a pool party

I never finished posting the pictures from my trip to Vegas. My best friends and I got a really great deal on a suite at the Venetian. The best part was having easy access to TAO Beach, although once we got there we realized how small it is! I was SUPER excited when I found out Lauren Conrad was hosting. I have a little girl crush on her so I was really hoping to see her. I even put a braid in my hair a la LC. Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures worthy of sharing. She was hidden behind a lot of people in this huge cabana area but I saw her doing press pictures and dancing with friends. It was pretty exciting!

highlight of the day: otter pops!!

blue tongues!


Hanna and I were trying to do a Spice Girls pose and Lizzie and Pauline did KISS?

Best picture I got of her! haha

I hope you all have a great weekend! What are your plans?

Matthew and I are going down to San Diego tomorrow to see his new baby nephew! I can't wait!

xox

3rd Annual Vegas Trip + Lizzie's Birthday!!

I got back late last night from a fun weekend in Las Vegas! It's been a tradition for our group of friends to go the first weekend in August. We went for Elizabeth's 21st birthday 2 years ago and have gone back every year to celebrate. It's something to look forward to!

Hanna and I put cute lace and bow stickers on our fingers!

We all got in on Friday afternoon and decided to have a nice dinner that night. We went to one of Mario Batali's restaurants called Enoteca. It's a casual, bistro style restaurant in San Marco Square. It reminded me of going to Lupa in New York with Matthew.

Spagettini with mushrooms and thyme and the Margherita ‘D.O.C.’ pizza with buffalo mozzarella



Lizzie was surprised with a birthday dessert!



Can't forget the mandatory shoe picture!



Happy Birthday Lizzie!

I love you so so much! You are my bestest friend and honestly my life wouldn't be the same without you. I miss those days when we played with our American Girl dolls and had tea parties. And those days in high school when we'd see each other at school, lunch, recess, and church, and still end up talking on the phone for hours each night. It really seems like just yesterday. We are the same in so many ways. You still have that girly, adorable spunk, and the biggest heart of anyone I know. Having you for a best friend has been such a wonderful thing! I had an amazing weekend celebrating your birthday! I love you lots!!

xox

You can see some pictures from last year's Vegas trip here