It was a weekend full of celebrations, and we have a house filled with tired humans this Sunday evening (parents might be more tired than the kiddos)….

We spent the weekend celebrating little Camille’s 3rd birthday. It started with an immediate family celebration on Friday night, with brownies and an outdoor family movie night (Ice Age was the requested movie…)… and then on Saturday we had a small extended family celebration, complete with a bounce house and lots of love. The celebration eventually migrated to the pool… which spontaneously ended in everyone staying for a laid back dinner, enjoyed al fresco….

My brother in law, a new parent himself, asked me if the past three years went by quickly. And I think I gave the response that most parents give when they look back on their children’s lives. The day to day often moved so slow… but in the aggregate of time, the past three years have gone by so quickly. I look back on photos from the first moments I held her (TJ and I say “When she was fresh out of the womb…”) and it’s hard to believe that the same loving, curious, independent, social butterfly that stands in front of us was that tiny at one point.

And just like children grow and change over the years, so do we as parents. For me, both of our girls have taught me something, about myself, and I’ve grown as a mom over the years. I often think our children help us grow and reflect, just as we help them do the same as they mature over the years.

So here’s to another spin around the sun for our little Camille….

I hope everyone had a good weekend and has a great week ahead!
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(All black basics for morning out with my mom and sister… jeans, tee, bag, similar sandals)

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(Friday’s outfit… sweatshirt, jeans, sunglasses, sneakers, disc necklace, pearl necklace)

(Birthday girl request: family movie night and chicken nuggets…)

(A rainbow celebration for our little Camille… Camille’s dress)

(Wore this lightweight blush dress from last summer to the party… 15% off with code Natalie15 (not my code) and here is another option)

(A little relaxation after the party… tumblers….)

(My little niece is getting so big!)

(Poolside with a good book on Sunday afternoon…. suit)
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A few warm weather workout pieces that I own, and have been restocked, include these ribbed biker shorts, reflective running tank, and this crop tank. And this lightweight sweatshirt, great for post workout, is great for spring…

Today is the last day to get 20% off at Clare V. with code LALA22… the three bags I own and recommend include this rope tote, straw bag, alice straw bag (I’ve had this for almost 5 years), and this woven leather tote….