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For the love of overalls…

I finally broke down and got a pair of overalls! And by that I mean I finally got a pair of overalls in this decade 😉 I’ve had my fair share of overalls… It started with Osh Kosh as a toddler. Then Guess overalls in grade school, all while singing “C‘mon Eileen” the entire time!! It’s hands down still one of my all time favorite songs!!! Yes, I’m listening to it now and dancing in my chair! 🙂 This is my 4th day without washing my hair that I straightened look ha! I mean…you practically have to twirl when you have a tutu dress on, no?!

I scored this for $3 a few months ago, and was pretty excited. I knew Maya would LOVE it! When I went to go look it up for a link, I was REALLY excited! $80?!?!?! Heck NO! 😉On me…

Overalls- Paige “Sierra” Overalls (eBay, similar here)

Tank- INC (similar)

Shoes- Superga (thrifted)

On Maya…

Dress- Oh La La! Couture (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

I think she was done with the hugs and ready to run and dance on the beach haha 😉

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Anniversary Dinner…

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It was our anniversary on Saturday, and I was determined NOT to do my usual “jump in the shower 20 minutes before we are supposed to leave”!! I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to wear, but thought it might be fun to wear a dress to shake it up a little. The Huz always likes me in a dress, so… LOVE the back!!! I’ve talked many times about my love of interesting backs. I love that the dress looks sweet and girly from the front, but then….BAM! 🙂 Couldn’t get shoes on her…but she was accessorized 🙂 Trying to get the neighbor boys to come play with her 😉

On me…

Dress- Alice & Olivia (old, but LOVE this one here)

Belt- Old, similar here

Boots- SixtySeven “Blake” Bootie (Nordstom Rack, sold out, loving these)

On Maya…

Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

I rarely wear make up, so Maya was totally fascinated by my “sparkly eyes” 🙂

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Maui Vacation | Day 3

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I’ve always wanted to get a picture of Maya swinging from this vantage point. Usually, I don’t bring my big camera to the park, and even if I did…I’d be pushing her. One of the many reasons it was great to go on the vacation with my parents. My dad pushed Maya super high (which she LOVED!), and I was able to get a shot I’ve wanted to get for a while. This girl loooooves to swing! That little toe drag kills me!! Funny thing. I actually had a different top on, but spilled something on it right before we left for dinner on the beach. A happy accident 🙂 There was actually this snarky little boy next to us that kept throwing and kicking wet sand at us. I kept trying to move, and he kept following us. Maya kept saying “No thank you!!”, and then she wanted to kick sand back at him. I almost let her… ;} I ended up photoshopping him out, so there would just be a happy picture haha. Then…I wisened up from the prior night and made Maya change into her swimsuit. But she kept wanting to go farther and farther out, so I told her she had to wait for me to go put my swimsuit on. This is her pouting because she didn’t want to wait. I guess while I was up changing she said to my mom-

“I want to cheat…”

My mom asked her what she meant, and she said she didn’t want to wait for me to come back. She wanted to cheat and go in the water!

The teenage years are going to be fun… I’m sure my parents are thinking-

“Payback!” 😉

These swimsuits from SwimZip are SO amazing!! Not only are they adorable, but they have SPF50! The zip up all the way up, so there’s no wrestling the top over their heads when you put it on and take it off! They were a life saver on this trip! I got myself one in black 🙂One of my favorite shots from the trip! The sunsets were UNREAL! I’d like to take credit for editing this to make it look amazing, but my dad took this, and it’s straight from my camera with nothing done, but a little crop. And…of course we had to do one of these 😉 On me…

Top- Three Dots (similar here)

Jeans- DL1961, Lola in “Lenox”

Swimsuit- J Crew (similar here)

On Maya…

Dress- Thrifted

Sandals- Saltwater “Surfer” Sandal (thrifted for $1.50!!)

Swimsuit- SwimZip

(all pictures taken of me and Maya taken by my dad :))

Maui Vacation | Day 2

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Well…we finally made it! The first day here was a little crazy, but day 2 was so good.

