If there is one combination that I’m always about, it’s white/cream top + jeans + (whatever shoe fits the situation)!!!
It’s a classic.. It’s a no brainer!
And whenever I find fun and “interesting” white/cream tops, I’m IN!
They come through in a pinch, and I know that I can work them in whenever!! They are always there when you need a “go to” fall back.
From the front….looks pretty basic!
Wait for it…
I’m ALWAYS a sucker for an interesting back! If you are unsure of a dress code. You can play it casual in the front, and then….add a pop of fun in the back!
A mullet top if you will 😉
I posted on Friday another post with my friend and her daughter who came to stay with us a few weeks ago.We had my parents over for dinner since they knew Laura so well.
We had my parents over for dinner since they knew Laura so well, and then decided to take some pictures, because…duh.
Love ALL THESE LADIES!!!
I remember when Kylie was 18 months old!!
SO weird…yet, she’s become such an amazing young woman!
Totally nailed the Charlie’s Angels pose!
HA!
On me…
Um…stretchy jeans?? 
I mean…what’s the good of taking pics in front of your house if you can’t have a glass of wine while doing so?
Because no matter how big, they are always our babies right??
Playing with the remote. Aka…taking a picture of herself!
Two things about this. YES, the guy didn’t realize he was walking into our shot until the LAST minute. Oh, and THEN..Maya thought it would be hilarious to pull my top down!
I have no idea what’s going on here haha.
I LOVE these shots! Her leaping into my arms and looking directly at the camera on the tripod….as if there is anyone there!
Loooooooove!!
Maya saw this picture and said “Look! We’re both twirling at the same time!!” 👯💃🏼💃🏼 I’ve tried to do this a few times and failed miserably or…comically! 😂. This time… 
And…convinced the Huz to get in a few!
She loves her Meme and BOPO!
And…this dress was made for twirling! As most Hanna Andersson dresses are! Which is why they are a favorite of ours!
Maya is all about saying “NO PICTURES! I don’t want to go take pictures!!”
And…Maya running and jumping her hand in front of the camera!
AND…my laugh. Go big or go home, right?
We had texted Charlie ahead of time to let her stay up until we got home.
Yeah…she was happy to take pics with me, but her alone? NOT happening… 🙂
Before all this…
Not so graceful dismount… 🙂
I’ve had this top (ok, technically it was sold as a dress, but…that never happened!) for SO long, and I still love it! I think it’s such a fun alternative for those of us that might be past the point of a mini dress to pair it with a pair of skinny jeans!
GAh, I looooooove capturing us looking at eachother!
I keep saying “This is the last time…”
And this is how she takes posed pictures now haha.
BUT….before all that fun, we walked to her school for the last time…
And she graduated!!!
The dismounts of the throws don’t always look as good haha. 
Love the back of this top!
Oh, and this skirt? I thrifted it for $3.50 at Value Village when they had their pre 4th of July sale on Sunday (retailed for $88!)! I wouldn’t normally pick a denim pencil skirt, but it caught my eye, and I’ve worn it twice since then-ha! 🙂
OMG, her face!!!
Loooooooove!
Charlie had been out walking Max and came up behind us to photo bomb.
Loooooove this one!
And…BOTH of our faces ha!
Oh, and I can say this is total artistic shot, BUT…no, it’s Maya putting her wand RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE LENS!
The parade ends at a park/viewpoint, and they have vendor sites set up all over that have fun things for kids to do. 
They had super fun burlap sack races, but Maya didn’t want to do it, and then quickly got bored.
Yup, this is the best family pic we got. hahaha.
Meme (my mom) managed to get a little smile from her though!
Back at home…sucker all gone.
Tried to get one of just us…
In all years past, we’ve lit fireworks in front of our house. To be noted, they are illegal in Seattle. BUT…we always went around and told our neighbors, and lots even came to watch!
I can’t EVEN!!!!
Yes, this is her new thing. If I pick her up, she does this…
Not going to lie. I feel like I’m going to drop her!!
Could she be any happier?!
The microphone in the background….it will be back!
Oh, and she wanted to bring her microphone outside with us..
BUT…guess what. The following week she was in a singing camp, and 
The focusing stand. I wish she’d hug ME like that…
Nope. Hasn’t exited the licking phase yet! UGH!!!
Because….
So, I gave Maya the camera, and
I loooooove the raw hem trend!! So great for those of us with short legs!!
hahaha. I was trying to get Maya into the shot with me, and was showing her we could have fun and do a jumping shot. I had already pressed the timer, but she wasn’t having it…
Eventually, I coaxed her in!
Two of my new FAVORITE images of us next…
I loooooooove getting golden hour shots!! Maya’s bedtime is around 9:00, so it’s kind of a stretch to get her out at this time. BUT…the Huz was out of town, so I made an exception, and let her stay up a liiiiittle later 🙂
Dying over Maya’s pink ones too!
Forever striking up a conversation with anyone who walks by. Or in this case…paddled by in their kyaks.
her face… 😉
I LOVE that I got the details of her dress sleeve in this next one!
And this is why we were laughing. She came LAUNCHING into my arms!
Can I lie and say this was Maya? or…me?!!
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