Happy Sunday! This weekend was full of fun- our Saturday started off with Little Gym and then we headed across town to celebrate sweet Caroline’s first birthday. As you can see, Harper was a big fan of the cake (and so was I!)
Today, we met up with my in-laws for brunch at our favorite crepe spot, Sweet Paris at City Centre. Kevin and I have a tradition of splitting the Houstonian, a bonne mama and a nutella with strawberries. Just call us gluttons…but they’re worth every bite!
After brunch we visited the lions…
Post nap-time, we went to Babies & Kids 1st to meet with one of their car seat techs. I’d been without my SUV for two weeks while it was being repaired and we needed to replace Harper’s car seat after the accident (most manufacuturers require replacement after any accident). Since baby boy is on the way, I wanted to make sure the seat we got was a good fit for my car since we have to move Harper’s car seat to the passenger side to put the infant seat in the center.
We’ve been happy with the Clek foonf that was in my car before the accident, but I wasn’t sure if it would fit on the passenger side and next to an infant seat so Mary tested out and installed both seats to ensure there was enough room for them to be installed side by side and rear-facing. I was happy to learn the seats fit as some aren’t compatible side-by-side depending on what car they’re in. One reason we love the foonf is because it has very high weight and height limits for rear-facing and also has rigid latch for forward facing. Plus, it’s got a nice narrow profile and the fabric doesn’t get hot like other car seats we have (including the Britax in Kevin’s car— we love our Britax too, but the fabric does get really hot in the summer). You can read more about the foonf here. It’s a pricier seat, but if you choose to keep your toddler rear facing for a longer period of time, it’s definitely a great investment (and there are a few other great seats on the market with good RF limits too).
We recieved a 15% discount on our seat because there was a promo at Babies & Kids 1st, but it is also avaialble here on amazon (in the color combo we got called “cloud.”)
Before I go today, I’m delighted to share a giveaway with my lovely readers for a $45 store credit to Lou Lou & Company. We love their baby blankets and headbands! All you have to do is enter via Rafflecopter below (the giveaway will open at midnight and last one week). You can leave a blog comment here for one entry and follow Lou Lou and Company on IG for another entry.
Good Luck!
Hello! What I love best about Lou Lou & Company is their simple knot bows. I love the fabrics and that they go with so many of my daughters outfits! She has long hair, and is getting into headbands again, so I would love to try some of them out! 🙂
Lou Lou & Co- Your navy daisy headband would be absolutely fantastic on my little strawberry blonde baby girl! Love your products.
Lou Lou & Co-Your navy daisy headband would look absolutely fantastic with my daughter’s strawberry blonde hair! Love your products!
I have a 1-year-old girl and we love bows especially loving the grey chambray bows!
Glad you had a great weekend V! I always look forward to reading what you get up to:) If I won the credit to Lou Lou & Co ( fingers crossed) I would spoil my two girls with new headbands! Love the colour Harper is wearing and also adore the blush:)
I am welcoming a baby boy any day now (I also have a 2.5 year old daughter named Harper!) and have been eyeing the Navy and Black star accessories.
I’m expecting my second baby and it’s a boy too! Would love to get my hands on some of those cute baby mittens!
I love their hat and mitten sets for boys! Their blankets look great too. Sounds like you had a great weekend! We love Baby’s 1st also and purchased all of our seats their too. You reminded me that I need to try our infant seat base with our convertible seat to make sure they will work being in middle and passenger. Thanks for the reminder!
love the head bands so cute!
I love their headbands…particularly a peach/blush lace one I saw on IG!
The prints are too cute! Love the modern style
Thank you so much for coming to the party! It was great to see you all!
Also, I am loving those floral print bow clips! I would definitely grab some of those!
I’d love to have an essential newborn bundle…choosing the fabric would be difficult!
Love their adorable bows and mittens!
I love the knotted headbands and the floral ones. Already have a few and would love to buy more!
I love the look of their headbands! I can’t wait to buy some for my little girl that we’re expecting in February!
Such cute pics from your weekend!! And I don’t know how I would choose! But love the mint!
I’ve never heard of them before, and just followed them on IG. I would love to try out their bows! So cute.
I’m also expecting, baby girl #2, and love Lou Lou headbands! Would love to try out their blankets when baby girl arrives! 🙂
I just love the cute head bands this would be great for baby girl when she’s born specially the mint one !!
Love my little one in headbands!
I love the mint bows! Thanks!
I’m so glad I found Lou lou! I’ve been eyeing their website for my own baby boy, due Nov… And I’m in love!!
Love how dainty and petite the bows are!
Loving the new patterns!
I always enjoy reading your weekend updates! The items you have from Lou Lou & Co are adorable! I’d love to pick something out for a friend as a gift…or save them until my 1st little one arrives!
I loooove all things Lou Lou! And Harper is the best model 🙂
These are so cute!
I have a 2 week old baby girl and I am starting my stash of bows. The Lou Lou ones would be fabulous additions!
Love those bows! I have never heard of this company! Thanks for hosting!
These bows are so cute. My daughter would look adorable wearing them!
What I love the most about Lou Lou & Company is their variety of modern comfy headbands.
Those lilac and mint headbands!
I need some headbands for my 13 mo old and would love to try these!
I love the floral sets!
Would love to get some Lou Lou & Company headbands for our little girl and second one on the way!
Love the stuff!!! Would love to win!
I like the Blush Pink Ruffle Blanket.
The headbands look so soft and comfy for my playful 2 year old, but of course.. I might need to hoard some of those mitts away should we have baby number 2 😉
I received a Lou & Lou headband as a gift for my daughter and LOVE them!! Would love to get a blanket for our next little one on the way!! <3
I love the headbands but my 20 month old won’t let me put them on her! I can usually get a clip or hair tie to stay in for longer and I love all the prints on the Lou Lou and Co website.
I’m loving those headbands!
I’m loving the bows & the lacy headbands! thank you for the giveaway!
I love those headbands! They look so soft and comfy! Thanks for hosting the giveaway…I love learning about new bow shops that I haven’t stumbled upon yet!
I love all the adorable things
I’m obsessed with their sailor style bows! Too sweet!
Oh I love the navy and cream stripe newborn bundle – perfect for my first little babe coming this October!
I really like the Navy Aztec Knit Blanket!
We have a baby boy due to arrive in a few weeks and would love the Lou Lou & Company mittens!
I love the mint collection! Especially the newborn bundle with the turban!
I love the headbands 🙂
I absolutely love the Lou Lou blankets!! The black and white stripes are just perfection.
Love their soft headbands. I have some for my toddler, but am going to need more when girl #2 arrives!
My daughter loves to wear bows and head wraps and we would love to add more to our collection! Their bows are just the cutest!!!
I love their site and would love to buy adorable things for my daughter!
I love the baby blankets the most. Your little girl is adorable, too. 🙂