A Beach Dress

Our parents are finally home from a 5 week trip to South Africa. Sounds like they had an amazing time over there and we've enjoyed their stories and prezzies very much. This dress is something my mom picked up somewhere on the beach in Cape Town. A true beach dress. How sweet is that? 

Now if only I had a beach vacay planned where I could wear it in it's proper element ...

She also brought a rockin' collection of wooden bangles and beaded necklaces for the girls. I obviously wasted no time dressing up in all my new goodies. 

 Here are just a few of the cute things the boys received. 

And these sweet hand painted t's. 

 Oh, and one of my faves, this gorgeous bag!

Meet Arthur ...

Hello friends! 

I'd like you to meet Arthur, a very sweet and busy 21 monther, who has quite the enviable rockstar wardrobe (much of it hand appliqued by his grandma - how cool is that!) and oodles of personality to go with it. I'm pretty sure you won't miss that in these pictures. :) He was so much fun to photograph and I had many favorites from his little shoot, making it difficult to pick just a few to share with you. So instead, there are plenty! 

Thanks Arthur (and Jake & Blaire) for having me over to play!  :)

I Got Sunshine

 Felt breezy and happy today in a yellow sundress. Perfect for this sunny day! Still wearing this little vest with everything ... hope you're not sick of it yet. :) 

{vest - Aerie, dress - Target, necklace & wooden bracelet - SA, other bracelet - American Eagle, shoes - Forever 21}

Summer Fun

Our weekend at the pool was best captured with my iPhone. That instagram is the best thing ever, isn't it?!

Day 1 

{that's little E eating an ice cream, though it looks like lemon face}

Day 2 

It was Charlie's 1st time in the pool!

 And after Elliot's spring swim class, he obviously considers himself a pro. ;)

As we were walking to the pool, I noticed Parker looking me at me with a grin on his face. He finally asked,

"Mom, why are you wearing the table cloth?"

haha

I was. 

Summer Fun

Our weekend at the pool was best captured with my iPhone. That instagram is the best thing ever, isn't it?!

Day 1 

{that's little E eating an ice cream, though it looks like he's eating a lemon}

Day 2 

It was Charlie's 1st time in the pool!

 And after Elliot's spring swim class, he obviously considers himself a pro. ;)

As we were walking to the pool, I noticed Parker looking me at me with a grin on his face. He finally asked,

"Mom, why are you wearing the table cloth?"

haha

I was. 

Blue Ombre

Here's a little taste of our Sunday outfits, well ... except Monty, who changed into his "sports" shorts as soon as we hit the house. 

 This is me trying to tell the huz to make sure he gets a good close up of the pretty jewelry (which he didn't). 

 {on me: ear rings & necklaces - gifts & thrifted, blouse - Urban Outfitters, vest ($10 in store) - Aerie, skirt - Jonathan Saunders for Target, bracelets - heirloom, shoes - Express

Parker: all Gap 

Monty: I suppose I should give his shorts a shout out - Target}