We thought we'd move Family Night outdoors tonight. Fresh air, good food, great company, laughter and bubbles! So, hope this weekend lends you the time to be doing.... more of this.

I love to collect vintage books. There's just something about the history of an old book. The worn pages, musty smell and nostalgic illustrations that keep me coming back. Some of my favorite books to read to the kids are these collected on different thrifting excursions. It's cool to know that the book your reading was probably lovingly read to a child in the 50's or 60's. This one is one of my favorites.

I believe it was from the 1950's. I love how this story perfectly captures the domesticity from that era. So, like I said, that was my favorite book until I discovered this:
inside of this book (Diane is my mother):

Funny, all these years I thought I had found this at a used bookstore. So I think I have a new favorite!

I am so ready for spring. The warm, sunshiney, I can conquer the world kind of spring. Not the gray, rainy days we have been having here lately. So I have been indoors, pretend shopping. Here are some cheerful, things I would rather be wearing right now while conquering the world!

1. Anthropologie-braided bikini (I think my wish for this one was the body it would take to pull that off)
2. Cut&Paste Print (Etsy shop)- really into typography right now so I'm lovin this modernized WWII replica print. 3. Stella&Dot- cute necklace, LOVE their stuff! 4. Mia Beads (etsy shop)- cute hairpins 5. Forever 21- silk shift dress (yay for budget dresses) 6. Scotty's Cruisers- this vintage looking bike is for when I go on my picnic in some beautiful field (there will be a wire basket on the front for collecting wild flowers and of course the whole fam will be looking picture perfect, providing for a great photo op!) 7. Ruche- cute neutral sandals (spring staple to go with all your brights plus the added bonus that the neutral color will elongate your legs!!! Hope this makes you happy. Now go Conquer the World!!

A little bit of pink goodness to brighten your day. My sweet Lola Kate just turned one a few weeks ago. This being our youngest of four and probably last child, we are wanting to make sure we capture every moment. Therefore, the ONE year photo's need to be done at One Year! Looking back, I have realized that we do not have one year photo's of our other children. (Don't get me wrong, with daddy being a photographer, we have plenty of cute portraits- just none of them at One).
Sometimes we wait for things to be perfect- in this case timing, moods, the right accesories etc... That we just keep putting off what should be done today. I had to fight to get these photo's. Yes, she was sick, no, we did not have a complete outfit (shirt in the laundry), the props were not all together, but I would rather have something. And I am pleased with how they turned out. I am trying to apply this philosophy to other areas of my life. The circumstances may not always be perfect, but if we just let go, give up control, jump- we can accomplish greatness!

So, I finally finished the cupcake apron for Luci. Her favorite part are the pockets. She's really into pockets right now. I love the combination of fabrics and the shaping on the bottom of the apron. I have extra fabric, so I think the next project will be apron skirts for the girls. I didn't end up using the zebra fabric on the apron, so I think I'll work it into the skirts.

Luci was super excited when her "nake" was finished (toddler lingo for Snake). And I was super excited for another excuse to get cute pics.

I can't wait to get going on my latest project. I was so excited when I found Robert Kauffman's cupcake print at my local Joann's. It was a steal, with my 50% off coupon. Now if only I could get them to carry Tanya Wheelan, Heather Bailey and everyone else. I am hoping to finish this project before Christmas, so I will post pics when I have it completed.