Tales of a Thirty-Something

Saturday Travels

Last weekend, Mike and I hit up Orem Summerfest, the Kennecott Copper Mine and Antelope Island. I love Saturdays when we pick random places to visit. Seriously, one of my fav things!

We didn't stay super long at Summerfest. Just long enough for me to get a hotdog and snap two pics. I wish I was kidding, but really we didn't stay long. We then attempted to go to Thanksgiving Point which was super busy so we decided to head up to the Copper Mine.

It was really cool! And it can be seen from space. Crazy. They have some good videos in their visitor's center that I recommend checking out if you go to Kennecott. Then we decided to go to Antelope Island since neither of us had been there.

We saw wildlife! Like antelope, buffalo, a jackrabbit and an owl. And we, well, I got bitten by gnats. Apparently bugs don't like Mike's blood. But my diabetic blood, they can't get enough of. Good times. But it was so cool! Really pretty and seriously the buffalo are roaming and the antelope are playing...right in front of your eyes. So amazing.

It was a great Saturday!

Outfit: Etsy

1. Flower Field Summer Dress - $99 - My Lola Fashion
2. Stripey Cropped Jersey Jacket - $29.75 - La Costurera
3. Caramel Confection Vintage Earrings - $15 - Glamourpuss
4. Brown Mix Leather Sandals - $50 - sandali
5. Dark Teal Hemp/Cotton Bag - $32 - Tippythai

Road Trip: Hoover Dam

We saw lots of canyons and lots of dams this trip! We stayed in Vegas and as we were driving in at night we realized that you no longer cross the Hoover Dam to get into the city. But since it was so dark, we couldn't see a single thing. We came back the next morning and saw that there was a new bridge built that is incredible! You can still go on the dam though. Which we did.

And in case you haven't noticed, Mike doesn't smile in pictures very often. I never realize it with all the selfies we take until I look at them after. And I think he's proud of that fact. No, I'm pretty positive he's proud of that. Ha.

Road Trip: Grand Canyon

Neither of us had ever been to the Grand Canyon so it was really cool to see it for the first time together! Truthfully, it looked like a really big painting. Cool. But a painting. I'd like to go back someday and maybe go down into the canyon to see more of it. Plus, we want to go back to go on the Skywalk (we attempted to--drove the 20-some miles, half on gravel road, in the middle of nowhere only to get there like 5 minutes too late), so I'm sure we'll be back.

We even saw a little wildlife--an elk (I think it was an elk) and a snake on the road. Very outdoorsy if I may say so myself (and I'm not outdoorsy so seeing wild animals from my car is a huge deal).

Road Trip: Glen Canyon Dam

On the way to the Grand Canyon, we detoured to go see Lake Powell and stumbled across the Glen Canyon Dam! It was cool! And windy! And more red rock for your viewing pleasure!

And for some reason, everytime I say "Glen Canyon" I think of Mean Girls when Damian is dressed as Santa and handing out candy grams: "Glen Coco? Four for you Glen Coco! You go Glen Coco!" So, replace the "Coco" with "Canyon" and you can pretty much hear what is going on in my head. Lucky you.

Road Trip: Bryce Canyon

Finally posting pics of the road trip! Our first stop was to Bryce Canyon, which was awesome! I had never been (but Mike had) and it really was an incredible sight to behold. I definitely recommend stopping by sometime--it'll be well worth the trip.

Then, that night, we went out to look at the stars. I can't remember the last time I've seen so many stars in my life. Unfortunately that meant that it was super dark and subsequently freaked me out (I'm sure Mike still has grip marks on his arm...ha ha ha...ahem). It was really amazing! And, I later found out, is one of the best places in the country for star gazing. I highly recommend.

Pinterest

That's right peeps. I've finally joined Pinterest. Trying to figure out what took me so long.

In love.

Thin Mints

I discovered some Thin Mints in my pantry that I had completely forgotten about. How that happened...I have no clue.

But now that I have them, I just might have to make these. Hmmmm...

Ira Glass

Pleeeease tell me you listen to This American Life. And if you do, then you would be just as excited as I am to go see Ira Glass live and in person!!

Mike introduced me to TAL when we first started dating and I have loved every second of it. He has been listening to it for many years and has even met Ira once before. Pretty freaking awesome. So, we are both excited to see him!

I will let you know how it goes. Which will be...awesome...I'm assuming.

Here My Dear

In love with the beautifulness of Here My Dear on Etsy. I sort of want to hoard all of their cards (I tend to do that...I buy cards and just look at them).

*If you also fall in love with them, note that they are in Canada and Canada is currently going through some kind of postal strike right now so their delivery might be delayed. But don't let that stop you!!