birthday cakes

yesterday was my 22nd birthday. it's funny because i usually dreaaaaaad my birthdays, but something about the 22nd birthdays that makes everyone super stoked.

overall, it was a fantastic birthday. i am lucky to have such great friends and family. it's a frakin' great time to be alive.

{sister cakes}

{parent cake}

{bestfriend cake...or tart}

Aaron the Canadian

So i am an idiot. it was my very very good friend's birthday yesterday and i didn't know until he told me on facebook chat. i am a total shmuck, but we all know this. anyways, enough about me. this is about on of my closest friends (even though he lives around the world practically), aaron.
the first time i met this boy, i thought he was a total douche, but spending time with him erryday for about ten months, i've come to love this boy.

so here are five things that i love about aaron:

1. he makes a mean cheeseburger
2. he got me obsessed with watches
3. he takes AMAZING pictures
4. he got me a "Hot Mess" cup for my birthday
5. he is an amazing friend

i love you so so much aaron! i am very lucky to have you in my life. BISOUS!

photos by Aaron Sarauer,
Regis Matthey,
and me :D

don't call me junior 'cause i'm 21

so, last friday was my 21st birthday. it was wonderful. usually, i don't really like my birthday, but you only turn 21 once eh? all morning i spent trying to get my driver's license. no such luck (stupid Utah laws). then i went to lunch with my grandparents and my mother. it was so much fun and i'm so grateful because they bought me a beautiful birthday dress that i will treasure forever. my sister semi-did my make up. i took a nap. and then went to my fabulous birthday party hosted by my friend, Albert. it was a wonderful birthday. i love my family. love my friends. and love the days where we all come together and create memories.
oh wow this is super cheese.

My Small but Beautiful Mother

It's my mom's birthday today. She's turning 42. Not really though, we just say that every year. Ha! I wish I was in Utah for just a few hours so I could give her a big hug and take her out to dinner or something. Unfortunately, I am a few thousand miles away, so I thought a posting on my blog would do.
I think since I've gotten older I see how imperfect my parents are, and at first it's heartbreaking because they've taught me everything I know, but then I realized even though they aren't perfect, they still did one hell of a job. And that's why I love my mom. She's funny/quirky and she has this ability to show unconditional love to everyone. I've learned so much from her triumphs and from her mistakes. She's made me the person I am today. I love you mommasita and I hope that you read this soon!

***Lena Lu***

So it's one of my very good friends birthday today. I wish that I could give her a big hug and kiss, but sadly I'm on the other side of the world. So I guess blogging about her is the closest thing. I've known Lena since the 4th grade. We've had our moments: she thought that I was super annoying in the 7th grade. lols. But we've become the closest of friends and I am so blessed to have her in my life. I miss her so much! So, give a big cheer to Lena!!! I love you baby girl and I hope that you have a wonderful birthday!!!

p.s. photos taken from Lena's facebook by me...