Showing posts with label kiddos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kiddos. Show all posts

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Mommy & Me Shoes

To say that Sienna and I have a pair of matching shoes is definitely an understatement. We actually have three pairs and are on our way to number four! 

YES…I am that mom. 

And I love every minute of it!

The hard part about having matching shoes with your toddler is that their feet grow so fast! She is already on her second pair of gold Saltwater Sandals and her leopard flats are about to be one size too small. Mommy is in need of some new ones so maybe we will switch it up to a loafer style next! 

saltwater sandals // leopard flats // hunter boots // yosi samra ballet flats

Can you believe that she actually received her little purple Hunter boots before me? So I made sure Santa brought me mine a few weeks later ;) These will also have to be replaced when she outgrows them because let's be honest, who doesn't love splashing in muddy puddles?

saltwater sandals // leopard flats // hunter boots // yosi samra ballet flats

And now I've started my Yosi Samra obsession! They are the cutest and comfiest ballet flats I've ever had. And guess what?? Yep, you guessed it: they have a fabulous little girl selection! 

Love my little mini-me :)


Thursday, November 7, 2013

Our Photos with Marie Treat Photography & Giveaway!!!



A few weeks ago we were so lucky to work with the fabulous Marie Treat of Marie Treat Photography! She did a family session for us and I if I could climb up to the rooftop of my house I would be up there screaming because I am so in love with her work! 

We didn't have any professional photos of our little foursome and I am so happy to have these photos to cherish forever. I'm usually just setting up the camera on a timer and hoping one will turn out. Marie helped me realize how important it is to take the time every once in awhile and hire someone for professional photos of the family. 





Marie is going to be offering all Tampa Bay area families an amazing deal for a mini session as well!! 

This is a great opportunity to get the family photo done that you have been putting off and have everything ready to send out your Holiday cards!


I am so excited to announce that Marie Treat Photography will also be giving one lucky Life With Les Deux reader a free mini photo session with 2 digital prints!!! 

You can enter below! This giveaway is open to residents in the Tampa Bay area. The giveaway will end Tuesday November 13, 2013 at 12:00am. 
Good Luck!!

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

End of Summer Fun

Recently we decided to take another trip to the Guy Harvey Outpost in St. Petersburg, FL. As you know we are big fans of the Hotel Tonight app so there is nothing better than a spontaneous one night stay at the beach! Since it's the slow season, we preactically had the entire resort to ourselves which was a nice treat! It's these moments that make Florida's long summers oh so enjoyable :)









I'm hoping we can get one more beach stay before our 'winter' comes :)

Be sure to click here to see our last visit to Guy Harvey Outpost!


Monday, September 2, 2013

Our Mini Family Getaway



Recently we took a mini getaway to Orlando. Danny had business to tend to so the kids and I came along for some fun in the sun. We love...love...LOVE Orlando! It's only a little over an hour away and there is always so much to do with the little ones. This time around we stayed at the Renaissance Orlando at Sea World and the kids had such an amazing time. The resort had a it's own R Aqua Zone Water Park where we spent two days basking in the sun and splashing away. It really made me realize that there is nothing more relaxing than vacationing somewhere that is super kid-friendly!

When we arrived to the hotel room for the first time I did a quick scan of our luggage and hoped that a mother's worst nightmare wasn't happening...the Minnie Mouse luggage was nowhere to be found! And in that luggage was every single article of clothing I packed for the kiddos. So instead of rushing down to the water park we had to run to Target and shop the clearance racks! It all worked out and we had such a blast!  (And look at Daniel-son's little suit we found, ha!) We already have plans to go back before we experience Florida's frigid winter weather ;)






I'm gonna miss you summer! Even though it doesn't get too cold here, nothing beats splashing away in that Florida heat! 


Do you and your family have any special getaways? 


Thursday, August 22, 2013

Our Disney Family Tradition

There is something so magical about Disney World. Everything you see in the movies or read in the books becomes reality the moment you step through those gates. It's no wonder we can't stay away. One of the most exciting parts of my little family is the ability to start new traditions over the years and I am happy to say, that taking a trip to Disney World on Sienna's birthday has become one. We went as a family for her first birthday and continued the tradition last year when Daniel was only eight months old. 


We definitely had our work cut out for us going to Disney with two little ones two and under. After this last trip I thought we would wait a couple years to continue the tradition, but something changed. Maybe it was the little sparkle in Sienna's eye when she gushes over all the princesses. Or Maybe it is the joy that it brings them that just melts your heart. Or maybe that Disney World is truly the most magical place on earth and there is no way I am breaking this tradition now. 

See you in December Mr. Mouse!


Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Beachin' It With Toddlers

As you saw here, I have been dreaming about the beach a lot lately. We are in the middle of August and quite frankly I can't take the heat! Fortunately, we still have a few months of beach weather here in Florida!
Danny and I love taking les deux to the beach! It really can be a lot of work, but we have to turn these kids into beach bums just like their parents ;-) So I decided to share a few of our favorite must-haves for a day at the beach with toddlers!

(Clockwise from the top)

Melissa & Doug Sand Baking Set // Fedora // Foldable Wagon // California Baby Sunscreen //
 Bonlook Kids Sunglasses // Hayden Reis Seashell Pouch // Salt Water Sandals

Even if we go to the beach for a day we manage to have oodles of things with us so our collapsible wagon is a must! It fits everything and even a kid or two...With this extreme heat I always make sure to keep them covered with lots of sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. How cute are the Bonlook sunglasses with full UVA & UVB protection?

