friday favorites: 4th of july

sometimes I wonder how the heck some of my favorite bloggers can post every single day (or even 3-4 times a week). don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE that they post as much as they do because I adore their blogs and get all giddy when I see a new post. I just can't keep up. I feel like I just posted my friday favorites and BOOM, it's friday again, and I'm in need of some favorite things. I blame being a mama. ever since kingston arrived time has absolutely, without a doubt flown by. it's crazy and sad all at the same time.

duane has to work this weekend which is a huge bummer because 1) he always works and 2) I really wanted him to celebrate this weekend with the fam. the 4th of july is one of my favorite holidays (nothing tops christmas), has been since I was little. it means summer, yummy food, lots of drinking and celebrating with friends and family, tubing on the river, being outside all day, getting a tan, wearing "nautical" clothing, sparklers, and FIREWORKS. I get excited just thinking about it. I plan to take my dslr AND point and shoot cameras with me this weekend in hopes of capturing everythiiiing.

so, in honor of my (2nd) favorite holiday...

the perfect one-piece

"sailing into the sunset" dress

4th of july strawberries (I'm definitely making these!)

brownie & berries dessert



pretty, pretty fireworks

sparklers!

my little firework, one year ago ♥

have a great 4th of july weekend, friends. enjoy it!