I think I'm back...

After taking off some much needed blogging time, I think I'm back. 

I'm not too sure what I plan for this blog to be--

I'm married, but our life is nothing cool to blog about it. We are as normal as they come.

I have no children. Babies are beyond adorable and every person around me is with child. I just can't imagine giving up my 8 hour sleep schedule every night. Maybe 2014? We'll see.

Heaven knows this will not be a fashion blog. I cringe when I think about when I tried that...disgusting in so many ways. Anyone remember Wardrobe Wednesday?! oh yikes. 

Let's just roll our eyes and move on. 

I've also tried the whole "vlogging" thing. I should honestly delete those from the public eye. 

When I think about it, I just can't because they are so hysterical. I was such a loser. 

I also teach 5th grade and should start a whole blog about girl drama. It's intense. 

So here we are--just trying to figure it all out.

I told my husband the other night, when I was on a rant, that I was just going to start blogging again. Mainly to tell people to just get it together. It wasn't one of my best moments. But...some people really need to get their acts together....anyways....

Be looking for some changes coming.
I need someone to redesign my blog. Anyone interested?
Email me: Allyvaldez1@gmail.com :)
Keepcalm.Carryon:)

Lazy Days.

We all have them.

{and if you don't. you should.}

This is what my day looked like:

Taking Maddie to Target, strictly for cookies and ice cream.

{diet? say what!}

Not posting a picture of myself because--well--check Maddie out.

Then imagine an adult look alike. Got it?

Then we watched TV together in my bed.

When I say together, I mean she was watching TV and I was watching an online series called

"The Lake" Don't look it up. It's not worth your time.

Then I swaddled her. She was stuck. It was awesome.

In between that time, my dad joked about me not passing the Praxis.

I proceeded to come into my room and cry.

I also ate more than enough cookies today--I'm either super lazy or hormonal.

hahahaa

Keepcalm.Carryon

Timing

The sun is shining today.

 It's a perfect day.

A perfect day for me to be at the beach....but I was inside working all day.

{not bitter atall}

Girl hates working.

Girl loves money.

Girl's tan is a lacking.

Girl's life is tough.

Haha. Not really though. Things are peachy.

You remember that one day I was super bummed? Things are falling into place.

{Sunglasses: Ann Taylor Loft, Gold Hoops: With Attitude, Scarf: Forever 21, Shirt: Gap, Shorts: Gap}

I've really learned that timing is everything.

Good things happen when you are ready for them, not when you want them.

"The best remedy for those who are

afraid, lonely, or unhappy

is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet,

alone with the heavens, nature, and God.

Because only then does one feel that all is as

it should be."

Anne Frank

Spend some time outside today. You won't regret it.

But first, go buy yourself some really awesome sunglasses.

Keepcalm.Carryon.

Wardrobe Wednesday: Nothing Special

{Shirt: Target, Black Shorts: Old Navy, Sandals: Ann Taylor Loft}

Seriously there is nothing special about my outfit today
nor my pictures.
I should of taken them in a different location without so much sun, but maybe I'm a little lazy?
Anyways--I can't wait to start posting actual outfits because it is Wardrobe Wednesday not "look how awesome my hair looks every Wednesday." {hahahahaaa}
August cannot come soon enough.
Wednesdays with Kelsey.
Being reunited with Katie.
And...being with Dan.
Oh what? I haven't blogged about Dan yet?
Well that post will come soon enough.
Lets just say that he is "crazy about me" just go take a gander at this post. See for yourself.

Happy Wednesday!
Keepcalm.Carryon.

WardRobe Wednesday: Summer Skirts

I feel like it's finally Summer.
Which makes me so happy--really.
It's just something about those summer night meals outside that make the long winter's worth it.
Now that I finally have some color on my legs, I pulled out all my summer skirts.
Loving them.

{Skirt: Gap, Shirt: H&M, Sandals: Ann Taylor Loft, Watch: Target}

Today the universe is working against me.

I'm not sad or in a bad mood.

I'm just bummed out.

I received two emails today that just bummed me out completely.

I was just really excited for certain things happening in my future and something is always put on hold.

So this song is in honor of all of us that are having a "bum" kind of day.

enjoy.

But this boy just puts a smile on my face.

There's also another boy that puts a smile on my face. Thats for another post, another day:)

Keepcalm.Carryon

ps. Is anyone else having trouble commenting on blogs?

I can on some and I can't on others.

It's driving me c.r.a.z.y.

Wardrobe Wednesday: KeepcalmCarryOn

Have you read Kelsey's blog?

