after the return from Europe

These pictures cover the months of July and August when I first began my journey in Arizona.

Whitney, (aka bobs/the one in the middle) one of my bff's from collage came down with Angela (not pictured) to pay me a little visit.

whit and ang, my bff's through thick and thin :)

Johnny boy, another one of my bff's from high school gave me some great company and helped me move from Utah. Such a good friend. Miss him to death!!!

Ang and I go way back to the high school days, she convinced me that her real name was Angel and her middle name was Ann and for a nickname her family called her Angela, so for about 2 years I always thought her name was Angel Ann and I told everybody. Come to find out, it was a big joke and I believed it for far too long. Still love this girl, I get to see her in ONE day in Vegas this weekend!! Woot woot!!

My lovely sister, Stephanie. We are two years apart and she lives in Scottsdale. If you need someone to laugh with or have a yummy home cooked meal, she is your girl. Love you Stephy!!

Oh and I forgot to mention the many fun roadtrips with her and Tyler (her bf) aka the Tile-er/Tator Tots/Tile/The Pooper (that is another story)

Steph's new pup, Max. Who I like to call Maximus Prime.

Harley and Max just hanging out in Flagstaff.

Okay, I couldn't help but put this on here. My niece is just so adorable!!!

Cory took me fishing one day and this was the beautiful view on the way up

ahh I miss him.

here i am.

well hello. my name is Laura Tafoya and I love to create, take pictures of every little lovely thing that catches my eye and laugh. Which by the way, laughing lowers levels of stress hormones and strengthens the immune system. So all you little sick bugs out there start laughing more, you will feel much better :)
I have just started a new chapter in my life. After finishing up school at Utah State University with my bachelors in Interior Design, I went to Europe in May for seven weeks and traveled to England, Ireland, France, Spain and Italy, it was the best experience of my life. You can vicariously re-live those moments on my travel blog, adoretoexplore. 
Following after Europe I moved to Arizona, which is where I now reside. I met an amazing man named Cory who defiantly strengthens my immune system ;) as well as making me a very lucky girl. Sadly he moved back to South Carolina for dental school, so we are doing the whole long distance thing, because I just couldn't let go of him. I also have a freelance graphic design business called {Ruffled ink.} Designs where I design wedding invitations, stationary, branding/logo design, etc. Basically anything printed on paper, I'm your girl. As if I don't already have enough blogs, I decided to make one more as my little online memory box of pictures and things I love. I mean hey! It's always best to record a new chapter in life right?
So enjoy and feel free to wander around!