One and Fun: Let's be Mermaids

Top: On 34th, Macy's

Cake: ShopRite

Bubble curtain: Hobby Lobby

Tablecloth: Michaels

Top: Rare Editions, Macy's

Mom's mermaid dip.  Does not contain real mermaids.

That's what it said on the tablecloths I bought for Charlotte's mermaid-themed first birthday party.  We celebrated last Saturday, and it was the first party that the husband and/or I had ever thrown.  So although it was only fifteen people, the prep was a little nerve-racking.  Still, in the end it all came together, and Char Bar had a (beach) ball.

Which is all a socially challenged parent can hope for.

Well, that and party décor that plays into a future fit and necklace.

Skirt: ModCloth

Bag: Cat & Jack, Target

She Sells Seashells Necklace

A little birdie told me to add this.

Sunglasses: A New Day, Target

All joking aside, I can't believe how much Charlotte's grown -- and how much I've grown with her.  My heart is full whenever I watch her feed herself or pull herself up or replace her own pacifier.  She's becoming her own little person, and I can't wait to see what she learns next. 

Because as someone wise once said, the party's just getting started.

Theme Park Lark

Shoes: Wanted, ModCloth

Awesome Oval Necklace

Sweater: Delia's, Dolls Kill

Sunglasses: Amazon

Scrunchies: Goody, Amazon

Bag: Lily Bloom, JCPenney

Skirt: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney

Top: ModCloth

Bag: Delia's, Dolls Kill

Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Zulily

Sunglasses: Wild Fable, Target

Never too many necklaces.

Dance Hall Ways Necklace

Top: Candie's, Kohl's

Bag: Madden Girl, Macy's

Clip: Amazon

Cameo Appearance Necklace

Dress: ModCloth

Mighty Fine Equine Necklace

Produce: ShopRite 😏

Shoes: Nine West, Marshalls

Bag: Sleepyville Critters, Zulily

Bow: Carole, JCPenney

The lark is that the theme is parked.  No theme, pop culture reference, or common thread today.  Just a lady escaping life -- and her Easter decorations -- for awhile.

Red, White, and New: The Mother of Memorial Days

Ahoy!

Skirt: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

This is not my beautiful house . . . but this is my (mostly) beautiful life.

Top: Candie's, Kohl's

Bag: Marshalls

Top and skirt: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Bag: Kate Spade NY for Target

Headband: Michaels

Shoes: Ami Clubwear

Coeur Quartet Necklace 

Top: Madden Girl, Macy's

Red Robin recon. 

Shoes: Mix No. 6, DSW; Socks: Amazon

Eclectic Ella Necklace

Baby's first burger.  Not really -- more like baby's umpteenth bowl of mashed produce medley.

Bag: Circus by Sam Edelman, Kohl's

Suburban skyline.

Scarf: Marshalls

A balloon bouquet to brighten your day.

This Memorial Day weekend, I was excited to celebrate with Charlotte (and, yes, parade some patriotic fits).  I took her on our first solo shopping trip, which was, of course, to Kohl's, and then the husband and I took her on her inaugural trip to Red Robin.  We wrapped it all up with a BBQ at my parents', and a good -- albeit exhausting -- time was had by all, especially Charlotte.  Next up: Char Bar's first birthday party.

Which will be a whole new level of exciting -- and exhausting.  But mostly exciting. 😁