Dear Sun

... The beach called. He wants to get together tomorrow with you, me, my brothers, the sand and the water- since it's been awhile. We didn't invite the wind... so keep it on the DL. We're going to try to all meet there around noon. PLEASE say you'll come! I miss the relationship we once had. Hope we can start where we left off.

Good night.
-Stacie

Viva la Love Story

this is absolutely amazing. an old friend had me listen to it for the first time a few weeks ago... his phrase was always, "i have a song just for you." i hadn't seen him in a few months and the phrase still remained. i am grateful this was the song of the night. seriously, fantastic. remind me to be this good of a pianist (or cellist for that matter) one day. listen and let your ears be happy.



i am going to california for 2 1/2 weeks tomorrow!! that's my love story.

Stewart Falls

Summer is finally here and we went hiking!! yay!! It was seriously such a gorgeous day and I am so glad that we got out and enjoyed it. Megan, Malia and sister all came and we had fun with baby Atlas... he protected us quite nicely. (especially from the little baby snake that he pinned down until meg made him let it go.) I think a hike a week sounds like a great idea... if you guys know of any good day hikes, let me know, PLEASE!

Feliz Dia de las Madres

Translation- Happy Mother's Day. I love you all and hope you have a WONDERFUL Mother's Day. You have certainly shaped my life into who I am today. Some of you might not think that is that great- but I kind of like it. The boys in our Ward at church gave us roses today, and Adam sent me a happy "future mother of America" text message. I look forward to being as amazing as each of you are, or at least trying. LOVE YOU!!












(whhhaaaa? my sister's picture made it in here? okay. maybe not yet... but i know she will make a fabulous, fashionable mama one of these days.)

Actually Ashley.

Ashley Marie Jensen (turned Swapp) was born on May 7th, 1985. She was born to two amazing parents, and a pretty decent older brother- but, from the second she left that hospital- she knew something was missing. A SISTER LIKE ME!

I graced my sister with my presence two and a half long years later. From that time, we were inseparable, whether we chose to be or not.

We like to cuddle...


And we like to spend holidays together...



We have our good moments...


And we have our bad moments.


We love having girls nights...


And we are kind to animals.


But most of all, she is my best friend and I just really like spending time with her.


I know we joke around a lot, and I like to say that your life became better because of me, but sisterhood- my life is better because of YOU. You look out for me, you would throw someone down for me, and you love me. Even if I had more sisters, you would still be my favorite. I LOVE YOU ONE MILLION BLUE M&M's.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

"your blog is...

boring me."


thank you, mother, for that insightful text message today. :)
i need to have a more interesting life, apparently.
starting............. now.