it's okay.

sometimes its okay to go to bed at 9:46pm and wake up at 10:27am.

it's at times like this that i know why the prophet tells us not to get too involved with boys.

if you end a sentence with "don't worry, i'll be okay" enough, you begin to believe it.

i read D&C 6:23 every single day. i think i would go through withdrawals if i didn't already have it memorized.

who needs to shower when you can go swimming?

how do you all feel about a giveaway? i've mentioned it before but unless i've got some interest what's the point, yeah?

if you've got a hankering to give me a gift, this is only $2.00.

i like it when butterscotch gets a bath. she turns copper and smells like the great outdoors.

baby powder saves your herr from the nasty greasiness that is a product of girls camp.

how on earth do some of these girls get kissed so much?!?@#@#$%^!*%?

please stop being so windy outside. thanks.

if you text me, i promise i'll text back. sorry i've been so bad at that lately.

i need some new clothing. efy is on the way.

sometimes i worry way tooooo much about things that aren't in my control.

summer is moving too fast.

help!

could i just say.

could i just say that sore throats really are the pits, halls fresh lozenges are heaven sent, and my brothers are cracking me up trying to ski in the pasture?

have a lovely day.

dear mr. harm...

dear mr. harm,

i genuinely hate your class.

all we ever do is talk about people that steal things and watch ridiculous snl videos on youtube.

so a week ago when you said we were going to get a project, i was actually kind of happy.

you asked us to do a photo essay.

personally, i think this is stupid.

i don't have a theme.

this is an english class.

not a digital photography class.

but, because i want an A, i did your stupid photo essay.

just because you are the xc coach,

you are not cooler than the rest of us.

trust me.

sincerely, your frustrated student,

jessica.

{my photo essay.}

101 reasons that animals and kids make snow more fun.

horse training:: butterscotch

horses and chickens.

blossoms.

warm weather fun :)

my friend lexie came home from school with me friday, and we had a blast riding horses! this is her on butterscotch. dont let the clouds fool you, it was a lovely 75 degrees outside! and this is our new riding arena, also. the construction is almost done!

today...

s

nino.

nino is our special boy. he's the kindest and most fun pony we have on this place!

we can set a little kid on him and have them ride him around and it doesn't even phase him.

nino's story - el nino was a therapy pony at a ranch for disabled kids. he was cared for by these children as they learned about horses. he also pulls a cart. last march, my trainer told us that the therapy ranch was downsizing, and they had the most adorable mini horse for sale. we went and took a look at him, and the rest is history. nino is the family pet. he says hello and goodbye everytime we come outside, get into or out of our car, or even just open a door. if we're late feeding him, he literally yells at us until we give him his breakfast! or lunch.. or dinner... :) he loves little kids and he loves treats! his favorites are apples and candycanes. he also loves being groomed and playing with the other horses, and he can hold his own really well for being a little guy. We love our nino! :)

tanner.

take you for a ride on my big green tractor.

my life in shoes.

{the vans.}

also known as: the every day run-to shoe.

{the nice boots.}

{the tennis shoes.}

These are actually natali's... i couldn't find mine when i was taking these pictures.

i have a sudden fascination with running. i love it.

{the winter shoes.}

{the outside boots.}

probably the most comfortable pair of shoes i own.

{the sunday shoes.}

{the jessica shoes.}

made for me by my friends kaitlyn and joy. :)

{the beloved summer shoe.}

makes me think summer is coming faster.

{the slippers.}

mmm.

{and of course, the cat.}

The cat isn't a pair of shoes but she sure does keep your feet warm! :)