Someday. Sunday.

I can't believe how many hair do's this cute girl came up with and now she's coming out with an e-book available for less than $5 with tutorials on all of them!
Check out her 30 for 30 Hairstyle Edition.

dreißig, 三十, trente, trettio, þrjátíu

When I started this 30 for 30 Challenge I was terrified. 

People told me that it would "bring out the most creative parts" of me, that I would have "so much fun." 

...well, I wouldn't go that far, but I will tell you that I do feel accomplished and I am surprised at how I was able to mix up a mere 30 items and still make a pretty varied wardrobe. 

But by golly, I'm glad it's over! 

Mostly because I'm sick of my mailbox overflowing with hate mail from the rest of my closet. 

The 'Untouchables' of my closet feel cold and neglected and as hard as I try to explain to them what's going on, they don't seem to have the reasoning capacity to comprehend it all just yet.

 Luckily, they don't have to, 

because tomorrow I come to them with open arms.

{Cue the music.}

So here you are, number 30

...and that's a wrap.

white flower brooch

tuttugu-níu

 But why are you standing in a soggy parking lot?--you ask.

That's why!

Ma Nielson called Marcus earlier this week to tell him that for our graduations presents they were buying us both iphones. Not only that, but that we could even get them early (because we don't have internet at our house, and she's awesome like that). 

Seriously Ma & Pa Nielson are some of the most generous people I know. They have helped us out so much and I love them for all they are.

Now, how NOT to become addicted to our iphones...?

sperry top-siders

tuttugu-átta

Lately, my brain hasn't been working too well. In that last 2 weeks I've forgotten to do at least 3 assignments (that I know of), I've gotten WAY behind on responding to comments, I've told people I'd call them back and then forgotten for days, and today I got to campus and realized only one of my legs was shaved.

Seriously Brain, if you could just hold on for 73 more days, I'd really like to pass this last semester. Really.

I wish that I could just bring FORMSPRING back, because it was a lot easier for me to answer questions one there (although, I always wished I knew who was asking them), but I got so many strange questions that stressed me out, so I'm hesitant. Any suggestions?

j.crew striped tee

tuttugu-sjö

Happy March!

If you are wondering what is wrong with me in the above picture read this and add large amounts of yogurtcake, cereal, cheese, and maybe a little bit of ice-cream and you will know why my tummy hurt.

When will I learn?

Probably when dairy stops tasting so gosh-darn-delicious.

What's Your Edible Weakness?

Don't forget about THIS going on during this wonderful month, contact me if you're interested :)

j.crew black cotton long-sleeve tee

tuttugu-sex.

Judging solely on the title of this post, you're probably expecting a story about something scandalous...

Turns out that's just how you spell six in Icelandic. 

Phew! That was going to get awkward, fast.

really strange lighting...

This weekend I found our little point-and-shoot camera that we hardly ever use and these are the memories it held:

 Long time ago, our friend Blake (who served a 2-year mission in Japan) invited us to a Make Your Own Sushi party. It was DIVINE! Once I saw these pictures I begged Marcus to take me to eat sushi. He did and I love him for it! But honestly, it wasn't as good as the sushi we made ourselves at the afore mentioned party. 

Hey Blake, feel free to invite us over again sometime...:)

He is also the talented photographer who took our Great Gatsby photos:

 This pictures is from a few weeks ago when we went to Lava Hot Springs, also known as pure bliss.

Jenny, can we go back soon, PLEASE??

What's Your Favorite Sushi Place and 

What Kind Do You Like?

My favorite is the boring old California Roll, but this weekend I ate raw salmon and fish eggs just to appease Marcus--the things I do for him...

carson skinny cord

{For Fashion's Sake} Saturday: Week Mustard

The Breakdown:

Yellow Cardi: H&M $14

Floral Tunic: Target clearance rack $12

Belt: vintage $2

Slip-Extender: vintage $2

Sweater Tights: Forever21 $5

Slouch Boots: Charlotte Russe Sale $9

sweater tights

tjugo tre.

I sort of hated todays outfit, but eh...I'm sort of over this 30 for 30. 

Seriously--give me my clothes back!

I'm too busy this week. Sorry posts have been lame.

It's my last semester, I'm currently working on another project, my sister and nephew have been staying with us, I'm trying to schedule a quick trip to AZ for spring break, we're trying to make plans for after graduation moving extravaganza, and lately real life has been a lot more pressing than virtual life. 

Sue me. 

But if you're really bored and semi-new to the blog, go ahead and check out some of the archives, there are some pretty good stories if I do say so myself... :) 

tjugo två.

