I Can't Stand the Rain...

Dear Junebug,

You make rainy days look so darned cute it causes me to forget how much I hate it when it rains...

XO

Mommy

First trip to the ZOO!

Dear Junebug,

There were tigers, elephants, giraffes, monkeys and more but I can't say that any of those animals impressed you more than the water features at the LA Zoo. You were screaming "Agua!" non-stop. Any pool of water, fountain or waterfall drove you into a screaming fit of excitement. You've since learned a lot more about animals so maybe next time you'll actually notice we're at the ZOO!

XO

Mommy

P.S. you did look ridiculously cute in your little giraffe dress and bejeweled Circo sandals.

I love you Gaga!

Dear Junebug,

You might have a lot of toys, tons of clothes and a lot of everything. But there's one thing you have that I hope someday you will understand is more valuable than anything Mommy and Daddy could every buy. You have SIX great-grandparents who were still alive to see you born. Both your Great Grandma Ricci (Gaga Gigi) and Great Abuelita Alba (Gaga Aba) have come to see you this year and are completely obsessed with you.

We love our Gagas!

XO

Mommy

Mommy Tips: Operation Organization!

My husband calls it insanity. I call it essential. When we moved into the new house, getting these closets organized was my first order of business. Having a baby can send your brain in a million directions and if your environment is chaotic, there's just no space for peace. So... I let my neurotic need for organization take over the nursery AND the playroom! Best resources? The Container Store of course! and Target...