eva's

eva's bakery is the cutest little bakery in town. The bright blue is captivating as you drive along main street. The inside is just as fresh looking as the outside. As soon as I walked in I knew I wanted to buy anything and everything they had and I hadn't even look at any pastries yet. Well I wasn't the least bit surprised when I saw the pastries and couldn't decide on just one to order, not to mention we wanted the fresh bread we saw in baskets on the wall. It all looked so perfect. Dinning in looked amaze, but we were in a rush so we finally decided on two pastries and some sourdough bread. I went for the Coconut macaroon and mother went with the blueberry danish. They were to die for. That coconut was perfection. As we were paying pastries were still in sight and we both kept saying "ohh that looks good, next time." I cannot wait to go back and give the rest a try. We've also been using the bread to bake open face toasted sandwiches with smoked turkey, cheese and avocados. Delish, that bread is just right.

life

 

 

Life in instagrams

basketball games // twiddling thumbs //

b-day shoutout // b-day shotout times 2 //

cutest little owl // lights at night //

 

 

 

 



Must Have- Face Moisturizer

It is no secret that it is DRY in Utah. I mean, we live in a desert. The winters are particularly dry and my skin, especially my face, does not do well. (Especially when our water softener decides to take the day off on some days.) There is one product that I absolutely cannot go without.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion by Clinique

 

 

I am a long time Clinique user and was finally introduced to this product about 5 years ago. Let's just say it is a life saver. Even in the summers when the weather is super dry too. I put it on and it immediately makes my skin feel smooth and healthy. It's like a drink for my skin! Applying makeup is easier when I use this and I really cannot go a day without it.  What are your skin/makeup must haves? Please do share!

 



Blend

 

I bought myself a blendtec.

It feels good, a purchase I won't regret.

The blendtec comes with a recipe book

equipped with facemask recipes , who

would have thought? I'm excited.

 

 

 

 



hobbit

Saw the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Concert and The Hobbit all in one night. Talk about too much sitting. Lets just have a little run down of The Hobbit though To start with I have never read the book, so my opinion is already invalid... I'm just going to give it to you anyways.

I didn't fall asleep, but I almost did... I know I know that is ridiculous. BUT. cut me some slack it was the 9:50 pm showing of a 3 hour movie, after a night of MoTab Choir Concert. With that being said it was good and I got nervous a couple times during some intense parts but none the less it was still a journey to a place they weren't even half way too and I kept thinking this is either going to have a quick ending or it hasn't actually been 2 and a half hours. So let me just say, I have never been so happy for an end of an unresolved movie to come. Don't get me wrong it was good, but it was long enough that when the credit rolled up and the movie wasn't resolved I wasn't the least bit mad.
My suggestion if you haven't read this book and aren't a Lord of the Rings fanatic, save this movie for a time earlier than 9:50 pm or for when it comes out on dvd and you can watch it in the comforts of your home.

 

Tuesday.Loves.

It's Tuesday. Not always my favorite day of the week so I try to focus on the things I am *loving*.

 

1. Girls Dinner. Went to dinner with these lovelies aka my BFF's. We've been friends since 7th grade. NBD. Oh and the one 2nd from the left I've been friends with since 3rd grade. Yep, practically since we were babies. I love these girls.

 

2. Taylor Swift: Red. I bought this CD last week for myself as a treat. Let's just say the CD has been on repeat ever since. I'm totally loving every song on the CD. My favorites are, "All too well", "I almost do", " Everything has changed", "The Last Time- duet with Snow Patrol" and "Stay, Stay, Stay". Ok, so I might as well have listed every song on the CD...

#3. Homemade Bread. I made this homemade french bread last night and it is oh so delicious. I make it all the time. I love how easy it is and the way it makes your house smell amazing. Thanks sis for giving me the recipe over a year ago!

#4. Mommy/Daughter Lunch Date. I just got back from having a lunch date with Mia. I love this little girl more than anything in this world. So blessed that I get to spend everyday with her. She is literally the LIGHT of my life.

