OY! KRISTEN

I am so ready to unplug.

Aren't you?

This is it, the kick off weekend to SUMMER! How are you planning on spending this holiday weekend, friends? We are half-planned, half-unplanned. I like a bit of spontaneity when we have free time (because that practically never happens!) and I like having the freedom to do whatever sounds like fun on a whim. Like, "Let's take the golf carts and go get popsicles!" or "let's go to the food truck park and try everything that scares us!" You know, that sort of thing. Gosh that doesn't make me sound very cool. Guess the secret's out.

I love these pictures of me and Everett, taken a few weeks ago (before he got a much-needed haircut!) He is in love with his summer hat and was sweet enough to share. What a sweetie.

As for the plans for the weekend, Stevie and I staying over night in Atlanta tonight, to get some time away together. We literally can't remember the last time we went on a date (I know, that's so bad), so we have dinner reservations somewhere we've never been and then we are going to see our friend's show tonight. As for the rest of the weekend, there are so many fun things happening in the city, including the Atlanta Jazz Festival! Also, we kind of want to go to IKEA to get Everett a coloring table for his bedroom, because now that he's not in school, I want to do more crafty projects with him at home. Oh, and we have blueberry bushes to plant :) Reeeeeeally wild plans over here. But I'm excited for the three-day weekend!

How are you spending the weekend? Any fun ideas for creative things to do, even if you're staying in town? Have such a wonderful, refreshing, relaxing weekend, friends!

It's swimsuit season. Whether you're ready for it or not, it's here friends. I know swimsuit season can strike a lot of terror in the hearts of women, but I am on a serious mission this year to dispel the body shame that seems to creep in with these summer months. Female bodies are BEAU-TI-FUL. These days I am feeling prouder of my body than ever before, because I've experienced it carry my baby, nourish my baby, and recover (sort of, ha) from the ordeal. Obviously, things are NOT the same, but I feel a lot more gracious towards myself after having gone through the experience of giving birth. More than ever, I am proud of what my body can do. And I'm not going to let a string bikini scare me from going outside this summer! Although the days of string bikinis might be behind me... who can wear those and chase a busy toddler around? #unicornmoms

With Memorial Day coming up this weekend, I wanted to share a round up of dreamy bathing suits that I'm crushing on. I am loving one-pieces these days (much to my husband's chagrin, he can get over it), because they allow me to be more active with my son. Plus, the designs are getting so cute, with creative cut outs and graphic prints - so fun! Of course, I'm always a fan of the Victoria's Secret Bikini Mixer, where you can mix and match the fit that is best for your body type with a zillion colors and prints. We ladies need to be able to customize!