beach, splash pad, pool. repeat.

We're all exhausted this morning from a long weekend of no naps and going to bed wayyyyy past bedtime. But hey it was a good one!

Friday, we kicked off the weekend with a nice 4 mile run (hubby was a trooper and he pushed the double the stroller). He made us Croque Madame for breakfast after our run-- in case, you were wondering I am still sore. Talk about MAJOR brownie points...he really is the best!! ;) 

We swung by Starbucks. I got my classic iced vanilla latte and then hit the park with my sister in law and the cousins and called it a day. This heat is pretty insane were getting down here!

Saturday, we woke up early and headed to the beach with Gus' family. We beached it all day. The most perfect sand bar formed and we played and played in the water...

There was lots of sand throwing, on Olivia's part...

Gustavo ran around alllll day with his big cousins...

 The kids had a blast. and then we grilled out and watched fireworks from their building on the bay. It was a beautiful view! I didn't get a family picture of us in our patriotic family outfits. blogger fail to the max. 

We spent the night at my in-laws and then woke up and hit up the cutest new splash pad they built in their neighborhood. 

And I may have found the cutest bathrooms at the splash pad...

The kiddos hit the pool after that. We grilled out then we came back home to finish up some laundry and get ready for a long week of swimming lessons for Gus....eeekkkk

Hope you and your families had a fabulous fourth!! 

xoxo

Elda 

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday Friends and happy first day of the long weekend celebrating America!!

I'm back today with Friday Favorites with Andrea and the girls!!

ONE. It's been a tough week for us...getting back from nice relaxing weekend. Thankfully it was short one. Earlier this week I re-capped our adult getaway to Hutchinson Island. In case, you missed it you can find the post here! 

Also, I am wayyy late in the game reading this book but it's sooooo funny!! Totally recommend it, if by any chance you haven't read it! 

TWO.  My mom came in town and stayed with the kiddos and she stayed a few extra days after we got back. She left Wednesday morning but the littles are missing her like crazy. Olivia keeps asking "Where'd Abu went?" 

THREE. Avocado Toast with an egg on top is my new favorite breakfast. It has so many vitamins, lots of protein and not to mention good fats. It's been on repeat. 

FOUR. I've been trying to eat more salads again this week and substituting carbs at dinner time with veggies. I made this salad for lunch yesterday. (I won't tell you how many coconut-chocolate cookies I just ate as I'm writing this ;)--the struggle is real. 

FIVE. Gustavo starts swimming lessons next week...kind of a mix of emotions. I'm excited slash scared for him because he is currently pretty terrified of the pool. The ocean he loves but the pool is a totally different ball game. Keep us in our prayers--as I won't be allowed to go near the pool area while he is in class. 

My mom took them for ice cream while she was here and oh boy...this guy ordered chocolate chip ice cream with gummy bears and m&m's. talk about sugar overload. But hey, that's what grandma's are for right?

SIX. Last week I linked-up my style post with the girls at The Creative Closet and this week I was the featured blogger! It was so sweet of Jana! Thanks for having me Jana!! You can click here for the feature! Scroll down to the bottom and there I am! 

SEVEN. I am loving this watermelon romper I found for O. a Walmart find---score. Ummm it's definitely on repeat. She loves it and so do I. so it's a win, win. We all know dressing a two year old always involves a battle and tears- either on her end or mine. 

EIGHT. I posted a little last minute holiday momma and mini style inspiration,  yesterday!! The kids and I had so much fun with this! The full post is here.

Hope you have a great long weekend with your families!! 

xoxo

Elda 

Mommy & Mini Style || Red, White and Blue

In case, you needed a little inspiration for a last minute red, white and blue style for mommas and minis for the weekend...this is for you! 

I love mixing and and matching for random holidays...These sweeties have no idea how much I love them. If you can't tell we had a blast with this shoot !! 

A quick thank you to Amy for her patience and understanding with us for this...By the time we were done this was the aftermath...

Talk about motherhood unedited...this is it. 

Never a dull moment! 

xoxo

Elda 

Photo Credit: Aragon Photography