This is where I am today. Happy to beat the heat, I welcome the California sun. However, missing my baby girl so much. Last night I called and her dad and her were watching, “Sleeping Beauty.” She was yelling at the TV, “don’t do it Sleeping Beauty. It’s a trick!” – she was clearly at the part where the evil fairy was trying to get her to prick her finger and begin the curse. Okay, okay – I have clearly seen this movie way too much. Enjoy your Tuesday!
I think that if I didn’t have to work full-time, I would just follow Kelsey around with a camera. Not wanting to miss any moment, I would sit there and snap photos and videos to take it all in. Because, as sad and happy as it makes me, she is growing up before my eyes.
I’m going to host an itty bitty baby shower for my friend in the next few weekends. I say “itty bitty” because it’s her second baby and we want to keep it very small, very low-key and simple. Just a few friends. Nothing too elaborate. And it will be from 9am – 11am so the babies can play before nap time.
My problem is breakfast food isn’t the most attractive. I didn’t want to just do bagels – so, I did a little research online to see what kind of breakfast foods would be great for a small party. I came across this charming farmhouse brunch party from Hostess with the Mostess. I stopped in my tracks when I read this sign.
The quote is from one of my favorite books (here). I challenge you – any of you – to read this children’s storybook and not cry. It gets us every time. Besides the melt-your-heart-quote – isn’t the rest of the party charming? I love the french toast samples.
I had no clue what a “chummie” was – so I did a bit more digging. These are actually hand-dipped decorated Oreo cookies. A little too creative for my tastes, but darling nonetheless.
Did you know the “milk bottles” are actually Starbucks Frappuccino bottles with the label torn off? Frugal, crafty and creative – my kind of party. You can read more about the party here.
Now that I have my inspiration, it’s time to start planning!
{images via Hostess with the Mostess}
Good Morning! Kelsey wakes up every morning with more imagination and spunk than the day before. She has named all of her stuffed animals and toys – including naming her new baby doll, Baby Parker. No clue where that came from but to see her imagine and interact with her toys is a lot of fun.
And that hair. Those waves. That volume. I love it.
My digital detox was amazing! Just want I needed to recharge and regroup. I jumped on Facebook 3 times in 7 days (that has to be some kind of record) and was officially back in the social scene yesterday.
To my delight, I was treated to a fabulous Facebook post from a friend! Britany Simon is going to be on HGTV’s Design Star! She’s been a friend since high school and I simply adore her personal and professional style.
She has taken all Kelsey’s photos and possesses such a glow about her. Her knack for fashion and interior style is impeccable and truly shines when she is in her realm – interior designing.
Click here to see meet the Design Stars and to VOTE for Britany as your Fan Favorite. I know, I know, it’s hard to say she is your favorite without seeing the show, but I swear - if you don’t know her already you will fall in love. Please help us make her a Fan Favorite by voting!
It’s simple and only takes about 3 seconds. Have a wonderful day! xo
I’m going to step away from the computer, jump off of Facebook and ignore Instagram and Twitter for a while – due to a little personal goal of mine to relax, recharge and unplug. I think it will be good for me. I’m forcing myself to go on a one-week personal digital hiatus.
I assume I will become a little more relaxed, as I imagine the person who just jumped off this bike to be. Plus, it’ll give me more time back in my day.
Happy weekend to you all! Talk to you in 7 days.
The weekends are always great to us. We get to spend it as a family – doing whatever we please. This morning, Ryan made us delicious pancakes before we headed out to the Children’s Museum (thanks Beth for the gift card!).
Kelsey painted a giant rocket ship, played house, ran around like a crazy person, raced a tryke through a maze and ran through a bunch of noodles. What a great place for kids!
Saturday, please come back real soon.
… Ryan and I were busting out some serious dance move while my mother-in-law upstaged us in the background with some sassy moves of her own (love it!).
Happy 4 year anniversary to the only man who can get me to squinch my nose in excitement and dance as if no one is watching.
