Show Us Your Life SUYL Link Up - Vacation Spots

Every Friday Kellys Korner has super fun link ups that everyone gets to join in on. Today's is your favorite vacation spots. Here are a few of the favorite places my family has enjoyed over the past year and a half. Fortunately, Baby Z is a super good traveler...not that she had a choice! Baby Z started her travels at the young age of 2 months when we made her tag along to the beaches of Florida...

 Yep, thats Baby Z having her first layout on a sunny beach.










And this is Baby Z at Epcott Center after spending a few days lounging seaside. Even though the weather was extremely hot and humid I still consider it one of my favorite vacation spots thus far.











My all time favorite family vacation spot thus far has been....wait for it....

P A R I S...

Yes, believe it or not...the city of romance has a lot to offer no matter if you travel their alone, with your honey or with all your little honey's too. With the right expectations and attitude this city can be a wonderland for everyone. Their is so much to discover and explore. Even my 8 month old little one had a blast!

 She owned that Palace of Versailles... =)

And lets face it...who doesn't love to sink into a comfy hotel bed at the end of a long day.

Dont be afraid to venture out with the little ones...whether it be to a local park or across the world. Traveling provides some of the greatest learning experiences for everyone!

Thanks for stopping by today! Hope to see you here again real soon.

XoXo

Be My Valentine Baby Photo Shoot Ideas 2013

Its already that time of year again where I start conjuring up images in my mind (err...I mean...scouring Pinterest) for Valentines themed photo shoot ideas. Most of these images would be easy to re-create and add your own touch to. Or you can save the links and show them to your prospective photographers. Unable to locate original source for this photo.

How adorable is this for a sibling photo shoot? If you were doing this yourself, the only expense would be the ballons, the bucket (which you could find at Wal-Mart) and a piece of paper for your sign. Link.

Here is an equally cute yet super budget friendly idea. Put on your fav red lipstick and give your little cuties some kisses. This would make a cute Valentines Day card for family and friends. Link.

Super cute and easy to recreate, you can use this theme for either a baby boy or girl. I found this one on Pinterest but was not able to locate its original source.

Don't want to do the typical pink hearts and red kisses? Hang up a sheet and make a burlap or paper bag banner with the word of your choice on it. It makes for a cute non-traditional themed Valentines photo. Link

Check back for more fun Valentines themed posts!

XoXo!

Play Date For Two...

Being a working mom in a city full of daytime only playdates leads to lots of park time play dates for two. Baby Z and me are finally getting a chance to enjoy the lingering sunlight after I get off work in the form of walking to the park for some one on one playtime. I cannot wait until the sun decides to visit us a little longer. I currently get home from work and literally whip out the stroller faster than you can say stroller. I dont even change out of my work clothes, I just grab up Baby Z and away we go for our play date for two.

Racing over to the park!

Swing time!

Heading home watching the sunset.

As a full time working mom I miss out on pretty much all organized play dates and little gyms. I wish I had the time to organize a weekend play date in my area. I will try to get on this! But in the mean time I try to provide Baby Z with as much park time, play time and family time as I can. Here is to fast stroller walks, setting suns and the love we all feel for our little ones.

XoXo

Be My Valentine: Baby Photo Shoot Ideas...

I've already got my thinking cap on in regards to Valentine's Day photo shoot ideas for my little one. I'll admit I also already ordered her overly ruffled and pink Valentines day outfit as well. Oh yeah, it is coming with a matching hair bow. It could be worse...I could have ordered multiple outfits in order to have numerous outfit changes for the Valentines Day photo shoot I am dreaming of. Hmmm, that's not a bad idea...I may have to look into it. Here for now are my inspirations....

I love the simplicity of this photo. Would be easy, budget friendly and fun. You could go all out with the onsie, perhaps add a tutu or some cute baby legs or you could do like the photo and keep it simple yet festive.

The two above photos are so sweet, literally. Its conjuring up candy striped images in my head. The possibilities here are endless and all equally adorable. Especially if you have more than one little cutie on hand.

Their is something so whimsical and calling about this photo. It makes me want to incorporate this letters/mailbox theme into a Valentine themed photo shoot for my little one.

Will you be taking any Valentines themed photos of your little one or having them professionally done? What images dance around in your head?

First photo from here.
Second photo from here.
Third & fourth photo from here.
Mailbox photo from here.

Momspiration: Make time for YOU...

Us moms focus so much of our attention and time on our families, jobs, and projects that sometimes we can forget to take some time for ourselves. Don't get me wrong...their is nothing wrong with spending the majority of your time and focus on your family but it is vitally important that we also take some time for ourself!

• Get a pedicure complete with a leg massage. You will feel so fresh and rejuvenated.
• Roots showing? Unwanted grays peeking through? Mommy go get your hair done! 
• A new outfit works wonders for confidence. Don't worry about your current size just slip into something new and gasp....trendy.

Remember, even little things can make a big difference. If you aren't up for laying down the green for a fancy outfit or pricey pedicure their are alternatives. Commission your friend, sister, aunt, somebody to color your hair for you. Go buy a pretty new nail color and commission someone else to paint your nails ( if you are like me and cannot paint your own). 

• Read a book.
• Browse fashion magazines.
• Scrapbook.
• Rent a movie.
• Laugh.

Pick something and do it just for you. Taking that time for yourself is important. Remember life is short. Live it up.

First picture is from Pinterest.

Second picture is from here.