5. You- my fellow followers. Yep, you. Have I mentioned before how much I love the  blogging world? I really have met so many bloggers and made some great "online" friends. I love you all and hope you continue to enjoy and read our blog. We made it to 300 followers, WAHOO!

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

Throwback Thursday

 

Just a little Throwback Thursday love via the blog today.

We had a wedding today, made me realize it's now just me and this girl. Which one of us is next Meg? Woah, big gulps, huh? Lets not get married and eat rootbeer floats the rest of our lives.

 

nicole

Thus Far

Aren't my friends cute! (thanks for the picture Becca;)) We are fun, and watch football together.

We watched  Utah Utes take the win over the BYU cougars, once again! RushonRushonRush. That game was crazy! The weekend was too good to me! It may go down in my top 5 weekends ever... thus far.

Alpine Slides, Park City shopping, Wedding Reception, Football, Movies, Games, Walks, Friends, Family, and Goodbyes.

Yes it was a little jammed packed. I'm kinda playing catch up with real life now that it is over... which means I'm brain fried. Wish the weekend could have stayed forever, but it didn't so here is to this week!!! StudyonStudyonStudy. Can you tell I'm brain fried now? I'm rambling, that's a good indicator I need to be done. okay yeah.

 

nicole

What I'm Lovin

I'm lovin this swimsuit from  White house Black market. It's on sale for 20.99 and if you sign up for their emails you can get an extra 10 % off. Which makes this swimsuit 18 dollars! what a steal. I bought it a few weeks ago and just got it in he mail yesterday. I tried it on as soon as I could and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this swimsuit. The fabric is good quality. The front is lined. And the bum isn't high cut so it covers you right where you should be without making you look like a grandma. I have wanted a one shoulder one piece for awhile so I went for this one, I was a little unsure as I waited for it but as soon as I got this swimsuit on my uncertainty disappeared. Loved the fit, color, and quality. I'd buy 5 more if I could.

 

 

 

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I'm lovin these running shoes from Asics. They are the Gel Nimbus 13 running shoes. Everyone has their own brand and opinions on running shoes so here is mine. When I first got these I was skeptical considering all my feet problems and that they basically hurt 24/7. High arches, weak ankles, high instep, and fat feet. Yep I've got it all.  To begin with, I work at a dental office where I am up and on my feet quite a bit of the day. So when my dad brought these running shoes home, I figured work was the perfect place to try them out. I was in immediate shoe heaven my first day wearing them. After a week of wearing them to work, I decided I should run in them so I did and I haven't stopped since. My feet feel great!

 

 

 

I have been and still am lovin this watch from WeWood. I just really really want it because it's cool.

 

 

That's what I'm Lovin,

nicole

 

 

you're gonna laugh

wait watch it again.

 



I cried laughing, and maybe even peed a little, and then peed a little bit more each time I watched it. Which may have been more than 4 times.

nicole

Farmers Market- Summer List

Whitney and Mia had a sleepover Friday night, one because she was a hunters widow and two because we decided we wanted cross off yet another summer activity before time was up. So off we headed to the Salt Lake Farmers Market! I wasn't sure what to expect but once we got there I was in love with it all as you will be able to see in our photos.

 

 

The ladies trying Hummus. Jenna and her hummus.

 

 

And me trying the raw pure honey. It's amazing and I'm sold on it.

 

 

 

Lets just get one thing straight. I hate chocolate. So when we walked up to the Chocolate Conspiracy I had no intentions of even trying it. Then everyone was raving about it and they mentioned it had coconut so I was sold on giving it a try. Sure glad I did cause it was AMAZING! I'm not saying I could eat any more that a sample of it but boy was that sample to die for. And guess what it's vegan. Cool.

 

 

Plenty of entertainment as you shop the markets.

 

 

Whitney sampling. Yes we did a lot of this while at the farmers market, we had to try everything we were on a tight budget.