Her latest post is about her broken phone.

Guess what?

Mines broken too. Straight up.

If you call me, my battery lasts about 15 minutes. Then it's a goner.

I've been using my house phone. It's awesome.

Reminds of being 15 and sneaking the house phone late at night:)

Goodbye Blackberry Storm, its been real.

Hello White IPhone 4.

okokokok.

So I'm a super happy girl today.

Maybe it's the fact that I'm wearing my robe today.

{its laundry day}

Maybe it's the fact that I'm not wearing an ounce of make-up today.

Maybe its the fact that I got paid today.

Maybe it's the fact that I had a good run today.

Maybe it's the fact that it's been raining this week and I love it.

Maybe it's the fact that Oprah is touring Ralph Lauren's Ranch right now.

OR

Maybe it's the fact that I received this book in the mail today.

{Robe: Target, Book: gift from Dan}

Dan sent me this book.

Isn't he the greatest?

Like for real. The greatest.

Yup. I'm Happy.

And today, I can thank Dan for that.

keepcalm.carryon.

Wardrobe Wednesday: Ponytails&Boys

Did you think that I would actually use a real camera this week?

If you did, sorry to disappoint. WebCam it was.

It just saves my mom and I tons of time.

I promise though, at one point this summer--she will learn how to take pictures.

{Blazer:Gap, Ruffle Tank: Gap, Skinny Jeans: Gap, Belt: Gap, Flats: Gap, Watch: Target}

Yes. I am a walking, talking Gap ad today.

I should probably be embarrassed, but I'm not.

We all know it's my dying passion to own everything in the Gap.

Now, Lets talk pony tails.
I'm really into pony's right now.
But I found out this morning that dirty pony's are much better than clean.
Who agrees with me here?

<---Dirty/Clean---->

My hair has been weird all day. Maybe that's actually because I washed it.

Who knows?

What I do know is that I rather rock a dirty pony than a clean pony.

Now, I just want to talk about my favorite boys.

They all have blogs.

Dan, Ryan, Beezer--They have all blogged about dating.

These boys are the most amazing.

Seriously, if you need  a hook up, hit me up.

Except Dan, I call dibs.

Let the rumors fly with this one.

{Ryan is a sweetheart. Just go read what he wrote about Kelsey and I}

Keepcalm.Carryon.

Don't forget to check out what Kelsey wearing.

Wardrobe Wednesday: I'm Funny.

Not only am I funny, but I'm also now a WORKING WOMEN.

Finally, I feel so accomplished today, its not even funny.

My yoga pants are back on and I'm feelingggg gooooddd.

(please excuse the one photo that is different colored)

I'm also well aware it looks like I'm pointing to my boobs. I'm not. So just look passed it.

{Sweater:F21, Shirt:Anthropologie, Jeans: OldNavy, Boots: Steve Madden, Watch: Target}

I'm obsessed with my shirt.

It's my new favorite & it landed me a job.

Remember, how I have a job?

Some might ask why I think I'm so funny?

Well, sitting at home {by myself} taking pictures of myself on a web cam is just funny.

I was dying laughing.

I tried to get my whole outfit shown. You can just imagine how many positions I was in and the computer.

It was funny.

Oh and maybe I took like 50plus pictures.

hahahahahahhahahaaaha.

One of my friends called me the other night for some "dating advice/information on this girl" and if you know me, I'm honestly the last person that should give any type of dating advice. Seriously. He proceeded to tell me that the theme of his apartment for the summer is "The Summer of Love"--hysterical. I"m still laughing. I just don't understand why they don't just wait until the Fall to fall in love in the Fall. Get it?

hahahaha.

Makes so much more sense to me.

That's my plan at least.

:)

Happy Wednesday--Keepcalm.Carryon

Don't forget to check out kelseybooboo for her Wardrobe Wednesday.

Which will probably be way to adorable.

WardRobe Wednesday Bust.

It's official. Stephanie Mullin Cannot. I repeat cannot take pictures.

Like I don't know what to do--I think I'm going to have to put WardRobe Wednesday to rest until August.

This is the best one. Don't even ask my what my right eye is doing.

{Shirt:Gap, White Pants: Gap, Watch: Target}

I wear all GAP, yet the GAP won't hire me. Lame.

Here's the photo shoot. My mom and I were laughing THE entire time.

Oh well, it made for an interesting/funny afternoon.

Oh and I think I might get a job. YAY!

Yesterday I read this blog post.

I then thought a lot about self worth.

When I was in Vegas, one night we were sitting around the bonfire and the question was asked

"What is the most favorite thing about your physical body?"

