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.

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!

off to anthro!

as the weather begins to warm up.. i've finally gotten around to rotating the sweaters into the back of the closet, and am in some serious need for a summer wardrobe refresh.

i love the fun and feminine tops that i'm seeing at anthropologie..

.. a little ethnic flair

.. and the perfect new 4th of july top!

next step... the gym for some summer arms!

bon-FIRE!

sitting back on the deck enjoying a beautiful late-spring friday evening with two puppies, the hubby, coronas and a nice breeze. ahhh...

soon heading out to end the day then with a huge bonfire, coconut smores, and friends- both human and furry.

here's to the kickoff of a great weekend!