Saturday, September 29, 2007
I wanted to document some of the everday stuff that Lauren and I do. I am really grateful that Lauren was born in the spring. It's given us the longest period of beautiful weather to enjoy being outside. Everyday we go strollerin' in our neighborhood. I get Lauren loaded up in her stroller. She outgrew her carseat several weeks ago. Technically, she still came in under the recommended weight, but you try carrying a 17.5 pound baby in a carseat that itself weights about 5 pounds in one hand, with several bags of groceries (including a gallon of milk) in the other hand and a diaper bag slung over your shoulder. I made it one block like that and vowed to give up the car seat the next day.
So here's Lauren in her big-girl stroller.
Then we hit the streets. We often roll through Wicker Park. The park has a fenced in dog park where Indy gets to go with Jace on special occasions. The park also has a very busy playground (where Lauren hasn't been yet because she is still too little to enjoy any playground equipment). There are lovely flowers and landscaping thanks to the Wicker Park Garden Club and a spectacular fountain.
As you can probably also tell from the picture, I don't really bother with doing my hair or putting on makeup or even giving much thought to what I'm wearing. It's such a nice change from getting ready for the office.
We have a Ray Shade that extends the hood on the stroller to keep Lauren out of the sun.
On a side note, it's happened twice now that Lauren has been out in this yellow onsie (from Old Navy with an adorable mouse on it), that she's been mistaken for a boy. I don't get it. It's yellow...not green or blue. Does she really look like a boy?
Published by Liz Mouse
on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 10:59 AM.
So here's Lauren in her big-girl stroller.
Then we hit the streets. We often roll through Wicker Park. The park has a fenced in dog park where Indy gets to go with Jace on special occasions. The park also has a very busy playground (where Lauren hasn't been yet because she is still too little to enjoy any playground equipment). There are lovely flowers and landscaping thanks to the Wicker Park Garden Club and a spectacular fountain.
As you can probably also tell from the picture, I don't really bother with doing my hair or putting on makeup or even giving much thought to what I'm wearing. It's such a nice change from getting ready for the office.We have a Ray Shade that extends the hood on the stroller to keep Lauren out of the sun.
On a side note, it's happened twice now that Lauren has been out in this yellow onsie (from Old Navy with an adorable mouse on it), that she's been mistaken for a boy. I don't get it. It's yellow...not green or blue. Does she really look like a boy?
3 Comments
Mistaking Lauren for a boy? Ha ha ha! But, I know what you mean. I've had my son dressed in blue from head to toe and have had people ask me what "her" name is, or how old is "she". Of course, I say "HIS name is ETHAN" and "HE'S such and such months old." So weird... Luckily, now that he's older there isn't much confusion about his gender... :)
It is amazing how oblivious people are. Zoe is wearing a pink DRESS today and a man at Home Depot asked if she was a boy or a girl! We are enjoying the cooler (ummmm...90 degree) weather here too!
She is gorgeous and obviously a little girl baby. You may have to start taping a bow to her hair if it concerns you. ; ) Love to all of you!