Mom? Mom!!

This is what our dinner looked like Saturday night. We had eaten a big lunch and just snacked with wine, yum!

My mom is my best friend. My mom visited this weekend from Portland (where she moved about 3 months ago), and we have had a blast! She is here until this evening and I really don't want to say goodbye. Growing up my mom and I had many arguments and tiffs but I was very blessed, my mom never pushed me away or disowned me. She was proud that she raised me to be a strong women even if that meant I was as strong headed as she was. Now, we never fight..ever. I love her and I am so proud to say she's my mom!!

Thirsty Thurdays & Summer Essentials

The end of my 16 credit hour semester is finally coming to a close and boy am I ready! I've been day dreaming of summer and relaxing on the beach, with a drink in  my hand. This yummy June Bug looks delish! (source).

June Bug

Ingredients

3 cups ginger ale

4 tablespoons grenadine

4 tablespoons orange juice

3 scoops orange sherbet

white rum (optional)

Directions 

Blend together ginger ale, grenadine, orange juice, and sherbet. Pour into ice-filled cocktail glasses. (To make a version with alcohol, add white rum.)



I have found some time to book some exciting trips in between my school summer sessions. I have exactly 1 1/2 finals left until I have three completely free weeks off (well from school at least, then it's back to the books). My break time is quickly filling in with plans, two out of town trips and my mom will be here next weekend! I haven't seen her in almost 3 months and it's been dreadful. Hope I can squeeze in a quick trip to visit friends in L.A. too! Here are my beach must haves...

Swimmer: Target, Flippers: Volcom, Tote: Kate Spade, Sunnies: Coach, Hat: ASOS, Chappie: Smith's, Ring: Boticca, Towel: Victoria Secret (similar)

I'd love to see some of your favorite summer drink recipes! Do you have any beach must haves?

Spring!

dress, Fashion Union: here/ shoes, Kate Spade: here/ bag/earrings, kate spade: here & here

Spring has finally hit the valley and I am so excited! We really don't get many seasons here, so I am trying to finish up this semester strong and get outside! Phoenix only has a couple weeks of beauty until the heat wave of death follows for 8 or so months. The summer really is awful here. But the in between weeks are absolutely amazing. High of 78 with a light breeze. We also have some the greatest hiking and I can't wait to get out and climb some mountains!!

What outdoor activity have you been missing this winter?