J.Crew Dress (Sold out, but loving the shorts, which are still available via Nordstrom! And the ruffle top, blazer and smocked top.) / Everlane Sandals c/o / Longchamp Tote (Also love the solid navy leather tote, part of the Anniversary Sale.)
Hello from Memphis!
The internet is out (I swear this happens to me every time I’m traveling, haha), so I’m actually blogging from my phone, haha. But I thought I’d share a few quick snaps from today!
We’re staying at the Peabody Hotel, and I’m in LOVE. Also, I think the internet outage is a freak thing, attributed to the heat or something. But again: I’m over the moon! I mean, get this: at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day, there’s a duck parade. Yes: you read that correctly. A duck parade. We had the best time this afternoon waving to ’em, and my heart essentially exploded when Emma started shrieking in joy upon seeing said ducks.
You can read more about the Peabody Hotel’s ducks here, btw!
For now, though, here are some sweet pics from the rooftop, where the ducks live, haha. Stay tuned for a “Life Lately” post about our Memphis trip, and be sure to check out our Insta Stories for real-time stuff!
PS: You can comment on today’s post for another chance to win the $200 Nordstrom e-gift card giveaway! Rules: You may enter by commenting on every eligible blog post that goes live now through Friday, July 28th. (Probably six chances in total.) We’ll be very clear about which posts are eligible; don’t worry! The winner will be selected at random and announced on the 28th. She (or he!) will receive a $200 e-gift card that day. GOOD LUCK!
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J.Crew Dress (Sold out, but loving the shorts, which are still available via Nordstrom! And the ruffle top, blazer and smocked top.) / Everlane Sandals c/o / Longchamp Tote (Also love the solid navy leather tote, part of the Anniversary Sale.)
Note: You can comment on today’s post for another chance to win the $200 Nordstrom e-gift card giveaway! Rules: You may enter by commenting on every eligible blog post that goes live now through Friday, July 28th. (Probably six chances in total.) We’ll be very clear about which posts are eligible; don’t worry! The winner will be selected at random and announced on the 28th. She (or he!) will receive a $200 e-gift card that day. GOOD LUCK!
Love following you and reading your blog! I enjoy catching up with you and shopping, when 20 mo wakes me up in the wee hours of the night( sleep training here : / )
p.s. your husband is hilarious and Emma is a doll!
Love your blog! Keep the Mitch reviews coming! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love this, enjoybthr duck parades.
Oh, I love Emma’s gingham dress with the tie in the back! I also shriek with joy upon seeing little ducks. Family travels are the best :)
Enjoy every minute of your sweet family. These times are precious.
Isn’t that dress the best!? It is so comfortable and cool, while being polished and pretty!
She’s becoming quite the traveler!
Emma is adorable! Have fun in Memphis!
That is too cute! Memphis is still on my bucket list, too!
Awe! I am so glad you all got to see the ducks. Growing up we would visit the ducks with my grandparents while in Memphis. Emma’s dress is super darling :]
Too cute! Loving these pics. The little one is seriously too adorable.
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I have always wanted to go to the Peabody Hotel to see the ducks!
What a fun trip! Emma’s dress is so cute!
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Love Emma’s dress and little baby feet!! She’s getting so big
Loved reading Mitch’s post yesterday. Too funny and great having a male perspective. Love your daughters dress in today’s posts.
Love following along with your family so much! <3
My parents and I stopped in Memphis on my way up to Chicago to start college (eek…too many years ago) and stayed at the Peabody. I wasn’t sure why my mom was insistent we arrived at the hotel in time to see the duck parade, but I realized why once we did. It for whatever reason made the anticipation of moving far away from home for college seem less overwhelming. Glad Emma enjoyed the ducks!
Emma little monogram dress is so sweet!
Adorable photos of Emma! I would love to see this duck parade :)
Looks like Emma is a good little travel partner! Hope it’s going well!
Where did you get Emma’s dress!? Too cute!
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Isn’t The Peabody divine?
I hope you’re able to sneak through the alley over to Rendez-Vous for some of the best BBQ ever!
Also, hoping it’s nice enough to stroll Emma down by the river…
I’ve only been to Memphis a few times (I prefer Nashville), but the luxury and history of The Peabody is my favorite. Enjoy your time in the Delta!
And thanks again for the chance to win a Nordstrom g.c. (I think I’ve already blown my budget!) :-)
Emma looks like such a little lady in these pics!! :)
Emma is so adorable!!!
Great dress! Love the longer length.
Love the floral on that dress ♥
That’s so cute about the duck parade! I was watching my niece the other week and we went to the park where there were a ton of Geese, and she was so fascinated by them!! Precious times :)
Emma’s monogram dress is to die for.
Hope you are having fun in Memphis!
Oh my goodness!! Emma’s outfit is adorable!
I’ve been loving seeing all of your Memphis videos/pictures on your Instagram stories! Emma looks like she’s having a blast. Have so much fun!
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Love both your dresses!
Ah I was in memphis a few years back but didnt have time to make it to the Peabody for the duck parade, i was so sad!
