where did you go, July?

Hi there.  I promise I haven't forgotten how to log into my blog, it's just that this little old Etsy shop has taken off a lot more ferociously than I would have ever imagined! In the very best way possible, the Etsy shop has made me busy.  Busy, elated, happy, perplexed about what type of fabric combination works out best...you know the typically stresses of day to day life - only they are all about fabric...so maybe not all that typical.  At any rate, I haven't forgotten about you dear, blog.

Anywho, I thought I better share my 4th of July pictures before the 4th of August. You know how much fun that holiday* is - totally picture worthy.

*august 4th is National Chocolate chip day. Betcha didn't know that one, did you?

I confess. I didn't either. So let's get back to July 4th...

Piedmont parade - the cutest little town enveloped completely by Oakland.  This float was a traveling basketball court.

Piedmont has a Westie contingent in the parade...we were asked by every other westie owner to walk in the parade, but we hadn't exactly planned on walking (I need to teach Barkley how to wave first) so we just watched all the cute westies take in all the excitement.

And because I know how often I get on the blog these days...here's a few more July pictures for you.  

{new 52nd & Barkley items}

{fog rolling in for the afternoon over the Golden Gate} 

{Angel Island Marina -- this might be heaven} 

{A's vs. Red Sox. Great seats, didn't really care who won -- I'm a Giants girl through and through}

{this is my "holy crap, I'm 33" face. My birthday involved a hair cut, good wine (to be blogged about later), fantastic meal.  My hair stylist gave me straight hair for my birthday -- love it!}

July has been a really big month.

1. I turned 30... Have I told you that?  I really really love my birthday, I'm not sure if you knew that, but really I do. a lot.

2. I quit my job! Woohoo!

3. Mike quit his job! Woohoo!

4. Mike got a new job!

5. I will be asking everyone and their brother if they know anyone at an environmental consulting agency come September 3 (my last day of work at my current job.)

6. Barkley has learned to tuck herself in to bed at exactly 9:00 PM every night.  I've never been so proud of my pup!

I love July

Happy 4th of July!

July is quite possibly my most favorite month because...

1. It's my birthday month!...and my sister's and my nephew's birthday - we are all in the same week. a great week!

2. 4th of july fireworks - the more fireworks I can see the better

3. fireworks and did I mention my birthday?!?!

that's all for now, we're off to get a good seat for the fireworks! yahoo!