London, England {Part 1}

Day 3 - 09.06.13

I am so blessed to have spent my 18th birthday in such an incredible city. After feeling a little homesick and overwhelmed in the beginning of the day, I was able to take it all in. Seeing the Tower Bridge made it real and I thought, I'm in London, how awesome is that! 

I was able to find my favorite store in the enormous Westfield shopping center right by Olympic Park. Urban Outfitters was the first thing I saw when I walked in, it was meant to be. I got myself a blouse and skirt. The style was still urban but a bit more preppy than the UO back home. The evening ended with walking across the bridge and breathing the London evening air. It was almost a type of mental preparation for the next jam-packed 4 days we had planned in this city. 

Tower Bridge 

//Stay tuned for more photos of London//

"I want to travel across the world and breathe the air of new places."

Canadian Adventures

Birthday celebrations continued.

In September, with school just around the corner, my sweet friends Julie & Sue decided to do a last minute surprise trip for me. We packed up my car and headed north on I-5 at 9 pm. I guessed we were going to Canada, but they only informed me when we reached Seattle. We continued driving through the night, blasting music to keep us awake. After an intimidating border check, we were finally in Canada at 3 am. We spent a day wandering Vancouver, British Columbia, and the next day exploring Victoria Island. It was such a fun trip, and I have to say thank you to those sweet girls for planning it. It was a wonderful weekend that I'll always remember. 

 {VANCOUVER}

This was the logo for the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver. 

My sweet Julz. Her feet began to hurt, so we traded shoes. I didn't mind, they still matched my outfit.

We watched the stunning sunset at Canada Place, a popular spot to hang out in downtown Vancouver.

{VICTORIA ISLAND}

On the ferry ride we go... 

We got all the maps and brochures and set off to explore. (They came in very handy)

How could we not do a little posing?

Love these girls with all my heart. 

Can't wait to see you again Canada. 

Birthday Celebrations {Part 2}

I promised you more. Here it is. A lovely photoshoot my sister & I did in my backyard. Then we picked up my best friend and found some field with tire swings. 

Girl in Red:

dress: Anthropologie 

Love my sister & my best friend. Two very important people in my life ♡

Birthday Celebrations {Part 1}

My birthday was on September 6! & my sister and I did a few photoshoots. Here's just a few shots in my very girly and colorful room:

She got me the gorgeous quilt from Anthropologie. 

No celebration would be complete without the two boys in my life: my handsome nephews.

{Ethan Oliver Ozeruga} newest addition to the family.

Sweet Sixteen

Hey there everybody! I know, I know. It's been what? Almost a month. Can't blame a girl for having fun! It's been a good summer, & I have exactly ONE week left before school starts. Who knows if I'll be blogging then, with the mountains of homework I'll have to be dealing with! But I'll try. So this past friday my wonderful sister, her blog HERE, threw me a surprise sweet sixteen! I've never had a surprise birthday and it was so much fun, and I had NO idea! All my friends did a good job keeping the secret, mom included. Here's just some pictures of my friends and I at the party. Go to my sisters blog see more of the stunning decorations she did! She is the best sister in the world! Love her lots ♥.

The yummy and gorgeous sweets!

Lemonade stand

Beautiful table setting

We had fun with all the props in the photobooth(:

Too much love to handle(;

Making a wish!

My friend Liliana made this cake for me! All by herself! She's amazing(: Thank you! ♥

Thank you sis! ♥

& Happy Wednesday! (:

{California Part 1: Lake Shasta}

Mt. Shasta

Best friend planking at the rest stop from the 7 hour drive.

Happy Birthday!

The birthday girl: she's 15, not 51 (;

What the day consisted of...

The men fishing.

Natasha: love this girls style! (:

Me and the best friend (:

*Sparklers*
4th of July celebration.

My attempt on capturing the stars seen.



There ya go my lovelies!

This is one part of my fabulous trip to California.

More pictures will be posted from the road-trip, LA, Six Flags, etc. (:

Happy Tuesday!

♥

P.S. Who's a Pretty Little Liars fan?!

It's on tonight! Can't wait!

{Party Time}

Isabella's 5th Birthday Party:

{hedgehog shaped food}

{refreshments}

{home-made cupcakes}

{home-made truffles}

{princess cake}

{home-crafted banners by vintage pretty}

{cute family}

{beautiful, blue-eyed, birthday girl}

{adorable nephew munching on berries}

hope y'all had a good weekend! (;