Being the Best Aunt Ever is Pretty (Cool)

It has been said I am going to be the best aunt ever. (Blush.) This statement is usually made by my sister who doesn't have any other sisters. Hmm... Well. I will take the compliment.

Part of the rationale for my perceived superior aunt abilities is my love of gift giving. If you have read the love languages, I convey love with gifts. (And communication and lots of other things. I am a bit needy, I guess.) It's not about fancy, thoughtless gifts. But things that demonstrate thought, style, and joie de vivre.



Today, Maebel received another gift from Auntie Amy. It is a monogrammed, reversible tie back top with two sets of coordinating bloomers. It is green and white seersucker reversing to orange and white gingham. With an orange grosgrain tie. And it is embroidered with "Maebel" on the front. You can close your jaw now. It is the cutest thing you have ever seen. Handmade in Asheville, North Carolina.



So, I have decided the reason I am a going to be a good aunt is not my playful nature or love of children's books. The reason I am going to be a good aunt is because I am friends with southerners. And we all know, southerners have the absolute cutest children's clothes ever. Thanks for the Just Ducky recommendation Huffy. Sooooooooo cute!

Maebel's New Wardrobe

Ever since we found out Maebel was a girl, I haven't been able to walk by a children's store without falling prey to something frilly, flowery, or just plain fabulous. The little girl's clothes these days are sooooo cute. (I remember terry cloth sleepers and white onesies.) With me always keeping my eyes peeled for the next best thing and my sister being the accomplished shopper she is, Maebel is sure to be quite the fashion plate.

I picked up this little leopard print number today in Scottsdale. Can't you see Maebel strutting around in this baby? Love. Top Ramen for a month. More cute outfits for Maebel!