First day of Summer is here.

June 21. First day of Summer. 

Your girl over here had a sweet day off from work and swam the entire day, danced the night away, and brought summer in with the best day ever. 

I obviously can't contain my excitement.

Swimming, pizza, music, dancing, sunshine, friends. 

Here's an awesome summer with lots of beach days, hot days, ice cream, friends, road trips, family, and everything else that makes you happy. 

Summer shoots.

We had a little fun the other day taking some photos. Thanks to my brother and his natural photographic skills, we came out with quite a few that we liked and will keep forever. 

Nothing like a nice, warm summer night...a sun dress, cowgirl boots, a cute little town with plenty of good food, and someone following you around with a camera : )

This is me, smiling at him (as usual)...as he's trying to look anywhere but the camera.

Outfit Details: Dress - JCrew Necklace: JcRew Boots: Country Outfitter

Thought I'd share a few of our photos of our impromptu photo shoot and a pretty fun evening - with pizza and french fries included : )

Mid-week getaway.

A few weeks ago my brother finished school for the summer and was home at my parents suffering from inevitable 'boredom'. We decided to take a few days and go to the shore/Atlantic City with some friends and of course my mother tagged along for the mini vacay - my brother just turned 21- so naturally he wanted to do everything he couldn't before....

This meant...happy hours, gambling, and more happy hours. 

I really wish. Then I could trade in my gold medal in window shopping over and actually 'shop'. 

The brother (Petey and I) enjoying some indoor beachy-ness on a not so great beach day outside.

While everyone else gambled their money away - I put my money to good use and devoured some Auntie Anne's.

This is what happens  when you wander around the hotel in the middle of the night - looking for something to eat. They hide in the decor - and yes that is my mother.

We did some exploring and eating along the way....my two favorite things.

Exploring...and skinny pics.

We must have walked about 10 miles this day and were so grateful to sit down, devour some nachos after. So much for that exercise : )

It was a fun, yet tiring, but super fun little getaway. 

Now I'm ready for another. 

Since David missed out on this one - I think it's his turn next.

Where to?

Photo dump - It's been too long!

This whole "I have been MIA from blogging lately" thing has become all too familiar and redundant. I'm awful at blogging as of lately and have totally thrown the New Years resolution of "blogging daily" out the window with the "eat healthier", and various other promises I made to myself. 

Yikes. 

Well while I was avoiding this little ole blog here and living life as it comes by; here are some things that I have been up to: 

Lots and lots of cupcake making. 

I have been brushing up on my creative cupcake skills with all this time away from my blogging. 

Obligatory beach - leg/feet sand pic. Spending some time at the beach- FINALLY!

and lots of time outdoors with all this nice weather. It's been so nice but my allergies have been severely suffering from it. Can't with them all, I guess!

oh, and lots and lots of birthdays. My MaryJ's 9th birthday with her pretty flip-flop cake made by her oh-so talented Mama.

and of course my little brother Petey's 21st birthday. What an evening!

and of course more 21st birthday celebrations for Kiri : ) 

can't forget Greek Easter with my love. 

Sorry for the massive photo dump! I'll try to post more often-to avoid these incredibly long posts, hehe 

: )