Looking for an alternative to pumpkin pie? Want to add to your list of pumpkin-flavored favorites? Bonus feature – incorporating the ice cream/custard right into the dessert. Avoid the confusion of whether to serve with a spoon or a fork. Recipe below.
Ella hit the three years old milestone last week – otherwise known as one year closer to the age when as a mother I will love her independent attitude, feisty spirit, and won’t-take-no-as-an-answer approach to everything in life. I peg that date for right around age 27 or so. Don’t get me wrong, I love all of those things now too, just not every single moment of it. She keeps us on our toes all day every day, watching in wonder and confusion and love as she exhibits her passion and tenacity for all things. “Exhibits passion and tenacity” – pretty creative, huh? Parents of a feisty toddler know what I’m really saying. But enough about me, Ella, and the epic mother-daughter relationship we are sure to have for the next decade and a half. On to the party. Ella recently moved schools and is still in the process of making new friends (although if you ask her, “my looooooves everybody!”) so it was just going to be the four of us and my parents for the “party.” Not having to worry about take home bags or party games, I took the opportunity to try a whole bunch of things to honor her love of Hello Kitty, sweets, and the color pink.
Ella as she walks through the polka dot party streamers she helped me create (stay tuned for Friday’s DIY post for more on this project, perfect for little hands). We hung these from her door frame so she saw them first thing in the morning on her big day. Note the polka dots on her PJs. Not in a MILLION years could I have convinced her to wear these if that was indeed a plan for pictures. Just a happy, sweet coincidence.
I loved all of the styles of shirt dresses popular this summer, and wanted to find a way to extend my wear of them into the fall. Tights are the obvious choice, but soon its all but a requirement to wear them in Minnesota, so I was looking for an alternative to bridge the gap. I love the shape (tunic) and weight (light) of this sweater, and decided to go outside of my comfort zone with the color. I know, pale pink is hardly an adventuresome choice, but I find it tough to pull off outside of the summer months.
Gap dress (similar here) | Banana Republic sweater | Tory Burch purse | Tory Burch sunglasses | Banana Republic earrings and necklace | Michael Kors watch | Melly bracelets | Banana Republic booties (more…)