blue dress

 Today, Audrey and I did some toy shopping. We had a gift card we hadn't gotten a chance to spend from her birthday, so as soon as we got to the toy store she rushed over to Calico Critters and picked up a new little family for her and one for her lovely cousin Laine.

This dress, a find, at our new favorite second hand children's boutique, Bluebird, here in LA, we shopped there with two great friends recently and came home with a large bag of awesome finds. 

Counting her piggies

and in love with herself. 

I need to hug myself. 

 You too deserve a hug from you!

dress: flora and Henri (thrifted)

sandals: Salt-Water 

(linked up with small style)

Winny de Puh

via lynlee's petite cakes

When Kip came home from work last night he surprised us with an invite to see Winnie the Pooh. 

Such a darling movie. I had no idea Zooey Deshanel was on the soundtrack, so as much as I love She and Him, it was a sweet surprise to hear her sing.  I think I must buy the soundtrack. 

Wouldn't a party like this one be the best before going out to the show to watch?

and just in case you are wondering... the title of this post is Winnie the Pooh translated to spanish. ( : 

the purple ones

I have so wanted to join Morgan and all the lovely ladies that take part in Small Style for weeks...

Although we don't splurge much on Audrey's outfits, it's still so much fun to dress her up...and sometimes (a lot of time's) I wish her outfits came in my size. ( :

One of my favorite pieces from her wardrobe is this skirt we got at one of our favorite local boutiques.  It's almost two years old and seems to have gotten smaller in just the perfect way. 

She's a climber

and an acrobat.

Loves the park, the trees, the sun

and loves to pick out her shoes. 

henley top - The Children's Place

skirt - (no tag) bought at Lula Mae

leggings - target

flats - mary jane fabric flats from China Town 

Audrey Hepburn Piñata

Months ago while having fun at a friends birthday party... my best friend says to me...


"I wonder when the kids will break the piñata?"


"How do you know they have a piñata?" I replied. 


"Their Latinos... Latinos always have piñatas at birthday parties." 


Sure enough, they had a piñata.


So, of coarse Audrey had a pinãta at her birthday.

I found this....

so appropriate ( :

I ordered it from Whack! Piñateria, each one of their piñatas are so perfect.

Jeremiah and Audrey had fun filling it with candy, small crayon boxes and small toys days before the party.

The goodie bags they decorated caught all the treats and when they got ready to go home were perfect for carrying the parting gift (ice cream shaped bubbles inspired from here).

Is a piñata a must for your parties?

Jeremiah wearing Audrey Hepburn glasses ( :

(thank you for reading friends....xoxoxo)

audrey's 3rd birthday

Somehow...without me realizing how fast..Audrey turned three.

We celebrated with a big party in the backyard.  It happened to fall on one of the hottest weekends here... I was so scared we'd have kids falling over from the heat...

but somehow pitchers and pitchers of water (sprinkled with lime wedges and watermelon chunks), raspberry iced tea with chia seeds, cold beer....

and ice cream kept every one feeling yummy and cool inside.

We had Carmela Ice Cream bring their delicious ice cream over...cucumber sorbet, strawberry buttermilk, brown sugar vanilla bean and lavender honey...(I know what your thinking...and yes it really is that good!).

Audrey's favorite things right now:

ice cream, arts and crafts, bubbles

and this was kind of the theme of her party

We set up an arts and crafts table so the kiddies could decorate their own goodie bags. Glitter pens, stickers, crayons, glue... so much fun (thanks Gaby for supervising the arts and crafts table).

I bought a bubble machine....

and bubbles flew all over the backyard, definitely a favorite with all the kids. 

I have more pictures and words ....

(but have to get ready for work now)

to be continued....

Honey Granola Bars

I have a really yummy recipe to share with you... 

It's a perfect snack to bring along on  beach trips or hikes or to keep in your bag for snacking during the summer

(the ingredients are affordable and it's really easy to make).

  Barbara (a most inspiring fellow mom) shared it at a recent event I attended hosted by The National Honey Board. 

She also shared some awesome exercise tips with us.... buy a hula hoop and  jump rope! 
I own both but need to actually use them! She's got an awesome exercise book too! ( :

Grab n Go Honey Strawberry Granola Energy Bars

Serves 6

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup of honey 
• Cooking spray
• 1 egg white 
• 2 cups old fashioned oats 
• ⅓ cup of canola oil 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• ½ cup coconut flakes 
• 1 cup sugar-free strawberry preserves 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Spray a 7 by 10 ¾-inch nonstick baking pan with cooking spray. Lay a piece of parchment paper over the pan big enough to allow excess paper to hang over the sides. Spray parchment paper lightly with cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl beat the egg white until frothy.
4. Stir in oats, honey, oil, vanilla extract and coconut flakes. Mix well.
5. Set aside ⅓ of the mixture.
6. With a rubber spatula spread the remaining mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing lightly to form an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes.  Remove from oven.
7. Spread the preserves over the crust of granola and sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the preserves.
8. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the preserve filling is bubbling on the edges.
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least one hour.  Cut into squares and enjoy!

*just sharing...no compensation was given ( :

On 4th of July

(been away from blogging for a bit... and  missed you)


Our fourth of July weekend included a neighborhood parade (kids on decorated bikes, strollers and scooters), good food and summer.  It was perfectly filled with family and friends.
So so proud to be a part of this beautiful country.


Here are some pictures (taken by Audrey's daddy) from our 4th of July celebrating...

Audrey turned 3 this weekend.. so looking forward to sharing with you soon... ( :

Happy 4th, happy Monday, happy Tuesday, happy day!