Lauren's baby shower

In exactly one week the twins will be here! 

For those of you who already know my sister is expecting identical twin girls who are scheduled to be here April 10th which just so happens to be a week from today! I am so excited to be Aunt Mayme to two more little girls!
A few weekends ago I threw my sister a baby shower and I thought with the twins coming just a short week away what better timing to share photos from the baby shower. Thanks to everyone that was able to make it, and to those who sent gifts even when they couldn't make it! We had a great time and I think it was an overall success! 

Enjoy! 

My niece, Dallas, has wanted a sibling for so long and now she is getting two! I don't think she totally understands that soon she will a big sister but I know she will be a great one! 

Lauren and me at the shower.

Decorations galor! My mom's dining room was the perfect place to set up the food and decorations! We bought so many flowers from our friend Shirley who is a florist and I spent the evening before arranging them into so many vintage vases my mom has collected over the years. The diaper wreath I put together the week before and was nervous about it falling apart, lucky for me it stayed in tack despite it's weight and looking great hanging on the front door.
Also, the cake! I'm still drooling over it!
The homemade strawberry cake I made was to die for, not to toot my own horn but it was probably the best cake I have ever made! With fresh strawberries from a local nearby farm (Frobergs) and fresh cut roses it was not only delicious but beautiful as well! 

Thanks again to everyone who came out to Lauren's shower. We really appreciate all that you have done for her as well as her growing family. Be on the look out for photos of the twins who will be here so soon! 

So Long 2013

2013

What a year! 

If you would have asked me a few weeks ago I would have told you that 2013 was not my year. I would have told you about the not so great things that happened to me in 2013. I would have told you about how I burned some bridges, how my car was hit and run, and about the apartment below mine that caught on fire, how I lost quite a bit of friendships, and at the same time felt really apathetic about the whole thing. But then I started thinking about it. Really thinking about 2013, and you know 2013 was one heck of a year. Yes, there was the not so great but there was also amazing things that happened. 2013 was definitely a year of travel and as much as I always want to travel more, I experienced some pretty amazing trips this year. I became really close to the people who were still around and even made some new friendships. I spent long hours in the photo building and built friendships out of that. I took a cruise, traveled to Europe, and spent my 23rd birthday at the Venice Biennale. I graduated from college, left my job, and became absolutely free from any known structure I had in my life.

I learned from a dear friend to say that 2014 will be my year. That I will trudge forward into the new year with an open mind and open arms ready to take on anything that 2014 has to throw at me. I will be more intentional, value the little things, and put my computer down more. 

I will go outside.

Enjoy the day, and the beauty around me.

Here is a glimpse of what 2013 gave to me. 

Cruise [Honduras, Cozumel,Belize]

Took my first ever cruise with many of my family members. The weather was chilly but it was still great to spend a week away from the real world with my family.

 Sarah, Brittany, & Jenna took Ariana and I in to their cozy home when we were homeless before we left the country. These ladies no matter the distance apart will always hold a special place in my heart.

Europe [Italy, Croatia, Switzerland]

Traveled with two of my best friends for two months around Europe. Met amazing people, ate great food, had unforgettable experiences.  

Moved into a precious new house with Ariana and gained living with a puppy, and having a backyard for the first time in San Marcos where we could invite friends over for any and every occasion. 

Had my Thesis show and then graduated from College. Which also forced me to quit my job in the photography building since I was no longer a student.

There were so many other fun, beautiful, silly, and exciting moments in 2013 that I just can't list all of them by name. So here are a few of my favorite times. From weddings, to photo shows, to hanging out with old and new friends. I'll forever treasure the memories. 

April's Iphone

Happy May Friends!

As the saying goes "April showers brings May flowers" and as the way my April went, I really hope those May flowers start blooming in my life soon! 

April was a stressful and very busy one for me, especially towards the end. But it was also filled with dear friends coming to visit, epic breakfasts, and many outdoor adventures. 

Enjoy some of my favorite Iphone photos taken during the month of April

Wishing all of you a magnificent May!

-A

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