First Day of First Grade

At dinner the night before the first day of first grade…

Me:  What are you most excited about for first grade?

LK:  Nothing!  It's the first day of ALOT of work for me.

Me:  Speechless…


In the car on the way to school the morning of the first day of first grade…

LK:  How about I start school the day after Labor Day?

Me:  I see a law degree in your future.

LK:  A what?!

In the Blink of an Eye

School's Out for the Summer!

Yippee!  First grade here I come!  

First Day at St. Agatha

Last Day of Kindergarten

When I Grow Up...

I want to work on a turtle farm.

Here is LK with her new friend, Splashy.  She named him this as he was quite the splashy turtle.  Could it be because a nearly six year old was relentlessly chasing him around the turtle tank?  Possibly.

We were on to the dolphins next.  We made a new friend in Newton, a very sweet dolphin.  We each gave Newton a kiss (even Daddy).  When Mama kissed him, she left her pink lipstick on his snout.  Newton didn't seem to mind.

A beautiful day making wonderful family memories in Grand Cayman.

XO
LK

The Great Egg Hunt

 What to Wear in Pursuit of the Golden Egg

Main Fashion Accessory for an Easter Egg Hunt?  A basket, of course!

This year we didn't find the golden egg, but we had a lot of fun looking for it.

XXOO,

LK

Behind the Scenes

Ever wonder how some things get accomplished?  Did your mother ever tell you that little fairies must have (you fill in the blank)?

Well, in this case, it is quite true.  A little fairy did help with the Easter tablescape photo shoot for Positively Chic blog.

I couldn't have a more precious helper!

#thankgodforlittlegirls
#positivelychicblog
#hoppyeaster

Happy Birthday, Tee Tee!

Lily Kate and Tee Tee (Fall 2013)

Thinking of one of the most special people in our world on this her special day.  

Happy Birthday to our Tee Tee!

We love you!

Little Chic Thoughts from Way Up High

We recently traveled to Mobile, Alabama to celebrate Mardi Gras in true southern style.  NOTE:  We're still trying to recover from the non-stop fun.

                                            

Looking out the airplane window,  Lily Kate said, 

"I think the clouds are like cotton candy islands and the sky is like the ocean."

May we all have the ability to look at things from a child's perspective.  So sweet...

So excited!

Pink (of course!) feet…at rest, for once!

The Many Masks of Mardi Gras

Cue the Dixieland band.  

We're ready for Mardi Gras!

Turning Cartwheels

"I just saw a snowman doing a cartwheel."

Lily Kate

Mama slams on the brakes, puts the car in reverse and snaps a picture.

All in a day….

Little Chic Style

Sweet Valentine Tea Party-ers

"Tea" + (Sweet + Hearts) = Adorable Fun

To celebrate the removal of her cast,

Sidenote:  Lily Kate broke her wrist the week before Christmas. 

 It's a long, now somewhat humorous story for another day.

Lily Kate decided to host a Valentine's Day tea party at her favorite lunch place, 

The Cambridge Tea House.

Where else can you go for a "princess tea" -- tiara included?

The Tea Party-ers

A table set for four little princesses.

A party of any kind wouldn't be complete without some swag.

Behind the scenes:

It may look extravagant, but all the decor and swag was put together quickly and inexpensively.  

All it takes is a little creativity and/or a "CHEAT SHEET."

Your CHEAT SHEET

HomeGoods for set of 4 heart placemats (selection varies by store), $6.99; Two's Company napkins and napkin rings found at Giant Eagle Market District (Pier 1 is also a great source for tableware.); Dollar Tree for gift boxes, swag and other Valentine decor.

The centerpiece was a tea cup I had in my collection (any cup would do!) arranged with a $6.99 fresh floral bouquet from Giant Eagle Market District. Wands and sequin tiaras were from the Joann Fabrics $1 bins (great selection of kiddie goodies).  I embellished the wands with fabric heart stickers from Dollar Tree and extra ribbon.  All swag, I repeat, all swag was from Dollar Tree -- Valentine box, heart socks, and Barbie tissue pack (it's that time of the year).

Even the Queen…

…took time for a delicious scone with fresh jam and clotted cream.  

A Fun Time for All

My favorite time at the tea party was when we had fun playing "Follow the Leader."  

LKA

Welcome to My World!

Welcome to the "Little World of Chic"….a chic life 

from the eyes, ears and mind 

of a nearly six year old girlie girl 

as told to her mama.

Share in her adventures as she explores the world.

Come on along...