That's a really tough question for girls.

One of my friends turned to me and said "I don't love anything about myself"

Having self worth and finding happiness in yourself is so vital in today's world.

The media portrays images of what a girl "should" look like. Its hard. We compare ourselves.

Well then I watch GLEE last night. It was called "Born This Way"

This song was sung.

We need to start accepting ourselves the way we are and to realize that we truly are beautiful.

We need to embrace those around us that may seem different because of how they look,

 their race, or their disability.

My challenge to you this week or even month is to choose something that you don't like about yourself

and focus on loving that flaw.

You're Beautiful. Rock what you got.

Keepcalm.CarryOn.BeHappy.LoveYourself

Don't forget to check out Kelsey's WardRobe Wednesday!

WardRobe Wednesday X2

mmk. I am wearing the most boring outfit ever today.

It's been raining since I got here on Sunday--so black seemed good for today.

But I am so ready for bright colors.

I also can't wait for Easter because then I can bust out my white linen pants.

Cannot Wait.

{Sweater: Urban Outfitters, Shirt: Forever 21, Pants: Old Navy, Flats: Anthro, Belt: Thrifted}

Yup. Took this on my phone.

I'm going to give my mom a picture taking lesson this week--next week I'll have some high quality pictures.

Last weeks WardRobe Wednesday

{Shirt: Old Navy}

Let me tell you something about Old Navy.

 Its honestly not my favorite store.

But this shirt is my new favorite shirt.

They have a cream one too. I want it.

Its so flattering and it scoops low on your back.

It has a sexy feel.

Yeah. I said sexy.

ha

keepcalm.carryon.  

sickly.

I have been sick this week.

Actually since Sunday. I had a weird feeling Saturday night. I knew it was coming.

Now if I just knew when it was going to go away.

I mean--I carried a tissue box around campus yesterday.

I'm that annoying girl in that class that keep sniffing and blowing her nose. {which sounds disgusting}

The skin under my nose is all dry and red because of blowing my nose so much. Oh, and I feel sick to my stomach constantly.

Do you need me to complain anymore?!

Have I mentioned that my ears are killing me?

Today was my last day as Miss. Mullin.

It was actually depressing.

I've been emotional all week. Seriously, I can cry on demand right now.

Its freaky.

Plus, do you even know how awesome 3rd graders are?

Even the punk of the class wrote me the cutest card.everrrr.

{Shirt:Gap, Blazer/Watch:Target, BlackJeans:OldNavy, Flats:Gap}

On the bight side of things:

It was 50 degrees today.

Recess was bomb. It wasn't cold. We played 4-Square.

&ThirdGraders are cheaters.

My voice will probably be gone because of yelling so much.

You can just call me a sore loser.

{Every girl in my class wanted to know how I wrapped my hair like this. I feel like its a great way to "dress up" your pony tail. By the end of the day...multiple girls had their ponies wrapped.}

Have a marvelous WardRobe Wednesday.

keepcalm.carryon

Picture Overload?

Have YOU maybe ever wanted to be a twin?

Funny Story:

It took place on Sunday. I had to be at church at 7:30--Kelsey rolled in around 9:30ish.

We had the SAME outfit on.

From our shirt to our tights. Yes that's right, we both had on purple tights.

It could of possibly been the best day ever.

My favorite quote was:

"I love your outfitS"

{Shirts: GAP}

The sun was also abnormally bright that day--it was a struggle taking pictures.

I'm just so use to cloudy weather.

Spring is here though. Seriously.

Its been raining since Monday.

ps.we have continued being twins throughout the week.

hysterical.

Meet the "Dream Team":)

Our days and nights consist of well...campaigning.

As tired as I am e.v.e.r.y.d.a.y

It is actually SO MUCH fun. 

Plus, people think I should be running for President.

Holla. 

Just call us the "Dream Team" or the most Devoted Friends on Planet Earth.

Now on to WardRobe Wednesday.

The wind was blowing abnormally hard and it was my freezing.

{Scarf: Nordstroms, Jacket: The Rack}

Its finally Thursday.

That's what I'm most happy about--and for this song

{It came on my Pandora station this morning} I loved it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA STEVENS!!!

HAPPY ALMOST BIRTHDAY KELSEY!!!

Keepcalm.Carryon

Country Girl

Need a good idea for a Girls Night?!!
Go see Country Strong. Seriously, the country girl will come out in you.
I went last night with probably 10-13 girls, it was honestly so fun. Minus the part where someone told us to "shhh". How Rude!
To talk you into seeing the movie, listen to these songs:
{Give Into Me}
{Summer Girl } (This will be my Summer theme song)
Just ask Katie---I made her listen to this song multiple times today.

