photo fun with aimee hill

My sweet friend Aimee is a fabulous photographer. So when she was looking for couples to do a few fun photo shoots, we volunteered ASAP. The shoot coincided with our paper anniversary so we had some fun with fortune cookies and the fuji instax mini. You can check out her website and more of her darling photos here. Thanks Aimee! We had a blast and the photos are gorgeous. You rock.

*I promise we will return to regularly scheduled (non-anniversary related) programming, effective immediately after this post. Thanks for humoring me guys.

more from the farm

{windmill with sunbeams}

{sweet luke}

{you are never too old to ride the swings}

{pumpkins galore}

Just a few more photos from our trip to Schnepf Farms... I can't wait to carve my pumpkin!

sneak peek: a trip to schnepf farms

{boy meets goat}

{boy loves goat}

{clearly, this boy needs a pet goat}

Over the weekend I got to tag-along with my friend Christy and her sweet family on a trip to Schnepf Farms. Here is a little sneak peek from the petting zoo.... I'm warning you, it will only get more adorable from here on out. I'll post more photos from our little adventure later this week!

our mad men premiere party!

{libations}

{martinis for everyone}

{garnish}

{vintage accessories}

{the inspiration}

{we heart mad men}

{with a twist}

{mix it up}

Kiwi and I are Mad Men fanatics {okay, mostly me but Kiwi is pretty hooked too} so when Season 4 kicked off I knew we had to celebrate. We drank martinis and Manhattans and snacked on retro appetizers like pigs in a blanket and port wine cheese balls. Add a little Chubby Checker on the stereo and you've got yourself a party. I think Don Draper would be proud.

*Grandmas are the best source for Mad Men inspiration. Mine was kind enough to lend me the awesome fur stole and vintage pearls. Man, those were the days...

left coast envy

{i heart san diego}

{the coffee cup}

{so delicious}

{sunset cliffs}

{stone brewing co.}

{beer and barley}

{the finished product}

{cross-roads}

{sand and surf}

We had so much fun in San Diego. We had breakfast at the Coffee Cup, hiked Sunset Cliffs and toured the Stone Brewing Company. Oh San Diego, how I heart you.

*If you are ever in the area, I would definitely check out Stone Brewing Co. The tour is free and includes four tastings! But get there early, the tours fill up fast.

california dreamin'

{image via ffffound!}

My friend Tatiana is visiting from Puerto Rico this week! We are literally melting in this Arizona heat so we decided to take a little impromptu road trip to San Diego. Cool ocean breeze here we come!

a malaysian vacation

{temple on the hill}

{so peaceful}

{prayer flags}

{kuan yin goddess}

{chicken satay}

{a stroll on the beach}

{lone rider}

{beautiful butterflies}

{stunning foliage}

{mamma laying her eggs}

{all in a row}

{batik presses}

{kiwi checking out the batik}

{durian, king of the fruits}

The first stop on our tour of Southeast Asia was Penang, Malaysia. Kiwi's dad grew up there, so it was great having a tour guide who really knows the area. We took walks on the beach and went to the butterfly farm and batik factory. And don't even get me started on the food.... I could eat chicken satay with peanut sauce every day for the rest of my life! My favorite place was the temple on the hill... It's where they filmed Anna and the King. It was so peaceful and serene up in the mountains... Such a wonderful experience. I heart Malaysia!

*Don't forget to enter the giveaway! I'll leave the comments open until the end of this week.

i heart birthday brunch

{birthday brunch}

{champagne bar}

{birthday peonies}

{what's on the menu}

{penne frittata}

{coconut cupcakes}

{fun with the fuji instax}

{i heart my friends}

There is nothing I love more than a champagne brunch with my girlfriends... especially when it's to celebrate my birthday! I don't officially turn 25 until Wednesday but I have a feeling it's going to be a really wonderful year.

*Penne frittata and boozy fruit recipes via Cup of Jo.... They were super easy to make and incredibly delicious!