There’s never a moment too dull for this DFW newborn photographer to capture! I’m full steam ahead going into week 21 of my Project 365 trying to snap all the little slices of life.
This past week was one of the last before summer break, and soon my boy will be home with me 24/7. There is a lot to look forward to this summer—my sister is getting married; swim lessons; Vacation Bible School; Spanish camp; lots of newborn babies visiting my studio. I love the summer, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming to see the long expanse of days stretching before you. I keep trying to imagine the summer in little chunks of time—a few weeks of this then we go to Spanish camp; a few weeks of that and then it’s swim lessons. I am the kind of person who prefers to accomplish something each day, so for all that the summer offers it can also be very challenging to my psyche.
Okay, let’s dive in to Week 21:
DFW Newborn Photographer | Project 365 | Week 21
138/366: Just found out about this gem of a park from a friend. It’s got covered awnings, so it will be a great place to go during the 100 degree days of summer. There were two other little boys at the park that afternoon, and I guess they were already friends. My son tried to join their game and they were very, very rude to him and told him repeatedly to go away. These kids were all in the range of 4-6 years old, so all the children were in the same stage of life and could have played together fabulously. I felt so bad for Holden, who was just trying to make friends and have fun. I know kids are kids, and they can and will be cruel. This is just one of the first times I have witnessed children of that age being so exclusionist. It made my heart sad, and I think you can see from the photos that it made my little boy too.
139/366: Smore’s night! Holden definitely inherited my genes in that he is wary of sticky things. I love me some smore’s, cinnamon rolls and chips…but there is definitely a certain cringe factor when consuming sticky stuff. He told me that next time he just wants his smore not cooked. Hehe
140/366: A busy Saturday. Started with the last spring soccer game, then straight to a cake decorating party with friends. Frosting, frosting everywhere.
141/366: Boys will be boys. A game of indoor catch in action. You think the older one would know better.
142/366: My favorite piece of mail, a Stitch Fix box! Go check out my reveal post here.
143/366: Stick ‘em up.
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Heather of H. Parker Photography is a Ft. Worth Newborn Photographer also specializing in baby photography in Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas including but not limited to Dallas, Trophy Club and Roanoke.
My favorite piece of mail arrived over the weekend—a new Stitch Fix box!! I signed up with this service last summer (check out my previous fixes 
My main request for this box was shorts and dresses for the spring/summer. StitchFix sent me a pair of Dear John denim shorts in a previous fix and I definitely regret not purchasing them. Just like the last pair sent, these shorts seemed to fit me well. They are comfy, casual and the gray colors means they can go with anything. However, $58 for a pair of shorts seems excessive. I am willing to pay that for jeans because I know that I can wear jeans year-round, but shorts are only appropriate in a few situations. Plus, I just found a pair of navy shorts at Target last week for at least half the price. Do the Target shorts fit as well? Eh—it’s a toss-up, but at $25/each I can get two pairs of Target bottoms instead.
Another thing I’ve really needed to add to my wardrobe is spring/summer dresses. I love having dresses in my closet that can be fixed up for church or dressed down for everyday wear. This dress really fit the bill in that regard. I love the embroidered detail at the hem and neckline. I am such a straight-laced person, but I am totally drawn to folks who can pull off the bohemian look and the detailing on this dress is like sticking my toe into the hippie water. However, I did have some reservations about this dress. First—the color. I think every dress I’ve purchased in the last two years has been navy. Next- the waist. I am not a huge fan of unstructured waists. This is elastic, and while it’s uber comfy, I feel like elastic waists are not my friend.
Giggles. This was just a hard no. I’m not opposed to the pattern, but why the drawstring waist? I have a classic pear shape and I think it can be universally agreed that the potato sack tie around my waist isn’t doing any favors.
This jersey maxi is so comfy and soft. The back had the coolest cut-out, and I could cover it up with a jean jacket if needed. The color scheme is my preferred neutral. The downside to this dress would be the horizontal stripes. Again, I think if you’re a toothpick or have a more boyish figure then perhaps the horizontal stripe all over your hips is gonna be just fine. For me, that’s a deal breaker. Peace out Mitchel dress.
When I first saw this top in the box I instantly wrote it off. I know all the cool kids wear these baggy tops now-a-days, but I really prefer more fitted pieces. I make it a rule to try on everything, and I’m so glad I did because this ended up being great. Is it the most flattering thing I’ve ever worn—no. But, I like the pattern and crochet tie top. I also like that this can be worn with gray shorts, denim, white pants…really there are a ton of bottoms already in my closet that I feel pair well with this top. Plus, it is sleeveless which is a must in the Texas summer. For the spring, a layered cardigan can help on cool evenings.
So, there you have it—I kept 2/5 this time around, and I feel like I got a good start to a spring wardrobe. Thinking about starting StitchFix yourself—please use my 
Today is March 31st, which means I am officially wrapping this month for my Project 365.