Okay. So, my dear friend Paige  just started a blog.

Go give her some love.

Okay.

I need another favor. Go check out this video.

My friends Brock&Blaine put this flash mob together at our school last semester.

& If Blaine can't give you Bieber Fever, then I don't know what will...

Now for WardRobe Wednesday:):):):)

{Shirt:OldNavy, Pants:OldNavy, Sweater:Target, Watch:Target, Boots:StevenMadden}

I struggled getting dressed today.

Plus this shirt has pockets and makes my boobs look weird.

&yes, I said boobs.

I guess I could say "Chest", but I feel like that's just awkward.

Kelsey decided to join the whole WardRobe Wednesday Gang.

Awesome huh? Plus, I take great pictures for her.

I'm excited that she is joining--I'm also excited that she is working on shutting the cabinet doors.

I sincerely hope everyone is having a great week.

Its Wednesday so...

Happy "Hump" Day!

Keepcalm.Carryon.

Confessions

Confession:

Wardrobe Wednesday has become Wardrobe Tuesday.

Just for this week though, promise.

What I'm wearing: Sweater: Target, Shirt: Gap, Jeans: Old Navy

Can I just speak for a second on Ruffles? I love them. Today I layered them. I loved it.

Two beyond Awesome things have happened this week.

One being, Taylor getting a rental car. We love rental cars. Her and Alex picked me up from school is the "White Bug" rental car. We cruised main street, got ourselves a horkleys, and just chatted. It felt like we were all roommates again. It was awesome.

The other being, yesterday. Yesterday was weird. I wasn't in the best of moods and I was seriously stressed out. This week is one of my most crucial weeks of the semester. If I get everything done that I need to, the rest will be smooth sailing, but needless to say I was stressed. I had the opportunity to go have a question and answer session with the President of the school I attend. I wasn't going to go, but I ended up just going. I asked him this question:

"With graduation approaching, not only am I excited, but also terrified. I'm scared to go into the real world and not having the comfort of everyone around me having the same values and standards. Do you have any advice to those of us who are graduating and making decisions that will affect our futures?"

The counsel I received from President Clarke has been the most amazing counsel I have received in my college career. His counsel touched not only my heart, but many others. I sat there with tears streaming down my face. Hear Melissa's verison here.

I won't be blogging the  rest of the week.

Like I said, my blog will be better in May.

Have a great week and remember:

"Don't let your fears counsel you."

Keepcalm.Carryon

Slinky Professonal

Today, I conquered my first 3rd grade "girl" fight.

Girls are even cruel at age 9.

They hugged it out though.

I felt accomplished.

During recess a little boys slinky got all tangled up. I was bound and determined to untangle it for him. A girl told me that I should just give up because you have to be a "Slinky Professional" to do it. Have you even heard of a "Slinky Professional" before?!! Anyways...I did it. I got a really awesome "Go YOU" and then the girl whispered..."she must be a slinky professional".

WHATS UP NOW?

Now lets get talkin' about Wardrobe Wednesday.

As you can see....I had some trouble this morning.

 &Then I proceeded to take mirror pictures. Well actually Kelsey took them. I had a great plan to take pictures outside today, but all you would see is my big puffy coat.

Don't Lie. You love my mirror pictures.

{Shirt:Dillards?,Skirt:Gap,Tights:TJMaxx, Boots:StevenMadden, Belt:Anthro)

The shirt I have on has been in the Mullin Girl's closet since Meghan was probably 15.

Shes 25. We still rock it.

But "we", I mean Me.

I won't ever give it back to her either.

ps. What are YOU wearing this Wednesday?

Seriously. Do wardrobe Wednesday. Comment below with your blog, so I can check out your Wardrobe Wednesdays:)

Wardrobe Wednesday Take 7

My sister, Maddie, is hilarious. I miss her little face everyday. Today on the phone she told me all about how Meghan has a baby in her belly, but what she did at school today is a top 5 of 

"Maddie's Top Funny Moments."

Today at school Maddie told her teacher this

"Braun you would look cuter with makeup on. Come to my house and I will put makeup on you. It's my mom's."

HAHAHAHHAAAAHA!!!!

Awesome.

Now, here's to Wardrobe Wednesday #7......

