A few snapshots

Saigon and Siem Reap were amazing....Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples were just stunning. I can't wait to share more with you, but I'm packing again! I fly out tonight with about 10 girl-friends for a weekend get-away in Phuket.

Here are a few teasers:

We saw the Cu Chi tunnels in Saigon. 

 ...and braved the tight spaces.

 MP shot a large gun. 

We experienced some of Ho Chi Minh's craziness 

And saw Angkor Wat at sunrise. 

 We  saw some amazing temples in the Angkor Wat complex. 

 And rounded out the trip with a bike-ride through the countryside mud. 

Lots more to come!

xx,

Lauren

Happy Easter!

We're leaving tomorrow and going back to Vietnam for a few days...

We'll be in Ho Chi Minh City!

We're then making our way here.

I've been waiting for this trip for awhile and am so excited to see Angkor Wat. 

Hoping you have a wonderful holiday weekend!
xx,

Lauren

Catch-Up

Thanks for the positive vibes! MP did great today and increased his score to a place he feels is competitive enough. Now comes the endless applications.....

We had a great weekend! 

My friend Natasha helped host a bake/flower sale benefiting Japan along with her friend Diane. 

She was inspired by her grandmother, who hopped on a plane the day after the earthquake to assist in relief efforts. It was such an amazing event and Natasha pulled everything together beautifully.

 The event was held at Diane's flower shop, Ellermann. 

We all pitched in...baked lots of goodies, helped man tables, and even attempted making paper cranes. 

In addition to the baked goods, champagne, and flowers, there were activities for the kids and Japanese dancing. 

 Aren't they just beautiful?

 It was such an inspiring event and one I loved being a small part of. 

The best news is that we raised over $5,000 USD for the Japan Volunteer Center, (Natasha's grandmother's charity).  

That night we said goodbye to our friend John (with the cargo jorts and fanny pack) who's moving to Shanghai after over 5 years in Hong Kong.

 Tim found a twin....

 It was funny to see so much color on one block in HK. I almost felt like I was back in the South with these two :) 

 Can you believe this? One of our party goers ordered 40 (yes, 40) jagerbombs. This was how they were set up. 

 I couldn't resist taking a photo :)

Hope you had a great weekend too!
We're taking off for Easter on Thursday...more to come about our destination(s!)

GUESSES?!?!?

xx,

Lauren

Good Vibes...round 2

MP just left for round 2 this morning.

He has worked his tail off, so we're optimistic this will be the last time!

Say a prayer as he tackles this hurdle today.

xx,

Lauren

Better late than never...

My birthday was February 27. 

This was postmarked April 5.  

I got it yesterday. 

Honestly, it made my day...and I was laughing the entire elevator ride up. 

My brother loves to send mahogany cards. For any occasion. 

Thanks for the love, A!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

xx,

Lauren

Monday Pick-Me Up

My friend Daria passed this along, and I had to share it. 

Ha!
 Great shots of HK though...

xx,

Lauren

White Party

Nick and Natasha along with their neighbors, Fe and Hector,  hosted a White Party on their roof last night.

It was the most perfect night in HK.

Clear skies, warm temps, no humidity.

 They transformed the roof into a beautiful white space. 

 The food and decor was fabulous. 

  And, everyone looked smashing in white (if I do say so myself!)

Have you broken out your white yet for Spring?!?
xx,

Lauren