(Lov) // Lydia's "Tea-f" Party

On Tuesday afternoon I thought it high time that Lydia experience her first real Tea Party!  When she was just about 6 months old, her Essie bought her this lovely porcelain tea set during a trip to Fredericksburg that we made while she and Brendan's Father were visiting us in Austin. It has sat high upon a shelf waiting for Lydia to grow old enough to partake in this little girl ritual.  

If there is anything that Lydia loves... it's a party. I asked her if she wanted to have a tea party and she said "Teaf Party? Let's do it!" I told her she needed to pick 3 friends to invite to her party and she immediately gathered Big-Eyed Kitty (favorite), Bear (protector and confidant) and Rudolph (newest). She carefully chose where everyone would sit and then watched as I unpacked all the elements.  "Oh Mama, SO pretty! Uh oh! Only two cups. What do Mama?" I showed her how we could use the sugar and cream holders as cups for Kitty and Bear. "Oh yes Mama, Bear needs a BIG cup."  

She loved pouring the tea and we had a few spills. Usually she is quite the clean freak and would have demanded that we "clean up" right away... but she was having so much fun she just asked for a towel to keep in her lap. The party was in full swing when Daddy came home. When she saw him, she immediately kicked Rudolph to the curb and asked if he would join. Cuteset thing I ever did see. 


(Lov)e,

-k.

(Lov) // Mother's Day

When Brendan asked what i would like to do for Mother's Day, I told him that I wanted to get out of Austin.  There are so many great little towns all over central Texas...and day tripping is one of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon.  We picked Wimberley, which is just about 45 minutes away.

The main square is filled with vintage shops, antique shops, cafes, and boutiques. 

Creek Side Vintage was my favorite.  They specialize in vintage from the 50's, 60's, and 70's.  They had AMAZING stuff... 

I'm kicking myself today for not buying this lovely lithograph.  She was a bit pricey, but I'm feeling she might have been worth it. 

It was a beautiful day to walk around from shop to shop.  

Each one had so many wonderful things to look at...and Lydia did a really good job of "looking with her eyes and not with her hands."

Once we got hungry, we made our way to Cypress Creek Cafe. 

Handsome Husband. 

Sweet Little Girl. 

Happy Mama. 

A perfect way to finish the day.  I hope all you Mama's had a great time with your families!  

(Lov)e,

-k.

(Lov) // I want a Sunday kinda love...

102 degrees and cooped up in the house all day + a Groupon to a place we had never been before, Garrido's = Vlass Family Date Night!

I had the the fried shrimp.  Brendan had the special, a pork steak, while Lydia had tortillas and one of my shrimp (of which she offered anyone who passed her a bite). For desert we split the tres leches cake. All VERY tasty. 

After dinner, we took a stroll outside.  The restaurant is located at Nueces and 3rd; a really great location next to the railroad tracks and Shoal Creek. 

One of the best sights I can ever behold. Swoon.

We are all a bit full and sleepy now and so very grateful for our time as a family. We thank God for another day of His amazing grace as we head back home to enjoy the rest of this fine summer's evening.


(Lov)e,

-k.