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All Black…never fails.

 I feel like I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off this past week.  The last thing I want to think about is what I want to wear (SO unlike me!)  So…I default into my comfort zone.  All black.  You really can’t go wrong 🙂  And, since I didn’t want to think about what Maya was wearing either.  All black.  All around 🙂Blog Joie Loose Knit Sweater DL1961 Emma Wick Fiorentini Baker 7040 Boot-1 Blog Joie Loose Knit Sweater DL1961 Emma Wick Fiorentini Baker 7040 Boot-2 Blog Joie Loose Knit Sweater DL1961 Emma Wick Fiorentini Baker 7040 Boot-3 Blog Joie Loose Knit Sweater DL1961 Emma Wick Fiorentini Baker 7040 Boot-4 Blog Joie Loose Knit Sweater DL1961 Emma Wick Fiorentini Baker 7040 Boot-5 Blog Joie Loose Knit Sweater DL1961 Emma Wick Fiorentini Baker 7040 Boot-6I kid you not.  Maya took and posed for this picture all on her own haha.  The tripod was all set up for the above pictures.  Sometimes she likes to push the button and then we both run to the designated spot for the picture.  She pushed the button and then ran and did this!  99% sure it’s her “Let it Goooooo!” Elsa pose 🙂  So funny, because she’s only ever done this on her own once before.  So funny!!  And…PERFECT!Blog Gap Tunic KidsCorner Tutu Xhiliration Moto Boots-1Blog Gap Tunic KidsCorner Tutu Xhiliration Moto Boots-2Blog Gap Tunic KidsCorner Tutu Xhiliration Moto Boots-3Blog Gap Tunic KidsCorner Tutu Xhiliration Moto Boots-4On me…

Sweater- Joie (Twice Clothing)
Jeans- DL1961 “Emma” in Wick (eBay)
Boots- Fiorentini + Baker 7040 Boot (purchased via an Instagram acct)

On Maya…

Top- Gap (thrifted)
Skirt- KidsCorner (thrifted)
Boots- Xhiliration (thrifted)
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Enjoying the last days of sunshine on the beach…

 The nice sunny days are dwindling, so we decided to go down and have some fun in the low tide.  We were NOT the only ones with this idea, so I felt like an even bigger nerd setting up my tripod and self timer.  I grabbed one quick shot of me alone, one of the two of us, and then let Maya run free in the water and sand 🙂Blog Banana Republic Felt Hat Zara Layered Boho Tank Vintage Levis HM Leopard Canvas Shoe-1 Blog Banana Republic Felt Hat Zara Layered Boho Tank Vintage Levis HM Leopard Canvas Shoe-2I just about died when I found this vintage romper for $1 at the thrift store!Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-1 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-2 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-3 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-4 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-5 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-6OH, look!  A hole filled with water and sandy mud!  Sweet…. Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-7I swear I can’t help but laugh watching her get filthy with SO much joy!  Who can say no to that?? Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-8 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-9LOVE this next image… Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-10 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-11 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-12 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-13 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-14 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-15 Blog Vintage Green Romper Red Converse Low Tide Alki Beach-16On me…

Top- Zara (old)
Jeans- Vintage Levi’s (thrifted)
Shoes- H&M (Old)
On Maya…
Romper- Vintage (thrifted)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…

It was a good day.  Until…it was time to leave.  I swear, as long as we never had to leave anywhere life would be a never ending joyfest.  Alas…there were some tears.  Can’t say that I blame her…

