Father's Day Weekend

We had a wonderful time celebrating the special men in our lives this weekend. We took my father out saturday for lunch and shopping (nordstrom still have their half-yearly sale!). They had some really great sale at the men's department. Ben scored a pair of really inexpensive driving shoes and a couple of shirts at amazing discounted prices. For their gifts, I was lucky to chance upon free engraving at macy's with purchase of any calvin klein scents, so i thought that was really neat. On top of that, the gifts with purchase is always a great plus (in this case, koozies and a canvas duffel bag)! 

Earlier in the week was also my father's birthday so we had a nice dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. We are so grateful for his good health and strength. Yesterday we also celebrated my niece (and goddaughter) Jillian's  high school graduation party. She was our flower girl thirteen years ago and surely it was surreal that she's heading off to college this fall! 

Summer camp and activities is wearing out this momma and this boy. The heat is too much to handle and I have the honor of driving him around. I'm already tired just thinking about it. BUT, i wouldn't want it any other way :) 

It's monday again and I hope you all had an amazing father's day weekend celebration! 

A Lego Weekend

This is where we were this past weekend. A quick trip to the little guy's favorite place on earth. His favorite Lego characters and friends were all present ~ he had a grand time! 

It was a bit cold with an overcast on Saturday and Sunday in Carlsbad. But there was no rain, so we enjoyed the cooler weather. We just got back and the reality of 95+ deg warm humid weather jolted us back to hometown Houston. 

But it's great to be back home. 

How was your weekend? 

Last Day of School

Last Thursday, the day after their kindergarten graduation celebration, their class had a water slide party at school. This was their last day of kindergarten and they surely had a blast!

We will miss all of these guys. I have been close to his teachers and most moms and I am sure Aston will miss his best buds terribly. Cheers to a fun summer and new adventures and new friends come fall! 

Our Family's Easter

It was a nice long weekend Easter break for us. Spent with family, it was simply perfect. Here are a few images to recap the weekend. 

We discovered baby bunnies in one of our flower bushes. Three of them were cuddling and keeping warm under the leaves and our landscaping lamps! Super cute! 

Aston with his grandparents. Love that he can spend most of his time with them. They're not getting any younger and I know he treasures all his moments with them. My sister-in-law also flew in from Indiana and he get to play with her! 

After early Easter mass, we bribed him for a series of Easter poses before heading out for brunch. This is how it turned out. Ha - crazy boy! 

There was a good amount of spring rain Sunday afternoon that left a cooler early evening cast. So, we took advantage of it and had post-dinner dessert outside with this funny little man. Check out the random house shirt and fancy jacket he refuses to take off way after Easter mass :) 

I hope you all had a great Easter! 

Spring Fever

We spent a few days in San Antonio/Hill Country and stayed at one of our favorite resorts. We just chilled and hung out to enjoy the last few days of spring break. This is us waiting for the valet to bring up our car to head out and explore downtown San Antonio. Aston being as silly as he can be! 

How was your spring break? 

Spring Break Style

I've decided to do a blog series of kids street style stemming from Aston's rodeo outfit post on my lifestyle blog, SWANKY::CHIC::FETE. He loves hamming it up to the camera (in this case, iphone cam) and is totally loving the attention. tTis 5 year old is also becoming a teenager in record speed and I am so sad. He now loves skateboards (finger skateboards are what we allow him to play) and basketball. No more superheroes or dinosaurs.

We travelled by plane last week and he insisted on wearing a hoodie coming back (but I forced him on preppy khakis and sweater on the way to Vegas) and like any normal 5 yr olds, his backpack was filled with crackers and coloring books. He has been pretty behaved travelling nowadays and with those necessities, he has been an angel!

here's what he was wearing : 

striped hoodie (similar here) // burberry jeans (pricey but he has been wearing it since he was 3!)

zara boys booties (from last year but similar here in blue) // quilted backpack (similar here) 

Weekend Scenes

Last Thursday we flew to Vegas to join my husband who's attending a course out there. Aston's spring break was about to start (officially starts today) so we decided to tag along. Here are a few iPhone shots to share : 

It was a pleasant trip despite the unfamiliar cold and rainy vegas weather. The Bellagio Conservatory is always a must-see everytime we go so we headed out there to admire the spectacular spring flora display ~ it was so gorgeous! We are flying home today, go back to work for a few days and then head out again to end the spring break week!

How was your weekend?

Face Off

The many looks of Aston. Serious, goofy, silly and sleepy. Ha! 

How's your Wednesday so far?

Cowpoke Cook-out

Celebrating Texas rodeo day at school is always anticipated every year. This year, Aston's class had a Cowpoke Cookout where the kids help prepare their lunch of hotdogs, beans and bread. Dressed in their cute cowboy duds, this was yet another fun kick off for Houston's rodeo at their school. 

Channeling a preppy urban cowboy wearing a plaid Janie & Jack shirt (gifted by auntie Nina and the twins), pinstriped vest (from last spring), jeans, old buckled belt and H&M boots from 2 years ago. We made it work. Here are a few shots before heading home......

A Little Goodsie For You

Spring cleaning has officially started in our home and with our master bathroom repair, a total overhaul and sorting of my closet is underway. I have decided to resell some of my slightly used costume jewelry and accessories and I'm planning to add more gently used clothes and shoes in the near future. 

They are all priced to sell, so if you have any questions - just contact me via my Goodsie store! 

Thanks for stopping by!