a wish.

I hold my breath in tunnels.

 I pick up every penny found.

 I look for shooting stars.

 I break wishbones.

 I pick dandelions. 

And soon the best moment to make a wish will be here.

11:11

11.11.11

Ill try to make one of the most epic wishes of my life. 

double the Robyn.

As mentioned previously, when I was in Sacramento, I was on a strict time frame to get me home.

I had accidentally overbooked myself that weekend with the wedding on Friday night 

and tickets to the Robyn concert on Saturday night. 

Im obsessed with Robyn.

She makes me want to dance. 

She helps me get over boys. 

Perfect Combo. 

And when Taylor told me he was going, I couldnt pass up on the chance to dance alongside Taylor to some Robyn jams. 

I got back from Sac Town just in time to change and get me on a shuttle bus to the Hollywood Bowl. 

The bowl was packed. The beats were great and the lights helped us rage all night long.

Rebbie, Taylor and I even snuck down to some better seats which made the show so much better. 

Robyn always puts on a good show and Im always completely carried away with her lyrics and dance moves. 

The show got even better by running into Bob Harper from The Biggest Loser. 

(my dad and I are a little obsessed with the show)

I grabbed his arm, "Are you BOB!?" 

I have no shame. 

However, as Tay and I had both just attended our THIRD Robyn concert, we both agreed we were done with her shows {for now} until she comes up with a new setlist, new songs. 

Then about three days later, Taylor sends me this screenshot:

MTV performance of Robyn. 

Halloween.

Secret Location. 

Free tickets. 

Admits TWO. 

Screw what we said earlier. COUNT ME IN. 

We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into but I thought this sounded too awesome to pass up. 

Turns out the "secret location" was the biggest Halloween party pretty much in the entire country. The West Hollywood Carnaval. 

And Taylor and I had just scored free tickets to be front row at the Robyn concert. Located at the heart of the carnaval. 

Seeing Robyn so up close and personal make the show about 100x's better. 

Those dance moves kill! 

You can watch her performance here. 

Look for Taylor and I at the side of the stage. 

We braved the carnaval crowd for a bit. It was crazy. Like the most people I had ever seen. If you know anything about WeHo, you know it was a little scary and yet awesome. 

Halloween is in my top three favorite holidays {followed closely after my birthday and Christmas}

Its all about dressing up in clothes you cant get away with any other time of the year, and {now that Im older} all about dancing and partying. Some of my favorite things. 

Combine that with an awesome Robyn concert, my hippie costume, and hanging out with Taylor. 

pretty fun night!

I loved Halloween and I love Robyn concerts.

But I think I will take a break now that I have been to four...

im an out of towner.

I lead a rather busy life. 

You may have picked up from my blog. 

My sister Kelly often comments by saying "Are you ever bored?"

My answer is no. 

I have no time to be bored. 

I'd like to think I live by the phrase:

work hard. play harder. 

With working full time and attempting to attend all ward activities and then just hanging out with my friends, I am hardly not busy.

This past two months, not only have I been busy with all of the above, but add that I have been out of town for almost every weekend. 

Here's the list of my travels from the past few weekend:

starting with the last weekend in August, the 26th:

Orange County. {Visiting Taylor}

Cruise to Mexico. {vaca! for basically two weekends}

San Francisco. {Ragnar!}

Home. {however friends were in town, day trip in OC}

 Conference Weekend. {home. relaxing}

Vegas. {Party with Bardi}
Home. {shocker}

Sacramento. {Wedding}

Phoenix. {Lanai Reunion}

Im sure you all feel so sorry for me.

Its just crazy to me that I have been gone so much lately. 

I joke with my friends that I have become inactive at church. I have never been so MIA in my life. I feel like I'm a professional weekend traveler now. 

Mom joked with me about how talented I am now with packing weekend bags. 

This brings me to last weekend and my trip to Phoenix. 

 Chanel is going on a mission! Called to Independence, Missouri.

