GALentine's Day

So, I was feeling a little bit antsy with being in Provo and my amazing Mom knew exactly what I needed. We found a great deal on plane tickets, she was already there for a conference that weekend with my Aunt, and Paige just happened to be right along with me when we planned an impromptu trip to NYC! 

We seriously just left. We jumped on a plane on arrived in NYC late on a Thursday night and walked an empty Times Square planning out the next few days. 

We saw a grand total of four shows: Les Mis, Kinky Boots, Something Rotten!, and Finding Neverland. Each just as good and maybe better than the last. We ate at every place on my food bucket list. We braved the coldest weekend that New York had had that entire winter (just our luck, right?). I got to cuddle with my mama every night and we all just loved being in that amazing city. 

I do not think I have ever had a better Valentine's Day and I got to spend it with the most amazing women! So thank you Leslie Knope for inspiring our love of Galentine's Day! 

xoxo, 

Lyds 

ReTREAT x2

I think my favorite part of BYUSA, besides the people, are retreats. Not just the treats at retreat, but all the other fun things that happen at retreats. 

This retreat was just for the executive directors and the VPs. Our last big shindig all together before the year is over. We definitely made the most of it by keeping with tradition with signs, #ballislyfe, and late night talks. I also loved hearing the testimonies of the people I have been serving with this whole year and I am so grateful for the friendships and family I have in the office. 

I am dead serious when I say that the BYUSA office is the best place on BYU's campus. So make sure you stop by sometime. You WILL find a home there. 

xoxo, 

Lyds 

*shout out to Rachel's leg