Multitasking Toddler Style

No where to put that sticky lollipop while chugging on that sippy, try using your toes. This is toddler multitasking at its best. I've taught her well.

Lookbook (Hot In Herre)

{Camisole: Forever21, Shorts: Urban Outfitters, Belt: Forever21
Necklace: Target, Wedges: Clements Ribeiro-Barney's NY}

Whoa Nelly, it was sweltering high of 100 degrees today. Summer is definitely here or as Nelly would say herre. (Alright, I'll stop.) Thank goodness I have my pitcher of Sangria in the fridge. Actually, hubby told me that the little princess asked for the red juice while I was gone today. "Wha? OMG tell me you didn't fill her sippy with the red juice?!" I can laugh now because I know he didn't give her the red juice, but it probably wouldn't have been very funny if she was stumbling around the house (okay maybe a teeny bit funny). It was an act of God that he didn't fill that sippy with Sangria. I should have known better and labeled the pitcher and put barb wire around the handle. What was I thinking? Another chapter lesson for the mommy diaries.

Date night rolls around quite often now. It is hard to get into the grove of coupledom when you only have a few short hours. I really try hard not to talk about the little rug rat. This is the rule that I set for myself (hubby doesn't know this). So I leave it to him to bring up the kooky things that she does. It brings a smile to both of our faces. It is kind of funny because even though we look forward to getting some time to ourselves we both so desperately miss her when we are away. What a vicious cycle.

So my shorts finally came from Urban Outfitters after being back ordered for almost a month. Just in time for the heat wave. I love them so. They do run a tad bit short, so I'd size up if you are planning to order. Get the shorts here and use SUMMER15 for 15% off. Shop the lookbook below.

Lookbook (Morning Matinee)

{Cardigan: Topshop, Tank: Forever 21, Shorts: Mossimo,
Ring: Forever 21, Bag: Marc Jacobs Hillier Hobo}

Today we took the little princess to a morning matinee showing of Toy Story 3 in 3D. This is my life now as much as I try to resist it. I have yet to see Sex and The City 2, but here I am with an almost 3 year old at the must see kid movie of the summer, opening week....at 10am. I didn't even know the theaters even opened this early.

Ok, I'll admit it. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Animation sure has come a long way. The 3D Imax experience is pretty neat. I used to work at Walt Disney Studios and the Pixar building was a high security building. Top secret stuff happening in there. Aside from the awesome effects the story line was really sweet. The sap that I am, I shed a few tears at the end. Hubby was laughing at me for crying during a cartoon movie. No spoilers, but I'll just say that when you are a mom the thought of your baby growing up will move you to tears.

The look at the movies is casual. MUST be comfy. Layers so you don't freeze your ass off. Last but not least, a large hand bag to sneak in your own snacks. Toy Story 3, go see it. The Ken doll was one of my favorite characters.

Lookbook (Romantic Ruffles)

{Top: Yumi Kim, Shorts: H&M, Shoes: Stuart Weitzman, Cuff: Forever 21}

Just a quickie post. I swear I don't know where the day goes. It just seems like every task I begin goes unfinished. So I'm going to try to make this short and sweet.

Wednesdays I have a standing lunch date with hubby. Another mom in the know turned me on to Restaurants.com. (Thanks Bridgett!) It is a great and cheap way to dine. Basically you can buy gift certificates for a fraction of the cost. I bought a $25 certificate to a decent sushi joint for $3! There were a few rules that went along with this particular certificate. We had to order a minimum of $35 and 18% gratuity was automatically tacked onto the bill. Still not a bad deal. The certificates usually run $10 for a $25 certificate, but coupon codes are pretty easy to find. Use code SUMMER for 80% off. That's just $2 for a $25 certificate!! I'm going to hop over and have a look see right after this post! Check out the restaurants that are participating in your area here. Before you buy call the restaurant first to make sure they are still accepting certificates from Restaurant.com. Check back often, they add new restaurants all the time.

Here's the look of the day. Yumi Kim top, an oldie but goodie. Love Yumi Kim for the consistent quality and super cute styles. She is offering free shipping through 6/24/10. Lots of goodies that are perfect for Summer. Cuff shorts are from H&M. (Dear H&M, can you guys hurry and open a store here already? I swear I'll shop every week.) I can always count on comfy shoes from Stuart Weitzman. Even though these babies are suede, I wear them year round. The color is the deepest of sapphire. The rosettes! Who doesn't love rosettes? Completing the look is a flower cuff from F21. Something from that place always manages to make it's way into my ensemble.

Well, that's all I got. Shop the lookbook below.

Summer Sangria, Summer Love

{Pour one bottle of red wine}

{A squeeze of fresh lemon}

{Add some fruit and lemon lime slices}

{Time for drinky drink!}

A glass of wine at the end of the day comes highly recommend by mother's in the know. It is a key component to unwind when the kid is finally off in dream land. Sangria is a perfect adult beverage that I can have on hand and not worry about it going bad. The longer it sits the better. It reminds me of my last girls trip to Spain. Gosh that was so long ago, but I swear I remember it like it was just yesterday. Maybe a tall glass of sangria will take me back to those carefree days. See recipe for Summer Sangria below.


Hubby picked these flowers in the field while he was walking the dogs. Isn't that sweet? Actually, would you believe these are weeds? It's the thought that counts right?. He even put them in a sweet little tea cup.


Summer Sangria

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
• 1/2 cup triple sec
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 1 orange, sliced into rounds
• 1 lime, sliced into rounds
• 1/4 cup white sugar (optional)
• 8 maraschino cherries
• 2 cups carbonated water (optional)

Directions

1. In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the brandy, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, red wine, triple sec, and sugar. Float slices of lemon, orange and lime, and maraschino cherries in the mixture. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. For a fizzy sangria, add club soda just before serving.

Dad's Day

{Trout Haven Ranch, Estes Park, CO}

{Neon yellow marshmallow fish bait. Yum.}

In celebration of Father's day I let dear hubby call the shots (he's allowed this once a year). After banana pancakes we packed up and headed north up to Estes Park. Estes Park is a mountain town where it is not uncommon to see a heard of elk in the middle of the road. In fact, on the ride up, a deer ran though an intersection while we were passing through the town of Lyons. Estes Park has become quite the tourist spot with cute little mom and pop boutiques and quaint restaurants.

It was decided that we would give fishing another shot. The first time around wasn't too successful, much harder with wild fish. This time we went to a stocked pond where we were practically guaranteed success. They even had nice little benches for me to sit on. This type of fishing is definitely more my speed. This outfit provided us with neon yellow marshmallow bait. Yes, marshmallow. I took hubby's word for it and refrained from doing a taste test. For a ridiculously over stocked pond, these fish weren't taking the neon yellow bait. These fish knew the fate of the neon yellow marshmallow. Hubby, the outdoors man that he is, brought along his own flies. (This is fancy outdoorsy talk for a fuzzy thing with a hook.) He hooked a fish as soon as the fly hit the water. The little princess helped reel it in like a champ. After hooking the 3rd fish within minutes, a few of the other dads gathered around to see what was going on. Some of the other dads had been there over an hour with no luck. I'm sure that they were all thinking "The sooner I can hook a fish for the kid, the sooner I can get back on my recliner to enjoy an ice cold beer." As a matter of fact, this is exactly what hubby is doing right now, enjoying an ice cold brewsky in a frosted mug. Can you guess what I'm cooking up for dinner?

{I wish I had a Dora fishing pole when I was growing up.}

{Wow! I caught a fish!}

{Give a child a fish you feed her for a day; teach a child how to fish, you feed her for life.}

{Daddy's little girl.}