Could not be a better place for her to be and I am thrilled for her to serve a mission!

Although slightly depressed. I dont know how Im gonna survive without her.

So I headed down to AZ with A Wise for the farwell. 

It was great to be reunited with these ladies.

Ive been so blessed with their friendship and having them in my life. 

We didnt do much other than chill and laugh and me writing down all the life lessons I learned from Chanel's glamorous and hilarious family. 

And I cried saying goodbye to Sister Wright. Im gonna miss her. But so glad we were able to spend a weekend together before she leaves me. 

And so with that I think I am done with my travels. 

For now at least. 

what happens on the road trip...

Last weekend the NR crew and I took off on a road trip to Sacramento.

It was a quick trip as we left Friday morning and came back Saturday afternoon. 

But we headed up there to celebrate the wedding of the NR3 celebrity couple Trester. (Trevor and Ester).

And we could not have been more excited to party the night away at their reception on Friday. 

Definitely a highlight of this trip was the road trip itself. 

I drove up with Ms. Letta, Ryan and Christina and we had so much fun dancing, singing, good chats, taking naps (i think i took like 5. each way.) and of course witnessing Ryan doing the best rendition and dance to Ke$ha I have ever seen.

 (its a must watch. find it on fb)

Road trips are so great just for that reason. I truly love my friends and am so grateful for all of the opportunities we have to do such fun things together. 

 However, before we left for Sac Town, I had one request. 

Perhaps as a lover of history and DC and never before visiting Sacramento, Ive always wanted to see the California Capitol. 

As we got to Sacramento a bit earlier than expected we made our stop in downtown.

It should come as no shock that I was overcome with excitement to see this great building. 

My friends allowed me to take lots of photos and even a nice walk around the building. 

We actually really enjoyed our stroll around the capitol and so the tree tour. Ryan was even nice enough to sacrifice his body for my photos.

Ryan provided more entertainment as he was challenged by Shylettera that he couldn't jump high enough to grab an orange off the tree. 

Which he did accomplish after many attempts.

And he did some great impersonations of squirrels and eagles.  

Oh so many laughs!

After chilling in the hotel for awhile, we headed off {late} to the ring ceremony. Followed by dinner and the reception. 

Trester could not have looked more happy or excited to finally be married.

 And Ester is easily one of the most beautiful brides I have ever seen!

We took some photobooth photos and danced the night away. 

I loved being able to be there all together with our friends to celebrate and support their wedding. 

We had our after party at the hotel that night. Mostly just including trying to eavsedropping on the boys and then late night chats with the boys.

We then headed out that morning (as I needed to get back for a  concert that night...more on that later). 

We would have left earlier if the boys hadnt of taken so long.

Really? Riding the elevator for just one flight? 

Those boys really know how to push my buttons. 

We drove back with another great road trip. This time accompanied by Rudy as well. 

It was a quick trip. But super fun nonetheless. 

And what happens on the road trip...Get made into some great memories. 

oh you fancy huh!?

This past week my DC roommate Jessica came to California for her first trip to Los Angeles. 

I was thrilled to be reunited with my youtube addict, closet freak/ gangsta and fellow jerk dancing friend. 

As we were planning out the festivities for the week, Jess mentioned she had an invite to attend 

The Magic Castle. 

I think I gasped in shock. 

Then she told me I could go with her. 

I think I almost fell off my chair. 

The Magic Castle is a Hollywood icon. Nestled against the hills of Hollywood, its a legit castle that was built in 1909 where magicians preform legit magic. The only way to attend is to be a member of the castle (which requires hefty fees or you know...being a magician. nbd.) or getting an exclusive invite to attend. 

Which doesnt happen easily. 

Hence my pure joy and excitement when Jessica said we could go. 

I was also super excited to invite one of my most favorite friends Heather to join us on this magical night. She was equally excited to attend.

The Magic Castle doesnt mess around. 

