baby, it's hot outside.

July is a very busy month around this household. Verrrry busy.

Birthdays, pool extravaganzas, summer cleaning (yes, that's how we roll around here), and other wonderful festivities.

The new July 2.1 model, out this year, also features (1) launching a business with my dad (2) gearing up to teach for the 2009-2010 school year, and (3) indulging my interest in and love for taking photographs.

...speaking of launching my business [my portion of which is jewelry and accessories, for the record], the website will be up and going hopefully on 7.29.2009. To stay current on different happenings with the store - and ensure you receive notice of nifty deals - become a follower on Twitter!

And now, from the week, one of my favorites...