my swimsuit (in blue) c/o, similar hat, sunglasses

Crosby's swimsuit (in red and similar style)

Some pictures from our family beach evening last week. Late afternoon/early evening is our favorite time to go lately because it's not crowded and a lot cooler than the afternoon. I got this suit from Peixoto months ago but this was surprisingly the first time I've worn it. It's no longer available in black but I found it in Navy... which I might even like more. And of course, Crosby was so cute in her little Burberry suit.

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sunglasses, similar coverup, swimsuit c/o, Crosby's coverup, swimsuit c/o, Crosby's hat

When I found out I was pregnant with Crosby my family and friends were convinced I was having a boy. And that would have been fine... but deep down I knew I  always wanted a girl. Now that she's a toddler, dressing her is so much fun, especially when we can match. We were sent mommy and me matching swimsuits from 98 Coast Av right after she was born and I've been dying to wear them ever since. Sixteen months later, her's finally fits and we couldn't pass up a chance to rock them.

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Have you heard of the brand Love Shack Fancy? If not let me introduce you to your new BFF.

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Back in the day (high school) my goal was to be as tan and blonde as possible. The contrast between the color of my hair and skin in the summer was laughable… and not natural at all. My friends and I would slather ourselves in tanning oil before going to the beach. There we’d bake in the sun all day, rinse and repeat. It makes me cringe thinking about the amount of damage I inflicted on my poor skin! Ahh if I could turn back time…

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Just spreading a little early Valentine’s Day love!

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A few weeks ago it was cold and cloudy and even rained once or twice. I was going a little stir crazy after being inside with a baby all week so we decided to head out on an adventure. We drove up the coast a ways and discovered some nearby beach towns we’d never really visited before. And even though it was cold and felt like our one week of winter, it was such a fun day.

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