What I really can't wait for is to be able to wear ^this dress^ with sandals and have a bomb.com tan. My skin  needs The Jersey Shore. I mean ugh look how white I am. I don't suffer from seasonal depression, like I did last winter:), but a girl is just happier with a tan. Don't ya'll agree?!! While I'm talking about being tan, yesterday it was 50 degrees in Rexburg. It was such an awesome day. Today it's snowing and will be for the next week or so. Looks like I won't be retiring my favorite boots for awhile. 

2  more days until a 

Three Day Weekend

Bring it on Thursday and Friday.

Keepcalm.Carryon

ps. If your obsessed with Taylor Swift, as I am. Click here for the most adorable thing ever.

Ice cold

Today is a real snow day.

Actually, its not even snowing.

Which makes today more awesome.

On Mondays&Wednesday I teach 3rd grade. Which I love, but sometimes I just don't want to wake up at 6am and spent all day with them. So Monday I asked my teacher if they ever have snow days. She laughed and said "No." Well, the next day it was -19 so school was canceled.

I was so bummed because it wasn't a day that I'm at school.

Last night, I prayed school would be canceled.

{Sweater: Antropologie, Shirt: kelsey's closet, belt: thrifted, Watch: Target, Black Jeans: Old Navy, Boots: Steven Madden}

When my alarm went off at 6:15am.

I turned my computer on and just kept clicking refresh for all the school cancelations.

At 7:01am my teacher called and said...

"You know, its weird, but SCHOOL IS CANCELED."

Katie a.k.a Miss. Bullock and I have never been so excited.  

I went back to bed until 10:30. Hollaaaaaa

If you were wondering. I swear by Old Navy's Black Jeans. Seriously they are bomb.com. I may or may not have 3 pairs. But at 29.00 dollars, how can you not love them?

I'm also a total GAP girl, but I don't like GAP's black jeans.

Go try them on. You life will be changed.

{click here}

Okay now I'm going to finish homework because

I.Have.So.Much.Time.

KeepCalm.HaveawonderfulWARDROBEwednesday.CarryOn.

Forget You.

You know the song "Forget You"?

I love it.

Have no fear though, I did not forget about

Wardrobe Wednesday.

{Sweater: Old Navy, Shirt: Nordstroms Rack, BlackJeans: Old Navy, Boots: Steve Madden}

This was me at 7:55pm.

Exhausted is the only word is use. I left my apartment at 7:25 in the morning and came home at 7:00pm. At 8 I had a group date. Want more information mom&dad? click here. By the time it was over, I was ready for bed. I couldn't even think about blogging, which saddens me.

I'm actually in the library blogging. I won't be leaving here until 8ish. Straight up my teachers are killing me a slow slow slow death. I've also been on campus since 7:45, its against all my moral values to be here after dark, but at this point I have no other options. On my walk to the library I ran into and met the lovely blogger. I'll be honest, I was straight star struck and now she knows my name. Overall, life is really busy, but really good. Minus my near death experience yesterday (KATIE BLOG ABOUT IT). Enough distraction, I'm off to do homework.

Highlight of my week: Sleeping Spray. Amazing. Thank you Melissa Stevens.

Keepcalm.carryon.

Take 3

Due to being up at 6 and hanging out with 8 year olds all day,

it was just a black and white picture kind of day.

{Shirt:Target, Skirt; Target, Belt: Thrifted, Watch: gift from the one and only}

ps. my shirt is pink.

I have big plans to have all my homework done by 7pm.

I'm not doing so hot.

Whoops.

Katie, wanna do some of it?!

At school today we had a snow ball fight.

With compound words.

It was crazy&hilarious.

Don't you wish you were in my class?

Also, this is might sound crazy, BUT

I'm popular.

hahahaa.

Like get invited to parties and actually go kind of popular.

I love it.

I even admitted yesterday that I was going to miss Rexburg.

Another really crazy sounding thing.

Happy Wardrobe Wednesday!!!

Don't forget to check out Steph's blog!

ps.speaking of being popular.

Lindee: Stop reading my blog.

It's the start of something new..

AND....

Pretty much you can read Steph's Blog as to why we want to do this. We have been planning on doing something different and fun with our blogs, but yet keep blogging how we normally do. So in turn you get to enjoy "Wardrobe Wednesday" for 52 Wednesdays.

 Today, I'm wearing: Sweater (American Eagle), Scarf&Shirt (a little cute shop in Jersey), Black Jeans (Old Navy), Boots (Steven Madden)

What are YOU wearing TODAY?

ps. Don't even ask me were my TEXAS Pride went.

pps. Today is my LAST first day of college. Pictures to come.

keepcalmcarryon