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

dit-elle-Lauren

Taking a Striped Mini Dress from day to night…

 First of all…I am so not a dress girl, but I’m LOVING this dress I found at my local consignment shop.  There’s something freeing about buying things with a credit you have.  It’s like… “Why not?!”  And then…I love it!!Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress Fuscia Converse Gap Jean Jacket-1Yes, Maya is in the car next to me eating her lunch 🙂 Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress Fuscia Converse Gap Jean Jacket-2 Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress Fuscia Converse Gap Jean Jacket-3 Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress Fuscia Converse Gap Jean Jacket-4 Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress Fuscia Converse Gap Jean Jacket-5 Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress Fuscia Converse Gap Jean Jacket-6She’s obsessed with popping my gum bubbles 🙂 Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress Fuscia Converse Gap Jean Jacket-7Converse rule… 🙂Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress Fuscia Converse Gap Jean Jacket-8And then….a little shoe change takes it from day to night!  Btw…I didn’t take it from day to night haha.  I stayed in the day… The idea was good though, no?  AND…I’m thinking this might be my outfit for our family pictures?!  Thoughts?  Because, I can’t even remember all the things I’ve worn/what I should wear.  Suggestions welcome!Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress Fuscia Converse Gap Jean Jacket-9Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress SixtySeven Booties-1And then…Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress SixtySeven Booties-2Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress SixtySeven Booties-3Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress SixtySeven Booties-4Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress SixtySeven Booties-5Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress SixtySeven Booties-6Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress SixtySeven Booties-7Blog Silence and Noise striped Dress SixtySeven Booties-8Blog Gap Jean Jacket Gap Ruffled Pink Top Peek Black Jeans Zebra Converse-1Funny thing about sticks.  She loves them, but there was only one Goffrey 2 that stood the test of time (a month+ and a few bandages and band aids).  No idea what happened to him.  We came back from Napa and he was gone (NO, I am not blaming Meme and BOPO!).  But…no stick has lasted more than a walk since him… Blog Gap Jean Jacket Gap Ruffled Pink Top Peek Black Jeans Zebra Converse-2 Blog Gap Jean Jacket Gap Ruffled Pink Top Peek Black Jeans Zebra Converse-3 Blog Gap Jean Jacket Gap Ruffled Pink Top Peek Black Jeans Zebra Converse-4Um…are you kidding me with this pose???! Blog Gap Jean Jacket Gap Ruffled Pink Top Peek Black Jeans Zebra Converse-5 Blog Gap Jean Jacket Gap Ruffled Pink Top Peek Black Jeans Zebra Converse-6Below is me saying “Maya!  You HAVE to stay on the sidewalk.  You CANNOT get on or cross over the curb!!”  Her  “What about aaaaaaaaalmost sitting??”  Good Lord, she is so my daughter.  Help me!  And Dad-SHUSH!!!  🙂Blog Gap Jean Jacket Gap Ruffled Pink Top Peek Black Jeans Zebra Converse-7 On me…

Dress-Silence & Noise (from Funky Janes Consignment)
Jean Jacket- Gap (Old)
Shoes (day)- Converse (thrifted)
Boots (night)- SixtySeven (Nordstrom Rack)
On Maya…
Jacket- Gap (thrifted)
Top- Gap (thrifted)
Jeans- Peek (thrifted)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Aaaaand, we have a runner!! 🙂
Blog Gap Jean Jacket Gap Ruffled Pink Top Peek Black Jeans Zebra Converse-8
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

When things don’t go according to plan…sometimes that’s better.

 At least that’s what I tell myself.  And since I’ll never know what would have happened, I’m right, no? 🙂  We had planned to meet some friends at Remlinger Farms last week.  It’s a “farm” that’s about an hour away, that has rides, animals you can pet, a train ride, and overall just sensory overload fun for your toddler.  Well…come to find out they are closed during the week in September.  They hadn’t updated their website, so they were kind enough to give both my friend and me 4 passes to come back (score!).  But…we then had two little girls that were all amped up for an adventure… :{  SO…we went to the closest “park”, Tolt MacDonald Park.  Turns out it’s a campground with a super cool suspension bridge!  I kind of want to go back and go camping here.  I say this as a non camper.  They have yerts that you can rent.  For those of you not familiar with what a yert is (I had no idea!).  It’s a “tent/cabin”.  No amenities, but these had flooring and bunkbeds.  That is my kind of camping 🙂Blog Tolts Macdonald Park-1I thought Maya might be scared of the bridge.  It actually swayed when you were in the middle!  But…nope.  She ran back and forth from end to end a kazillion times. Blog Tolts Macdonald Park-2 Blog Tolts Macdonald Park-3 Blog Tolts Macdonald Park-4 Blog Tolts Macdonald Park-5Blog Tolts Macdonald Park-5- Blog Tolts Macdonald Park-6Taking a breather… 🙂Blog Tolts Macdonald Park-6-I yelled for her to stop, and then was actually kind of impressed that she held her dress up… Sadly, it didn’t matter because she found an even BIGGER puddle which drenched her completely… Blog Tolts Macdonald Park-7Which is why she’s wearing MY shirt in this picture haha 🙂 Blog Tolts Macdonald Park-8Later that night (and an outfit change for Maya), we headed over to my parents house (who live a few blocks away).   Someone wanted to wear her horse crown.  “Mom, look!  I’m a horse!”Blog All Saints Crop Sweater Rebecca Taylor Cotton Cami Current Elliott Destroyed Boyfriend Birkenstocks-1 Blog All Saints Crop Sweater Rebecca Taylor Cotton Cami Current Elliott Destroyed Boyfriend Birkenstocks-2 Blog All Saints Crop Sweater Rebecca Taylor Cotton Cami Current Elliott Destroyed Boyfriend Birkenstocks-4Blog flower crown Cyrillus Dress Gap Jacket Minnetonka Moc Booties-1See?  Horse tail 😉 Blog flower crown Cyrillus Dress Gap Jacket Minnetonka Moc Booties-2On me…

