Things That Make Me Happy

-Feeling the Spirit
-Going to the Temple
-Finishing a Project I've Worked Hard On
-Blogging
-Speaking My Mind
-Themed Parties
-Trying New/Different Things
-Being Outside/ Hiking/ Camping
-Riding Bikes to the Movies
-Reading Good Books
-Befriending Strangers
-The Sky as it Turns Orange Right Before Sunset
-Seeing Dallin Genuinely Smile
-Making People Laugh
-Playing Games With Friends
-Pumpkin Spice/ Apple Cider Scented Candles
-Fall Leaves
-Rain
-Starting New Projects
-Decorating for Holidays
-Learning New Things
-My Comfortable Mattress
-Getting Dressed Up
-Old Movies
-Cute Shoes
-Sacrificing for People I Love
-Moments of Clarity/ Understanding
-Cute Aprons
-Sunflowers
-When Primary Children Sing, Even When it's not Singing Time
-A Husband who Loves Me Regardless of my Flaws
-That no matter what the circumstance, I can always always make one of these lists

In The Studio. Round Two.

He is super fine.

So apparently there is this huge music fest in October that bands have to submit for, so naturally Pistols and Petticoats had to get in on the action. How rad would that be? To play in front of thousands! So we hit up the studio at Muse Music to lay down a track that matched our now updated sound. It was the first time we've recoded under our new name. Exciting! It took forever (as it always does) but in the end it pays off when you get to hear your music being played with a professional, not so raw, sound. :) Cross your fingers for us!

Jake laying down vocals

Sarah providing us with sick beats

Also, another noteworthy piece of information... We got BIKES!!!!!

They are so pretty. I love them. Dallin's of course matches his snowboard, helmet, camping chair, phone, and general style of life. We got to ride them to the movies last night which made me feel super awesome and retro.  Hopefully we'll both be in better shape soon and I'll maybe get buns of steal for Christmas. :)

Where's Waldo?

I think Waldo must have such an awesome life. He gets to go all over the world, see everything, and people are always looking for him. :)

WARNING: Long semi-pointless post :)

So lately I've been brainstorming cities in the US that I'd be willing to live.  It isn't really a neccessary process because Dallin still has some school and we'll probably be here for a while longer, but it never hurts to think ahead right? So here are my top five.

#1 -Chicago
       This is my favorite city in the USA.  The aquarium is good enough to get a season pass, and every St. Patricks day they dye the river green. There are amazing record stores and great nightlife.  The Suburbs wouldn't be a bust either cause I think it'd be a good spot for a family.

#2 San Francisco

       I LOVE San Fran. It'd be amazing to live in one of the condos right next to Golden Gate Park, where there is always something going on. We'd be a bridge and a tunnel away from so many friends & family. And hello, Full House proved that kids can grow up there and still be taught family values. :) (That show was cheesetastic)  Also, I truly appreciate the fact that people can't just beg there. They have to have some sick talent to bring to the table.  LOVE watching the dancers and listening to the jazz as you walk down by the Wharf.

#3 Seattle

I'm sure not many of you know this; but I lived in Seattle when i was like 2 years old, which would normally omit it from possible options. However,  I can't remember hardly any of it, and there are so many pro's. For instance, I actually LOVE rain. Dallin might go crazy, (seasonal moodswings) but this is my game right?  Also, the one thing I do remember about living there as a kid was the wild blackberries. We'd go pick them every week and I'd come home with colorful hands. They grow everywhere, and they are so tasty.

#4 Washington DC

Really I'm mostly just tempted because of the museums. So much to explore. Although according to most movies we'd be at higher risk to be hit by terrorists, aliens, meteors, and rude politicians.

#5 The Florida Keys

       Okay, so this isn't really urban, but it's my dream. I want to live on a boat. Given, this would really only be an option if I was (heaven forbid) incapable of kids or something cause the school systems in Florida suck.  But in theory we would live on a boat and take tourists scuba diving and stuff.  The Caribbean is not to far to travel to and neither are the Cuban salsa clubs.  Our lives would be a vacation.

So even though we may never end up in any of these spots, it's fun to dream about possibilities.  I would have listed the rest of the list but that would've taken forever, especially if I'd included cities outside the US.