DIY Birthday in a Box

Today is my mommy's birthday and she lives far away from me so I thought I would send her a 'Birthday in a Box' since I can't be there to celebrate with her. She means everything to me and I am so grateful to have her in my life. She is my rock and my best friend. I have been blessed with a wonderful woman as my mother and she is all around such an amazing person. 

I got the idea from Pinterest as I was browsing some birthday gift ideas. I thought it was so unique and so fitting. 

Super easy to recreate, you can pack any party supplies you might like and if you make it colour coordinated then it will look even more special, I think. She had mentioned before that she had always wanted the Chanel no.5 perfume so I thought it's perfect to ship to her accompanied by a celebratory Palm Bay drink. Have you tried these before? They are so yummy ;) 

I hope you guys like these kind of blog posts. Next one will be a fall outfit idea.  But it's bed time for me & Happy Birthday Mom! Love you! xo, A 

Lakeside

Yesterday we spent the day at the lake. I love getting away from the city and just relax without all that  city noise. I grew up in the country so it's what I am used to.
The guys went fishing and we hung out at the beach and played with M.
Here are some photos from the day.

I hope you guys are enjoying my frequent posts! Let me know in the comments what kind of posts you want to see more of!

Now I have a dentist appointment and am getting a wisdom tooth pulled! ouch! Wish me luck!

xo, aleida

Goodbye 20's

Yesterday was my birthday. Kind of a big deal, I know! Lol

Whenever those big birthdays come around, the ones you dread, I seem to reminisce and think of how the years just fly by. 

It's important to take time and realize how blessed I am. I have had quite the exciting life and always felt like one day everyone would know where I came from and how I got here. With social media having evolved so much I have found a platform to share my life with all of you. 

Long story short. I lived on 2 different continents, travelled to and through 14 countries, was in pageants as a child, attended university and college, married my best friend & the most amazing of all - became a mom! 

The last being my greatest accomplishment. 

Here a few photos of my Birthday Bonfire that is supposed to happen tonight if the weather holds up. 

(Excuse the bad lighting, obvi!)

Home made Sangria - I actually winged it and it turned out so good!

Bon fires just always remind me of my childhood in Germany 

And then there was cake, more than one, because we all know I love my sweets! 

I wanted to thank everyone who came out to my little get together and for all the Birthday wishes. You all made me feel so special! 

xo, aleida