Flourish + Fun

This weekend I had the pleasure of hosting a baby shower for my sister in-law, sweet Farah, and my fun brother Michael. They are due with their second baby boy in a month or so,  and we couldn't be more thrilled! We are so excited to have another little babe joining our wild cousin clan. Of course the shower had a British theme, based on our heritage, their love for all things England and his family name (ahem, quite royal really). So I give you, the Royal Shower! THE Queen Mum, waving us on... The royal spread wouldn't be complete without the Union Jack, scones, tea sandwiches, delightful donuts and the Queen's quiche! Tea Bar anyone?! And the NOW famous family vintage tea cups {R.I.P. only 3 remain now, after clean-up} The sister hosts and our lovely guest of honor... Pretty So-Cal Sisters! Queen Mum's! And suffice to say, I think our guest of honor enjoyed the quiche, ha!  {or maybe baby Will w...

Em and I LOVE holidays! You couldn't guess could you... :-) So we've already busted out a few pumpkins and fall items {much to Daddy Kyle's dismay} and we even started busting out our costumes for Oct. 31st. We are not making a final decision on our outfits just yet, but we are getting excited, because Fa-Fall-Fall is almost here! Weeeeee!!!

Melt my heart, they are so cute and sneaky together. This is how I found them last week while I was busy in the kitchen making dinner. It was extra quiet, and most nights they bother me in the kitchen, so I knew something was up. I snuck in the garage and found them like this... apparently Em had helped Ava get on the back of her bike and they were riding around in the garage, giggling and cracking themselves up.

This girl has been sick with a tummy bug since Tuesday, poor little baby! This is the first time {despite all of her other sicknesses} that she has been super snuggly and somewhat lethargic. I called the doc and they seem to think it will pass soon {apparently it's going around} and to just watch her to make sure she is taking fluids, etc. Praying out little wild child will be back to her old self soon.

Celebrating with the always amazing, cousin Chris! He loves money (ha!) and legos, chocolate cake, and games. So this party was the perfect fit for this energetic little man! We love you little bubba! Cousin Crew - Bling Bling! Our singing was TOO loud - Blow out the candles! Can't you hear the crowd cheering - Spin-that-wheel!!

We had a great long labor day weekend. I know, I know, this is a totally belated post (oh well!) we had a great time entertaining friends all weekend long. We had two rounds of SF visitors, and loved every minute of it. We miss our friends so much, it was great to have them.   Enjoy the quick caption/photo recap below: Pony rides... Walking on sunshine... My Paci girl... Obligatory family photo... Feeling PINK with my girrrllllll! Fresh from the garden... my lunch {compliments of Em!}

She saved all of her money for months and months to buy this one $7.99 slip and slide. Worth it, oh yeahhhhhh! And sissy loved it too.