happy birthday usa!

its been a while since my last post partially because of the craziness that was june: amy's nuptuals in wooster, isaiah's baptism and eli's bday in new york, comfest, phish in baltimore and then planning for one incredible independence day weekend.

the weekend was jam-packed with a visit from vicky, a 30th birthday celebration with genny, plus ALL of the great 4th celebrations. here's just a sampling of the documentation:

red, white and BOOM! with the Diviertes

the whetstone july 4th pet parade

.. great times at the coleman house

 

.. and the whetstone fireworks!

{note my great etsy find- star shirt from two-string jane}

so much fun... now.. time to relax.

4th flair!

ok so it may be a little early to start getting excited for my 4th of july outfit, but i love, love, love the shirt that i just picked up on etsy.

thank you twostringjane! it will be the perfect complement to my red and white pin-striped vineyard vines skirt.

now i just need to figure out where i will put my antique pin.. maybe a mid-party wardrobe change is necessary.

espresso martinis!

these delicious drinks made quite the splash at my last summer cookout.. perfect to put a little pep in your party!

{recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee, Food Network.com}

Ingredients

1 1/2 shots vodka

1 shot coffee liqueur

1 shot coffee, cooled to room temperature

1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee granules

Ice cubes

Directions

In a martini shaker, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, coffee, and instant espresso. Shake. Add ice cubes. Shake again. Strain into martini glass.

.. let me know what you think!