Sweater- All Saints (purchased via Instagram)
Top- Rebecca Taylor (ThredUp)
Jeans- Current Elliott (thrifted)
Shoes- Birkenstocks (20 years old!)
On Maya…
At the Park
Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted)
Shoes- Sperry Topsider (thrifted)
Later…
Jacket- Gap (thrifted)
Dress- Cyrillus (thrifted)
Shoes- Minnetonka (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
A true keeping it real.  Yes, most of the pictures I post are us having a great time.  Yes, that is what happens daily, for the most part.  Until….it’s time for us to leave said fun place.  Lately, Maya has started throwing FITS (totally tempted to italicize and BOLD that word!!) whenever it’s time to leave.  Oddly enough not on the above excursion, but today (I do these posts a few days after they happen) she was in rare form.  Admittedly, it was her first day of school and she was possibly overstimulated.  THAT went totally smooth.  She couldn’t have cared less when me and the Huz said good bye (I cried).  She was totally happy to see me and chatted all the way home about what happened/how much fun she had.  Then I ran down to the beach with her in the stroller.  She ran and played, and then…it was time go.  Wow.  That’s all I’m going to say.  Wow.   I’m hoping this is a short lived phase, and if it isn’t, please don’t burst my bubble 😉  Kidding of course.  Misery loves company, so feel free to share any toddler stories.  Get it out!  It helps.  I already feel better.  It also helps that SHE forgets about said tantrum about 10 minutes later and is giggling and asking for a hug…ALMOST makes me forget it too… 🙂
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

When a T-Shirt says it all…

Every once in a while you find tee shirt that….well, fits you to a T 😉

Protector.Lover.Mother // Always Hungry…Please Feed Me

Yup, I’d say that sums us up 🙂Blog Little Boogaweezin PLM Tee Zara High Waisted Faux Leather Shorts Black Converse Beach-7Blog Little Boogaweezin PLM Tee Zara High Waisted Faux Leather Shorts Black Converse Beach-1You might think faux leather shorts are not for going to the beach, but let me tell you….they came in SO handy!!  Maya fell into the water not once, not twice, but three times!  I got water and sand all over me, but you’d never know!  Brushed right off! Blog Little Boogaweezin PLM Tee Zara High Waisted Faux Leather Shorts Black Converse Beach-2 Blog Little Boogaweezin PLM Tee Zara High Waisted Faux Leather Shorts Black Converse Beach-3 Blog Little Boogaweezin PLM Tee Zara High Waisted Faux Leather Shorts Black Converse Beach-4“Mommy, I’m running in circles!!” haha Blog Little Boogaweezin PLM Tee Zara High Waisted Faux Leather Shorts Black Converse Beach-5 Blog Little Boogaweezin PLM Tee Zara High Waisted Faux Leather Shorts Black Converse Beach-6 Blog Ahoy Amigo Always Hungry Tee Levi Cutoffs Black Galoshes Alki-1Blog Ahoy Amigo Always Hungry Tee Levi Cutoffs Black Galoshes Alki-2The look on her face here cracks me up!!Blog Ahoy Amigo Always Hungry Tee Levi Cutoffs Black Galoshes Alki-3Blog Ahoy Amigo Always Hungry Tee Levi Cutoffs Black Galoshes Alki-4This was after the first spill.  She ended up running around naked for the last 5-10 minutes, but didn’t want her to hate me too much later on 😉Blog Ahoy Amigo Always Hungry Tee Levi Cutoffs Black Galoshes Alki-5Blog Ahoy Amigo Always Hungry Tee Levi Cutoffs Black Galoshes Alki-6Blog Ahoy Amigo Always Hungry Tee Levi Cutoffs Black Galoshes Alki-7Blog Ahoy Amigo Always Hungry Tee Levi Cutoffs Black Galoshes Alki-8On me…

