wanderlust: mexico city

Folding clothes, checking lists, zipping up suitcases, jumping in the car, waiting in lines, sharing mug shots, walking through security, finding the window seat, taking off, excited chatter, dozing off, poking at mysterious food, filling out customs, the turbulent landing, and then...

Bienvenido! 

I'm in Mexico City with 14 teenagers, 7 other leaders, and so many wonderful, loving, and welcoming locals who embraced us immediately and welcomed us into their lives and families. 

Here's a look into my two week adventure in Huixquilucan and Monte Sion, Mexico serving and being served alongside some incredible souls.

p.s.  ♥ clara

weekly wrap-up : finallyyyy, a reunion!

This past week, I had the joy of visiting with Kelsey + Jordyn in BC!! Finally, the p.s. heart girls were united! :) We had a ridiculously amazing time (as you can see in the picture above...hehe)  + we took a million photos, did more thrifting than was probably healthy for my wallet, went to Bard on the Beach, hit up Fort Langley, ate so much good food I won't have to eat for a week, and in general we just partied it up. 

Best. Week. Ever.

Keep your eyes peeled from more photoshoots that we did together, but for now, enjoy this little peek into our fun-packed week together!

And because we like to keep it classy....

p.s.  ♥ clara ( + kelsey + jordyn )

weekly wrap-up : auntie time

I am so blessed to have married into an incredibly loving, fun, crazy, and big family!! Caleb and I went on a week-long trip to Manitoba for a wonderful family get-together, and the result was this: a lot of crazy awesome times with all seven of our ridiculously adorable nieces and nephews. Hence, all these adorable photos of cute, dirty kiddos that we love very dearly (and already miss dearly!). 

But seriously, I have the cutest nieces and nephews. I'm a very blessed auntie :)

These kids are the best and we had an absolute blast!

And just to prove that I have the best husband ever.... while on a walk, he picked me a little bouquet of wildflowers! So sweet and thoughtful :) He knows me so well. All of these little beauties are now pressed between my Bible to remind me of how blessed I am to be living life with this wonderful man.

p.s.  ♥ clara