You gotta dress up real fancy in order to attend. 

and drop some big bucks. 

You have to say "open sesame" to the bookcase pictured behind us for it to turn into the door.

I was hoping being decked out in pearls counted as being fancy.

This place tries to keep up their exclusivity so much that photos arent allowed inside. But of course that didnt stop me from snapping a few!

even the bathrooms were fancy.

Our night included:

A real fancy (and expensive) dinner.

attending the many magic shows and performances the castle has to offer. 

I think my favorite was witnessing the magician's assistant getting cut in half right in front of my eyes. And the many card tricks and disappearing acts we witnessed were seriously mind boggling. 

Like I said, this place doesnt mess around. And the magic was legit. 

Thanks for the invite Jess!

It was a fun and magical night.

 So happy that one of my biggest desires of attending the castle finally came true. 

Life List #5. CHECK.

Growing up we made lots of trips to Utah.

And on all of these trips I always saw big signs counting down the miles until we reached

  "Peggy Sue's 50's Diner"

I didnt know what this place was. But I figured if they had that many advertisements trying to get us to go there, then the place had to be good. 

I loved always trying to spot the diner as we passed. And just stare and admire. 

My parents are the type of people on road trips that only stop for gas and bathroom breaks.

So I never dared asked to stop and eat at Peggy Sue's.

Although I desperately always wanted to. 

And with that it was added to my bucket list.

As I made the drive to and from Utah during my college days, there just never seemed like a good time to make the stop and go. And because its on the bucket list I felt like when I finally made the stop it had to be the perfect time to go. It had to feel right. 

And then, I moved home. And came to the crashing realization that my trips to Utah were happening a whole lot less often. 

Which meant less opportunities to eat at Peggy Sue's. 

Which meant a very sad LeeBee.

This past weekend my friend Shylettera and I took a little road trip to Vegas. 

I gasped and then screamed when I realized this would be the perfect time to check it off the bucket list. 

A road trip with one of my best girl friends!? YES please!

On our way back Shy and I made the stop! 

Remember how I said I get excited over the little things in life real easily?? 

Yup. I was pretty dang giddy. And I think I was even shaking with excitement and nervousness. 

Why nervous? My whole life I have been waiting for this moment! And I didnt want Peggy Sue's to let me down! 

I had no need to worry. 

I LOVED it.  

Shy and I were both craving the same thing. 

biscuits and gravy. eggs. bacon. hash browns. 

best breakfast meal Ive ever had. EVER. 

Then we walked around and explored the diner. 

The original part of the diner. Everything else has been added on. 

It is just too cute!

Even loved the Dinosaur Park!

I dont know how I have been missing out on this place for so many years. 

I will never pass it on the road again and NOT stop. Its now a must!

a new baby girl.

Laura and Matt are the proud parents of this beautiful little girl.

And the rest of us couldnt be more excited to welcome her into our family.

didnt know babies come out purple...

Lyla Robyn

Born September 26.

7:06 PM. 5 lbs 15oz. 17 3/4 inches.

She is just a little thing.

Months ago I asked Laura if I could be in the delivery room on the big day. So when she called me Monday afternoon on the way to the hospital, I was pretty dang excited and antsy to join her in her hospital room. 

We did have to wait around for a couple of hours for Lyla to finally arrive but I couldnt have been more thrilled to be there during the whole process and witness Lyla coming into this world. 

I was on photography duty and did a pretty grand job of documenting the whole labor process. 

My sister just pushed out a BABY. and she looks GORGEOUS. 

As soon as that baby came out, I started crying. I turned to my mom and she was crying. 

And the spirit in that room was strong! 

Im still on the fence if the whole experience made me excited or terrified to have children someday. 

(even after Laura apparently had a real easy labor experience)

But I am so glad I was able to be there for the whole thing. I seriously loved it. And I love being able to say Ive known baby Lyla since the minute she was born! 

She is seriously so tiny 

we all just love her lots.