My big sissy, Heidi's staying with us right now. She's basically all that, and you guessed it--a bag of chips:

Beautiful, compassionate, easy to get along with, etc.

Today we took my nephew, Dallas, (her son) to this archery/hunting shop in Idaho Falls and somehow the combinations of target practice wolves, beauty and the beast references, and far too many taxidermied wall mounts had us crying with laughter. 

I'm still not quite sure how it happened, but two little blondes surrounded by vast amounts of camo and antlers were red-faced and tearful--maybe you had to be there...anyway, I loved it and I love my sister.

Now we're off to Chiz's for some deep fried goodness...Mmm :)

t-shirt necklace tutorial: http://writingrainbows.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-t-shirt-necklace.html

forever 21 plaid button up

tjugo ett.

Do you want to know why it's the 23rd and I'm only on outfit 21?

Two reasons:

1. I haven't taken outfit pictures for today

and 

2. I cheated. 

That's right. Ima cheater. 

Go head, chant it:

Cheater, cheater pumpkin eater! 

I don't even care, because guess what? I like pumpkin and I've been wanted to try out this new pumpkin pie recipe, so there!

But I will be honest, I felt a little guilty about totally cheating, so I left my 'untouchables' untouched and headed for Marcus' closet. 

Therefore, I didn't really cheat, right?

See him in the shirt here.

steve madden mary janes

navy gingham shirt

tjugo.

I got the February J.Crew Catalog this week and wept. 

It was so beautiful. The clothes, the models, the photography. All breath-taking. 

Anyways, the predominant hairstyle was a tussled French Twist. 

This is my first attempt, without any sort of instruction and it turned out pretty cute, but I think I can do better once I receive some instruction...

p.s. It snowed like crazy. Just when I thought Spring had sprung...I would have been mad, if the scene from my bedroom window wasn't so gosh-darn-gorgeous!

Happy Sabbath!

I promise I'll respond to comments after the boys have cleared out of my basement! :)

nitton.

 I forgot that this shirt was in my 30 for 30 options.

So I wore it yesterday and today....

white three quarter t-shirt

dix-huit

Yesterday, after spending all day in Idaho Falls with Jenny we got some pleading texts from our rockstar, recording husbands. 

They missed their wives. 

So cute, right?

So we came back to my house and surprised them with homemade pazookies.

They were happy to have us back, and they were very happy we came bearing gifts :)

Just looking at these pictures is making my mouth water, and I can't wait to make them again tonight!

**Recipe: I just follow the recipe on the back of the tollhouse chocolate chip bag, but I add about a third of a package for instant vanilla pudding (small), then I put the cookie dough (after it's been in the fridge or freezer for a day+) in a muffin pan, a little less than half way full. 

Bake at 360 for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden, but the inside still looks a little gooey. 

Let them cool for a bit, so when  you flip them they don't fall apart. 

Place a cookie sheet over the muffin pan and flip them. 

Once they are out of the muffin pan, I flip them back over and there should be a little dip in the middle of the cookie perfect for a ball of ice-cream. 

Drizzle with chocolate and serve immediately.

People will love you forever.

chambray top

dix-sept.

You know when people tell you that you look like someone and you can't really see it?

That's how I've always sort of felt like with the whole Luna Lovegood reference...like I could see resemblances, but people always acted like we looked exactly the same. 

Well, that second picture...I can finally see it! Hahah creepy.

Now on to some photos you might actually be interested in seeing:

HOLY COW! Marcus is so dang attractive. Always. But especially when he wears that grey v-neck I bought him from Banana Republic (on sale for $3). 

That's all.

Longsleeve Tops by Lands' End Canvas

Boots at Target

seize.

Marcus got me this necklace for Valentine's Day.

I love it because it's adorable, but mostly because of this tradition: The Wishbone.

And because it's usually described as AUSPICIOUS and I'm sorry, but could that word be any more enchanting? 

I. love.
that word.

I also love the month of March for a variety of reasons:

1. It's Spring Break time and I associate that with boogie board trips to San Diego with my dad.

2. It's Springtime and in Arizona the weather could not be more spectacular.

3. Green's my favorite color.

4. I love lucky traditions.

5. It's the host of St. Patrick's day-- which falls during spring break, everyone wears green, and it's full of luck...you get the picture.

Why am I already talking about March? 

I'm not really sure, but that's what's on my mind, so that's what you get to read about.

Oh, and look what my nephew made for his class:
It was the letter U day!

He's the cutest thing ever.

I'm also thinking about doing this during the month of March, so if you're interested let me know!

What's Your Favorite Month?

How Come?

braided skinny belt