the prints and princess

Lil can rock an animal print like no other baby on the planet.  This fall is all about giraffe, so today we  broke it out with a new, super-sized and super-bold bodysuit and some chocolaty BabyLegs.  Lil's going to hit this trend hard and fast, and Halloween could even feature a giraffe coup de grâce.  By then Mama could possibly get the giraffe obsession out of her system by Lil's first birthday.

and the cat came back

It's obvious that Lil loves picture time.  The click of the camera always gets her attention, even when she's busy at play, or crawling after an obscure piece of lint stuck to the rug. But it's always a nice surprise when the Cat decides to join us, especially for Lil.  She lights up for the Cat like no other furball on Earth.

Sweet.

This little bodysuit came from cousin Josie.  Not only do I love the marriage of calico and gingham, and the heart-shaped appliqué on the bum, I love that it looks like a complete outfit with the total ease of a bodysuit.  Well done, Carter's.  Well done.

weekend update #5- still HOT

Unbelievable.  Three days over 100 degrees, an entire week above 90, and we were forced to limit our adventures to the living room.  We are not used to limiting our activities, so we had to be a little creative yet keep it simple at the same time.  Too much and we're subject to overheating and exhaustion.  Lil managed to stay perfectly comfortable in a simple tank bodysuit on Saturday, but on Sunday she donned a new lavender dress from Baby Gap.  She still has the same style in rose pink, which is one size smaller.  Hard to believe little Lil is already comfy in her 12 month dresses!

HOT part 1

a Star Wars band-aid on her right thigh is the only accessory donned today.

Con Ed asked us to conserve energy in this heat wave.  At temperatures over 100, that means no tv, no computer, no laundry, and no walks.  Additionally, that means it's very hard to get dressed.  Babies are very sensitive to heat, and avoiding heat rash (which doesn't seem to bother Lil at all) is next to impossible.  Just like grown-up fashion at the height of summer, baby wear also needs to be lightweight, comfortable, tasteful, and above all, adorable.

This little bodysuit is from Ralph Lauren.  The polo collar and ruffle detail mean that Lil doesn't need  to wear much else to pull of her signature style.  A wide brim hat, perhaps, if we had ventured out.  And a long, cool glass of lemonade.

handiwork

how can lil return the favor?

Miss Squirmy is almost at the point where she refuses to sit still for pictures.  She is ready to be an on-the-go baby.  Although she can't quite sit up on her own yet, you still can't keep this babe down. It took everything Mama could muster just to get her to stay belly-up so you could get a glimpse of this ultra sweet bodysuit.  This one of a kind creation was made by one of Mama's oldest friends, Sarah, who we will visit next week to celebrate her pending nuptials.  It's kind of a full circle thing- Sarah made this onesie at the baby shower that celebrated Lil's pending arrival! Maybe Lil should make something one of a kind for Sarah in return.  She is getting very good at tearing and chewing paper.  Collage, or papier maché of some kind?

only halfway up, she's neither up nor down

I'm sure one of those signature smiles will more than suffice for their first meeting...

kind of like that

simply delicious

a tasty treat

There's something about a baby in some food-inspired gear that makes my sweet tooth start to ache!  Whether it's wholesome fruits and veggies, or indulgent cakes and candies, babies make good eats look great.  Lil put this idea to work today in her newly inherited cupcake onesie and "brownie" Babylegs.  Even though the saying "she looks good enough to eat" didn't originate with my Lil, it definitely applies.  I had to count those fingers and toes at bedtime just to make sure I didn't nibble them all up.

better than a Hostess any day

eye of the tiger cub

the PSYOP onesie

Ever other week or so, Papa asks me, "Where is Lil's PSYOP onesie?  Does it fit her yet?"  You've never seen a papa so excited about corporate swag.  Papa works at this place called PSYOP where a large number of talented individuals have had babies in the past year or two.  While we anticipate the PSYOP version of a baby knowledge bowl, talent showcase, art show, or whatever expo that is sure to come, I have a sneaking feeling that Papa wants to show off some of Lil's talents to his colleagues.  She has been working on her 3D skills, mastering spacial relations, tracking, and she is building a texture library (by mouth, mostly), but until she has the fine motor skills to work a keyboard and mouse, her cuteness is pretty much the only thing she can show off.

I suppose this should be a warning to those other PSYOP babies: the competition (if there is one) is definitely fierce.  Not only does Lil have good genes, she's got some really good jeans.  If you don't believe me, you should meet her cousin Josie.

Lil demonstrates her intimate knowledge of 3D shapes

with her trainer, Kitty

too hot to dot

Guess who chose today's look?
 (hint: read the bib)

 

Daddy's hugs are the best?

Judging by the look on Lil's face, it must be true.   Good thing Mama knows better.

mama's cuddles aren't too shabby, either