so, summer is here. officially tomorrow with the last sounds of the school bus’ screeching brakes outside our house…and the beginning sounds of kids in the pool.
…and while the school year gradually fades, our isle of capri summer sundays slowly flourish.
i need this place. and when the week is over and we’re completely exhausted from a busy saturday, there is nothing more refreshing than traveling the 45 minute quiet drive to our little solace. i enjoy the drive almost as much as the island itself as, on the way there i read and jot things in my journal and on the way home, after the sun has set and our sun-worn girl quickly falls asleep, i close my own eyes and take it all in.
and this new summery concoction of seedy, lemony frozen froth they conjured up special for us is reason enough to travel the 45 minutes
i can’t imagine the memories she’ll have growing up here…oh, the thought. happy sigh.
…and the dogs. the dogs. they run free and wild on the island, and she befriends them all.
…and, am i crazy, or does she have the exact same expression as that dog in the upper left picture?
lainey and i are a bit sick today…enjoyed some homemade chicken noodle soup and 7up and lounged in our jj’s for a long time.
inspired by little bug’s bonnet, we thought this sweet little reversible thing would be perfect for isle of capri sundays. i’d like to say we got it for the noble, motherly reason of sun protection, but the cute factor so trumped everything.
get one homemade, on etsy, here.
…and while i am working on a few creative projects (new bedroom paint colors picked, road trip destinations in the works, summer giveaway linen stationery almost finished, and some lainey art projects for summer planned…whew. ) words currently fail me as i am so very tired and have to prepare our bed for a possible night of sick baby wakings.
so just happy thoughts…
…and love.
~k
Oh my goodness, she is so precious I can hardly stand it! The bonnet suits her well… Thanks so much for the post! –Nicole, Bella Sol Bebe
love the bonnett!!! and the little black dress is so adorable!! i hope you guys feel better soon : ) beautiful pictures!!
The Basic Black Dress…already! Love it. Yes, having the Isle of Capri in her childhood will help to allow her to be capricious, creative and confident. She will probably change her name to Wildflower, dance in the rain and be the center of every gathering she graces…sort of like mom, continuing! Love the post, feels like I can reach out and hug her.
the bonnet and black dress, so modern amish! so stinking adorable! she’s getting so tall!! hers gonna be just like momma!
do you think bonnets are only for girls? surely, jonah could pull one off. lol.
i cannot wait for you road trip! you are so brave! oh i should burn and send you a dvd of jonah’s new favorite show, Pocoyo, for the ride up. British toddler show, ’nuff said.
Love the pictures – especially the one of Lainey in the swing – so adorable!
Hope that both of you are feeling better are a good night (hopefully!) sleep:)
Best dressed kid EVER.
That last outfit is my favorite thus far in all your postings.
I LOVE it.
awww…finally she can wear the black dress!!!!!!!!!!!! i love it on her!!!
isle of capri pics are beautiful kell! love the one of her and the dog…oh…and her and the swing is AMAZING!!!!
seedy, lemony, frozen concoction…i will miss so much.
ha…i had to safety pin the bejesus out of the dress to get it to fit. and it’s 18 months! but yes…i do so love my girl in a lbd.
David took a sample of the water from IOC to be tested at Pinch a Penny and it is indeed holy water.
Confirmed!
I’ve had Lily’s bonnet in my Etsy shopping cart since Dig’s post! Going to checkout stat!
Thank you for making me see how beautiful it really is here. I’ve been feeling very teary today because I found out we’re staying in Florida. Hope you’re both feeling better soon.
Oh my, I love the ones of Lainey and the dog! YES… they have the same expression! So funny and cute! Looks like you had a super day!!
What are the words on Lainey’s legs in those last shots? Can’t quite read around her little legs!
yum. i need that lemon-y concoction … stat.
we are taking a road trip this summer too … ohmy … in two weeks. with my in-laws and grand-in-laws. which sounds a little torturous … but in the end delightful, i’m sure.
i hope you are feeling better! by the way … this might help! i’m doing a giveaway on my blog if you are interested … http://coconutbelly.blogspot.com/2009/05/so-where-was-i.html
The colors….
Navy swimsuit
Black Dress
What a love bug!
Oh boy have I missed out on some good stuff…The bonnet! Yay you. Hope you used the dig discount? LOVE it. And, the cute factor is there and the greatest sun protection she can get. It’s perfect on her.
…and, am i crazy, or does she have the exact same expression as that dog in the upper left picture? Holy hilarious. yes!
I want to go to isle of capri. Do you have to wear capri pants? Because I don’t look good in capris.
Loving catching up…