11|03|2009
Salt Lake City, Utah.
I’m back from Salt Lake City, & very, very happy to be home. I missed Sofie, I missed our apartment, & I missed sleeping in my own bed. I enjoyed not having to worry about how big of a fashion statement I was making daily, & I enjoyed the vacation from Twitter, this blog, & other social media endeavors.
I did not, however, miss the warmer temperatures here in LA. Being in Utah gave me a glimpse of what Fall is truly supposed to be like, with snow on the ground, your breath tangible on air, & crisp evenings spent bundled up in caps & sweaters. Now, it’s back to tank tops, back to strappy sandals, back to shaving my legs.
The plane ride wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. The dramamine I took made the trip quite hazy & mellow. Unfortunately, I didn’t sleep on the plane. I was far too excited — & in awe, really, of the view from 7,000 feet — that I couldn’t shut my eyes. I’m actually glad I didn’t, because I wouldn’t have been able to take such gorgeous photographs if so. (I made sure to steal the window seat each time.)
It was wonderful to spend time with Jonathan’s beautiful family. I feel like I really got to know them much better, & I miss them so much already; I wish they lived closer. I especially enjoyed being around my little niece, Aspen Belle, who softened this very calloused part of me that swears against the idea of having children. I’m not going to say that she changed my mind… but I will say that I can’t wait to see her again & kiss those chubby cheeks. (& this is a surprising proclamation, considering I practically tattooed “I don’t like kids” on my body somewhere.)
& I can’t believe it’s November already. We’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving soon, & shopping for Christmas trees.
I’m not ready.
on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 10:30 pm:
ASPEN BELLE!!! Gah, she is cute. Those CHEEEEEEEEEEEKS!!!!! I love chubby babies. I don’t like the kids much either, but I can make an exception for chubby, adorable babies.
Glad you enjoyed the trip. We’ll be in bundle weather in a couple of months…maybe. =D
on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 2:58 am:
I’m glad you enjoyed your trip to Utah and your time with your in-laws. Your fortunate to get to see them sometimes. I’ve been married for almost 5 years now and I’ve only met my in-laws once. They live in Australia. Even now that we’ve moved to England, it’s still a long and expensive trip.
on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 5:21 am:
Simply lovely… Love your photos
on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 8:18 am:
I am glad you had such a great time with Jonathan’s family… family time is so precious!
Nice pictures, too!
on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 8:53 am:
It looks like such a beautiful trip! And sounds like exactly what you needed =)
on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 9:46 am:
I’m glad you guys had a fantastical trip! And Aspen is the cutest, oh man.
on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 10:30 am:
Don’t married people always have to shave their legs? Or is that the silly assumption of a single girl…
on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 10:34 am:
your pictures are beautiful! and Aspen Belle, what a great name! glad you both had a good time.
on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 12:27 pm:
“I don’t like kids”
LMAO! oh man, greatest tattoo ever. I feel the same way, if I don’t love & have relationship with you I more than likely will NOT like your kids, sorry. Some kids are just so damn annoying…most kids actually! And mine obviously have their moments but they act just like me so it’s forgivable ;)
Aspen Belle is beautiful! I love her name and I seriously want to SQUEEZE those cheeeeeeeks!! The picture of the two of you is precious! I can’t wait to see more of the photos you captured on your trip!!!
on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 12:32 pm:
That picture of you and your niece is SO PRECIOUS. I’m happy you had a good time, but I’m (selfishly) glad you’re back. :)
on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 1:09 pm:
Gorgeous photos!
Welcome back!
That photo of you and your niece is beautiful.
It’s great to disconnect, isn’t it? Though I’m selfishly glad you are back =)
on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 6:10 pm:
Aspen Belle is gorgeous (as is her name)! I’m glad you had a good time.
on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 6:59 am:
Such gorgeous pictures. Your neice is absolutely adorable. Glad you had a great time.
on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 8:10 am:
Those photos are beautiful. Crisp evenings aren’t so bad when you’re used to it. :)
on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 11:18 am:
cutest baby ever!!
on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 10:55 am:
That sweet little face could melt even the biggest anti-procreator!And I know, I am one and that pic put a big smile on my face. Sounds like a great vacation.
on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 1:41 pm:
Gorgeous photos!! I love the picture of you and your niece!
I’m jealous of the weather you got to experience. Almost makes me want to blast the AC on tonight and just pretend we’re somewhere in the mountains (with the windows closed of course).
This week I’ve been pinching myself because I can’t believe it’s November already!
on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 5:58 am:
awh, this is a lovely post,Utah looks great, somewhere you can really just get away! beautiful pictures <3 x
on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 3:01 pm:
Those last two photos are especially beautiful!
on Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 1:17 pm:
Great article! And i love so much your BLOG! ?
XOxo, Yann!