A hunting we will go . . . . .

what started out as a typical Wednesday in mommyland

turned into my very first (as a mom), and ever so scary, trip to the ER 

lets start from the top, shall we??

the only appointment on my schedule was Linc's 6 month checkup with the pediatrician

(mind you he is now 8 months, but my dr is in high demand!!)

everything went super smooth

my chunkers is a healthy happy boy, right on track in his development!

I now had the rest of the day to do as we pleased and since my boys were dressed oh so snazzy,

and I was in my coordinated attire (mind you, we usually ARE quite matchy matchy!)

I thought it best we head outside and snap some photos!!

(any excuse for a photo op, they don't stay little and willing for long)

I was feeling super safari chic in my utility vest and tried to find a landscape fit for the hunt! 

 

 

all was going as planned . . the tripod was cooperating, Nix was running around finding rocks and sticks, Linc was trying to eat any and everything he could get in his mouth, and I was a happy momma!!

until . . . . I hear screaming!!  and not the whiny, frustrated, i'm not getting my way scream, (i'm quite familiar with that one)

more like the petrified, blood curdling, raise the tiny hairs on the back of your neck screaming!

my poor phoenix had trampled onto a yellow jackets nest and they had him surrounded

adrenaline pumping, I started ripping his clothes off, beating the biters off of him, but they just kept swarming and stinging him . . . . the poor kid was traumatized. 

luckily, Lincoln was far enough away in the grass, they didn't get to him.

one emergency room visit later, my boy is a little puffy, totally drowsy from the Benadryl,

and happy as a clam with his Starbucks (cream based/no coffee) Frappuccino

and a bam bam sticker (band aid) from the doctor

 

"life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful"

xoxo,

Tara Belle

stripe tank Old Navy, denim shirt American Eagle similar here, utility vest Willow & Clay, pleated skirt H&M and its totally on super sale right now!!, booties Target(old) similar here, necklace Vintage, shawl Target(available in store), watch Michael Kors (sold out), rings Jewelmint (swatted 1 off :(), bangles Alex + Ani, olive wrap bracelet Stella & Dot (old), black buckle wrap Jewelmint, snake bangle Vintage

braving the storm

I have a hate/hate relationship with the rain
I shouldn't say hate, cuz that's a super strong word,
but in sticking with the expression, yea, I kinda hate it!
I know its great for the environment and we need it for things to grow, blah blah blah
personally, I think mother nature is a jealous heffer who loves to ruin my hair and my heels!!
so I stuck it to her, put my best leopard fringe foot forward
and said "screw you rain!!  and your little puddles too!!"

  

 
  I thought it fitting to wear a military inspired jacket when fighting on the front lines of bad weather
and there's nothing like a lil leather on leather action to really make me feel empowered in my plight

 

 
 
(I know in reading this you might not sense my sarcasm, but those who know me, know that I rely heavily on sarcasm and I never take myself too seriously)

shout out to my baby nieces for making the best photogs a girl could ask for, and libs especially for battling the cold last night!  i love you both!! (equally!!  don't get it twisted ;))

 

now, go forth my little pretties!  and shine your light on the world!!
xoxo,
Tara Belle

military jacket Forever21(available in store) similar here and here, denim top American Eagle(old) similar here, faux leather pant Forever21(sold out) similar here, booties Betsey Johnson, studded bowler bag TJ Maxx score similar here, knotted cupchain Stella&Dot (old), rings Jewelmint