So this is the New Year...

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...sleeping in, eating pancakes, enjoying the golden hills and the first sunset.

Christmas Vacation

Nieces and family, food and lights, sweets and presents, snow and sandstone....and it went by so fast.

J and I drove through a blizzard and it was quite an adventure. At one point, through the Sierra's, we were traveling at 7mph. It was rough, but we survived. The next morning we got to see my cute little nieces. They unwrapped their bubble guns and had a fun time drenching Uncle Jared with soapy bubbles.
Cheri, Paola, and I - love you both.
Jared's parents are opening a BBQ place in Bountiful, UT - Smokin' Bones. It's going to be amazing! The beautiful bull behind them is the new pizza oven - just imagine pulled pork pizza. We can't for the doors to open in February.
The lights at Temple Square in Salt Lake City are always dreamy and romantic.

The annual Adams Canyon hike - led by Jared, of course. He was so convincing that all the siblings decided to join us this year. They're a good lookin' bunch.

Christmas morning Jared opened this gem -  Rock of Ages - Stacee Jaxx is now part of the family.

From Kaysville to St. George...climbing is always on the itinerary.

It was 50 degrees, sunny and beautiful.

I love Christmas and I'm so happy we spent it with our Utah families.

Spreading Christmas Cheer

Holiday greetings to you and your kin. Best wishes and warm kisses for a new year to begin.

Merry Christmas!

Photo: Andrew Christensen

Snow Day

With a smoker-sick voice, a running nose, no shower, and no bra, this family still loves me. Blessed? For sure!



TMI? Probably.

denied no longer.

fyi: reflection (piece) post



I never thought of myself as a late bloomer, in fact, I was busty at 12. However, I recently became a woman. I bought my first tube of lipstick, and though I was hesitant at first, I became empowered by the notion that I would look mature. It was empowering to browse and when Sephora helper #9 came to me with Givenchy 07 Mystic Pink, well, I knew it was a match. I strolled down Market with my head high and my lips pouted. My lips have found solace in a perky, pink haven.

Photo: Garance Dore