we're back.

we are back and getting into the swing of things once again.  our vacation to playa del carmen couldn't have been more fun. the weather was perfect the whole entire time & we did so many fun fun things.  i thought i would share just a few photos of some of the fun things we did  while we w…

the amazing al fox!!

if you haven't heard of al fox, you are missing out. she is a convert to the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. i have been impressed to share her story with you & have her guest post today. if you are a member, i hope this can strengthen you. and if you are not, i hope you can read, …

something devine..

i am sure you have all heard of hailey devine. & if you haven't, i highly suggest you consume yourself in her amazing-ness. i really wanted her to share her talent on my blog today. she is extremely creative & just adorable in every way.








Hello lovelies! My name is Hailey Devine -  I'm pr…

one extraordinary marriage

Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo are marriage educators, speakers, podcasters, and the authors of 7 Days of Sex Challenge and Stripped Down: 13 Keys to Unlocking Intimacy in Your Marriage. They are the founders of ONE Extraordinary Marriage where they help time-crunched couples take action and enjoy the se…

i love him.

365 days ago, i was married for time & all eternity in salt lake city to the most perfect & respectful man there ever was.

my mind is completely blown. it has been one year. i have been married a year. am i still even considered a newlywed?

 i'll just say yes.  i can't even begin t…

a sappy week.

eight days until valentine's. it is my favorite holiday. i love it. so much. so so much. this is the month i went through the temple one year ago. this is the month i married my best friend one year ago. this is the month that changed my life forever... one year ago. love is sappy. it is incre…

finding joy.

i think i have talked about this countless times. but this is one of my favorite talks of all time. it's called finding joy in the journey. i think mr. schroeder & i have mastered this one. i used to always think this way: "once i graduate, life will be perfect. once i get married, li…