Spring inspiration collection

It's almost officially springtime! My favorite season has always been Spring because of the fresh feeling of rain, the beauty of bright greens and the atmosphere of rebirth in everything; humans, animals and nature.

I'm feeling fresh flowers, lots of pinks, greens and whites.



I'm feeling some spring cleaning and the need to fill up my frames with some fun artwork!



I'm feeling energized and motivated to keep working out and getting stronger. I'm trying real hard to get the beginner trophy on the Nike Fit app and it's way awesome! Also, my new jump rope is about to be my best friend.





I'm feeling sooooooooo ready for a road trip. Mike and I are planning lots of Utah trips because we realized that we haven't really explored this gorgeous state together besides Moab (where we met).





I'm feeling like wearing flowy dresses, pretty colors and soft textures.









I'm also feeling like painting a million abstract pieces and springtime bouquets but like when am I not feeling that? haha





photos via Pinterest

California Missions Trip

California Missions Trip

April 2nd through April 7th 2012

Sunday – We drove from SLC to Las Vegas after General Conference!

 
Monday – We made the long Drive from Las Vegas to San Diego.  We made a Visit to the Mormon Battalion Visitors Center and it was fun to find ancestors who share our name!

 We walked down the street to Fiesta de Reyes, an outside Mexican restaurant complete with shops surrounding the tables. Carter and I walked around and when I saw the flamenco dancers I felt like I was back in Mexico City!! I impressed everyone and ordered in spanish haha I can read it so well and my accent is great!

Tuesday – San Diego.  Visit Mission San Diego de Alcala and museums in Balboa Park.  

Today was the craziest most busy day! We went to the Mission San Diego de Alcala and a children’s science museum.

 After lunch at the famous Coronado island  we went to Balboa Park right on the beach and had a blast there! We went on this sky climb ropes course and rock climbing, then laser tag and a laser maze just like in Mission Impossible! It was so fun to dodge the lasers and crawl through it like a spy.

Wednesday – Travel north to Ventura, driving by Mission San Luis Rey and visiting San Juan Capistrano.  We went and saw the movie Mirror Mirror and it was actually pretty funny, well written with clever jokes.

Thursday – Travel north to Paso Robles, visiting missions La Purisima and San Luis Obispo along the way.  Our tour guide for La Purisima let us go into all the roped off areas and even let us ring the bells that haven’t been used in ages!

Friday – Travel north to San Francisco stopping at missions San Carlos Borromco and San Juan Bautista along the way.  We went to Pier 39 and ate at Bubba Gumps right on the water front! We saw Alcatraz in the distance and watched the sun set by the Californian Seals. It was wonderful!

Saturday – Return home after visiting mission San Francisco de Asis and the final mission in Sonoma . The drive home was fun cause we were all so hyper to get out of the car! Haha it was an amazing trip and I’m so lucky to be able to come along and learn so much about the California Missions!