Beach Toys are a must as well... The beach is like a big playground with plenty of sand and water for them to keep occupied for hours. I absolutely adore this Melissa & Doug Sand Baking Set! And for the shell collectors out there, these mesh Hayden Reis seashell bags are perfect! And needless to say, we are huge Salt Water Sandals fans in this house!

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Best Highchair Ever- Ikea Antilop

Ok, so this post is for all the expectant mommas out there or ones who are sick of scraping the crevices of  your child's highchair to remove the grimy food that your little one leaves behind...and of course the mommy on a budget as well!
I wanted to tell you about the best highchair I have ever owned...Ikea's Antilop highchair! 
No...I am not getting paid or given anything else to write this, I simply feel really passionate about this plastic contraption that has given me a better quality of life :)
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I have been through a couple of highchairs with les deux and they both happened to be the space-savers that you can attach to a chair. Sienna's was great, but it was pink along with every other baby item I owned so I decided that we needed a new one for Daniel. Not to mention Sienna still used hers well after he was born since she wasn't even two yet.  Daniel's space-saver was great as well, but it had these darn crevices that food would just get stuck in and it would require hosing off with the nozzle on the highest power to get the guck out. And at nine months, both of my children decided they didn't want to be spoon-fed so we all know how that goes. 
Once we remodeled our dining room I decided to get these fabulous white tufted leather (I know...white leather with two toddlers? I'm crazy) chairs and there was no way I was going to let those beauties get indented by the space saver. 
So....I did some research and decided to go to Ikea and spend the $25 on this highchair and tray and not look back...
Months later, I haven't looked back because I love it! It is so easy to clean and not overly bulky so it fits nicely at the table. It is also really light weight so we were able to bring it to the park for Daniel's birthday party!
The only problem is that a lot of highchairs these days accommodate infants to eat their rice cereal when they are young....and  I wouldn't recommend this chair for a baby under 5-6 months, but these days we have so many other sitting contraptions for them, that it's possible to make it work!
If you don't want to go out and fork over an arm and a leg on a modern highchair that is easy peasy to clean, this one will do the job!!!
P.S. The tray is sold separately so don't forget it while you go grab it!
P.S.S. Because of its extremely lightweight frame, your toddler (most likely your boy) may think it's fun to flip it around the house and climb on it....just a warning...


Do you have a highchair that you absolutely LOVE?

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Deux Nights In D.C.





After our weekend in Virginia we decided to spend two more nights in Washington D.C. so we could make a little vacation out of the trip....

We grabbed our strollers, sneakers, and snowcones and were off to see our nation's capitol!

One of our first stops was the National Mall and I did a little tour snapping pics with them in their strollers since that's as good as it was going to get...


Can't you see the excitement in their eyes? If you look closely you can see me making a cameo in a reflection (and it's not the pool) ;-)

I really wanted to go up to the Lincoln Memorial, but this was as far as we got. It was late in the day and both of the normally happy-go-lucky toddlers decided to have meltdowns...needless to say we flagged down the nearest cab to take us back to the hotel. 


So after a good night's sleep we decided to spend the next day in Georgetown. We met my bestie, Christina, and her family for breakfast at this cute French restaurant, Cafe Bonaparte. 

My breakfast crepe was delish and the chocolate criossants were eaten so fast I couldn't even snap a pic. 


Before our trip I had asked one of my favorite bloggers, Taza, for some tips on where to take the littles in DC since she used to live there. One of her top picks was the Georgetown Fountains, but our parade was rained on with the rainy day we encountered. Sure, I could have let them run through the fountains since we were already a little wet, but the mom in me did not want any sniffly babies on the plane ride the next day. 


So we snapped a pic and did what anyone else would do on a rainy morning in Georgetown...

cupcakes!!!!!!! 


OMG...can I please state that Georgetown Cupcake is the home of the best cupcake I have ever eaten!

Don't mind the rainy-day hair below...the last thing I had time to do was make sure I looked presentable when I had these little cakes of joy to look forward to :)


Sienna is the only toddler I know who eats her cupcakes with a fork! Cupcakes are seriously the way to her heart!

Sienna approved!


After we left Georgetown we skipped on over to Chinatown before heading back for a break at the hotel...




We stayed at the Sofitel, which was conveniently located near the White House.  The kiddos just loved looking out the window! I really love all of the architecture on the buildings in D.C.



Our trip to D.C. was short, but sweet! Perfect for juggling les deux!

Have you attempted Washington D.C. with toddlers? 


Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Danny and I are huge baseball fans and we have been eagerly waiting for the day that we could bring the littles to their first Tampa Bay Rays Game! Well Sunday was the day and it was Family Fun Day at Tropicana Field so it couldn't have been more perfect!


To be honest we were a little nervous about bringing them both since it would have been right around nap time, but they actually had a great time!


We were sitting in the Hancock Club area which made things a little easier since we didn't have to stay in our seats the whole time. There was plenty of space for the kids to run free! And as you can see I'm getting a lot of use out of these umbrella strollers :)


Sienna and I even made it on the jumbotron during Take Me Out To The Ball Game! That's always a goal of ours so not too shabby for her first game! She also had cotton candy for the first time and needless to say, she will be hunting down the cotton candy man every time. 


The game was a great game as well! The Rays' pitcher, Chris Archer, pitched his first shutout against the Astros winning the game 5-0! Gotta love an exciting game.

  
We were even able to stay for the Summer Concert Series after and watched Carly Rae Jepsen perform! It started a little late, so we had to leave without hearing Call Me Baby ( I think I was the only one really upset about this). Overall we had a blast and Sunday Fun Day at the Rays Game with les deux was a success! We can't wait to take them back :)