spf 100

i got to spend the whole day out of the house and in the sunshine.

unfortunately it was a little too much sunshine.

this is my first and last burn of the year as my pasty skin does NOT enjoy the sun.it was worth it though.
i mean seriously,
check out this view.
i could have sat here for 4 more hours boiling and it wouldn't have mattered.
{thank you again john and coco for letting us interrupt your day to sit on your balcony}
i did have to end the balcony party at some point to go home and bake some cupcakes.
{i know, rough life, huh?}
but not before we stopped at a garage sale!

an antique wing back chair, and a horrible yet amazing wooden lamp caught my eye.
i knew better then to bring home furniture without consulting the mr. first
so i just settled for an antique looking salt and pepper shaker set.

i left them in the car and am tooooo sleepy to go get them,
but they look similar to these. :)i made the chocolate and chili cupcakes from the 5oo cupcakes recipe book.
it seems every other recipe is good in this book.
these were okay but a little dry and salty.
you could really taste the chili powder, but it wasn't a very good ratio.

if i were a more confident baker i would adjust the recipe
but as i've been told a million times-
baking is a science
and i'm no scientist.

off to find some aloe and nurse my wounds!
g'nite!

xo,meggers