Clinging to Summer

Have I mentioned my aunt's farm before?

If not, you should know my aunt and uncle are organic farmers in rural Maryland. Every year, they invite their customers to picnic on their lawn and enjoy live music and the beautiful scenery. Anastasia's family joined us on Sunday evening for this year's event and we couldn't stop ourselves from documenting the most beautiful angles of the property. 

The farm dog, Easy

ft. my younger brother in the back of the Gator

Even though the chilly temperature was an indication of the impending fall/winter, we couldn't help going jacket-less and frolicking through the fields or sitting out on a picnic blanket eating watermelon. It was one of those final days of warm weather where you can pretend it's still summer.

Shirt&Shorts: Thrifted, High-Tops: Converse, Earrings: Bought in Rehoboth

 

I made homemade cookies 

all pictures taken by either myself or Anastasia 

 What are you doing during these last days of summer?

xoxo

Hannah

Summer Recap

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Saying one last farewell before school tomorrow morning

I tried Yoga
I left the country

I paid my respects to some of the greatest and most influential ball players of all time

I saw what my dad referred to as "God's country": a side of New York that I had never seen before

I saw one of the most amazing natural wonders of the world: Niagara Falls

I got my learner's permit

I went to a ball game 

I saw Jersey Boys, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Giver, The Lego Movie, multiple James Bond films, Best in Show, A Touch of Evil, the Alien franchise, the Ocean's Eleven franchise, finished season 6 of Murdoch Mysteries, started season 1 of 24, etc...

I changed the name of this blog (for the last time)

I started reading again AND started a book club

I re-arranged my room (again)

I saw Yellowstone

I saw the Grand Tetons

I went on a plane

I fed a llama/elk/various other herding animals 

I let 4 parakeets walk around on my arm at a time

I saw Luray Caverns...another natural wonder

I saw Penn's Cave

I learned to drive

I watched old faithful erupt 3 times

I saw my first concert...Beck in concert

I visited Charlotte, NC

I tried REAL sushi

I fulfilled some of my style wishlist items

I watched my dogs turn 4

I lead the low brass section

I went and taught and loved every minute of Band Camp

I visited Wyoming and Montana
I entered my first relationship

I experienced 32 degrees and snow in July 

I felt confident in a swimsuit

I got back in touch with people who I thought were out of my life forever

I got to see my friend from India

I turned 16
I celebrated with my closest friends

I made new friends and grew closer to existing ones
I laughed so hard that my sides hurt 

I taught at Bible Camp

I exemplified the term "Couch Potato"

I saw 9 bears, 4 moose, 2 otters, 2 wolves, countless elk, and countless bison in their natural habitats

I rode a horse up a mountain

I went whitewater rafting 

I started my junior year of high school
and I had one of the best summers thus far

Farewell Summer, until next year...

xoxo

HBM

Swimsuit Picks

June 2014

Well summer has finally arrived! Whether it be lounging by the pool, swimming in the ocean, or tanning under the sun, a strong swimsuit collection is essential. Here are just five swimsuit styles that will have you looking super chic under the hot summer sun. 

 1. A duo-patterned bikini (Vogue)

2. Classy one piece with a retro flare (Modcloth)

       

 3. Unique boho crochet top (American Eagle)

        

 4. Keeping it simple with color blocking (Garage)

  

5. Kate Spade tie front with summery prints 

Happy summer!

xoxo,

ASD

Until the Beach

Students still have 10-11 weeks left of school, its 47 degrees, and we are only on chapter 24 of 36 of your AP World History textbook. But hey! A girl can dream... of being on the beach. Ahhhh, so relaxing. And then I snap back to reality and I look down at my agenda and groan. But I'm already looking at bathing suits and towels... With these items I'm ready to hit the beach.

Until the Beach by troispetitesfilles

xoxo,

Anastasia