Easter Photos

We took Easter photos of our family last week, with the wonderful Donna Howard Photography.
Donna Howard Photography
She is a great photographer, and she is seriously the nicest person ever to work with! We drove to a rural area near us, and the boys had a ball playing with the chicks and ducks. They also loved being on a farm! And after multiple previous family shoots that have been an absolute disaster, this one was a great success, which is always nice. I seriously get nervous headed to family photos because of two tries in the past that were nightmares! (Rain, sun went down early, both boys yelling/not posing, Ben turning red from anger at the sight of a camera, Ben with a pacifier in photos at age 2 because he wouldn't get in the picture otherwise, Ben posing with his movie for the same reason, more rain knocking out the curls I spent an hour doing, etc). I am pleased to say; however, that these photos were pleasant and turned out well! We will definitely use Donna again, and I highly recommend her. (She also LOVED my Lilly dress, so it was meant to be).

The Photos/Fashion:

Drew: Pattycakes and Playmates (Etsy) Easter jon jon

Shirt: Baby Gap white oxford onesie

Shoes: Baby Sperry Topsiders

Me: Dress: Lilly Pulitzer Marie Kate dress in New Green

Shoes: Tory Burch Caroline in Silver Tweed

Ben: Shirt: Polo Ralph Lauren oxford in Spring Green Gingham

Shoes: Sperry Topsiders

Daddy: Oxford: American Eagle

Chinos: J.Crew chino pants in Stone

Drew in his Easter jon jon

Ben in his Ralph Lauren oxford

Drew in his Easter jon jon

Mommy in Lilly Pulitzer Marie Kate

Pearls: 18th birthday gift (unfortunately more than a decade ago)

Bracelet: Tiffany & Co "Return to Tiffany"

Vineyard Vines Day

It was unseasonably chilly today, though I still wore sandals. My three year old, Ben, had an Easter egg hunt and a party at school, while Drew (19 months) and I met a friend at the mall play area. We may have also done some shopping...

Our Looks Today:

Ben is waving hi, but he's not much of a morning person!

Button-down oxford: Polo Ralph Lauren

Navy chinos: J.Crew

1/4 zip jacket: Vineyard Vines Shep shirt in Spearmint

Drew loves to cheese for the camera!

1/4 zip jacket: Vineyard Vines Shep shirt in Sailor's Red

Onesie (underneath): light blue whale on light blue/white stripes from Janie and Jack

Corduroy pants: Old Navy

Shoes: Whale and anchor Robeez

Tunic: Vineyard Vines Loop tunic in Jake blue

Earrings: Elsa Peretti open heart earrings by Tiffany & Co.

Shoes: Tory Burch Miller 2 in Navy

Shoes: Tory Burch Miller 2 in Navy

Jeans: Paige denim Peg ankle

Tunic: Vineyard Vines loop tunic in Jake Blue

Lazy Monday

We were going to have a playdate at the park with our neighbors this morning, but they got sick, so we had a park playdate in our backyard!

Worn Today:

Cardigan: Tory Burch Shrunken Simone in Rose

Top: Lilly Pulitzer Elsa top ruffles in Resort White

Jeans: Joe's Jeans petite

on Drew: Columbia jacket, Janie and Jack onesie and jeans, and Tiny Toms

Shoes: Tory Burch Caroline in silver tweed

Catching Up (Saturday night dinner with friends & late on blogging!)

Saturday night I went to a fabulous Mexican restaurant with a newish friend. Hubs is a navy pilot, and we are staying where we have been for the last 4 years for another 3, which is a mixed blessing. I love our home, and I'm relieved we won't have to find renters or sell, but in the last year, 10 of my close friends have moved. Starting over in the same city is tough, but I'm looking forward to checking into our new squadron shortly and hopefully meeting some new friends! To that end, I am also making more of an effort to connect with some friends I haven't lately, so Hubs kept the kids (heaven) and I got to have a grown up dinner!

The Fashion:

Earrings: Kiel James Patrick "Drift Knots" in Marie Antoinette

Belt: Navy Bow Belt by Lilly Pulitzer

Sweater: J.Crew Factory

Skirt: J.Crew Factory

Sweater: J.Crew Factory

Skirt: J.Crew Factory

Shoes: Tory Burch Revas in navy patent leather

Happy St. Patrick's Day! (a day late)

We had a very busy St. Patrick's Day! Hubs and I took the boys to church, lunch, and an afternoon grocery run (such a bad idea on Sunday during nap time!). We also made corned beef and cabbage for dinner, delicious! Then we started Insanity (I'm dying!). More to come soon, and some preppy boy outfits, too!

Pearl earring: family heirloom from my great grandmother

Bow necklace: J.Crew

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer Dasha dress in Private Property

Shoes: Tory Burch Reva flats in navy suede

Bow necklace: J.Crew

Introducing the Preppy Mom!

I am new to blogging, so be kind :) This page is a place to showcase fun, classic, preppy clothing worn by me and my mini-prep boys, and a place to share funny mom moments as well. My favorite preppy brands are:

• -Lilly Pulitzer
• -Vineyard Vines
• -Sail to Sable
• -La Roque
• -Elizabeth McKay
• -J.Crew
• -Kate Spade
• -Polo/Ralph Lauren
• -Tory Burch
• -Paige Denim

Today's Fashion:

Bow earrings: Juicy Couture

Monogram necklace: My Name Necklace

Top: Lilly Pulitzer Elsa top in Candy Hearts

Top: Lilly Pulitzer Elsa top in Candy Hearts

Jeans: Paige Premium Denim Peg Ankle

Boots: Sofft