Weekend Update - 7/1/2013 & 7/8/2013

{the cutest little neon Zara sandals I picked up for my niece for her 1st Birthday}

{my brother Hank just before winning the county fair truck pulls}

{two of my favorite people on earth who so happen to be the best of buds}

{an early birthday celebration for little Miss Kennedee}

{my friends Jacob & Amanda's darling little newborn girl, Charlee}

{a little kite flyin' on the Fourth at the beach in the Hamptons}

{a cutie in a hot pink tutu at Sunset Saturday (live music) at Wolffer Vineyard, which I highly recommend}

{a few of my findings while on a Sunday morning "run" that are now in my apartment in the city}

{closing out the last of the birthday celebrations with my all-time favorite: ice cream cake}

Split the holiday week last week at home in Illinois for the county fair (soft, redneck spot in my heart for these), a birthday celebration for my brother & niece before heading back to New York and ultimately the Hamptons for the Fourth of July. All in all: great week with lots of time in the sun & sand with great food, family and friends.