Party Hats and Pig Ears

This week marks a monumental occasion in my household.

It was Ellie Beans Birthday. 

That means:

party hats (even on less than happy about it boyfriends), 

presents,

home made dog cookies,

candles,

and of course..singing.

Lots of singing.

After all, dogs get wishes too.

School Days

Outfit: Dress-Ebay, Cardigan-American Rag, Shoes-H and M

So the University didn't seem to get the memo that I was taking a little holiday and decided to start up as planned the day after I got back.

So rude.

So of course it's back to the books for me. (And a whole mess of you I'm sure.)

Does anybody plan "first day of class" outfits past the age of 12 or is it just me?

Well anyhoo, I decided of my polka dot dress and a red cardi. This dress is one of my favorites! I love the vintage feel of red and polka dots when paired together.  It definitely helped put a smile on my face through that first day of "here's the syllabus, blah, blah, blah, don't be tardy, blah, blah" that is the first day of class.

HOME!!

We made it home!!

 I made new friends, 

was introduced to some new foods and drink (frappe), 

took a ridiculous amount of photos, 

and explored so much that my feet hurt for days. 

It was fantastic.

And after our flight was delayed by 15 hours I practically cried when I saw the mountains surrounding Bozeman. That could of also been from the lack of sleep from being in an airport/airplane for over 24 hours still.

I couldn't wait to see this face.

It's good to be home.

A Little of what I've Been Up To

The view from my hotel in Reading.

Westminster Abbey

Buckingham Palace 

Scenes from The Victoria and Albert Museum.

A life sized rhino from the 2007 performance of Rhinoceros at the Royal Court Theatre in London.

Self portrait in a daguerrotype. (One of the first forms of photography.)

Busiest Summer of my Life

I'm so sorry I've been so neglectful around these parts this summer. 

Between the weddings,

Bachelorette Parties,

Las Vegas,

 and camping trips complete with giant hikes to gorgeous lakes,

I'm afraid I've left my little blog out in the cold.

And today I'm heading out on a trip to

LONDON

and 

Amsterdam!!

I couldn't be more excited!

I have always wanted to go to London.

When I was a teenager I used to think that my "life would begin once I went to London."

And now I'm finally going!

I'm afraid it might continue to be quiet around here for another month. 

But think of all the awesome stuff I'll have to show you when I'm back!!!

I hope you all are having a wonderful summer!