Patriotic state

So many of the houses I saw today had flags!  #patrioticupstateNY #eproadtrips2016

I don't mind a little yellow mixed in

I love antiquing!

 Especially in upstate New York.  #eproadtrips2016

Red barn overload

There are so many red barns in Upstate NY.  I've photographed this one before.  #eproadtrips2016

#besttimeforchurch

#eproadtrips2016 #upstateNY

Starting a road trip

Upstate New York I'm heading your way.  #eproadtrips2016

Tomato City

Waiting for Dolly Parton

#tanglewood2016 #lawnseatsfor$32

My day definitely got better

#viewdriveview

My day in a picture

#itbettergetbetter

I love living in New England.  However...when you're in the middle of making Amish Macaroni Salad at 11:30 at night and you realize you have no yellow mustard and no grocery store within 20+ minutes is open, it's a problem.  We have 7-11 in Woburn for the win.  #poorplanning #timeforafoodinventory #madeatalmostmidnight #theendresultisdelicious

Kimballs

Sometimes it's dinner and sometimes it's dessert.  #kimballfarm #heathbarcrunch #almostalwaysheathbarcrunch

Concord Library

I made a quick stop at the Concord Library to pick up a book ("Keep Me Posted").  Seriously, New England?  I love living here.  #californiagirlturnednewenglandler #ihadtopayafinetoo #oops

TBT: 9th grade graduation

This was taken the day of my 9th grade graduation from Mulholland Jr. High in Van Nuys, CA.  #nanmademydress #hellobigoldhat #parentsinpolyester #pattonmemories #ihavenophotosofhighschoolgraduation #ididgraduate

TBT: 6th grade graduation

This was taken the day I graduated from Gault Street School in Van Nuys, CA.  #iwantthoselegsback #firstpairofnylons #pattonmemories

YW/YM Activity

The Arlington Ward youth after water balloon volleyball and before capture the flag.  #arlingtonwardyouthareawesome

Lunch spot

I know nothing about physics but my favorite lunch spot for reading (and he's be real, catching up on Instagram) is in the MIT Physics Library.  That's my chair on the right.  #eplunchspot

Cookies for Karla

Her swearing in ceremony is tomorrow! #theAmerican

Lunch buddies

Amber and her family have been in Boston for almost a year and have kept busy seeing the sights and having lots of fun experiences.  I'm so glad I met them!  They are heading back to Albuquerque on July 5th.  #bostonfriendsarethebestfriends #albuquerqueisgoingtoseemboring

Muzzey High #230

I've lived in my condo 11 years (and 2 days).  Buying this place was one of the best decisions I've ever made.  I've been doing some tidying and sewing so there's plenty of clutter in these photos but I'm just keeping things real.  I love where I live and the home I've created...and all my stuff.  #epcondo2016 #230

Cousin Louise

It was fun to see cousin Louise "down the Cape" tonight.  Our grandparents are first cousins on my dad's side.

No traffic

#adowntheCapemiracle #eproadtrips2016

Arlington Ward Choir

You don't have to be pregnant to be in the Arlington Ward choir but you will be in good company.  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever #arlingtonwardbabiesarethebest

The Pages were visiting the AW today!

#arlingtonwardfriendsareforever #arlingtonwarderscomebacktovisit

Singing hymns

I love singing hymns at church.  But every now and then I like to listen.  I can relate to the line from There is Sunshine in My Soul Today: "And Jesus listening can hear, the songs I cannot sing."  #ldshymns #iammormon #howgreatthouart #hymnbookonmylap #sneakingphotosduringchurch #morethanoncetoday

Lyndell's Bakery

Plan A didn't work out this morning so this is Plan B.  #lyndellsbakery #besteclairsintheworld #forreals

Beacon Hill. Saturday morning.

Seen on the floor of the subway yesterday

#itisasign #mbta #redline

Emily's apartment

Tonight was my last time photographing Emily Snyder's Arlington apartment before she moves to New York City.  She has great style and I like that her apartment is so her.  I hope she'll have me photograph her NYC apartment too!  #bittersweet #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever

YW Activity

Tonight's activity was doing some cleaning at @bouckville.  Autumn's leg is healing but extra hands were helpful tonight especially with all the construction dust.  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever #arlingtonwardyoungwomenareawesome

Happy Birthday, Kim!

#thisisbackwhenwewereundercovercops

I emailed this photo to Adrienne, I mean Hermana Patton, on her mission and told her that I met Matt Damon.  She emailed me back: "my nun heart just melted".

Red barn

I love the old school chair I bought at the Country Living Fair but this little 3.25 inch square painting might be my favorite find.  #clfairfinds #countrylivingfair2016 #iamgladiaskediftheysoldsmallerpaintings

The Country Living Fair -- Rhinebeck, NY

The Country Living Fair was fantastic!  It was a great mix of antiques, arts and crafts.  Jenny and Morgan and I have been looking forward to this for months!   We're definitely going back!  #clfair2016 #eproadtrips2016

My new chair from an old school

I'm a sucker for an old truck

And it doesn't need to be red.  #eproadtrips2016

Little Free Library anyone?

Upstate New York I love you

#eproadtrips2016

I met the Martian!!!

He was the MIT Commencement speaker today! #mattdamon

TBT: to when we all lived in sunny California

My brother John and his wife Robyn are leaving California today and moving to the Boise area.  #nomorePattonsinCalifornia #pattonmemories

Breakfast Club

I met the Hardys this morning for breakfast which was a treat.  They are in town for his HBS reunion.  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever

Young Women in Excellence

These young women are all so amazing.  They each spoke and then sang "As Sisters in Zion".  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever #arlingtonwardyoungwomenarewonderful #arlingtonwardyoungwomenloveeachother #lds #youngwomen