familia.

This is a tribute solely to my beautiful sissys and momma, and this is why...

My birthday was on the 8th of this month...I turned 21! My lovely sisters and mom woke me up at 7:45am the morning of my birthday and said, "happy birthday! pack your bags!" I mean, I think that is about the best wake up call anybody could ever give you! I was SUPER excited, and came to find out that they planned a spectacular surprise weekend getaway to Branson for us! The weekend was filled with shopping and spending too much money, eating delicioso foods, and fabulous vonigas-girl time. Mm I loved it!!!!!

I have the most amazing family in the world! That they would plan a surprise trip for me--isn't that so thoughtful!? They are the most amazing ladies ever.

I couldn't do life without you all! Love you!!!

a little european love...

I had the opportunity to go on a trip this past february to: London, Paris & Rome. ...I mean, it doesn't get better than that, huh!? This was the "Mystery Mission Trip." I have never experienced anything like this -- we had the chance to do some really awesome things.

We talked to people daily in the streets about their dreams, and encouraging them to do what they love. Encouraging them for their purpose, and the things that are in their heart. One person at a time. Incredible! Just taking time, listening, learning...and loving on people. It didn't matter what religion they were, or what they believed. We just wanted to show love to people. Mmm...God's good:)

Here are some of my favorite shots I took while I was there:)

Oh, Spring...come quickly, please!

The last Saturday afternoon in January in Tulsa, Oklahoma...it was beautiful out! My sister Katy and I decided to sit out on her cute backyard patio and do a little bitta art. :) Since I am a summer girl and the temperature was perfect, I of course wore sandals and took advantage of the warm(er) weather while it lasted. The art didn't come out so well, ha, but it was a fun little Saturday experience. :)

I'm a baking maniac!

Baking. It just makes you feel good! So...if you haven't noticed from previous posts, I enjoy watching the "evolvement" (don't worry, I just made that word up) of things...so why stop with art?

Cookie time!

Breakfast anyone?

I love cooking. Last night, my lovely friend Lauren spent the night and this morning I woke up before her, so I decided to make us breakfast! I think I love cooking for people more than actually eating it! It just makes me happy.

So this morning...this was my creation. Coffee (duh), fruit salad, mini waffles and scrambled eggs. Delish!













Do something cute for your friends. They'll like it. :)

Art...evolved...again.

Yesterday, I started with a 5x7 canvas. I decided to go for it, and so I just painted my bathroom wall! Hehe. Who knows what is to come...

Heeeere's what it looks like! :) This is FUN!

the latest art.

Every time I have drawn in the past, or tried to, it has come out quite horrific (if you compared a 5-yr-olds "art" and my drawings, you probably wouldn't be able to tell a difference). But tonight, as a new years resolution, I decided to really try. I did. And I had fun, and it came out pretty alright! So I thought I'd share and make a cute little movie...I'm into the whole watching things/art evolve. So this is my first mini project. Thank you iMovie and Photo Booth. Oh, where would we be without Macs? ;)

My oh-so-professional tool:






I copied a picture from Anthropologie:










Watch below to see the gabby version (...with color to be added):