ice cream cakes

(dress: boomerang, purse: re-run's, everything else is either thrifted or vintage) 

   I can't believe how summer flies right past us. In less than a week I will be starting up my first weekend class (yes, a weekend class, and my first one of those) and then back into my crazy scheduled college student life. I'm trying to finish up the last things that feel very "summerish" to me, and today was very full of summer things. I mean, isn't grabbing ice cream (pineapple sorbet for me!) at Murray's a Kansas City summer staple?! I believe so. 

   This afternoon was a very random event.  I felt in the mood for cherries and strawberries, so a friend and I headed to the farmer's market to grab a few fruits. Which lead us to buy flowers from Dutch Flowers.  Which lead to a picnic with a view of the Missouri River. Which lead to lead to ice cream. Yes, I feel like summer when my days revolve around those things.

fourth to freedom

(everything worn here is either vintage or thrifted)

   Happy birthday America! I hope all of my other U.S.A readers had a grand celebratory day yesterday for the Fourth of July. My neighborhood was exploding with fireworks, smells of bbqs, and patriotic colors were seen everywhere during the holiday. I am really so thankful to be living in the United States, and it's wonder to see others who appreciate it as well.

   I gathered with some friends at a park later in the afternoon for some grilling and fireworks to be shot off. This was my first Fourth of July spent at a public park, and there were crowds of other groups shooting off fireworks as well. Safe to say this was a well-spent holiday, but I am glad this comes once a year (fireworks can be a tad bit loud when you have class early the next morning). Keep up the days U.S.A. 

strawberry swing

(lavender bubble tea, first frozen drink of the year, from Lollicup.) 

(dress/belt/loafers: thrifted, tights/sock: target)

   I haven't had a Sunday in so long that has been warm. Warm even to the point that when we go on walks, my boyfriend comments on the heat. Warm enough that a frozen drink sounds good, strawberries get sticky in the car, and there are no sweaters stuck in my messager bag. The weather even allowed for some outdoor reading and relaxing. 

   The farmers market was rather full of life today, which is excepted in the warmer months of the year. I miss living within biking distance, it allowed me to go every weekend with hesitation. I was out and about for awhile today, but I suppose my time is spent and I must get back to studying for upcoming finals. That's why o love Sundays though, always enough time for everything.
   (Also, if you haven't checked out my "Question & Answer" video from a few weeks ago, feel free to do so here!)