happy summer! {hours}

so who knew summer would be so exhausting?  i seriously had no intention of instituting summer hours when i signed off last thursday . . .but the the lack of school/sched/and general time-management skillz is totes forcing me into it.

also the never-ending birthday love!  which i am NOT complaining about. {obvs.}

got to celebrate with some of my fave hot mamas on saturday . . .

how lovely are these ladies?  heart them.

they even surprised me with a cake!

best. friends. evah.

and my fab fam and lobstah on sunday {the actual}.

and the celebration continues tonight with a joint partay for my fellow gemini/sister-in-law/bestie LC and I.  holla!

i have a sneaking suspicion one million bottles of rose might be consumed {shhhhhh. . . can you hear it?}, so let's just go ahead and say there's a strong possibility i won't be posting tomorrow.

image via caitlin mcgauley

happy summer, everyone!

i want. . .

a large glass of this.

Ingredients

• 2 (750- ml) bottles your favorite rose wine
• 1 (750-ml) bottle sparkling water or club soda
• 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup diced strawberries
• 1 cup diced nectarines or peaches
• 2 blood oranges or navel/seville oranges, juiced
• 1 lemon, juiced

Directions

In a large 1-gallon pitcher, combine all ingredients and stir well to combine and dissolve the sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

will totes be serving this refreshing pinkalicious cocktail at princess june's sip & see.  i wonder how many times i'll have to experiment with the recipe before august 7th rolls around. . .

you should try it, too and lmk what you think!

or ummmm, look at these blackberry prosecco popsicles . . .from the bakers royale

can you say amazebalz?

yes, please, thank you!

stay cool, lil hoot'ers!