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.

the land of the brave (and bold)

hello, summertime.

Memorial Day was a quiet day for Lil.  No parades, no beaches, just Mama and Papa and a lone auntie to keep Lil entertained all day.  No matter, it was at least 90 degrees and sweltering!  Spending the day in air conditioning wasn't a terrible idea.  Before bedtime, Mama and Papa took Lil up to the roof to watch her first sunset.  It was a beautiful ending to Lil's first Memorial Day.

Lil went for a patriotic look today.  I like to think these bold patterns honor the bravery of America's servicemen and women, metaphorically anyway.  In addition to the prints themselves being bold, Lil shows a lot of courage by mixing the block print blue-and-white dress with her red-and-white graphic print BumGenius diaper.  Maybe that makes her some kind of tiny American fashion hero.  Her red and blue Trumpette socks, while not necessarily practical on a hot day, are an homage to every soldier who ever fought in the trenches.  To the combat veteran, good socks are nearly as important as one's rifle.  Lil has no room for a rifle in her toy box, though, so socks will have to do.  It's Lil's way of saying "thank you" to the men and women overseas, especially the mamas and papas who can't be with their li'l ones.

in the land of the free, this babe can be brave.

thank you!!!

puppy love

snips and snails, no. puppy dog tails, yes.

from brooklyn, with love

I know hearts are usually reserved for Valentine's Day, but babies have the ability to sport them year round.  They're also an exception to other fashion rules, like No White After Labor Day, Your Shoes Should Match (Your Outfit), and Always Wear One Sock on Each Foot.  Lil also happens to be very good at mixing prints, which every fashionista knows is the sign of a very gifted dresser.  Today she pulled off a puppy-print body suit with this love-ly cardi, and for some extra style, we paired the top with the polka dotted waist detail on her jeans. I am surprised there aren't more baby pants with faux belts.  Belts are one of the best accessories a baby will never need (that, and pockets).  Every girl knows a well defined waist is slimming, and makes your legs look longer.  Tell me, what baby doesn't need longer legs?

Lil discovers pockets