i've been neglecting my dear blog as of late.

maybe its'be because i feel like life is super mundane lately.

or maybe it's because i've found a new love: instagram.

my photos go there instantly after i take them. and don't ever find their way here.

this is my attempt to do better.

we spent the weekend in idaho, and didn't do much. but it was the best kind of break.

i didn't have to cook a single meal. thanks to grandma & my favorite places to eat out in burley.
we watched a few good movies, read a few good books, & slept in to our hearts content.

we also got plenty of niece time in. thank goodness.

love this little lady.

strawberry ice cream=brian's second love. 

he also loves the hunger games. read that book in one day.

her cheeks are coming in nicely. :)

ave doesn't smile for a pictures....

 unless you catch her watching her favorite show, in her favorite chair, with her favorite aunt.

it was a really good trip to burley. minus the speeding ticket on the way.
{idaho cops are the worst kind.....they've never liked me.}

and on a completely different note....(pun not intended)

 and if you haven't heard mr. jason mraz's new single yet. this is a must listen. new favorite song.

happy tuesday. :)

weekend in idaho & a pumpkin patch

it was so good to be home this last weekend.

i miss that place {too much}.

we spent our time:

snuggling our new niece, baby jane.

teasing avery.

enjoying home cooked meals by my mom & grandma.

attending only one hour of church. {due to the power going out}

having sunday popcorn.

playing basketball in the driveway.

visiting a pumpkin patch.

getting lost/scared in a straw maze.

and catching up with our favorite family members.

 brian's pumpkin of choice:

and mine: 

cute honey, real cute. 

 this girl {loves} matt.

 

don't tell brian, but this is the real reason i married him.

we are smitten by this little lady.

oh, and this one:

also, isn't this the saddest thing you've ever seen?

it was a fabulous weekend.

can't wait to go back.