What happens while we're at work...

Thanks Kate for sending this photo - - made my work day! :0)

Little Ladybug

The Little Ladybug was a huge hit! Pottery Barn Kids Ladybug Costume (12-24 mo), Circo black and white checked swing coat (18 mo), Gymboree black velour leggings (18-24 mo). Happy Halloween!

Early Morning Backyard Explorer

A little rain never kept this little explorer from her morning outside jaunt... Carter's flannel PJs (2T), Baby Gap hoodie sweatshirt (18-24 mo), and Western Chief Hello Kitty Rain Boots (sz 7 - with extra socks!). Many thanks to Grandma Cathy for the new rain boots!

Butterfly Garden

Wow - - it's been a WHILE since I posted! Here are a few photos from the Butterfly Exhibit at the Nature Museum in Chicago. The Bug is all Gymboreed-out here in their fall "Owl" collection: brown corduroy pants with flower embellishments, a hot pink "tree" shirt, and striped short-sleeved hoodie (all 18-24 mo). New boots too! Stride Rite brown zip-up boots that light up. Awww yeah.

Jeff visits Charm City

We were lucky to have our friend Jeff visit over Labor Day weekend. He and the Bug seemed to really hit it off!

Thanks to Mike and Liz for the adorable Notre Dame dress! The Bug was all decked out for the first ND game... we even got a little grief on the playground...

And thanks to Grandma Cathy and Grandpa Tim for the Jackson Hole hat. Lila has developed a huge love of hats lately... especially this one 'cuz it looks just like Dad's. :)

And All That Sass...

It seems our budding fashionista has a style all her own... look what she pulled out of the hat box today! This fabulous little knit cap was made by Leslie at Happy Cakes Creations. We actually bought it and used it last fall - - but looks like she finally grew into it! Tree embroidered shirt and skirt/leggings with knee pads are from Baby Gap.

Papa John's Shirt

Last week on vacation, Lila went into her grandparents' room and came out wearing this...

Beach Baby

All dressed up - - and at the beach. Many thanks to Martin and Kathy Kolinski for the beautiful lilac Halabaloo voile dress (18 mo.). They picked it up at M and Em's in Glen Ellyn, Illinois - - and I think we might be making a stop there next time we're near the Windy City!

Tennis anyone?

Adidas white with pink tennis rackets collared ruffle dress (18 mo), green Gap cropped sweater (12-18 mo), and Stride Rite Pink Mary Janes (sz. 5). Thanks to Colleen, Mike and Mason for the dress - - and (great) Grandma Shirley and (great) Grandpa Joe for the fabulous shoes!

Playground Cutie

Baby Gap Green "Sweet" Watermelon Tee (12-18 mo) and magenta front-tie shorts (18-24 mo). Had a great time at Oregon Ridge Playground this morning... got out early before work and before the heat! Look for a full playground write-up on (cool) progeny this week!

Lila and Baby Stella

Lila LOVES her Baby Stella! Thanks (great) Grandma Shirley, (great) Grandpa Joe, (great) Aunt Sue, and (great) Uncle Terry!

Little Lady

Tea dragonfly spaghetti strap dress (18-24 mo) and Young Colors knit hat with knit flower embellishment (small). While I may have put the dress on her... the hat choice was hers. Turned around and there she was - - all decked out!

Rocking Out to Party in the USA

Tea fuchsia and teal spaghetti-strap, drop waist dress (12-18 months). Thanks to Marion for the adorable dress! Don't you think she's cuter than Miley?

Solo with a Spoon

Blackhawks T-Shirt (thanks Aunt Casey!), yogurt, a bowl and a spoon.

Beating the Heat

Izod pink cheery swimsuit with lime green trim (18 months). What better way to beat the heat than in your own blow-up turtle? Thanks Aunt Sarah and Uncle Reid for the turtle!

Me and My Shadow

Youngland brown and multi-color print dress with pink ribbon accents (18 months). Thanks to Ms. Tarah and Mr. Matt for the adorable dress!!