It started with us going to the pool. Maya used to LOVE swimming. She wanted to go all the time on vacation, and always wanted to go to the pool at the gym. Then…I put her in swim lessons. She did SO well the first day. Even went under water and kiiiind of swam to the wall. The instructor was so cool! Then…they switched instructors on us, and Maya wouldn’t even get in the water. I managed to get her to go with me on non lesson days for a few weeks and then…not at all. She wouldn’t even get in with me. I kept asking here and there, and her response “I’m NOT GOING SWIMMING!” I was more than a little nervous that she would refuse to get in the water on this vacation, which would make it a loooooong 11 days…

Our first day here, we decided to just go walk by the pool. Maya immediately said she wanted to go swimming. REALLY?? YES! So, the next morning we went, and I couldn’t get her out!!

SO HAPPY!!

I posted a little video on my personal Instagram page.

The even better part? She passed out and took a 2.5 hour nap-whoo hoo!!

Later…I took this of her playing with her My Little Ponies…

Then we met my brother and his family down on the beach. She is always the happiest the minute her feet hit the sand…or don’t hit the sand 🙂 Here’s a few iPhone Shots that my mom took. And then my dad got these with my camera. Of course it took all of about 5 minutes for her to be completely soaked. 🙂 This was after the sun had completely gone down. And, another iphone shot during our picnic in the dark. The sun sets around 7 here.

The Maxi Dress I will be LIVING in…and a letter to Maya.

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I’m sure you can tell just by looking at it. This dress is so unbelievably comfortable! Not only is it like wearing a nightgown, but a super soft stretchy one-WIN!!I attempted to twirl to show you how cool and flowy it is…I failed haha, but trust me. 😉 I’ll leave the twirling to Maya 🙂 Her hair…that natural sun kissed, never been cut, ombre that people pay a a buttload to get. LOVE! Living next to my parents and being able to take our eveing walks with them…priceless.On me…

Dress- Splendid

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)

On Maya…

Dress- YoBaby (found via Zulily)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

SO….we were supposed to catch a flight to Maui for my parents 45th wedding anniversary. We drove out with my parents (the Huz and boys are meeting us later this week and my brother and his family flew in from Portland). There was a huge traffic delay, even bigger delay at security, a missed train to the gate, and me and Maya missed our flight by minutes. THANKFULLY my parents made it!! But…through it all Maya was a total champ!!! Never once whined, complained, or anything except make me smile. She ran when I told her we needed to run. Sat in the umbrella stroller quickly and quietly when I told her she needed to, and pulled me off the ledge when I almost had a breakdown at the gate. She was my rock and my savior. I fell in love with her HARD even more after that experience, and for that…I guess I’m thankful. I wrote this as a post on social media…

“I didn’t think I could be more proud to be your Mama or love you any more than I already do. But today…at the airport, when I nearly lost my sh*t looking at our airplane sitting in front of us… The gate slowly pulling away from the door… The plane that held our luggage, your car seat, and Meme and BOPO… YOU were the epitome of positive attitude and sweetness. Saying one thing after another that lifted my spirit and reminded me that everything will be ok. “Just take a deep breath, Mama. It will all be ok!” Not once did you cry, even though I was on the verge. Not once did you complain, yet I did… I’m embarrassed that I got so worked up, when in reality… as long as I have you, I’m better off than most. Love you so much Peanut!!! Tomorrow-Maui here we come. No, really…I mean it this time :)”

She is amazing.

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

One of our favorite beaches…at low tide (LOVE!)

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This is one of our favorite beaches to go to, but we’ve never managed to time it during low tide! Maya loves looking for crab carcasses 🙂 The best part of the beach is the walkway down to it. It’s an ever evolving art exhibit. People add things here and there. It’s soooo cool!! Um…how cool is this!?!? I ginormous tire that at low tide is a tide pool 🙂 On me…

Top- Enza Costa (sold out, similar here)

Jeans- Vince (thrifted, similar here)

Sandals- Forever 21 (sold out, similar here)

On Maya…

Jacket- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here)

Top- Mini Boden (thrifted)

Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

I had all these ideas about taking shots up above on the side walk. Yeah….that didn’t happen 😉

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Boho Tops + DIY Cutoffs + Espadrilles…summer staples!

