No photos please! FIDM Film Exhibit & Bottega Louie

Pssh, I have yet to find a museum security guard that can contain my Mommerazzi skills. This morning at FIDM with Warren & Kim, I was a ninja with my cell phone camera snapping much of the amazing Costumes from the 20th century of film exhibit. It was hard to believe how tiny the actors are who wore the costumes. The details were breathtaking.

FIDM playground

Bravely wearing my Cambridge Satchel, I absolutely love it except it takes 15 minutes to open and close the buckles

from Water for Elephants

Immortals

She was a hefty, little queen, I love it!

I wish I took more with all of us in them but the security guard was practically following us. So many of the photos I took with my phone came out blurry since I had to snap quickly. I was most impressed with a separate room showing gowns from various Royals. I was blown away by Queen Victoria's gown *she was the first person to make black chic* super short stature. I'm sure she was a part troll.

Doesn't this dress look like a lampshade?

The dress in the above photo was Princess Louise of Hesse and I found this photo of her *in the center, working it* wearing the very same dress. It must have been awful dripping in diamonds everyday!

I had goosebumps seeing the gowns and fabric so rich in history and how opulent the clothing was over 100 years ago. I would totally rock an Elizabethan collar today.

We did a little jumping afterwards.

Warren wins at jumps, he get so high!

Then we had brunch at the lovely Bottega Louie *a place in Downtown LA we have driven past a bunch of times and said we have to try it one day* which was exceptionally yummy. Portobello mushroom fries, Liv invented Greek yogurt fries *ick* and Antz loved his meatball sliders. I finally tried beignets!! *I have been talking about them for a year now* the food was marvelous.

Okay, I think I love it here!

So Decadent!

I imagine Laduree in Paris is similar to this place, I can't wait to see it

It was quite difficult choosing which lovely treat to bring home

Cheers to Brunch!

My Belgium waffles were superb

Portobello fries are the greatest thing in the world

Kim's Lemon ricotta pancakes

Beignets are delightful

So pretty! It was like being on the set of Marie Antoinette *the awesome Sophia Coppola one*

I'll take...that one please!

Millions of Macaroons

Antz bought a peanut butter terrine for dessert

Macaroons for Godmommy Aimee

How adorable is this guy? It was like touring the Chocolate factory, I was elated!

Antz and Olivia devoured their sweet treat when we got home.

DELISH!

Thanks for the fun times Warren & Kim!!

We made it home just in time to meet the glass repair guy and he is now fixing our cracked front door glass while we hang out in Liv's nursery. I hope you lovelies are enjoying a wonderful weekend! Hopefully we finish our to-do list tomorrow. Salut!

Not enough hours in the day

Anyone else feel like their to-do list is never-ending? Even the extra day *thanks Leap Year* didn't help me catch up. I am going to try to squeeze in a month of weekend projects into one weekend *self-admitted NUTBALL!*

1. Glass repair dude is coming by to fix a few windows *don't forget to write his check!!* UPDATE! He did a pretty kick ass job, we're going to use him again for our large window in the kitchen
   
2. Fix our clogged sink *still clogged, need to call our plumber*
3. Help Antz fix the loose bricks on our front steps *bah, he seems to do this every year around this time*
4. Repair missing tile in bathroom *Antz needs to paint the grout*
5. Put the old crib pieces to the garage
6. Go to Target *how has it been 3 entire weeks since I've been??!* going Monday
7. Figure out why the stupid light bulb we just bought for our floodlight on the deck doesn't work
8. Put together and package Etsy order  Ship on Monday
   
9. Remember whatever it is I'm sure I forgot on this list *Clear off front porch!!*
10. Finally patch the holes in Antz socks and the rip in my sweater
11. Replace broken plug adapter for Lola's fountain
12. Find out why the outside fountain isn't working
13. Refill the hummingbird feeder
14. Get in depth details of Story & Chris' trip to New Zealand 
15. Watch Hohan make an ass of herself on SNL *she did a decent job of reading cue cards like someone who forgot their glasses, wasn't this chick an actress a long time ago?*
16. Email Antz Liv's 21 month photo *off to a senior citizen's pace start, aren't I?*

So on top of that radness, I must jam in time to check out this exhibit at FIDM with Kimalammadingdong and Warrenkenlee. I loves me some Colleen Atwood. Can you blame me?

