santa monica adventures

just a few snapshots from my visit to santa monica with my sister, jennifer:

we also stopped by kitson where jenn and i found these necklaces by a company called "the giving keys". 

each key contains a specific trait (courage, love, peace, strength, etc.) and one is to hold onto their key until they come across someone who is in need of it more. 

after giving the key away, you're encouraged to go onto "the giving keys" blog to share your story. 

i chose to buy the "courage" key while jenn opted for "strength". 

as much as i love it, i'm looking forward to giving it away one day. 

:)

vanessa

winter wonderland

you know that old saying "when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade"?

well, mother nature gave us this ice storm, so my sisters (minus chellie) and i decided to take full advantage and have a little photoshoot. 

here are some of the shots i loved:

hope you're all having an amazing weekend!

:)

vanessa

ps. happy anniversary to my amazing parents!

<3