 

 

Mia Loved the Watermelon.....

 

 

......As did we.

 

 

Golden raspberries... tried them for the first time at the farmers market and was instantly in love with them. Don't let the color deceive or scare you, they are well worth it.

 

 

Bottom left corner of this photo you will notice a white tub. It is honey coconut butter as stated on the label, I could eat this stuff by the tub full. So dang delicious! If I had one reason to go back it would be to load up on that stuff for the winter until next farmers market

 

 

We loved the downtown farmers market!

 

 

And finally one last photo, a group shot of all us girls on our girls day, summer list, farmers market adventure!

 

 

nicole



Friday Letters

 

Dear Franz, Thank you, Thank you for fixing my Iphone. You made yesterday the Happiest day of my life since I dropped that phone back in April (well maybe not happiest but close) Not only did you fix the front but I got an unexpected surprise when you said you just change the back because he had a few blemishes. Thank you for making my Iphone no longer look like this.

 

 

Dear School, Please don't actually start on Monday. I really really need some more time to do whatever I want, and go where ever I want.

 

 

Dear London, I can't wait to come explore your city. October cannot come fast enough!

 

 

Dear September, Please come faster, but summer please don't leave. I just want the best of both worlds, is that too much to ask? Dear Mornings, Stop getting darker. You are making waking up early slip right through my fingers. Waking up at 6 just got real, and dark. Dear Farmers Market, Please bring us some real good finds and one enjoyable experience. Dear Weekend, If you could bring me lots of things to do that would be real nice. I would love to stay busy and not have an actual moment to think

 

 

Happy Friday

nicole

 

Cheeky Chalkboards

                                                      

 An update for everyone on Cheeky Chalkboards

Just wanted to give another little shout out to Cheeky Chalkboards, here's the newest video. And don't forget to check their chalkboards out here. Everyone loves a cheap and affordable and awesome chalkboard.

nicole

Six Flags

Last full day in Georgia was spent at Six Flags. Oh my goodness was it a scorcher of a day. I was sweating like it was my day jobs. My favorite ride was definitely Superman the line was long but well worth the wait. Six Flags definitely wore us out.



nicole

Cheeky Chalkboards

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Just wanted to show some love for my cousin and cousin in law they are selling cheap affordable chalkboards, go take a look here. Also just would like to point out there awesome chalkboard creations, they never cease to amaze me.



nicole

This Gal

Just a friendly reminder.

Go to Chick-fil-A this Wednesday to show them your support.

nicole

Slides

Still blogging about our deer valley vacations, yep. We headed to the Alpine slides one night, and can I just say one thing... EXPENSIVE. They totally rip you off up there, but we fell into the trap and went for a ride. Let me say it was pretty fun and quite thrilling I went on the track with the "big" drops. They give you that WOOO feeling in your stomach and I love that. Also the squirrels running the track kind of scared me. On the way up we saw some girl wipe out and was bleeding so we all got a little nervous. When we got to the top the workers said don't worry no one falls off their sled. UH Yeah right woman!! So I got scared but once I got going and felt comfortable, it was a thrill. The fam had a great time getting out of the cabin and enjoying some nice mountain air. It was a Success.
Also just wanted the things I'm quite excited about this weekend.
first off- The newest Batman comes out and you bet I'm going to that premier.
Second- We get to babysit my favorite niece ever.
Third- SYTYCD is on tonight = best night of the week.
Fourth- Bountifuls 24th of july parade is this friday. They will be having 2000 young men march as the stripling warriors, it should be pretty amazing.
Fifth- Fireworks
Sixth- Family time.
Yeah It's going to be a good week.

nicole

Zebra.

 

So this one time I fed a Zebra, Buffalo, Goat, and Donkey. It was kind of scary (if you couldn't tell by my body language), and kinda of gross when you got slobber all of your hand. But It was better than going to a zoo! I mean who can say they have gotten to pet a Zebra or a Buffalo?? Well this girl can!

nicole