Shorts- Zara
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
On Maya…
Shorts- Levis (thrifted and DIY cut off)
Boots- No brand (thrifted)
  Keeping it Real…
I cannot believe Maya starts pre-school tomorrow!!!  It seems so weird!  Is it bad that I am SO excited!?  I’m excited for her to have structured learning that I just don’t have the time/patience to do (HUGE props to all you home schooling Mamas!!!), and…I’m excited to have 2.5 hours twice a week that will allow me to get stuff done!  I’m also excited to miss her, because as happy as I’ll be to have some time to myself, I know I will…
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

A little leopard here…A little leopard there…

 I really think you can never have too much leopard print in your life.  I just recently scored these shoes from ShoeMint when they were having a bunch of their shoes on sale for $25!  Yes, these were only $25, and they are so comfy and cute!!  Plus, they give you a little length to your leg without being a super tall heel.  Overall win in my book!Blog Laugh Cry Repeat J Brand Leggings ShoeMint Zaki-1 Blog Laugh Cry Repeat J Brand Leggings ShoeMint Zaki-2 Blog Laugh Cry Repeat J Brand Leggings ShoeMint Zaki-3 Blog Laugh Cry Repeat J Brand Leggings ShoeMint Zaki-4Seriously, so cute, right?! Blog Laugh Cry Repeat J Brand Leggings ShoeMint Zaki-5 Blog Laugh Cry Repeat J Brand Leggings ShoeMint Zaki-6 Blog Laugh Cry Repeat J Brand Leggings ShoeMint Zaki-7 Blog Laugh Cry Repeat J Brand Leggings ShoeMint Zaki-8Not sure how long I’m going to be able to do these, but I was pretty stoked that I timed this just right 🙂 Blog Laugh Cry Repeat J Brand Leggings ShoeMint Zaki-9Blog Gap Leopard Tunic Xhiliration Black Tutu Turquoise Superga-1Blog Gap Leopard Tunic Xhiliration Black Tutu Turquoise Superga-2Blog Gap Leopard Tunic Xhiliration Black Tutu Turquoise Superga-3Blog Gap Leopard Tunic Xhiliration Black Tutu Turquoise Superga-4Blog Gap Leopard Tunic Xhiliration Black Tutu Turquoise Superga-5Blog Gap Leopard Tunic Xhiliration Black Tutu Turquoise Superga-6Blog Gap Leopard Tunic Xhiliration Black Tutu Turquoise Superga-7Blog Gap Leopard Tunic Xhiliration Black Tutu Turquoise Superga-8On me…

Top- Laugh, Cry, Repeat (old)
Jeans- J Brand “Leggings” (thrifted, DIY ripped)
Shoes- ShoeMint “Zaki”
On Maya…
Top- Gap (Gift from my parents)
Skirt- Xhiliration (Target, old)
Shoes- Superga (thrifted)

 

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

dit-elle-Lauren

A little fun before work…

 I actually found myself ahead of schedule the other day.  I had a shoot during the week, and I found myself with 15 extra minutes before I was taking Maya to a drop in daycare.  So…we went outside and danced a little… Blog Hm High Low Top J Brand DarkVintage Glitter Toms-3 Blog Hm High Low Top J Brand DarkVintage Glitter Toms-4 Blog Hm High Low Top J Brand DarkVintage Glitter Toms-5Blog Hm High Low Top J Brand DarkVintage Glitter Toms-1Blog Hm High Low Top J Brand DarkVintage Glitter Toms-2Funny story.  Maya is going to start preschool next week (so excited!!).  Last week, we had a orientation picnic, and there was a list of school supplies we needed to bring.  Of course I waited until the day before to go to Target and round everything up.  The last thing on the list was a “head shot” of your child.  Of all the items on the list, this was the one thing I didn’t have!  ME!    The professional photographer, who takes pictures of her daughter every day.  No head shot.  I honestly couldn’t tell you the last time I printed images out.  Oh wait, yes I can.  Every year at Christmas, I print out a big stack to distribute to family members.  Anywho.  The night before the picnic I took Maya into our backyard and got these images below.  The one right below is the one I printed out.  Not at the professional lab I use, but at my local drugstore…  #momlife 😉Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-1 Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-4Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-5 Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-3 Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-2And for her reward, we ran through sprinklers 🙂Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-6On me…

Top- H&M (old)
Jeans- J Brand (dark vintage, thrifted)
Shoes- Toms (thrifted)
On Maya…
Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted)
Shoes- StrideRite (thrifted)
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Moto Boots…

