Just get on the 105 and get outta here!

So the semester ended, I packed up all my belongings, and then our road trip began! Jeni, Bayley, Jordan, Caleb and I left Friday and made it to California that night. 

The next day our adventure continued-

Back home to Laguna Beach at last! My brother lived there for a few years and I would visit him often.

The beach at the Montage Hotel is divine.

Officially Salt Watery!

After the beach, we drove up the PCH to Fashion Island. We ate at this cool vegan place called Native Foods, shopped around, and then stopped at Sprinkles for cupcakes (after a 30 minute worthwhile wait).

On Sunday, Jeni had her farewell. Everyone met up at Golden Spoon afterwards (since her parents own a few). That day was spent with the family hanging out and eating delicious food.

Monday was Jeni's 19th birthday! We first went to breakfast at this place in Dana Pointe called Stacks. Then we drove down to San Diego. We stopped in Coronado and visited the hotel and the beach. 

We then met Jeni's brother and his wife for sushi at Sushi Deli and ridiculous dessert at Extraordinary Desserts.

Monday night we made it to Anaheim! Tuesday and Wednesday were spent at the happiest place on earth. The weather was perfect, overcast on the first day and sunny but not to hot on the second. We ate to our hearts content and walked until we couldn't walk anymore. 

It was 7:30 that night and Jeni and Bayley were done in. I, being the hardcore Disney maniac I am, hit up a few more rides and World of Color.

Day two!

We ate lots of  Golden Spoon. Peanut butter, salted caramel, and black cherry suit my fancy.

We had half of a day left and we got perfect Boba (bubble tea, coconut is my go-to), saw The Incredible Burt Wonderstone at the dollar movie, and did some last minute shopping.

The Californians.

Oh how I miss these two. Jeni is owning it up in the Philippines. I am so, so glad that we got to have this time together before we all went our separate ways for the next two years. California has my heart.

That half of February

Hey all, remember me? I realize things have been fairly quiet over here. Here's a little photo collection of the rest of February!

Valentine's Day was fairly uneventful, but we did have a fun ward activity that included a cookie decorating contest. We decided to go with a zombie (I know, a cliche) theme because the icing looked ridiculously like blood.

President's Day weekend I went down to St. George with my family (Mom, Dad, Mike, Bentley, Stella, Uncle Andy and Aunt Renee). It was grand to be in the sunshine, even if only for a day!

Scenes from Beaver-

Saturday my mom and I went shopping, the girls and I went swimming, we went and got yogurt and to the park, and then Thai food with the whole crew that evening. I had the most delicious Pad Thai at Benja's. Sunday we went to church, and then headed back home again!

(this is the best one)

Additional events of note:

I signed up for this! So far I've biked 11 miles and ran two. I will finish!

 Last Friday we went to the men's volleyball game, Legend's Grille, and Sammy's. It's nights like these where I feel less of a loner!

This week has including a sewing frenzy to catch up in my class, a nail biting basketball game against Gonzaga, a last minute 3-page paper writing fiasco, catching up on Revenge, Touch, and (almost) Downton Abbey, and dinner and hottubbing last night with Maddie.

I leave you with this- the artistry of our hall.

-M