a recipe for your sunday.

yum yum yum, i love me a good pulled pork sandwich. i've never had a good recipe for them, so i was pretty excited when i opened my email and found this slow-cooker recipe from real simple. i love anything i can through in the crock pot and go to work. definitely going on my to make list.

it's freezing!

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the weather here in utah has switched from summer to fall in the matter of hours. our apartment has been a hot 78 degrees for weeks and now its a chilly 68. i woke up this morning so cold {i need some hot chocolate and my hubby's robe stat}. my hubs is always complaining that i steal the covers from him all night and that it's a constant battle for him to keep warm {sorry ike man...} and since he's been out of town i have realized that when he isn't there to steal them back i pull them so much they just fall off me and on to the floor and i wake up freezing. i'm crazy. i think it's time to put our down comforter back on our bed, can't wait. it will be a nice welcome home for isaac tomorrow, he loves that thing.

tonight i'm working a night shift so this morning is full of getting everything prepared for the weekend before i work all night and sleep most of the day tomorrow. my little brother and mom's birthdays are this weekend and we're celebrating in style. i've planned a yummy party for them on sunday and there are a few more things i need to pick up before everything will be ready.

i'm also tempted to bake some pumpkin chocolate chip cookies to take in to work tonight...and maybe make a quick stop for a few pairs of colorful tights...seeing as its now chilly enough to wear them!

i hope you have a lovely weekend!

a little obsession.

i am obsessed with cardigans. especially long boyfriend cardigans. i've had a love affair with them for years, but this season they are everywhere and i can't get enough! on monday night my hubs picked me up from work and informed me he had a meeting at the barnes and noble in the mall. i originally was going to just drop him off and have his friend bring him home {i was starving} but then he pulled up next to the giant forever 21 and i couldn't resist. i, of course, found myself a lovely boyfriend cardigan, along with some other goodies and a few birthday gifts for a ridiculous deal. love that place. i didn't see the sweater pictured above, but i sure am thinking about ordering it online...

today.

today i woke up in a very bad mood and i don't know why. i hate it when that happens. it makes me want to forget all the things i need to get done today {a good work out, grocery shopping, loads and loads of laundry, party planning} and just sit around and watch all the shows on my hulu queue. gaaah i hate that. then i stumbled across this picture of my sweetie and i on our wedding day and felt much better. i love how photos can capture such lovely moments and bring back such happy memories.

okay okay i'm ready to take a deep breath and get started on my to do list. here's to a productive wednesday!

sister sister and a little guest post.

i love celebrating birthdays, and jenna's was delightful. aren't we such twins? with very opposite hair colors of course...

i found this fabulous treat tray for her at target! target! another reason i love that place.

and of course, red velvet birthday cake. supreme.

yesterday i did a special guest post on one of my best girlfriend's blog...you really must check it out. here, i'll give you a little preview...

want the very easy recipe for this sweet treat? go here.

sunday brunch.

yesterday was such a lovely sunday. we spent the day lounging around with family, eating a delicious brunch and enjoying some spiritual guidance during general conference.

i also spent the weekend recovering from my night shift {by sleeping all day saturday...} and then going out with my best girlfriends for soup and salad at zupas, frozen yogurt, and to a movie {easy a...i have mixed feelings about it}. it was the perfect weekend. now i'm recharged to work like crazy this week! how was your weekend?

chocolate chocolate chocolate!

yesterday after spending the morning in class for work and then lunching with my bff, i got a very strong craving for chocolate. i debated going to sweet tooth fairy for a cupcake but then i remembered the see's candies gift certificate my mom gave me last christmas. i drove to the mall as fast as i could and picked out a whole pound of chocolate. yum. i felt rather piggish telling the lady helping me "i'll have two orange creams, and two of those apple pie truffles, oh and..." on and on until my box was full. this experience totally reminded me of a favorite 30 rock clip...love it.



i woke up extra early this morning to try and get some things done - i'm working a night shift tonight and i need a good long nap before i go in. i figured waking up at 7 would give me plenty of time to get all my stuff done before i plan on sleeping all afternoon! oooh night shifts...i do not love them. mainly because they don't allow me to hang out with one of my best friends --- sleep. good thing i have my chocolates to keep me awake all night!

happy friday!