Joie De Viv

finding the joy in every day

Fit FOUR A Princess!

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Each year, until this current one, I’ve done a photo session for Kaitlyn’s birthday.  We managed to finally get in right at her “Half Birthday” and I’m thrilled with the results.  FOUR is such a transitional year!  Once Kaitlyn turned 4, she proclaimed she was a big girl, quit sucking her thumb on her own (hallelujah!), and started having just much more mature thoughts and conversations.  Still… she’s little.  Little enough to believe in magic and fairy godmothers.  Little enough that she delights in wearing princess gowns.  Little enough to sing at the top of her lungs and skips to the beat of her own drum without any hesitation.  I love this age.  I want to soak in every minute of it and remember it all so vividly.

Thank you Alicia P. Photography for capturing my little princess in her true spirit!

 

 

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Disney On Ice: Follow Your Heart!

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The holiday season tradition of Disney on Ice is upon us again in the Greater Los Angeles area!  Last year was the first time we went to a Disney on Ice production, and my what a favorite memory it is!  This season brings new adventures with Disney Pixar characters from Finding Dory and Inside Out.

Of course, no winter-season fun would be complete without everyone’s favorite sister duo, Elsa and Anna, and their magical snowman friend, Olaf!  Princesses Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Tiana make their dreams come true through their virtues of bravery, kindness and perseverance. And the Toy Story gang with Buzz Lightyear and Woody help celebrate the meaning of true friendship! Every Disney fan will be sure to be pleased!

Disney On Ice: Follow Your Dreams – Coming to the Southland December 14, 2017 through January 7, 2018

L O S   A N G E L E S

WHEN: Thursday, December 14 – Sunday, December 17

    • Thursday, December 14   7:30 PM
    • Friday, December 15 7:30 PM
    • Saturday, December 16 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
    • Sunday, December 17 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE: STAPLES Center – 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

A N A H E I M

WHEN: Wednesday, December 20 – Sunday, December 24

    • Wednesday, December 20   7:00 PM
    • Thursday, December 21 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
    • Friday, December 22 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM
    • Saturday, December 23 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
    • Sunday, December 24 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

WHERE: Honda Center – 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

 

L O N G   B E A C H

WHEN: Wednesday, December 27 – Monday, January 1

    • Wednesday, December 27 7:00 PM
    • Thursday, December 28 7:00 PM
    • Friday, December 29 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
    • Saturday, December 30 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
    • Sunday, December 31 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
    • Monday, January 1 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

WHERE: Long Beach Arena – 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

 

O N T A R I O

WHEN: Wednesday, January 3 – Sunday, January 7

    • Wednesday, January 3 7:00 PM
    • Thursday, January 4 7:00 PM
    • Friday, January 5 7:00 PM
    • Saturday, January 6 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
    • Sunday, January 7 11:30 AM & 3:30 PM

 

WHERE: Citizens Business Bank Arena – 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

TICKETS: Ticket prices start at $25!

Discount Opening Night tickets available for as low as $15 each on select seating (not valid for premium VIP/Front Row seating)  Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000   or in-person at the venue Box Office.             *prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

 

COUPON ALERT!

Use code: MOM20 to save 20% off on select show dates!

I know I’m so excited about seeing the show with Kaitlyn!  Are you planning to go?!

Kingston Files: Terrific, Terrible, Tremendous TWOs!

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TWO – oh yes, we are firmly in the second year now!  Kingston turned 2 last month and I wanted to document it with a photoshoot at our home away from home, mainly focusing on his current OBSESSION: the CARS franchise.  We’ve been spending A LOT of time in CARSLAND, so it was a no-brainer!

 

TWO is moody, is fun, is completely unpredictable.  Two also means you want to wear what you want to wear, no matter what mom may have planned.  Heat contributed to some not-so-happy faces, but I found it captures the true spirit of Kingston at 2.  We also managed to document a prominent bump on the head from all the running and falling you do.  hehehe #reallife

Hey buddy, I hope you know how much your mama loves you and how much effort it took to get these pics!

At age 2, RUNNING is your jam!

Dinosaurs are also the second coolest things, so this Cars Dinoco cup is a prized possession.

A lollipop break is ALWAYS a good idea.

You are sweet one instant, and then a little devilish smirk the next.  Oh how that face just gets me!

When you’re done, you’re DONE. lol

You might exude a tough-guy attitude, but your mama knows you’re a softy inside. 🙂

Love you to the moon and back my little man!  As long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be!  Here’s to a terrific, tremendous, and twist-turning year two!

 

Photos by Alicia P. Photography

Rose Gold Minnie Ears, Exclusive Mug, and Alex + Ani bangle

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The pair of ears that have gone viral and has every “basic girl” clamoring to get their hands on for a Disney trip!  In the span of one morning, I must have had at least half a dozen shares in my FB feed regarding these lovely beauties!  I’ve already been bitten by the rose-gold love, LOVE bracelet and Maya Brenner necklace that never come off, are both in RG and I fall more and more in love.  Hint* Hint* to the hubby:  I’m pretty sure I need this RG diamond stacking ring next! > <

Twinning with my Minnie-Me!

The “infamous” picture c/o @StylebyMagic:

Although the elusive ears seem to be sold out company-wide until estimated October, because of some awesome sleuthing and fast feet, my mama bestie managed to score us twinning sets!  Love her for it!  If you’re still on the hunt for a pair, I have a feeling they’ll come out sooner than CMs are guessing, perhaps Mid-September?  They always seem to try and overestimate wait times, as happened with the Rose Tumblers!  And since they are so popular, I wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes a main stock item for a decent length of time.

I was also on the hunt for the new exclusive Starbucks mug, featuring the carousel!  It is only available (so far) at the Starbucks on Main Street, inside of Disneyland. It took about a week of checking back, but it was finally restocked!

After a year of back and forth, window-gazing at the Disney Alex + Ani bangles, I’ve finally bit the bullet and picked up my first [Disney] one.  My only hesitation had been about the clanging of bangles potentially waking up my super-light-sleepers.  I used to love donning stacks of bangles, until I birthed a baby snake that would wake at the drop of a pin or a sliver of light.  Every once in awhile though, I still like to pile on a stack of arm candy!  The hardest part was to choose which one first to get!  Kaitlyn helped me choose this Magical one! Loving all my recent Disney purchases.  #disneytakesallmymoney

 

 

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