BLEUBIRD BLOG

SUMMERTIME.

spending the summer soaking up as much sun as possible. we went to the pool with our much tanner friends the other day. it was birdies first time getting into an actual pool without having a melt down. she was not, up until now, thrilled with the idea of not being able to touch the ground while in the water and therefore would never get in. not sure why she decided to change her mind but we are of course delighted. maybe now we will embark on more frequent trips to the pool and soon match our much tanner friends.

SPRING IS HERE.

yesterday was the first day of spring. sadly, it was cold and rainy so we stayed indoors all day. today on the other hand, it was beautiful. the kids asked to go feed the ducks at a park near downtown. we made a quick stop at the day old bread shop, bought a couple of loaves and headed to the park. the kids were over the moon to find that most of the ducks were quite friendly and hungry. they got to feed the baby ducklings and they found a nest of duck eggs. pretty exciting! there were huge smiles all around.

after we ran out of bread, we walked around the park and looked at all of the surrounding historical homes. pretty cool stuff.

the kids are wearing clothes provided by chaps kids.

*this is the second of two sponsored posts by chaps.

footnote: i used to feed ducks bread when i was a little girl and was unaware that bread is actually bad for ducks until one of my readers pointed it out tonight. thank you Lou. here is a link about feeding ducks.

A TRIP TO THE ZOO.

we went to the zoo yesterday afternoon to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. it was birdies third time going to the zoo, but her first time being old enough to really enjoy it. she thought it was the best place ever! we looked at all the animals, had cotton candy, road the carousel (which she loved) and visited the petting zoo. she even made some new friends... the goats.

she did not want to leave. needless to say we will be returning to the zoo very soon to visit her new buddies.

footnote: captions inspired by my friend jenny's daughter dotty over on this post.

OUT AND ABOUT.

i blogged about some of my favorite local spots in houston, the city i have lived in for going on five years, over at modcloth yesterday. it was really fun getting to spend a day out and about, just me and my husband, visiting the places we love and snapping photos.

first stop, antidote coffee shop in the heights... they have great coffee, outdoor movies in their courtyard and our friends at good dog hot dog park their truck in the parking lot and serve up gourmet hot dogs, homemade chips and the best beer cheese soup you've ever tasted. 

replay on 19th in the heights... my favorite vintage shop. really, it's so good!

brazil cafe in montrose... amazing food! try the beet sandwich and the pomme frites. you'll thank me. 

cactus music. a great selection of vinyl with friendly and knowledgeable staff. they have in-stores most weekend where you can see local and touring bands and enjoy a free pint of locally brewed saint arnolds beer.

agora coffee, beer and wine bar in montrose. i love this place and you will too if you can find a seat.

and revival market in the heights. my absolute favorite! everything is incredible. house made soups and sandwiches, groceries from local farmers, ranchers, cheese makers and food artisans, fresh pastries and macarons made by top chef desserts star rebecca masson, great local coffee, my beloved pickled beets... the list goes on and on.

i love this city!

outfit details: jovian planet top, caramel latte cardigan, graham scheme of things skirt and rachel antonoff for bass piper parade shoes all c/o modcloth.