Pretty Little Things

Just a little inspiration today as my Pinterest boards are overflowing with things I am completely in love with. All leave me with a warm, summer feeling. 

 Always wanted a hat wall ... just not sure where. Certainly have enough for it though!

 No-bake blueberry cheesecake

A summer bed with the most exquisitely cozy bedding

 Watermelon soda float - yum!

 Beach Getaways

 What a beautiful space. Those floors, that incredible chandelier, the ceiling, the bench and all the sunlight. Perfection.

A bowl full of succulents, seemingly this summer's trendiest and most adorable plant :)

My Man, the Rockstar Dad

I snapped some photos of Phil with his little lady yesterday cause they both looked so gorgeous and kinda matched. Plus it was Father's Day, after all. I could gush about my husband for quite some time but I'm likely to embarrass myself and also him, so I won't get into it. But I'll just say that he is seriously awesome and I am so very, very lucky. You can see that Scarlet feels the same way. 

Haha! Those cross eyed faces are too much. Happens especially when I take photos of her with the iPhone cause she thinks my case is so cool and it tends to be quite close to her. :)

We had a little time at the pool later in the afternoon, after a yummy lunch together and a few naps here and there. This is the boy's absolute favorite summer activity hands down. We'd be there 24/7 if we were able to. 

3 Birds and a Butterfly

(first 3 pics taken by Phil)

{this is a part of the 52 project in 2013, a portrait of each of my children, every week of the year}

The middle of June

Parker - We gave you the first Harry Potter book a couple of days ago and your excitement was priceless. Your dad and I loved those books so we were kinda giddy at your reaction (well I suppose daddy doesn't really get all that giddy but you know what I mean). It may take a while to get through all of that and I'd even like it if I read it out loud with you. It's such a big deal though, the fact that you're able to read that well and yes, I know you're 8 and a half now but still. It's wild to me. 

Monty - You come up to Scarlet and gently whisper in her ear, "You're so beautiful, aren't you?" Today we celebrated your 6th birthday with some of your friends and cousins and you had such a blast. I think 6 is going to be an incredible year for you, little guy. 

Eliot - You don't like me very much right now and it makes me a little sad. I know we'll get past this soon enough and I knew this could happen as it does so often with the baby in the family, when a new one arrives to takes his place. But you've been naughtier lately and as a result, disciplined more often. And so all those "I love you"'s are reserved for daddy instead. I look forward to holding your hand again when we walk. I miss it. 

Scarlet - You have loved sleeping in our bed during these first 4 weeks of your life. I've loved that too though I appreciate the fact that you're in your room at night cause you are so noisy! It's unbelievable. It's grunting mostly ... lots of grunting. :)

Sunday Best {with the girls}

{on me: blazer - H&M, top, skirt & heels - Target

on S: romper - borrowed from her cousin Adorlee, purchased from Sweetpeas (GB)}

It's just the best thing ever when you get to not only nibble on the most delicious baby cheeks in the world but also dress those little baby bottom cheeks in rompers covered in sweet pink cupcakes. If only they made it in my size too. (Yes, I love cupcakes enough to wear them and often do, just not like this, though a pair of cupcake printed pants are surely the next big thing to come from J Crew. I just know it!).

This little lady has settled into a wonderful rhythm of life, typically taking a long morning and late afternoon nap (maybe 1-2 hours long) with loads of shorter naps inbetween. She's even going a consistent 4-5 hours in a row at night which allows for me to wake up to nurse only once after I get to bed. She seems happy to sleep and sleep, without the struggle that her biggest brother (and to a similar point her other 2) gave me whenever it was time to go down. She loves her car seat and her bassinet and I can put her down awake but super drowsy. She doesn't get quite as ferocious about her tummy troubles anymore but instead gives us a good kicking and squawking when the bubbles bother her. Seems she's worked through the worst of that though. But as any lady should, she does not like a dirty diaper very much at all and so I must come running to the rescue whenever it is full. Her cheeks are getting delightfully round and buoyant and her wrist is showing the beginning signs of a red ring accompanied by a bracelet of fat. She has longer awake times now and enjoys laying on the floor staring out of the window, daydreaming of course. She's thinking about milk, ballerina bunny, tomorrow's outfit, and daddy's kisses. 

Over the Weekend

My little Ro participated in a children's run over the weekend with his cousins and many of our friend's kids and our family had a lovely time cheering him on that beautiful summery afternoon. Here are a few pictures from our evening at the run, followed by some party time in the park, and a relaxing walk home as the sun set behind the trees casting all sorts of golden rays through the branches (which had me itching for my camera).

We lined the street to cheer for the runners as they came by. It's so awesome to see how fast some of those munchkins can go! And the mom who ran with her jogging stroller full and a child on her hips (guess he just couldn't make it to the end) made me tear up a bit. Moms are so stinking incredible. 

Here's a blurry shot of our little Ro nearing the finish line. 

A Family Photo Shoot (well, minus one)

On Saturday evening we piled in the car and headed to a nearby beach for some family pictures with our newest little addition. Daddy took these for us so he is not included, sadly, but we'll getcha next time dad!