray the next store will be somewhere near me.

“One day, in retrospect,

the years of struggle

will strike you as

the most beautiful."

-Sigmund Freud