Sunday, July 5th

I can't help but laugh a little at today's fashion blog picture. Recently, I had wanted to go to Rothbury-- basically Mini Hippie Fest/Woodstock Wannabe 2009-- and today Riley decided that her new favorite phrase was "Peace Man". This kid cracks me up. So I threw her in some Baby Gap, hippie inspired pieces from the Flower Child line, complete with the headband placed accross the forehead-- of Riley's doing, of course.

FOURTH OF JULY!

I was a little beside myself when I realized I didn't have a themed specific Independence Day outfit waiting to be worn this year, so we improvised. The whole day was a little sporadic, really. We started off deciding to stay at home, then headed to a barbecue and then a carnival in our city so that Riley could enjoy the holiday. She was so excited to ride the "big girl rides" in her Gap Villa shirt, basic Gap shirt and skinny jeans with some lovely made to match pigtail bows by the lovely Sara.

Wednesday, July 1st

Another park day head to toe in Gymboree's Watermelon Picnic line. As you can see, Riley had a blast.

Tuesday, June 30th

We began the day with a walk in some Matilda Jane. The damsel in a dress with the betsey apron from last years MJ summer showing. It's such a comfy dress, perfect for a summer day and we have really gotten a lot of good use out of it. I think it will even fit next year as well, as Riley has started to thin out a little and the chest is beginning to become a little loose. Hooray for using every inch of life in an expensive dress, the feeling of spending money on an outfit that actually gets good use is always a relief at the end of the season. Sure, it may not be great for resale, but that isn't the point of my daughter's closet anymore.

We then headed to the park after our walk, and I thought Miss R would be more comfortable in a pant combo for the slides and swings. Being the genuis that I am, I neglected to think about white pants + dirty children at the park and the Gap capris came home to a much needed bath. The MJ Miso Pretty Halter survived though, thank goodness! Paired with See Kai Run Clara shoes and a bow from Pink Hippo.

Tuesday, June 23rd

BEHOLD, The wonderfully beautiful, all powerful Set the Table apron dress from Janie & Jack. This is our second time owning this gorgeous piece, last time was for Riley's 1st birthday-- and being so afraid that I would ruin it, I sold it immediately after her pictures. This time around, the dress is for wearing. It is one of my favorites ever, and despite my goal of having her wear it once a week this is the only time she has this summer. It truly is a timeless, beautiful piece that encompasses the sentiment of being a little girl. The flower is from Little Beauty Boutique on etsy, a favorite :)

Playing Catch Up!

Sorry for the absence, I had no idea anyone read my blog until I stopped blogging and the emails began. I appreciate the kind words and will start to pick up the slack immediately! :)

Recently, our family has gone through some changes. One of the biggest being that I am a part time working mommmy now, so the days of spending all day taking pictures at the park are starting to fade away as I have this new responsibility on top of being a full time college student.

Here is Friday, June 19th for starters. This is the lovely Kate Mack tutu swimsuit, a necessity for the water baby who also thinks she is a princess/ballerina.

Thursday, June 18th

Miss Riley Roo has been MIA for a couple days due to the fact that she is 2 and very adamant about what she wants lately. AKA A TERRIBLE TWO. She had a sleepover with her Great Grandma and cousin Hailey and it was bliss for both her and I, thanks for asking. But we are back to fashion, blogging and playdates now!

Today's outfit is a surprise favorite from last summer's Janie and Jack Summer Boardwalk line. I purchased it less than a week ago and am absolutely loving it on her! Accessorize it!: The shoes are Gymboree, the bow is from Pink Hippo and I made the bracelet at eyebead Gemstone.