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I live in cut offs in the summer. Most of which are made from thrifted denim that I hack with my scissors. It’s quite addicting! And super cheap! I know I’ve talked about it before, but you can usually find designer denim for less than $10 at thrift stores. l think boot cut styles work the best, because they are looser in the leg. I’ve had this particular pair for probably 10 years? They had these funky buttons up the leg, so…off with the leg! 🙂 She kept flinging her legs out when I threw her!! Made for some pretty funny outtakes at the bottom 😉 THIS…this is so her right now. She will run up and down this sidewalk 30 times. So funny…OR…this one 🙂And…it gets hot running up and down hills, so of course the sprinkler at the top felt good 🙂Oh, and then we went to go look at this…On me…

Top- Free People (sold out, loving this long sleeve one here)

Jeans- Citizens of Humanity (DIY cut off, similar here)

Shoes- StyleMint “Christie” (sold out, similar here)

On Maya…

Dress- Mignone (thrifted, but love this one here)

Shoes- Saltwater Sandals (thrifted for $1.50!!)

Keeping it Real…

Ummm…. Thank GOODNESS there was nobody in front of me since her legs kicked my shirt almost up over my head hahaha. And then she kept coming down and wrapping her legs around my neck! I think we watched too many Dancing with the Stars episodes when she was younger 😉

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Half top knots…I’m sold!

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The Coast To Coast Challenge last week was trying a new hair style-

The half top knot. Obviously, I’m a BIG fan of the top knot as a whole, because let’s be honest. It’s the lazy mom’s out. Hahaha. Talking to her big brother on the phone… 🙂 I LOVE the light behind this door!!!! On me…

Top- Josephine (thrifted, but similar here)

Shorts- Blank NYC

Shoes- Madden Girl (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya…

Dress- Mignone (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Circo (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Sometimes I make funny faces…. ;}

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

The beach is our happy place…

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It’s been SO hot here in Seattle lately, that neither of us really have wanted to go to the beach. It’s all about finding some shade to play in, and luckily we have a few wading pool near us that are mixed in shade and sun. But…we both have missed the beach. We had ONE cloudy day last week, and we made the most of it! I also got confirmation yesterday that a spot I found on my back is skin cancer- basal cell carcinoma (aka, the “good” skin cancer, if there really is such a thing). The Dr. seemed pretty confident that we caught it early, and it will all be good. Trying to just be thankful that I noticed it early, but cursing all my bad skin care for the first 30+ years of my life. Not exactly the birthday present I wanted as I head into my birthday weekend… But things could definitely be worse. Using this as a wake up call to appreciate everything that I have.

Which is this… “Look Mommy, it’s an x!” And…she did! On me…

Top- Rachel Pally (old, LOVE this one here)

Jeans- DL1961 “Amanda Skinny” in Seville (eBay, similar here and not distressed here)

Vans- Vans (thrifted)

On Maya…

Dress- Tea Collection (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- KK (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Ok, so a woman walked behind us right as I took this, but I didn’t know until I got home. I loved it though, so I Photoshopped her out haha. 🙂

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Evening walks were made for spinning and singing…obviously :)

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I honestly didn’t mean to be in these pictures. I just wanted to try and get some more pics of Maya in the golden hour in her cute outfit haha 🙂

But…my parents met us out on our walk, so I asked my dad to snap a few pics of us! Thanks Dad 🙂

Maya kept flinging her legs wide at the top of each lift. SO funny, yet not quite ladylike or suitable for posting. 😉Finally, she kept her knees together 🙂 Maya was on FIRE this night. She started singing a made up song, which went on for a good 5 minutes! At the end, a small crowd had gathered, and she bowed hahaha. LOVE HER!