apartment tour

So when we first moved into our shoebox apartment, I was beyond excited.

You guys. 

It's seriously so cute.

And even though it's totally itty-bitty,
it's perfect for us right now.

And all the dorm-room-furniture-and-stake-center-like-feel of the Barlow Center is oddly comforting.

So without further adieu, I give you our little space of the world.
(And try not to cry over our lack of Halloween decorations.
I know.
It kills me too.)

feeling blessed

This weekend, I am thankful for the temple.

Thankful for conference.

Thankful for prophets who truly speak for God in this day and age.

Thankful for fall, the most exquisite time of year.

Thankful to have enjoyed it out on the Potomac river this morning with my sweet husband and sweet friends.

Thankful for this beautiful country we live in.

Thankful for my family.

Thankful, simply, just to be alive.

So undeserving. But oh so thankful.

welcome to the zoo, zoo, zoo

When I was a kid, I was ALL about computer games. 

My two favorites were Freddie Fish and Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo. 

Did you ever play those games?

And did Putt-Putt make you as obsessed with the zoo as I was?

(I mean, it's no secret that I was an animal loving child, but that computer game was the straw on the camel's back, let me tell you.)

Anyways, the big secret of the day is that I am actually STILL rather obsessed with the zoo.

Which is why when Christian suggested we pay a visit to the one here in DC, 

I was on that like an ape on bananas.

(nice animal reference eh? eh?)

*Tip for future DC visitors, zoo fanatics and the like: this was a STUNNING zoo. 

Totally free of charge.

And TOOOOTTTAAALLLY worth it!*

Check out the goiter on that Iguana.

Someone needs an iodine supplement, and fast.

(attn: I know it's not really a goiter. But for reals. It might as well be.)

Enthralled because the lions wouldn't stop roaring. 

SRSLYMYFAV.

This is what happens when you let Whole Foods name animals.

Here's what I don't understand:

Kevin????

I mean come on.

So much love for the zoo!

 We also went back to the National Portrait Gallery, and naturally Christian had to take a picture with his man Henry Ford.

(which explains the random, non-zoo related picture)

And then Sunday we walked down by the Potomac River.

Beautiful DC, we love you so.

they say it's your birthday

When I was in high school

(And maybe a few years into college as well.... but anyways...)

I was way into having a birthday countdown for myself.

Not because I love my birthday, but the anticipation is my favorite!

(Plus Halloween is the day before, which is also mega fun.)

And seeing as how it is now October, well, probably I need to have a birthday wish list. 

(Dear anyone: feel free to send any of the following my way!

Except maybe not the $125 JCrew bracelet.

A girl can dream amiright?)

Asos watch, Vera Wang perfume, JCrew bracelet, Target boots (both), and H&M bag.

Also I must acknowledge that Christian bought me a hot pair of pants from the GAP a few weeks ago,
(not to be confused with hotpants. Ew. Immodest.)
which he so kindly gifted me a month early.
This was awesome for a few reasons.
First, I really wanted those pants. Like, REEEAAALLLY.
Second, well.... I just like really really wanted them.
Basically he's an angel. 

seasons greetings

You beautiful month you.

Time to decorate some pumpkins, 

watch Hocus Pocus, 

eat everything flavored with "spice" at the end,

and stomp in some leaves.

It's gonna be a good 31 days, let me tell you.