80's baby

With a milder stretch of weather lately, dressing in layers became ever more the necessity. Since Lil was traveling en carrier, the very best method is a pair of BabyLegs over or under some pants, a bodysuit (usually long-sleeved), and a sweater or jacket topped off with a little hat of some kind. This way she's not overdressed (Mama's body heat keeps her pretty toasty), and she still fits in the carrier. Maybe with the leggings and the burgundy legwarmers, and the denim jacket Lil looked a little 80's-inspired. 

she's a maniac on the floor

I guess that wild asymmetrical hairdo isn't doing anything to give her a modern edge, is it?

why did you dress like that, mama?

hoe-down showdown

A funny thing happened today when Lil started to cry. Mama started singing a little bit of old-timey country music, and Lil forgot all about what was troubling her. She began clapping and dancing, and burst out in giggles.

Ah, the things we'll do for a happy baby.

Lil happens to have a perfect outfit for a barn dance. In this embroidered prairie blouse and ruffly denim skirt Lil's all set to Do Sa Do and Promenade.  And those little leopard cowboy boots are definitely Lil's ticket to a full dance card... once they actually stay on her feet. Barefoot or not, Lil is always ready for the foot-stomping, knee-slapping kind of fun.

weekend update #8- papa's lil darling

There's not much time for this post.  Mama got busy in the kitchen this weekend with all the farm-fresh fruits and veggies, and spent the morning cleaning up.  Now Lil's morning nap is coming to an end.  So here is our wonderful weekend rundown, complete with perfect end-of-summer apparel.

After spending last weekend on the road, and with a pending road trip this weekend as well, Lil was happy to stay close to home with Mama and Papa.  Lil needed some good Papa time, especially after missing him while on her mission to heal GranMary.  Lil and Papa, played and played, and cuddled and laughed so much that it was hard to get any pictures at all.  Lil did manage to get some playclothes put on for a Saturday stroll that kept her looking cool, comfortable, and ready for anything.  "Anything" included a visit to Tuffet, and a long stroller nap for Lil Miss.  In her denim petal pushers and embroidered owl tank (both from Baby Gap), Lil woke up all ready for the next destination.  The next destination for Lil, though, was the bath tub.

Sunday brought Lil's swim class, and after an hour in the pool, she was good and tuckered out.  Later in the afternoon, she awoke bright-eyed and spikey-headed, and slipped on a seersucker shift dress with grosgrain and rosette details.  This frock was a cousin Josie hand-me-down that Mama just adores.  What's not to love? As soon as it's slipped over her head, Lil Flower-face appears.