Family Photo Session By Lauren Pollard Photography

Good Morning Fawn Friends! Today I have another AMAZING Lauren Pollard Photography session for you to go nuts over!! This family has to be the cutest and best dressed family! Well, I'm totally into the casual, outdoor chic look. So if you're with me, you will be smitten over this sweet little family too! Photographer, Lauren,  never disappoints when she steps behind her lens and with a gorgeous family like The Yturralde's to capture, nothing short of perfection has emerged. With the gorgeous rustic location as their backdrop combined with Lauren's Nostalgic photography approach, these photos not only document a cherished moment in time, they will stand the test of time and be adored for many years to come!

Source: Lauren Pollard Photography

It's Potty Time!!! A Potty Training Party - From Creative Juice Blog

I am so excited to share this little dandy of an idea with you all today!! I mean you will seriously die after seeing this sweet party. I found all this adorableness while scrolling Pinterest and I couldn't wait to click and see all the fun details that blogger, Mindy Starr from Creative Juice came up with. You are about to step into a Potty Training Party!! This is a fun and creative way to celebrate the big milestone of your little one transitioning from baby diapers to big kid drawers.  I mean is that not the cutest idea ever??

My McKenzie is only 15 months right now, however, I am planning on introducing her to the potty this weekend. Hopefully we will have a potty trained toddler on our hands by her second birthday in October. I've read that if you begin potty awareness during their first year, it will be less frightening to them when training time comes. I've also read that it's good to celebrate each time your little equates "potty-time" to an actual potty. What better way to celebrate then to have an actual party for them with all their fellow potty training comrades?

Mindy,  with the help of her fellow "potty trainers" (aka mommies), put together this AMAZING party with the most creative touches that will have any child excited and ready to take the big leap over to BIG KID status! Here are a few photos from this swanky soiree!  There are a lot more adorable detail pics over on Creative Juice blog, so be sure to visit Potty Party - a potty training party to see more potty party preciousness!

I mean..... ? Is this not the most perfect party game for the occasion?

Source: Creative Juice Blog - Potty Party- a potty training party

DIY: Baby Polka Dot Jeans

Polkadots Anyone? I know, I know polkadots are so last summer, however, i don't really see them going anywhere. I am just as smitten with this pattern as I was when I first saw the cutest pair of baby polkadot jeans online. I wasn't quick enough and they ended up selling out, so McKenzie ended up with a pair of mini-stars instead. While the mini-stars are just as adorable, I was on a mission to find a pair of polkadot prints as well. During my search, I stumbled across a DIY tutorial on one of my favorite blogs, Frills For Thrills. Mommy blogger, Sarah posted an easy step-by-step tutorial on how to create your own pair of polkadot jeans. Sarah's jeans came out so cute, I knew I would have to try my hand at a scaled down version for McKenzie someday. Well, today is the day and I have to say, my attempt was a success! The process was so easy and it only took me a few hours (due to dry time). Now that I'm a semi-pro at polkadotting, I find myself looking around the house for more items to dot, hehe! 

Though I've seen a lot of mini polkadot jeans trending, I decided to stick with the larger dot. I like the way they pop and make more of a bold statement. If you're not a huge polkadot fan, you might want to stick with minis.

Supplies:

1. Pair of Jeans (light or dark)
2. A piece of card-stock paper or cardboard (cut to slide inside the legs)
3. White Fabric Paint
4. A circular sponge brush (I used a 1/2inch)

Instructions:

• Cut your card-stock or cardboard and slide down each pant leg
• I started my first dot centered on the back of her jeans,below the waistband.
• I used a piece of card-stock (that I cut about 2inches in length) as my spacer between the dots
• With every line, I started from left to right making sure the dots never line vertically (spacing every 2 inches)
• Let dry for about an hour, flip over and repeat on the front.
• After drying, you may wash to get a bit of a faded look.
• VIOLA! YOU ARE ALL DONE!

I hope this tutorial is as fun and easy for you as it was for me! 

McKenzie's Outfit: Brown Leather Bow (Raine& Skye), Shirt(BabiesRUs), Jeans(Carter's), Belt(Walmart), Shoes-Out of stock at (ZaraBaby)

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Today, I am linking up with Ashley and Jess for their beautiful weekly series, "It's The Little Things" - It's a wonderful way to share the sweet"little things" that pop up throughout your day. Join us as we celebrate those little gem moments that turn our everyday into cherished memories!