 

Ok, so we’re kind of twinsing again with our boots-whoops!Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-1Oh, and helpful tips for Mamas.  Tying this denim shirt around my waist helped keep the dress down/aka made sure I didn’t flash anyone while picking Maya up.  🙂 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-2 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-3 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-4 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-5 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-6 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-7I think this might be my new favorite picture I’ve taken of us! Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-8So sad that the sun is going down earlier and earlier.  Which means our evening walks will soon be coming to an end 😦 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-9Blog Gap Denim Dress BabyLegs Xhiliration Moto Boots-1 Blog Gap Denim Dress BabyLegs Xhiliration Moto Boots-2 Blog Gap Denim Dress BabyLegs Xhiliration Moto Boots-3Aaaaand, one of my new favorite pictures of Maya.  LOVE IT!!!Blog Gap Denim Dress BabyLegs Xhiliration Moto Boots-4On me…

Dress- Twenty8Twelve (old)
Denim Shirt- Gap (thrifted)
Boots- Fiorentini + Baker 7040 Boot (purchased via an Instagram acct)
On Maya…
Dress- Gap (thrifted)
Socks- BabyLegs (legwarmers :))
Boots- Xhiliration (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Totally had to laugh when I saw this.  It looks like she’s simultaneously punching me and then trying to put me in a leg lock haha.

Blog outtake Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-12dit-elle-Lauren

Brown Suede Booties…

 I’ve gotten a little better about not accidentally matching with Maya.  If it’s just our boots, I don’t think that really counts though 😉Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-1 Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-2 Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-3This looks so sweet, but in reality, she’s saying “Shhhh!” haha 😉 Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-4 Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-5Twinsies 😉 Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-6Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-2We walked over to my parents house to say hi, and this is Maya running into my mom’s arms.  First the cute run…Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-3hahaha.  How much do I love how enthusiastically she runs in for a hug?  A LOT!!!Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-3-Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-5We had gone to the zoo earlier in the day.  I swear she was more excited about the statues than the real animals 🙂Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-4Looooooove this one!Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-6On me…

Top- Xhiliration (Target, old)
Jeans- Genetic Denim “The Shane”
Boots- Nine West (thrifted)
On Maya…
Jacket- Gap (thrifted)
Dress- Old Navy (thrifted)
Boots- Self Esteem (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Back to being ridiculously busy at work.  This is my escape/fun, but no clothing links for a while, which is probably ok, since we are entering into fall season.
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Sunflowers in the City…

 We live in the city, but there’s a house in our neighborhood that always grows large amounts of seasonal things.  Maya always comments as we drive by, depending on what’s growing.  Right now…it’s large sunflowers.  I keep wanting to take pictures by them, and we finally did the other night.Blog HM Striped Tie Back Sweater Joes Skinny Boyfriend SixtySeven Blake Booties-1Blog HM Striped Tie Back Sweater Joes Skinny Boyfriend SixtySeven Blake Booties-2Blog HM Striped Tie Back Sweater Joes Skinny Boyfriend SixtySeven Blake Booties-3Blog HM Striped Tie Back Sweater Joes Skinny Boyfriend SixtySeven Blake Booties-4Blog Maggie and Zoe Romper Xhiliration Moto Boots-1Blog Maggie and Zoe Romper Xhiliration Moto Boots-2Blog Maggie and Zoe Romper Xhiliration Moto Boots-3Blog Maggie and Zoe Romper Xhiliration Moto Boots-4Blog Maggie and Zoe Romper Xhiliration Moto Boots-5

On me…

Top- H&M (on sale now)
Jeans- Joe’s (thrifted, similar here)
Boots- SixtySeven “Blake” Bootie (Nordstom Rack)
On Maya…
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Romper- Maggie and Zoe  (thrifted)
Shoes-Xhiliration  (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
Life with a toddler… Talk about feeling every emotion known to man all in one day.  The one thing I’m constantly in awe of though, is her wonder and joy at the little things.  Whether it’s the “Mommy, Daddy, and baby snails” that she looks for every morning on our walk (and finds!) or animals that she sees everywhere.  Even when they are a few inches big and 30+ feet away, or possibly even clouds or sticks that truly do resemble whatever she saw.  I admit that I get really frustrated at times when all I want to do is get where we’re going or not have our morning 3 mile walk take 2 hours, but she’s constantly reminding me to live in the present.  At least she’s trying to 🙂  I’m a work in progress…
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren