At least that's what WE call it. I'm sure Julie has a much better name for it! I took Ellie out a couple nights ago to get some pictures of her in this new zozobugbaby design. It was cold and windy and here I am putting a little strappy outfit on her. I'm such a BAD mom....but I digress.
I had come across this gorgeous meadow of wildflowers on a hike with a friend a few days earlier and knew it would be just perfect for this dress. So, after dinner, I gathered up the kiddos and off we went. We had to hike in but they were so excited about it they ran ahead and I was the one having a hard time keeping up with them. I didn't want to lug a bunch of equipment up the hill so I just brought my camera and one lens. It was all I needed since the light there at sunset was just delicious.
When I told Ellie she could actually pick these flowers (all I ever do is tell her no when she asks if she can pick flowers since it is usually someone's landscaping!) she was happy as a clam and we now have a lovely bouquet on our dining room table.
Gavin was my little assistant and was blowing bubbles towards Ellie who giddily ran around chasing the bubbles in this beautiful field. As picture perfect as it gets...
However, when we got down to the parking lot I noticed we were covered in ticks. Sigh. So after a full body tick check (that was fun!) we spent a few more minutes just goofing around in the parking lot so Ellie could blow the bubbles and Gavin could chase them. They were laughing so hard! Gavin gets all "karate kid" with the bubble popping scenario and he was just jumping and high kicking and gyrating in every which way to try to pop those bubbles. I cannot even tell you how funny it was to watch. We then went home and everyone was thrown in the tub for a second full body tick-check. Those buggers are just gross. I'm not a bug person to begin with but I am particularly not fond of ticks and mosquitoes. Just sayin'.
Last, and MOST important out of all this, Julie is having a big skirt sale this Saturday (yeah, tomorrow people!) where she will be selling all the skirts she has been making this past week for just $10 each!!! That's AMAZING! I will be there bright and early. She only has a limited amount to sell so I assure you they will go FAST. Click HERE to access her Etsy site directly. Happy shopping!!
Enjoy the images, Julie :)
(here we are first hiking up to the "spot", I had a little sweater on Ellie since it was so cold!)
I can't quite figure out why but this next one is my favorite of the day!
This next one is a total LUCKY shot, it just worked out that the bubbles were NOT blocking her eyes and turned out perfect. This is my second favorite shot of the day!
Here he is trying to plug up the holes and cracking himself up! Luckily, Ellie was equally amused. It could have gotten ugly otherwise....
