August 16th, 2011

Wordless Wednesday: Happy/Sad

So, while my sister was here, she decided to teach Spencer how to make faces. I need to find the video we made because the still photographs don’t quite do this justice. It is truly ridiculously adorable and also a little bit ridiculous.

Regular face.

Sad Face.

Eyes closed face.

Happy face.

And lest you think this is a legitimate happy face, may I present:

Exhibit B.

Oh, yes, she added jazz hands to the tutorial.

Exhibit C.

There are more. All taken after uttering the phrase “Do Happy!”

Do you have a wordless wednesday post? I’d love to see!

August 15th, 2011

BlogHer Book Club: The Kid

While I love BlogHer Book Club and reading in general, The Kid almost made me throw in the towel and I almost never don’t finish a book. It is a hard, hard book to read.

The Kid is not an easy novel by any stretch of the imagination, certainly not a light summer read, nor was it intended to be. Written by Saphhire, (author of Push, on which the movie Precious was based), the title character is the son of Precious, but as I did not read the novel or see the movie, I’m not sure how related the two stories are. The Kid stands on its own.

To continue reading my review of The Kid, click over to BlogHer: The Kid is a Bleak Portrayal of a Modern Youth.

August 14th, 2011

Week in Phone Pictures: Party Week!

I don’t even remember this week is was so crazy. Home from BlogHer, unpacking, cleaning, my sister came wednesday and then serious party prep mode. I think I went to 7 stores in 2 days, most of them twice. Lists, I lose them. party was fun, but I don’t think I took a single phone pic so those will have to wait for the party post….

Getting back to business at the park.

I love this park.

You can't really see, but there was a bat ont the tree.

Spence got the camera and took 15 pictures of his pants,

Dinner out at a place with tablecloths! Fancy!

So, lemon faces happened.

Post party, pre-bed.

The Aftermath.

Typical toddler: jammies + helmet = awesome

One last book before my sister headed back to NYC.

I don't even know.

What did you do this week? If you captured it on your phone, you should link up with Amy.

August 14th, 2011

Steppin’ Out Saturday: On Thursday

Saturday was party day, so we stepped in, but I forgot to change into a different top for the party, so I ended up wearing an ill-fitting and slightly dirty black t-shirt. On Thursday, we went out to one of our favorite places for fancy burgers and some cocktails. We may or may not have taught Spencer to say “mar-tee-knee.” I’ve never linked up before and my clothes are cheap and crappy, but Spencer and I matched, so post there will be. Viola!

Clearly we are not pros at taking outfit pictures!

Me:
Top: Old Navy
Jeans: Target
Shoes: Payless
Sunnies: Target
Hairpin: Allora Handmade

Spencer:
Shirt: Chaps
Jeans: Osh Kosh
Shoes: Janie & Jack
Hat: H&M