Holiday Home: Summer Edition

You might say I go into decorating withdrawals during the summer months, as the holidays are few and far between.  You might even go so far as to say that's why I am not a huge summer fan...pathetic, I know.  To prevent finding myself at a weak moment and bolting to drag out the fall decorations,  I searched around and found some cute summer pieces that I felt would bring some festiveness to our home during the dog days of summer.  Prepare for an overload of pineapples, popsicles, and sunshine.  Check out our home, and I'm sure Cam will show up somewhere, in all of their summer glory:)

Sour Patch Watermelons are my weakness.  I have recently ditched them with the hubby away...too dangerous for a one woman show!

I am in love with these pom pom pineapples.  And I'm also in love with supporting the handmade business-thank you Honestly Crafted by Melly;)  It just makes my day to receive a handwritten thank you from the person who created your purchase...I have a feeling these will be a summer tradition for years to come!

And our summer blockbuster playing on the T.V...Harry the Bunny, anyone?

I'm telling you...I get a whiff of that baby every time I walk by...I love the natural scent of pineapples.

Mmmm.  Mmmmm.  Mmmm.

I spy a cell phone...

And your weekly dose of the Camster:)

Happy Half CHRISTmas!  

I'm gonna have to think of a kid-friendly tradition

 to start with that...hmmm.

{Sources: Napkins, Small Ikat Bowl, Candle-Target, Straws-The Simply Chic Shop, Faux florals-Home Goods, Summer Banner- Ichabods Imagination, Pineapple Garland -cited above, White Felt Ball Garland- West Elm}

Saturday Morning Profanity

Most mornings I wake up to an alarm clock.  Apparently these days, are coming to an end.

6:48 a.m. Saturday morning, I woke up to hear a very disgruntled Cambino screaming and barking (what only could have been) the worst cuss words he has ever heard come out of his Daddy's mouth! It sounded a little something like this: Ya ya ta ta ya ta ya Yaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!  Rawr!  I at least know the "rawr" is an accurate interpretation.  I mean he was letting me have it.  I peaked across the threshold (he sleeps in his pack n' play right outside our door) to see what happened to my sweet angel baby and that's all it took.  He became silent, bent down, grabbed his zebra, and reached up at me grinning.  This. is. not. good. folks.

Once I got him out of the crib...he reached toward the living room.  The second his little feet touched the ground he made his way as straight to his guitar (more on this later) as he could go.  He whirled around, looked at me, gave me his notorious squinty-toothy grin, and began strumming... zebra in hand.

  You know, what momma in the world needs sleep?  Especially after you get a full four hours.  Maybe my recent decision to start staying up late on Friday nights has run its course? 

Once he got his jam session in, of course he was ready for something else exciting.  What's up next Mom?  I whipped up a sippy of milk for him and helped myself to a very large cup of coffee.  I coaxed him back into bed with me for some morning Musti and Mitten the Kitten.  Of course he had to be just like momma and have a pen, notebook... remote too.  You can imagine...That went well.  

I love Saturday mornings!:)

Happy Summer Solstice!

Summer Solstice is upon us...tomorrow is the first official day of summer.  Though, I have to say, it's actually felt like summer for about two months now and this girl is already over it and ready for fall and Christmas.  But I'll humor you summer lovers out there and suppress that excitement for at least one more month.  Deeeeecccckkkk the Haaaaalllllsss!

With summers in the South comes unbearable heat, and with the unbearable heat comes the need for a swimsuit to slip into to enjoy the pool or lake.  That's why this post is all about...drumroll please<give me a Clark Griswold tzzzzzzzzz>... swimsuits!

I'm going to be real with you for a bit in this post and talk about an insecurity of mine that I've mentioned before.  Yes, I had Cam over a year ago...and yes I am back at my prebaby weight...but that doesn't mean I feel great in a bathing suit!  I feel like my tummy could still use a few more crunches and I bare a couple of the dreaded stretch marks.  Boy, am I glad that someone brought one pieces and high waisted bikinis back to life!  

Even though I am a mom now...as a 20 something, I still desire something young and fresh...and these babies have that written all over them:

{1} {2} {3} {4} {5} {6}

And I can't get over how cute this cover up is...#beachshoppinglist #pleasegoonsale

Wildfox Tunic

Some additional, budget savvy finds for the summer season include this beach bag, this cover-up, and these flip flops:)  And for little bit?  I love these swim diapers (LOVE my Honest goods), and these summer pj's... his - hers.  What are some of your favorite finds of the summer?:)

And, as for June With Jillian...I'm back in the game!  So far, I have completed 3 workouts this week (4 if I can keep going hard until tomorrow).  MUCH better than the measly one I squeezed in last week.  I'm coming for you baby pouch...

Happy Weekend, everyone!