spring is in the air

now that the last of winter is out of the way, i am so happy to be able to enjoy all of the warm weather and spring showers to come our way. it really is one of my favorite times of year because there is so much to do...between the festivals, outdoor concerts, late night bike rides, drinks on the patio, what's not to love? plus it really does make for such a gorgeous afternoon run after work. i took these snapshots while out with caroline and just had to share since it was just too pretty to keep to myself ;)

striped back

 

hope everyone had a great easter! sorry for the abscense in posts, my computer decided to be fussy and not want to work. (which ended up having a quick and easy solution, thank goodness!) with the break in post time, i thought i would seize the opportunity to relax and enjoy the spring season...which entailed baking a lot of deliciously sweet treats with all the amazing fruits that have come in season. but i am so excited to be back online and blogging again. i have to say, i have missed it quite a bit!

 

i love shirts that have a little something extra to them without being over the top.  this razerback i inititally bought not even knowing about the back since, at the time, i was looking (last minute) for a basic black tank. once i brought it home, i instantly fell in love with the gray and black stripes and it's been a favorite ever since. **also, i only realized now that i hadn't completely tucked in the back of my tank. sorry about that! ...i'll blame it on the extended break from blogging ;) **

surprise!

 

 

[apologies for the grainy photos in advance]

 

so remember how i said friday after my birthday that T was going to take me to dinner and then family would come saturday to celebrate? well, that was not the case since T put together a SURPRISE PARTY with my family, his parents and my closest friends! and while i've thrown several surprise parties for friends in the past, this was the first time i've ever had one thrown for me!

 

it was so wonderful to be surrounded by all the people i love most and to know that all of them went through so much trouble (including a few white lies) ...all for little 'ol me! and for the record, i never saw it coming.

then to top off the night, my mom baked my favorite cake. (yum!) it was such an amazing night and one that i will cherish forever....and i loved that T came up with such a special way to celebrate my 26th year :)

cositas

 

[surprise flowers...the best kind]

 

these past two weeks sure have flown by. between starting a new job, the amazing birthday celebration i had (post to come) and several other moments in between, i've hardly been able to keep up! now if winter would get a move on so that it could finally be spring, i'd be all set :)

 

[food that is almost too pretty to eat...almost]

 

[random snow days...i still get just as excited as i did when i was little]

 

[colorful sidewalk]

 

[funky wine labels]

 

[figaro!]

lunch at the museum

 

a couple of weeks ago Caroline and i had been long overdue for a lunch date together and both kept coming up blank on where we wanted to go. fortunately, while sick with the flu and extremely bored, i found out about the delicious menu that is the oklahoma museum of art cafe. so we ventured up to the cafe to add a little pizazz to a seemingly gloomy saturday.

 

and what girly lunch is not complete without a little champagne?...

 

amazing food combinations..

and creme brulee. yum.

if you are looking for a lunch spot that is a little out of the ordinary, make sure to try out the museum cafe. and if you are feeling like viewing some great art, you can easily check out the rest of the exhibits after!
happy lunching!

26

today is my 26th birthday and, truth be told, i am really excited about it. i know that most start to feel the blues once 25+ hits but, i only feel excitement about the coming years. this weekend should be a lot of fun and filled with loads to celebrate. thursday, T and i will be going to a friend's benefit for als, friday, T and i go out just us two to celebrate my birthday, while saturday and sunday, my family is coming in town for delicious food, wine and company.

here's to 25 and beyond!

pinspired

 

lately i've been accidentally stumbling across some really great quotes via pinterest. and some, i loved so much, that i felt the need to share....hope you find these to be pinteresting too!

(originals were found and tagged via my pinterest boards)