Beautiful Words Wednesday

There are so many pretty, inspiring, and enlightening quotes that I absolutely love and so I decided I am going to start posting them weekly. Here are some recent faves ♥

This one reminds me of my mama.

xoxo

Natasha

Small Town Lovin. ♥

We are finally in Texas, and all I really have to say right now is that I love it here. Of course I was really nervous about what it would be like, but the people here are so nice, the houses are adorable little country homes that I love, the little clothing boutiques in town have beautiful clothes, and a lady in our ward has a baby deer. So considering my fascination with wild animals, that's about enough to make me love it. 

isn't he cute? excuse my finger in the picture.

While we are on the subject of wild animals, let's talk about how apparently people travel from all over the world to hunt in South Texas, so people full on have African animals like zebras and elephants for other people to pay tens of thousands of dollars to come and hunt. dream.come.true. except for I would like to free them and become friends with them, instead of hunt them. 

Today we are going to look at a house, and I am beyond excited. Everything is just falling into place and we feel so blessed. Clint really likes his job so far, I may be getting a job this week, we are staying with a couple who is in our ward and they have been absolutely amazing and helpful in so many ways. Oh and let's not forget that Matthew McConaughey's parents live here, so here's hoping he's a mama's boy and comes and visits all the time, and then I run into him at the local grocery store and we chat for hours on aisle 9. Maybe I should get a job there to increase my chances. 

Ok I think that is all for now, I still need to put up pictures from Belize, but I accidentally only copied some pictures onto my computer so it will be a while. 

Oh I almost forgot! Before Clint and I left Utah, we got some pictures taken by the amazing Mallory Wright, and here is a preview of one of them. I can't wait to see the rest!

one quick thing about Texas, though.... it's a wee bit humid here. 

xoxo, Natasha

True love.

And this, my friends, is why I love her.

flowers and puppies and stuff.

I wrote this post right before I left for my trip and then do you know why I couldn't post it? Because I almost missed my connecting flight because our flight attendant told us the wrong gate. There is nothing more terrifying than hearing your name called on the intercom telling you that it's the last call and that they are about to remove your luggage from the aircraft. My heart rate is increasing just thinking about it. So here is the post. I figured I wrote it I might as well put it up, especially since I haven't been able to post for a couple of weeks.

You guys. I'm going to Belize!! Right this second basically. I'm just sitting in the airport waiting for our connecting flight. It seems like I do a lot of blogging while at the airport. Oh the life of a jet setter. I wish. Well I will talk to you in 2 weeks!

Here are some pics from this past weekend...

1. Beautiful peonies I got from my friend Blissy. These were truly one of the more meaningful gifts I've received from someone because she had read on my blog a long time ago that I loved them and she remembered.
2. The cutest puppy in the world.
3. Mary and I at the airport!
4. My first encounter with footsie pajamas I found in my sister's closet. Aren't they awesome?
5. A graduation present from my mom and dad. It is a little charm with an "N" on it to go on the Tiffany's charm bracelet Clint got me when we first got married.
6. Me and my little b
7. Graduation day

The trip to Belize was truly so amazing and I already miss those sweet little rascals. I can't wait to put up some pictures! But right now, I am just going to relax and enjoy this amazing first world country that we live in with AC, 90% less bugs, sturdy houses, delicious milk and clean drinking water. I love America. Seriously.

xoxo.

Celeb stuff. You know you love it

I haven't done a celeb post in a long long time. But then when I heard that one Angelina Jolie was engaged and that Kim Kardashian was dating Kanye West, a little spark ignited. And I just had to do a quick one, but this one has nothing to do with Angelina or Kim.

Well you know how I get celebrity obsessions pretty much on the weekly? Here's another... Dianna Agron who plays Quinn in Glee. And I legitimately think she's one of the prettiest girls ever. She has kind of a fun little website called You, Me & Charlie that has a bunch of artsy stuff, articles written by her and by other people - anyone can contribute which is pretty cool. If you're looking at it on your phone though, it's not that great, so look at it from a computer.

Girl crush. 

Ok that's all I've got for you today. It wasn't quite up to par with previous posts, but I have been laying low on the celeb creeping. Unfortunate, I know.

Here are some old celeb posts :
Random Rambling Celeb Edition here, here, and here.
Kate Middleton and the Royal Wedding: here

I just knew you guys were feeling extra celeb creepy today... so, you're welcome.

xoxo. Natasha

7 reasons why this week rocked.

uno. On Thursday April 12, 2012 at approximately 1:00 p.m. I left my last and final class of the entire semester. Of the entire year. Of my entire undergrad life. mind blown. And I also happened to be quite pleased with my hair on this fine day.

2. On Tuesday I picked up my cap and gown. And I was happy they weren't purple, because I just don't really like purple to be honest. And then I was thinking "Well black is kind of lame, but I guess not everyone can wear pink caps and gowns."  But then my little brain got going and I thought, "Tosh, you are going to look just like a Hogwarts student." And at that point, I knew my life was complete.

And just a side note, one time I told Clint that I was always jealous of the people who got to wear all the chords at graduation in high school, and he responded, "Ya, well, they were jealous of your social life." Well guess what, Clint? Now your wife is the one without the social life. And those chords are looking cool as ever.

Three. Remember back when I posted about Shine? Well, I was a little bummed because I didn't really know how we were going to continue the project since I am moving. But we found a home for all of the donated dresses at the high school that inspired me to start the project (read all about the project and high school here). Thank you again so much to everyone who donated. I will still be taking dresses up until the week we move (around the middle of May), so if you have any I am sure the high school would greatly appreciate them!

numero 4. Taylor Swift put this picture on her instragram. Do you know what it is? It's her working on her new album. That's what. I.can't.wait.

five-izzle.  I went to a Harry Potter birthday party (don't judge) with some girlfriends that I haven't hung out with in a long time. and it was fabulous. And for me, there is really nothing like hanging out with old friends. Truly.

excuse the awkward pose.

6. Remember how I said that I made my own graduation announcement? Well this is it and I got to send them out this week. Sorry I blacked out my name because I think you are a stalker. Just kidding, but you know, just playing it safe here.

These were just little inserts that went with the announcement. 

sevy. For some reason, Facebook forced me to get a timeline. And I was kind of annoyed, but then I looked through all of the posts, pictures and memories from previous years and I was amazed and beyond grateful for the life that I have and for the awesome, inspiring, loving people who are a part of it. So thank you to every single one of my family and friends who make my life what it is. Seriously. I love you guys.

I hope everyone had a fabulous week! I miss my celeb posts. So guess what? I have one comin' up for all you celebrity creeps out there. xoxo, Natasha

This is real life.

You guys. how do we feel about the fact that my dad legitimately had boys fill this out? I am not even one ounce joking. My dad got it from an e-mail from a coworker and thought it would be quite hilarious to use on his two teenage daughters. As if teenage years aren't awkward enough. But hey, I lived through it. And so did the boys who filled this out... Most of them anyway. Kidding.

(sorry it's not great quality, you may have to click on it).

I love the part that says "What do you want to be if you grow up?" emphasis on the if.

and on a completely unrelated note, I am both ashamed and excited to announce I got my first ever farmers tan today. On one arm. While reading "The Lucky One" all in one sitting. productive day today.