I Throw My Hand Up in the Air Sometimes

I didn't quite get around to this post this week, so the first group of links are a bit thin. Sorry inter webs - I'm sure you have a lot more to love, I just didn't find it/save the link/pin it this week!

V's been waking up between 4AM and 6AM every morning which I'll have to admit isn't working for me much while still trying to get over jet lag. Feeling a bit zombie-esque these days! But then I just take a look at the above photo and think, who cares? I mean how can you care about something so silly when you've got a kid like that? Pure joy.

So anyway, better late than never, here you are:

Your children want YOU.

I really really want to make one of these.

Raising successful children

Over on A Lovely Lark this week:

Recipe for a play kitchen

A little mountain retreat

Violet's bedroom (Finally!)

The loveliest birth announcement

Lovely little links for the week

I did a guest post over on Buy Modern Baby this week:

Woodland accessories for your wee ones

And lastly my first post on Apartment Therapy Family:

Five Fresh Sources for Kids' Bedding

Have a lovely weekend!

xo, Lauren

A Lovely Find: Birth Announcement

This birth announcement just took my breath away. It's the creation of Brooke Schwab of Brooke Schwab Photography. I love the softness, the whimsical handwriting, the pretty vintage dress - just perfect.

Two Year Photos

We were unexpectedly able to get some two-year-old photos of Violet while we were in Australia. My sister set up a family and newborn photo shoot with the lovely Candice Van Moolenbroek and she generously let us get a few photos of just the three of us. I'm so happy with how they turned out! The one of Violet kissing her daddy just killlls me. Thank you Candice for capturing our little family so beautifully!

xo, Lauren

P.S. You can see our one year photos taken by the amazing Megyn Barroner here and here.