2nd Birthday Gift Ideas

You guys!  Ethan turns TWO in one week!  I can hardly believe it...didn't we just celebrate one?!!

Ethan's definitely at a fun age now, where he loves play, interacting with his toys and mimicking us.  Here are some ideas I have in mind for his big day:

Play Kitchen: Ethan loves copying us and I am pretty sure he would love to be a little chef like his daddy.  This Hape kitchen is so darling and all the play food is equally as cute.  

Classic Record Player: Ethan's friend has this toy and he just loves it.  I think it's especially sweet because I had the same toy growing up.

Rody Horse: I've heard amazing things about Rody the Horse!  Pretty sure Ethan would go bonkers over this little guy!

Wishbone Bike: Running bikes are supposed to be great for toddlers--there are no pedals to get caught up on and it helps with balance.  I like this particular brand because it's a 3-in-1 bike, starting out as a trike, then bike and last the saddle switches to accommodate them when they're bigger.  I also like that it's durable and environmentally friendly.

The Goodnight Train Book:  I can't remember where I heard about this book, but I understand it's a keeper!  I'm always on the lookout for great books...it's one thing that Ethan won't grow out of for a long time!

Color & Shape Sorter: To keep his mind going...I love the shapes and colors.

Am I missing anything that I should add to the list?  Can't believe he's turning TWO so soon!!

xo natasha

Would You Wear Wednesday: Jelly Sandals

Raise your hand if you wore jelly sandals as a child?  I did!  And I distinctly remember how sweaty my feet would get after walking around in them for a while...ew.  But I did love them, especially the ones with the glitter.

Nicole of Nicole's Guide to Style {follow her if you don't already!} recently posted some outfits and I loved that she was rocking some jelly sandals.  How cute are these?  They're actually Valentino, with a rockstud detail...which I think really updates and modernizes them.  

You can shop similar jelly looks here:

So, would you wear jelly sandals??

xo natasha

Our Father's Day

Sorry for the delay...we got WAY too caught up in Game of Thrones on last night.  Oops!

But we had a great Father's Day this past Sunday...here's just a few snapshots of our day.

 Ethan made his daddy the cutest little pot at school...I believe there is a sunflower in there.  We shall see if we can make it grow!

 Ryan requested cinnamon rolls and bacon for breakfast.  Did you know that the best way to prepare bacon is on the grill?  It leaves the smell outside and makes it super crispy...yum!

 And of course, no Father's Day is complete without lots of time with your kiddo.  Ethan was loving his roller coaster, naturally.

 Even Wilson agreed to walk himself that day!

And of course, our favorite weekend tradition is playing down by the river.  It's a boys paradise out there and we're so lucky to have it just steps from our house.

PS...did you see this Dad video?  Seriously makes me cry every time I watch it.  Love.

I hope you all had wonderful days celebrating the dads in your life!

xo natasha

The Perfect Summer Maxi

Dress // Sunglasses // Clutch {only $50!} // Sandals // Earrings // Vest

I would wear this outfit in a heartbeat...I love everything about it.  The amazing dress...the back is to die for.  The Karen Walkers...my favorite sunglasses.  And the fun accessories, including this vest, with the peek of leather.  But I seriously need to get my hands on that dress...love!

Any fun weekend plans?  I hope you have a great one!

xo natasha