My Beauty and the Beast

Libby and Belle.
Me and Libby before the show.
Couldn't resist this picture of Scarlett taken over the weekend.

We are crossing things off the to-do list for our girls week. Mani's and pedi's, done, and last night we saw Beauty and the Beast at an outdoor theatre. Thankfully the weather cooled off a bit for last night's event. We were also lucky enough to meet some of the characters before the show. For today I have a sitter for Scarlett so Libby and I can spend the whole afternoon at the pool then I am sure she will be desperately trying to convince me to go to Justice. That store drives me crazy, my daughter spends the entire time picking out hoochie clothes and I spend the entire time trying to find something cute for a 7 year old who thinks she is 13. God help me today!!

Girls Week

Manicures
pedicures
Beauty and the Beast is here this week
My daughter's favorite restaurant Pomme (I suspect she likes it here because they serve coke in the mini bottles)
Of course shopping at "Justice" what 7 year old doesn't want that?

My son is at camp until Saturdays so it is just me and the girls this week. My 7 year old, who knows a great opportunity when she sees one, suggested we have a "girls week."

How to Catch a Greased Pig

Yes, catching a greased pig is on my "to do" list this weekend!! We are finishing up a busy week with an equally busy weekend. Tonight we are having some neighbors over for pizza/beer/slip n slides and Saturday after baseball games, we have a farm party. I have a friend who has a farm about an hour and a half outside of STL and this weekend is her annual farm party. It really is fun, we have swimming in the lake, a big hotdog/s'more roast, ice cold adult beverages, a great band will be playing and of course we will be trying to catch a greased pig. 2 years ago was the first time I went to the farm party and the first time I witnessed a "catch the greased pig event." What happens is a large container of crisco is poured over the pig, then whoever wants to participates, gets in the pen and literally tries to catch the pig. Believe it or not you can go to wikihow.com to learn the best way to catch a pig. I have NEVER gotten in a pen with a pig and I NEVER will, but my kids think it is so much fun!! Sunday we will drop our 10 year old off for a week long overnight camp with 6 of his friends, then Sunday night I am treating my 39 year old face to a much needed facial! Whew!!

Happy Birthday

Today is my 39th birthday :( which means 1 thing; I have exactly 1 year to plan for the big 40!!

Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head

Burberry, a classic rain boot


Cute sock liners found at nordstrom.com
Little girl Hunter boots... so cute!

We have had an unusual amount of rain here in STL this summer. Good thing I have invested in some cute rain boots. For the past few years I have always worn the Burberry Wellies. I love them, they are so cute, and they definitely make a statement. Last year, however, I decided to check out the Hunter Wellies. I am in love with these boots as well. A couple things I love about the Hunter Wellies is that they are taller. They go all the way up to my knees. I have a friend who is 5'5 and she does not like the Hunter boots because they almost go above her knee. I am 5'9 so they are the perfect height for me. I also love the fact that you can buy fleece liners for these boots, they really do keep your feet warm in the winter when you are walking in the snow. My 7 year old got her first pair of Hunter boots for being a flower girl in her new Aunt's wedding (seriously, what a great gift) her boots are bright yellow and look so cute on. Let it rain!!!

Fantastique!!

My love affair with Paris began in high school, after 4 years of taking French my teacher took her students to Paris for a 2 week vacation. It was love at first sight for me!! I went on to take French 4 years in college and even spent a summer studying in Paris. After graduating college I worked for an advertising agency in Cincinnati, I was a great job but I didn't love it, then I was asked to teach french at a grade school in STL. I moved back to STL and soon after met my now husband. Ironically, he also speaks french and he also studied in Paris too. I knew from the start we were a perfect match. We just celebrated our 13th anniversary last week but we told each other from day 1 that any chance we get we are off to Paris. In the past 13 years we have been 4 times together, I have been 7 times total.

My parent are planning a trip to Paris this August and have asked what my favorite Parisian restaurant is.... after many many trips I would have to say one of my favorites is "le timbre" (postage stamp) because it is a typical small restaurant. The tables are one after the other with a total of about 12 tables. this restaurant is found in the 6th arrondisement by the gardenof Luxembourg, It is owned by an English man who is a fantastic chef. It is one of the best meals I have had in my entire life.

If you are planning a trip to Paris you MUST eat at "le timbre" 3 Rue Sainte Beuve, here is the number for reservations (they speak English) 01.45.49.10.40. Tell them Jill sent you!!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to this cutie pie!!