Recently I have been depriving myself precious sleep by taking any moment Olivia is sleeping to get some readin' time. I am currently bumming myself out when I have to put down this golden nugget by Mindy Kaling *you may know her as Kelly Kapoor from NBC's The Office* but I know her as my new literary BFF. This book is soo good. I really need to thank the hubster for granting me a full hour to soak in the tub while I read undisturbed last Tuesday *believe me, Liv was trying to break the door down*

I'm also addicted to another fascinating book I purchased for yee olde ipad.

I haven't had as much time to read this one but I will let you know if this Frenchy Maman philosophy has anything to it. *cause Lord knows I can use some anti-tantrum tactics* Oh, and I have become addicted in a Rain Man counting cards sort of way with the Unblock Me app. I allow myself 10 puzzles a day but I'm actually on a 30-40 puzzle rampage. It's my version of crack! I will soon be on Intervention.

Despite my busy agenda, I managed to get some park time in with T & K which was fantastic. We pretty much played until nightfall. I can't wait till our playdate next week.

Liv had a thing for this frog, not sure what that thing was, but she was all over this guy

Happy, lovely children

Liv is still terrible at the concept of sharing

Poor Kieran was so patient and polite with her

He is really a gentleman, thanks for being awesome!

So now I must get some rest *by rest I mean play Unblock Me* but I do admit, this blog makes me want a billion children. I'm pretty sure the chick on this blog is part robot. She's too adorable!!

Keepin' it Classy

Oh, haven't you heard? Bird is the word!!! I'm in a totally silly mood today. My Mommy accompanied us to class and for some reason I thought it was our last class but yippee, two more weeks!!

Shakin her booty with Grams

I am trying to figure out which classes I want to enroll Liv in for spring. Definitely swimming lesson at Rose City Aquatics and more Scruffin Rock but I am considering an art classes at Create. I need an activity to help Liv focus and calm down. She is always so amped during dance class and every night when Antz comes home she goes into what I call Hyperballad mode, I don't know how to get her to quiet down without a meltdown. She has acquired a scream that can shatter glass which Antz thinks is the foretelling of a successful singing career *dear God no!*. I am a bit concerned I may have become the Mom who I used to roll my eyes at the grocery store whose child is having a full-blown tantrum in the produce department *but instead it's during instrument time during dance class cause she's spazzing out over another kid playing with the conga drums* I would love for her to mellow out before pre-school starts in September. Hopefully she'll grow out of it?

Speaking of school...I was thumbing through my yearbook when I stumbled across our class photo. Ten points to who finds me first!! Where's Lizzie?

Classy class of 95!

Hither & Thither

Here's a look at our week *along with a few from last week* in pictures.

This teenager is actually our 20 month old daughter!!!

The lovely and stunning, Nic on her way to attend the 84th Academy Awards

Spitfire Girl Los Feliz is my 3rd all-time fave shop *behind Anthro & Tarjay of course!*

I'm Sexxxxay and I know it!!

Too cool for fools

Two headed yet-to-be-named dinosaur waiting for sushi

How sweet

Hugs are fun!

I'm dying at Daddy's kisses

We'll give it a try next time we see this guy

on a random drive

awesome graffiti makes me happy

Tomorrow is Liv's last Scruffin Rock class of this session. I'm pretty sure I'll reenroll her for the next session, it's fucking fantastic!

Suck Times!!

Bah, I do suck. It's been pretty busy around the house *thanks, sucky plumbing* so I haven't been posting as much as I should. Well today is the 1st day of my birthday month so I promise to get my head out of my ass and post more. Manana will be a treat!

Gotta run, busy day.

XOXO

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