the fourth

The third of July was spent at Six Flags Magic Mountain, where, once again, I was reminded that mayyybe I'm getting too old for high speed, looping roller coasters and amusement parks littered with rambunctious adolescents. Despite the physical repercussions of overexertion I dealt with the next day, I still had an enjoyable time. After all, good company ensures a good time.

Anyhow, I decided to unwind the morning of the fourth by baking. I was feeling a bit patriotic and initially wanted to bake blue velvet cupcakes with white cream cheese frosting and red sprinkles, but as you can see, that didn't happen. Instead, my afternoon baking session yielded 18 red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and sprinkles.

Then off to the valley for some 4th of July festivities...

(the elderly couple dancing to live music amidst the prancing children.. so cute)

(signs like these were posted everywhere to keep the flow of foot traffic moving)

I always feel like a little kid when watching fireworks.. how can I not when they bring back fond memories of my childhood? :)

summer days (& nights)

The last weekend of June was by far the sunniest. The grey clouds finally bid their adieu and made way for the sun to reign the blue skies... a perfect opportunity to make use of my camera.

Friday afternoon was spent in San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes:

Then came Saturday afternoon/night which was spent at the San Diego County Fair:

fairs are infamously known for their deep fried treats; here is the deep fried snickers bar. Mmm.. arteryclogging, heart attack inducing, deep fried chocolatey goodness. BUT, my all time favorite are the deep fried oreos.. too bad they didn't have any at this fair.

and of course, the boys couldn't resist taking the photo booth photos.

more pictures to come! until then, have a fun [& safe] 4th of july!