Starting 26 With A Big Splash

I had the most amazing birthday weekend exploring the north of Iceland with my Viking! I am just full to the brim of love and happiness and unicorns and rainbows. If my birthday weekend is any sign year 26 is going to be my best one yet!

From horseback riding to waterfalls everything about my birthday was just perfect! Add on top of that all the birthday love I got from friends and family around the world (thanks to you all as well, your included in the friends on here:) I feel like I am on top of the world!

I have so much to share from my weekend but first I need to catch up on sleep and go through the hundreds of photos! For now here is a quick glimpse into my birthday weekend in a somewhat chronological order.

The perfect birthday weekend indeed!

We visited so many beautiful places on our trip, the North of Iceland was just as amazing as I hoped it would be! Stay tuned, much more of Iceland to come!

Question of the Day?
How do you like celebrating your birthday? Big party or weekend getaway?

June 1, 2015 by
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  • http://www.rhymeandribbons.com/ Amanda @ Rhyme & Ribbons

    Very jealous of your ponies! ;D x

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      They are just so cute:)

  • http://www.therachaelway.com/ Rachael

    So glad you had a wonderful birthday!! You deserve it! xo

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks so much girl! xx

  • http://www.thesunnysideofthis.com/ Isabel

    This is just perfection. And I loved the shot of you in the middle of the rocks, great timing! I do think that this is a great indication of what is next to come, if not I think even better things! Stay awesome Kiki!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks so much! The whole weekend was just amazing :)

  • http://www.californienne.com/ Marianne

    Holy crap, if your photos are any indication, it looks like you had the best birthday ever! I’m so jealous of the pony riding, the lamb feeding, the hiking, the everything!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      It really was such a wonderful birthday!

  • http://www.truecoloursblog.com Casey

    So glad you guys had a great trip up north!!! Love that we’ll be sharing the North of Iceland at the same time :)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      It was such a great time and we had the best weather. I loved the north of Iceland! Can’t wait to read about your trip!

  • http://www.relokate.eu/ Kate Jordan

    What an absolutely perfect birthday weekend! So glad that you enjoyed yourself :)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      It really was just the perfect birthday weekend! Thanks Kate :)

  • http://www.nomadnotebook.com/ Lizzy

    Lol @ the viking’s reflection in the photo of you! You look like you had an amazing time, and that pool looks so good!

    Lizzy from Nomad Notebook

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Haha he thought he was super clever with that picture:)

  • Inga Heiða

    Happy birthday :) Lovely photos (as usual) Looking forward to read all about your trip to the North of Iceland - that´s where I´m from (I grew up on a farm next to Hofsós, see you went for a swim there). Your blog is so inspiring, you´ve been to places in Iceland that I haven´t even managed to visit (been living here my whole life) Thanks.

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks so much Inga! You are from such a beautiful area! It is funny how when we are from somewhere we don’t really explore the area, I am so guilty of this in Oregon where I am from. Glad I can share some pictures of your beautiful country! Thanks for reading :)

  • http://www.embusyliving.com Emily S

    Gorgeous photos! What a great way to celebrate your birthday!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      It really was the best! Thanks Emily!

  • http://simplicityrelished.com/ Daisy @ Simplicity Relished

    So glad your birthday was awesome! Those horses are unbelievably cute!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks Daisy, I had just the best birthday weekend!

  • http://www.adventurings.com Cynthia

    These photos are amazing… you definitely had a great weekend! Happy belated!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thank you Cynthia! It really was a great weekend :)

  • Beth

    WOW! Looks like you had a wonderful time (in a gorgeous area). Keep up the rainbows and puppies and unicorns feeling! :D

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks so much Beth!

  • http://www.meganstarr.com/ Megan

    happy birthday girl! hope you had a great weekend- looks like the scenery didn’t suck ;)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks Megan! Ya, the scenery wasn’t too bad :)

  • Steph Gregerson

    I LOVED the north of Iceland. I can’t wait to see more pictures. Myvatn was gorgeous and we had our best meal there. Plus, we rode horses just north of Akureyri and it was amazing. HAPPY birthday again!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      The north of Iceland was so gorgeous! I am already trying to plan a trip back up there, I would love to spend a week camping at Myvatn and exploring around!

  • http://montgomeryfest.com/ Annie Montgomery

    happy happy birthday! what an incredible way to kick it off!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thank you Annie :)

  • http://totravelandbeyond.com/ Macy Gutermuth

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! These pictures are gorgeous, what a wonderful way to spend a weekend!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks so much Macy!

  • http://www.seeyouinaporridge.com/ Kristen @ SYIAP

    aww horses!! what beautiful pictures. y’all are so adorable! glad you had such a good time!! happy birthday :) i think next birthday, i need a weekend getaway!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks so much girl! I love celebrating my birthday with a weekend getaway, and it lets you celebrate for even longer :)

  • http://beertimewithwagner.com/ Jordan Beck Wagner

    Looks like you had such a wonderful birthday!!! You and the boyfriend are adorable :) Also, still want to steal the sweater in your last photo (where did you get it?!?!)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks so much Jordan! And ah yes sorry I saw that comment and meant to respond. So I got it at a store called Rue 21, which is basically just like Forever 21. I love it, my little sister has one just like it and after wearing it the entire time I was home at Christmas I had to get my own!

  • http://theadventuresofkatiee.blogspot.co.nz/ Katie

    OMG those pics look amazing! Happy birthday! I’m definitely a romantic getaway sorta gal!

    http://theadventuresofkatiee.blogspot.co.nz/

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks so much Katie! Those weekend getaways are the best :)

  • http://www.beingleanna.com/ Leanna @ Being Leanna

    amazing pictures as always! I couldn’t help but notice that you didn’t have a jacket on in some of them! Finally getting warm in Iceland! Glad you had a fantastic birthday getaway!!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Yes! It is finally warming up and the sun has even been making several appearances!

  • http://www.ollivandermo.com/ Mo | OllivanderMo.com

    Happy Birthday! I would totally much rather have a weekend getaway for my birthday than a huge party. Those waterfalls look gorgeous!!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thank you! I am the same, a weekend getaway is always what I will chose over a huge party.

  • Julia

    Wowowowow, what a way to ring in your next year of life! Looks like such an adventure you both are having :) Wishing you the very best for the next year of life, here’s to hoping it’s the best one yet!!

    Julia

    ExploresMore.com

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      It was such a blast! Thanks so much Julia!

  • http://www.slightlyastray.com/ Anna | slightly astray

    Happy belated birthday! Horses and nature… looks like the best way to celebrate a birthday ever! These pictures are gorgeous as always. Wishing you the best year yet! :)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks Anna! It really was the best way to celebrate my birthday :)

  • http://adventitiousviolet.com/ Camila @ AdventitiousViolet

    Happy belated birthday!! Sounds like an amazing getaway! Can’t wait to hear more about that horse riding and the waterfalls and all!x

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thank you! It was such a fun weekend, I want to go back up there again!

  • http://tidethatleft.blogspot.co.uk/ Amy @ the tide that left

    You do the best jumping pics! I’m going to have to give one a go one day!

    I’ve always been a Miserable cow when it comes to my birthday and basically refuse to celebrate, but your enthusiasm (and photos) have made me feel a little envious. My next birthday isn’t until January so I’m going to work up to being less of a birthday grinch. Thank you!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks Amy :) I used to be such a grump when it came to my birthday, I never really have been one to have big parties or anything. But planning fun activities and trips has changed my mind around! It really helps, especially if there is something you have been wanting to try for awhile or somewhere you wanted to visit, a birthday is a great reason to get to do it!