saying goodbye to friends

^^^ we were all treated to pizza for our help! where naturally we had to watch 

one or two youtube videos. impossible to escape with those boys. ^^^

mark & i are so sad to see some of our best friends move out of provo. maryclaire, nate, mark and myself were all friends before we ever got married, so needless to say these two have been our favorite little married couple to hang out with for the past 9 months. i don't think there was a single week that we didn't see the cooks at least once, and sometimes it was more like 3 or 4 nights a week. from cooking fun meals together and watching episodes of madmen to sports games galore and trips to color me mine, this couple has made this past year so much fun for us. but as much as we will miss living 5 minutes away, we are thrilled for them to move back to arizona and start a whole new chapter of their lives.

i always joke about never wanting to visit arizona again (i can't do that kind of heat), but if it means i get to see these two i guess i can make a trip out there once or twice. ;) (uhoh, what did i just promise?????)

we love you guys!!!!! and miss you already!

how about a PB&J rice cake...

GUYS, this is my favorite little snack. i'm sure we all remember classic PB&J sandwiches from back in elementary school, & well...they are back!! sort of.

i remember reading in some health magazine that women who eat peanut butter as a part of their diet actually weigh less...when i told my mom this she kind of gave me that 'are you crazy' look, but i think 1 tablespoon of peanut butter won't hurt ya & it may even mean you are skinnier than you thought? ;)

but honestly a rice cake with a thin layer of PB & some homemade raspberry jam? perfection. {especially when you use your mother in law's amazing raspberry jam!} this is one of my favorite mid-morning snacks or a quick breakfast when i am running out the door. & ya i could use a piece of whole wheat toast, but sometimes i would rather keep things lighter and save myself an extra 100 calories. >> rice cakes are only 35 calories! depending on how much PB&J you like, this snack can be as little as 150 calories & will fill up an empty tummy quite nicely.

what are your favorite snack foods????

a touch of green

>> once i began actually cooking for fun {& enjoying it} i began to understand & appreciate herb gardens. my mom & dad both had awesome gardens {& still do} full of herbs, veggies & flowers. i was never interested in weeding with them in the hot sun, but now i'm starting to get it. i would LOVE to have my own little garden where i could grab a handful of basil for free instead of paying $3 for like 4 leaves. isn't funny how we all, at some point, start to notice little bits of our parents in us?? ;) >> mark & i are heading out to san francisco in a few weeks to celebrate my brother's graduation from law school! we couldn't be happier for him & we are really looking forward to spending a long weekend with family in one of the coolest cities in the country. great food, wonderful company, a unique setting, wild people...let's just say i will most definitely be bringing my camera. >> OKAY! i have some exciting news. it isn't quite official yet, the contract is in the process of being signed, but i have booked my first wedding! i am beyond excited to finally put my skills to the ultimate test & photograph a wedding on my own. wish me luck! >> lastly, mark & i have been pretty obsessed with these flank steak street tacos i have been whipping up lately. grilled steak, fresh guac, homemade salsa with a bit of a kick to it, lime juice, a pinch of shredded cheese all wrapped up inside of a warm tortilla! there is probably nothing i would rather eat every day. fresh, simple & tasty.

playing a little catch up

gosh where have i been lately? i'm not sure i even know. things have been hectic but sort of slow at the same time...does that make sense? probably not. but i have been working hard at work and coming home just exhausted which leaves little time to blog. i have been doing some fun photography sessions lately though. i would love it if you would check out my latest work & let me know what you think!!

^^^ a couple in love ^^^

^^^ a girl who loves to dance ^^^

^^^ a wedding ^^^

^^^ a fun afternoon with a party dress & some cake^^^

come check out all of these sessions at jenna bechtholt photography!!