mum mum yum yum

Mama and Lil went for a stroll on what was the most gorgeous August day EVER.  But where to go, and what to do plagued Mama to no end.  The park is far, and Lil's not quite big enough for playground fun.  So Tuffet ended up as the destination, but first Lil grabbed a few Baby Mum Mums to snack on.  Mama had never seen such a thing- they're like a little surf boards made of puffed rice.  Lil loved her first hand-held, DIY snack food.  Mama loved her chorizo and cheddar sandwich, and pint of Six-Point lager.

Now that Lil's wardrobe has been sorted into "play" and "outing" categories, we usually reserve the little dresses and coordinates for going out.  But today, Lil went out in her casual playwear.  No biggie, these items she inherited from her fashion icons Lia and Cousin Josie were perfectly matched for a quick and easy walk around the neighborhood.  Really, don't we all venture out in yoga pants  every now and then?

saturday sunsuit

flying the friendly skies

Lil is having a great Memorial Day weekend, even though we are nowhere near a sandy beach.  Saturday featured a long walk to the park, where we watched our little inspiration Lia conquer the playground while Lil took to the air.  On the way home Mama and Papa stopped for a light refreshment at our favorite local spot, Tuffet (Lil got a little snack there, too!).  Although we didn't roll home until 8pm, Lil enjoyed the entire outing.

checking out some toddler moves

Lil's little outfit came from her Brooklyn cousins who we saw on Friday.  We love that contrasting fuschia and olive are way outside the typical baby color palate! The one-piece sunsuit features a low-cut back and spaghetti straps, keeping Lil cool and breezy on hot summery days.  It's hard to believe this stunning little number came from Target... please, can't they open one in Bushwick!?

ready for home

birthday bash

Today Lil went to her first kid's birthday party.  While she was much too small to socialize with the other children, she was big enough to impress the adults with this frilly frock.  She was just as juicy as her raspberry sweater, but even sweeter.  Whenever we're out, Lil seems to transform into this little fairy princess with the ability to make everyone fall in love with her.  And here I thought it was just me...

on her best behavior

so excited for party time!

delicious birthday spread

Even in all her cuteness, Lil did not distract from the main attraction.  Birthday girl Lia sparkled in her Brazilian party dress, and there were several little boys trailing after her the entire time.  I am sure this is something Lia will be getting used to as she gets older, though I don't think her papa will ever get used to it.

All of the attention did Lil some good, and she was all ready for pajama time as soon as we got home.  I also learned some very important lessons for Lil's future birthday parties: have plenty of juice boxes, plenty of good wine, and avoid any kind of time table.  The gifts will get opened and the cake will be consumed, as they say- all in good time!

birthday girl Lia turns 2!

partied till she dropped