What She Wore Wednesday

Welcome to another round of What She Wore Wednesday. 

 This week Little Miss has decided to pair a whimsical floral top with a vibrant floral skirt.  This loud number begs the question, how much floral is too much floral?  Throw in a pair of striped leggings, because no outfit is complete without a few stripes, and PRESTO!  You will find yourself on the next episode of What Not to Wear. 

Today’s Tip:  When combining patterns, consider sticking to a theme.  Go all in, especially when working with a floral print!

What She Wore Wednesday

Welcome to another long awaited installment of What She Wore Wednesday, featuring my two year old fashion guru, Little Miss.  This week's outfit isn't the wildest thing she has ever come up with.  You certainly won't find this beautiful butterfly sun dress and polka dotted leggins in Vogue, but I wouldn't pick a fight if she wanted to leave the house in it. 

 

  

This outfit worked its way into the What She Wore Wednesday series mainly because of the way her two sidekicks are dressed.  

  

Check these darling babies out!  On the left we have Baby (Yes, her name is Baby.) She is sporting a pair of brown, orange, and yellow patterned slacks with a manufacturer-issued pink blouse.  She likes her britches large so she chose a 9 month size.  On the right we have Sally.  She chose to go topless but kept her outfit conservative by pulling her size 2T pants up to her armpits.  

 

Disappointed that she has been shown up by a couple of infants, Little Miss suggests that you stop back next week so she can prove she is still the best dressed, most fashionable two year old you have ever seen!

Sweet Memories

Just so you are up to speed, our family has recently taken up residence at my Grandma's.  She is recovering from a hip fracture and since I have been blessed with both the ability and the flexibility to help care for her, we packed up and moved in for awhile. 

Living with Grandma can be a real challenge, but it has its perks, too.  One of my favorites is the chance for my girls, husband, and myself to make new memories with her. 

As we were taking a Gator ride today, we drove past the beach area at the pond.  I commented about the out of control weeds and almost instantly my mind flashed back to a time, so many years ago, when I was in that very spot with my Grandpa. 

Grandpa and I had spent the day pulling all of the weeds from the sand and spreading fresh, soft sand over the beach.  He would dump the sand from the skid-loader bucket and I would work it around with the rake.  As we finished up our job, I remember him taking the rake and tediously making perfect lines in the sand.  Then, as we walked across it toward the house, he suddenly picked me up and said, "When you only see one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

What a sweet memory!  A sweet, priceless memory of my faith filled Grandpa!  I love knowing that we are creating moments like this each day that we are here.  There couldn't be any greater compensation for my work!

Home For Sale!

     Adam and I have been in the big-decision-making business lately.  About four weeks ago, we were offered the opportunity to move in with my Grandma to help care for her as she recovers from a hip fracture.  Without looking back, we made the move.  It isn’t quite as noble as it might sound as the benefits are pretty good for us, too.  This move put us closer to our family, our friends, Adam’s work, and a community that has always felt like home.  Living with Grandma is an open-ended, but temporary, arrangement.  Even though it seems to be going well on both ends, I’m sure she is as relieved as we are to know this.  She gets stronger and more confident every day and soon she will be able to stay by herself again! 

      This led us to our second big decision. We have known for some time that selling our home was in our future, but with our house sitting empty while we stay at Grandma’s it seemed silly not to try now.  So, we did it!  We put up the For Sale sign!

 

Just in case you are looking for real estate in Vandalia, here’s a few reasons you should buy our home.

 

It is an incredibly charming cape cod home built in 1956.  It sits on ¾ of an acre at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac.  The tree-lined yard offers tons of space and the privacy to enjoy it.  

  It has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full finished basement, and boasts many custom features such as a built-in book case, window seats, and wall paintings.  One of my favorite features is the beautifully restored hardwood floors that run throughout the house. 

 

 Basically, it is the perfect home!

 

I know I'm biased, but I'm only presenting you with the facts!

If you are interested in more details or a private showing please contact me!

leah.koenig@live.com

What She Wore Wednesday

Welcome to week three of What She Wore Wednesday, my take on popular blog segments that share style tips, ideas, and how-to's.  Here, I share the fashion stylings of my two year old.  Be prepared for some serious style inspiration!

 

Never mind that it was close to 90 degrees today, boots-with-da-fur are always a good choice! 

 

And who said that wings were only for bugs and fairies?  

In her hands she is holding plaid shorts which became an unseen addition to this attractive outfit.

 

Today's Tip:  Furry boots are never out of season, no matter how bad they make you sweat!

Thanks for stopping by!  Check back soon for more fashion inspiration!