Happy Birthday, Big Brother!!

Ale, on your birthday, I want you to know what a great role model and friend you have been to me, your little sister. And even though one state and 11 years separate us, we'll always be close. Here are just a few reasons why you're the best...

Because of you, I joined my middle school band and played the drums (the best girl drummer Mr. Dyke had ever seen!), I know how to juggle my spit, I was a tomboy wearing your old Hang Ten shirts, I was an eloquent songwriter at 5 years old, I took Kung fu classes (and kicked ass!), I got an A in my high school art class (he drew all the pictures in my sketchbook), and ramen and canned mushrooms used to be my favorite meal (do you remember that!?).

You've left an everlasting impression on me and for that I thank you. Happy birthday to the best big brother a little sister could ever ask for. I love you!

Love,
Vennie (aka Steak!)                   

30 x 30 Challenge: 9 of 30

This exquisite skirt is one of my favorite pieces in my closet (and shamefully, I don't wear it enough). I snagged it at H&M (one of my favorite stores except that the Land of Enchantment doesn't have one...grr). I wasn't quite sure how this blouse would look with this skirt but I was pleasantly surprised (what do you think?).

Is it just me or does my arm look strange in that last picture!?

30 x 30 Challenge: 8 of 30

I love white clothes. I think it's because white represents the epitome of summer...and weddings!!

Btw, we took these pictures at the loading dock of our neighborhood Albertson's and an old, dilapidated strip mall where my favorite Joann's used to be.

30 x 30 Challenge: 7 of 30

I didn't realize I would be a walking ad for Old Navy when I put this outfit together (Oh well, what can you do?).

30 x 30 Challenge: 6 of 30

I recently bought these shoes during a trip to West Lafayette, IN (random, yes). It was my first time in a Stein Mart and I must say, it was love at first sight (I mean, look at these shoes. They are fabulous!).

30 x 30 Challenge: 5 of 30

Two things. 1) I love this orange dress (duh). 2) The side of the house is a fun place for photo shoots (especially when you're in a hurry!).

30 x 30 Challenge: 4 of 30

(Not quite sure what I'm doing here, but strangely, I like this picture)

(Can't forget the giraffe!)

This is one of my favorite dresses of ALL TIME (Thank you to Diane, my mother-in-law!), and now that maxis are all the rage, it's even more perfect.