Summer Recap

J.D. prepping our picnic at APT

I love the above pic of J.D. I know he doesn't like having his picture taken, but I have to make this exception. Look at his adorable little smile.

APT

Noshing in Phoenix

Mmm...pho

Fair readers: I have been neglecting you. I'm so sorry. What can I say? It's summer.

These picks are from a few of the places I ate during my last visit to Phoenix in May...I think.

Fashion is Smashin'

This is an adorable little assemblage I put together when sweaters were still appropriate in this clime (i.e., earlier in the spring). Note that the lovely boots make another appearance.

I'm not sure about this satiny, rose shirt. Whatcha think? It was another piece inherited from a Phoenix friend when she cleaned out her closet.

I paired these summery polka-dot shorts from Papaya with a white v-neck top and the cute tan slingbacks. (Sorry for the weirdie photography. I wanted to change into gardening clothes and had to take my own shots.)

Basic white top w/ my favorite tree necklace (originally a trinket decorating a Target candle)

 

 

Detail of the cool maritime-style buttons

Funky manicure stickers w/ a lacy/leafy theme

Sandy Orifices

Reading at the beach

This summer, I've discovered the beach at Governor Nelson State Park. I think we've been three times. I love it because even if it's busy, it doesn't seem crowded. The beach area is quite large. Others, like the beach at Vilas, get overcrowded quickly. I even bought us floaties at Target, so we could form the world's smallest flotilla and soak up the rays while still being in the water.

Look at my crazy peg leg!

I've also gone for two whole bike rides this summer, which is two more times that I've ridden since I got my new bike about two years ago. I have a bit of a biking phobia, so this is a major accomplishment.