The "Urban Barn" and Baby Shower

Last weekend, my friend Amy and I threw a baby shower for our good friend Jen who is expecting her first baby in July.  Jen requested a co-ed baby shower to celebrate her baby girl!  It was different planning for this shower because it was 1) a co-ed/family shower and 2) it was held at my friend's house which is an hour and half away (which meant we did almost all the planning via phone or e-mail).  It was so much fun planning for the shower because 1) this baby shower was also for Bryant's best friend (the father of the baby) and 2) I got to spend a lot of time talking on the phone with Amy who I love and respect so much...and we got to meet halfway in San Juan Capistrano to plan and brainstorm for the shower (and did a little antique window-shopping also!).

She also took me to the "Urban Barn" on the day of the shower, which is a antique mall/shop near her house with so much wonderful treasures!  I'm definitely going back there when I have some cash in my pocket! ;)  The shower turned out wonderful and Jen seemed to really enjoy it.. so Amy and I were relieved! We are so excited to welcome and meet the precious baby growing in her belly!!

Some photos from the store.

Can you tell I love A LOT of things from the store!?!? ;)

And some photos from the shower...

The style was modern with a rustic feel...

Saturday Mornings.

Saturday mornings I have a little helper that goes grocery shopping with me.  I LOVE this time to just be with her.. she is so fun, so delightful and so helpful! It's our special date! We typically just go to Trader Joe's...but this morning we ran a few additional errands.  Can you tell that she enjoys grocery shopping? ;)

Haircut

Our very good friend Ashley came over last week and gave us all (minus Bryant) a haircut.  She had been gone the last 3 months doing a photography internship in Africa so it was so nice to see her hear her stories (She does hair, makeup AND photography!).  The girls and I missed her!!

Littlest Sister's first official haircut.

A little photoshoot afterward.

Someone is happy with her new short hairdo! ;)

She looks so big here... it's scary. 

Ashley also brought us some special gifts from Africa! 

Handmade necklaces...made with recycled paper.  I love the colors!

Kidseum

Ever since the Arts Retreat, I've had more opportunities to be creative... I also have a stronger desire to be inspired by Art and surround myself with it.

On this particular day, I had planned to go visit one of my favorite art museums in Pasadena...but at the last minute changed my plan and took the girls to the local Kidseum. Which they loved.  It wasn't so inspirational to me...but it was just as fun, watching the girls exploring and enjoying their surroundings.

Random Blessings.

My little helper.

 Pinkberry on a hot spring day.

A house full of girls.

Daddy turned her into a robot.

Shopping with Daddy.

(No, he did not buy the Corduroy bear.)

Relaxing in the hammock.

One of the girls' favorite places.

Mochi and our new rug.

 Craft time.

Making bunting for a baby shower.