balloons + cute kids

These are from a casual wedding reception back in May.

Lots of friends, tasty homemade booze (moonshine?) and a

ton of kids running around by the lake.

This little snoozer above wouldn't let go of that balloon

and there it stayed until he woke up... although it had 

deflated at that point, much to his dismay.

Below are my good friend's children, Dyllan and Raoisle

playing with balloons and being their adorable selves.

They're truly great kids and always oblige with an extra

dose of charm when I shove a camera in their face.

Love it.

ruby love

Ruby Love is an angel and babysitting her for a day 

last month was a breeze. Nothing but Curious George, pool time and 

hilarious commentary from our future president.

happy happy weekend!

Unfortunately the last guest blogger had computer issues today and was unable to post.  

It was going to be such a fun post, too! Dang.  Maybe next time.

I'm having so much fun with family, savoring my time with my niece, sweet baby Molly Lou (and her cute little toes), drinking root beer floats spiked with cake flavored vodka (you must try this beverage, it's amazing) and enjoying some much needed time away from work.  Can't vacation just go on forever?

Anyway, have a fantastic weekend, friends. 

I'll be back very soon to bombard you with photos from our trip :)

Walk to 40 weeks

I love this sweet little photographic series from Pacing the Panic Room. Stylish expectant moms are the best because they have that special ecstatic look in their eyes. Originally found on Black*Eiffel.

today, i hope you have this much fun.

superhero

{The White Elephant}

for those about to nap

my future child deserves this shirt.
from born ready, originally found on marvelous kiddo.

cutest family EVER! the babe looks like he knows something the rest of us don't. check out the rest of the cutesy flickr pics. originally found on for me, for you.

folsom pwison blues

there are few things on this green earth cuter than this kid.
"i shot a man in weeeno, just to watch him die."
{buzzfeed}

why does this commercial crack me up so much?

girls girls girls

i've got the girliest of girly days planned tomorrow.

1. a 2 year old girl's birthday party
2. a 30 year old girl's birthday party
3. a 19 year old girl's birthday party

i'm thrilled for cake and lots of pink balloons.

happy birthday, Madeline. i love you more than i ever thought i could possibly love another person's child.

oh baby

this video is guaranteed to make you smile. nine month old Charles Edward plays for four hours but it's sped up to two minutes, with all adult interaction edited out for enhanced cuteness.
found on a cup of jo.

i love the interview on cookie with Raya Carlisle from Ventura, California. such an adorable family picture...

these yellow chairs are my favorite.
they're just like a pair my grandmother used to have.

this dynamo gal is also a (very, very talented) photographer and blogger, too.
all pics from cookie.