7.05.2011

stars stripes and tie dye.

hot dogs, check.
good fun, check.
the first part of our long weekend was spent at home relaxing.
it started out drizzly and overcast, but the sun came out
just in time for an afternoon bar-b-que.
corn on the cob, sausage, steak, salmon, veggies, and our share of hot dogs were on the grill, along with the usual accoutrements...poke, soy beans, chips and dips, watermelon, festive cookies and frothy rootbeers. we picked up mini-she's friend to join in the fun and stopped at a botanical garden on the way. we didn't have time to go in, but i'm definitely putting in on my list of places to visit.

water balloons.
jumping fun.
(dress, lani; bag, lucky brand via zappos)

36 comments:

Bonnie said...

Your dress is absolutely phenomenal.
The food looks amazing.
The kids are adorable.
WATER BALLOONS.
Perfect day.

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Anonymous said...

This is a perfect dress for the occasion and the corn looks delicious. Did you get hit with a water balloon?

Tara said...

Wow...that food looks ridiculously delicious :)

And the dress is absolutely gorgeous. And kind of perfect for an outside kind of day, too!

Roxy Heart said...

You look beautiful! Great photos!
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Courtney B said...

I love playing tourist through your pictures :)
And I love how your kiddos's love those blow up bounce house things. 2 years ago Eric and I decided to play on one. I came out with a skinned up nose and chin. No joke. Haha our kids better never want to try those out cause I'm not taking them :)

Keli said...

great pictures!

Abby said...

looks like a wonderful day! and delicious!!

riestya said...

your dress so pretty :)
and you look so pretty dear :D
i love all of this shots !


riestyaap

Unknown said...

Love your dress! Great summer/fun pictures too! :)

Rosalia
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Hautepot said...

I love a good tie dye and yours is especially nice :) What a fun weekend! Wish we were on holiday too!

Marie said...

I really love your dress!
x

Juanita said...

Jumping castles are such fun. And I can wander around botanical gardens for hours.

Style Journey said...

Your dress is amazing! And water balloons - how fun!

Tima said...

I love your dress, its so Summerific lol. Looks like you had an amazing 4th!!

Editor & Chic

laura said...

That garden looks fantastic! I would totally LOVE to be there right now! And that dress! I'm not a fan of tiedye, but you've made it look super classy and chic!

Glad to hear you got gel liner, btw! I love love love it and will never go back to wearing anything else!

Cel said...

Love the tie dye dress! Looks like a good time, although I'd have fled the water balloons haha...

Baby Budget Blog said...

Pretty dress and boy I havent seen a water balloon in ages :)

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Balancing Lisa said...

You look beautiful and it looks like a wonderful time!! xo

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Unknown said...

Loving your tie dyed dress!!!

xo Jackie
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Tiffany said...

You, my dear, are gorgeous! I love the dress and all the pics of all the yummy looking food!

fashion doctor said...

beautiful pics! xoxoo

Phillip said...

Hi Becks, sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I know you were the only one to comment on that iPad cover giveaway. I got some guy saying that he posted and that it didn't show up. Don't know what thats about but he keeps emailing me about it. I sent him the thing so he would stop emailing me. Sorry for that, I will see if i can get another one.

JennaStevie said...

This looks like sooo much fun!! The water balloons, the delicious looking foodstuffs, everything looks awesome. I really love your tie dye dress too, perfect for the occassion
:)
xJennaD

lindy said...

Oh, great! Now I'm craving root beer!! :P

Sia said...

Next 4th of July I'm coming to your house, lol Sounds like you had a great time. xx

Christina Key said...

Really cute pics dear! I LOVE the last one.
XX

Nia Langley said...
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Nia Langley said...

Okay, I don't know what I just did...SORRY!

I just wanted to say that your dress is lovely and I like the pictures! It looks like you had a lovely 4th.

I love your blog, and still consider myself a "new follower". I have to visit here more often.

Stop by my blog soon? =)

nialangleyspeaks.blogspot.com

The Hue Smiles said...

ohhh great pictures! looks like you had a great day
Forever Chic,
Amber

Sophie in the Sticks said...

water balloons!!!!! Love your dress soooo much.

mAdi*cakes said...

All of your photos are so lovely! The food looks great and it looks like you all had a fun fourth! Your dress is adorable btw. :] Happy a happy rest of the week.
xoxo
Madison

Mimi said...

that sounds like the perfect 4th of july! aaah, all that yummy food! :D

<3, Mimi
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Unknown said...

Hi there!
It seems we are partnered up in Pam's accessory swap!!!!
I am looking forward to it!
My e-mail is retroreva@zoomtown.com

We can exchange addresses and if you would kind of tell me things you enjoy or thing you would never don, that would be great, as I don't want to make you feel 'goofy" in something as I am very indie/boho, but yet love vintage as well :)
Can't wait to meet you!
xXx
Reva

I love your maxi, by the way!

Aquí said...

how funny! I wore a tie dye dress for 4th of july too! You look great!

Bella's Style said...

Beautiful photos! Love your dress!

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Good Girl Gone Green said...

Beautiful Pictures! Thanks for stoping by! Happy Friday
Stephanie~ www.goodgirlgonegreen.com

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