Sports and Sunshine

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Hi! It’s been quite some time—I know! I’ve been such a blogging failure. We recently returned from an extremely fun trip to California, so there were lots of opportunities for photos! Hopefully, you don’t mind getting snapshots of our favorite moments over the next few days. We left after work and went as far as Vegas (our normal pitstop). Although we’ve driven all the way to California in one day, we definitely prefer stopping for a bit of pool time and of course, Grimaldi’s! It makes the arrival in California substantially more exciting when you’re not fighting to stay awake or recovering from stiff legs and tired eyes.

As usual, when our delicious pepperoni and mushroom pizza arrived, the conversation ceased immediately and we got down to business. We definitely didn’t even realize that we stop speaking for about five solid minutes as we get through our first pieces! We sure to love Grimaldi’s! We wanted to get a good night’s sleep in order to leave early the next morning, so we were kind of Vegas losers. We fell asleep around 10. I’m pretty sure that makes us official adults.

We stopped in Baker at The Mad Greek, which is such a fun sight in the middle of the desert. I was completely taken with the colors of the building. So simple and clean (love). It was a marvelous photo subject. The next hour or so of driving was filled with impersonations, karaoke and travel anecdotes. If you want a good laugh, find my husband and request an impersonation of anyone. The man is hilarious.

Our arrival in Orange County couldn’t have come sooner for little B. We drove directly to the nearest dog beach and just let her run! She was such a champ in the car and she deserved the hour of splashing and digging (don’t worry – we refilled the holes as we were leaving!). We were pretty worried about how she’d handle the ocean and sand—her first encounter at 2 months old was filled with whining and diving into my purse. We were so proud! She definitely loved it. Her happy disposition was just a preview of all the fun that was to come! We can’t wait to share. Stay tuned!

If you want to see what we did, check it out on Instagram: @rachealjade.

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Statement Pieces From BaubleBar

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Is today extraordinarily difficult for anyone else? I averaged five hours of sleep the past two nights (life tip: the viewing of August: Osage County will require a minimum of 45 minutes to discuss and analyze). My point? Keeping my eyes open today has been such a struggle.

As a bit of consolation, I’ve collected my current favorites from BaubleBar and am excited to share them with you! If you’ve never shopped BaubleBar, here’s your chance! Their pieces are always extremely in demand, colorful and perfectly on trend. As I was putting this post together, I got better acquainted with the mission of the company and thought I’d share because I loved it! Their website states that the initial goal of BaubleBar was to “create the ultimate source for fashion jewelry by offering unparalleled selection and shoppable style guidance, all at a guilt-free price point.” They continue by stating that jewelry and accessories often seem like an afterthought for most retailers—simply a complement that isn’t the sole focus. This attitude often translates to selection, which is just frustrating at times! I couldn’t be happier about a change in this mentality—by one brand at least!

I hope you enjoy the picks! If you want to see more by BaubleBar and get 15% off your first order, click here. Have a great Wednesday!

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Rainy Days

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I’m struggling to write this right now thanks to my nearly numb fingers. It has been so chilly the past few days. I don’t generally mind, but typing is exceptionally difficult when your fingers are frozen. I love winter just as much as the next Utahn, but it’s time. It’s got to go. On the other hand…the recent storms and flurries gave me the chance to wear jackets and rain boots one more time! Leggings and Hunters were my wardrobe pieces of choice this weekend, which was ultra-comfy. You can’t beat that combo when you’re grocery shopping and running to the post office! 

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A Relaxing Weekend

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I hope you all had a marvelous weekend! We did the usual Saturday cleaning things, movies, errands and of course, a fun Sunday drive to complete the weekend. I recently purchased a new lens for the camera and wanted to test it out. We used B because we wanted an uncooperative challenge…

If you live in Utah, I highly recommend a Provo Canyon drive! Everything is so green and fresh—it’s actually quite refreshing. I hope you have a wonderful week!

 

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