Summer Holiday(s)

Two of my favorite things - and mostly because it means time with husband, family, and friends.

A couple weeks ago we spent four blissful days in Gulf Shores, AL with husband's sister and her family. He spent the morning fishing out on the sea, and I passed the time devouring the 'Hunger Games' series leisurely reading on the porch or at the pool.

The week after we returned home, Kindredly and her husband JG came over for a mid-week July Fourth celebration. We had a pretty low-key evening, but managed a few all-American hamburgers, strawberry basil sangria, and a blueberry-blackberry crisp. The evening came to an early close with sparklers in the twilight.

Hope you had a very happy Independence Day.

xoxo

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Twenty Eight

Today I turn another year older and begin my twenty-eighth year of life. I am blessed beyond my wildest dreams by an incredibly loving husband, a supportive family, and wonderful friends. Sadly, as we get older, birthdays must be fit around everything else happening in life, and this year is no exception. Luckily, I have managed time for a few small celebrations of birthdays, friendship, and fall in general.


1. Asparagus-Gruyere Tart & homemade pumpkin pie shared with the one I love the most. (Seasonal recipes are my favorite!)

2. A shopping and coffee date with my bestie, who just happens to have the same birthday.

3. A girl's night in, complete with fall-inspired cupcakes (I'm thinking pumpkin!), girlie movies, and spiked cider.

4. Apple and pumpkin picking. (And then baking something delicious with said apples and pumpkins.)

5. Dinner and a movie with my mom and sister. It's our birthday tradition.


Happy fall, ya'll
xoxo


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happy {independence} day

i will be spending the weekend in something along these lines

airy dress over a bathing suit, straw hat and cute sandals, bright accessories...

and sparklers in hand

our weekend plans include:

grilling out with some good friends

driving through the mountains

lounging pool-side

a fierce game or two of scrabble

getting lost in a good book

and, most importantly, sparklers {my favorite part}

and what for you, my lovelies?

how will you spend the holiday weekend,

and what will you be wearing to celebrate?

xoxo

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Oh Happy Day!

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Today is my birthday! For you, this means that there will be some great photos to look forward to. I'll be posting fun gifts, outfits, and camping pictures soon as well as a few other lovely things. Hope you have a great day!

Also, it is Erin's (of SmockandBustle) birthday as well! Check out her blog and wish her a happy day!

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