Emma is precious!! And I can’t imagine how much fun it was to watch the duck parade with her. Love seeing all your family adventures!
What a beautiful little girl – have fun on your trip!
Emma is too cute!! I love her dress and yours too!
Omg. Emma is so cute in these pictures!!! Enjoy Memphis!
Oh my gosh! Emma in a MONOGRAMMED BLUE GINGHAM! SO cute!! You guys could probably be mother daughter matching in those!
Love the gingham dress on Emma – she is SO stinkin’ cute!
I am so jealous – who doesn’t love a duck parade?! We live near a lake outside of Portland, OR and our kids have always enjoyed watching ducks. Such sweet and simple pleasures.
After commenting on Mitch’s post yesterday I have decided that IF I were to win a gift card I would happily spend it on my husband. I’ve blown my teacher budget at the Anniversary Sale but his teacher wardrobe deserves some love. Ooh – and you and Mitch could join us for a shopping trip while you’re visiting Portland! Not that you’d have time…or the desire since shopping is a form of work….aaaand we’re perfect strangers…but still! :)
Enjoy your trip!
I enjoy your blog every day! Hope to win the giveaway. :)
Emma is adorable and these photos are gorgeous! :)
I am totally loving Emma’s dress!
Have fun!
Woah I live in Memphis!! That’s so exciting that you’re here! I’d love to hear about what places you guys went to eat! I totally recommend going to Mempops to cool off from this heat/humidity! Enjoy your stay!
Love both you and your daughter’s dresses! So cute!!
Both of your outfits are really adorable!
The duck parade sounds so cute!
Emma is getting so big! Enjoy Memphis!
Memphis is the best! How long are y’all here for?? Make sure you try Hog & Hominy and Catherine & Mary’s! The chefs from both have won James Beard awards. Hope you love Memphis!! I sincerely hope we run into each other while you’re here.
These pictures of Emma are sooo cute!
Hello in Memphis. i love both of your dresses as they are so summery!
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They want my treasure, so they get their pleasures from my photo
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I ain’t easy, I ain’t sleazy
I got reasons why I tease ’em
Boys just come and go like seasons
Fergalicious (so delicious)
But I ain’t promiscuous
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All that shit is fictitious
I blow kisses (mwah)
That puts them boys on rock, rock
And they be lining down the block just to watch what I got (four, tres, two, uno)
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They always claim they know me
Comin’ to me, callin’ me Stacy (Hey, Stacy)
I’m the F to the E, R, G the I the E
And can’t no other lady put it down like me
I’m Fergalicious (so delicious)
My body stay vicious
I be up in the gym just working on my fitness
He’s my witness (oh, wee)
I put yo’ boy on rock, rock
And he be lining down the block just to watch what I got (four, tres, two, uno)
Hello From Kenosha, WI! I have never been to Memphis, but have heard wonderful things. Emma looks like she is having a blast so that is enough for me to think my 31 year old self would also have fun :) Enjoy reading & following along & watching Emma grow as I too as experiencing infertility issues & want nothing more than to start my own family. Blessing to you guys!
Hope you are not getting too hot in Memphis
Love the ducks!
You should so try to orchestrate a duck race in the hotel! ahaha
Someone pass me a spoon to scoop Emma bean up with! SCRUMPTIOUS
Emma is adorable!
That dress is amazing. Your daughter is super cute!
So fun! Love anything Longchamp. Emma is adorable … with three boys I’d love to dress a girl.
If you ever visit Boston you must do a Duck Tour, touristy yes, but there is a lot of quacking!
I can’t handle her smile!!!
Love the Peabody Hotel :)
I’d love to see an Emma style post! My daughter is older but I love all of Emma’s preppy dresses!
Have a great trip!
Emma is just the best!
Where do you typically shop for Emma’s clothes? She is so stylish!!!!!! Hope y’all have had a blast in Memphis!
I love all of these pics!
Emma’s dress is absolutely darling!
Love that hotel!
Love your style.
May I just say how much I adore Emma? I seriously look forward to watching your Instagram stories everyday to see her smile and her squeal! She’s getting so big! I also love how y’all stayed at the Peabody. Such a classic hotel! It’s been ages since I’ve been to Memphis, but I do want to go back for sure! Great post, Kelly!
I love the Peabody & the Ducks in Memphis!! Emma looks too cute to handle!
Yes, thanks for the chance to win a $200 gift card to Nordy! My fav store!
I love J.Crew and their dresses. I really enjoy hearing about your family, and seeing pictures of them. What a lovely family you have! And you boy is just so cute!!!!
Adorable!
Emma is just the sweetest… and so are you!
awww your baby is adorable!
Looks like a wonderful trip!
Emma is seriously the cutest!
I need to see pictures of Emma and the ducks!!!
Your daughter is just the cutest! I really enjoy reading your blog and your pictures are always beautiful!
Hope you had a blast in Memphis!!
Emma is one of the most adorable babies I have ever seen! Whenever I am watching your Instagram story or scroll past a photo people ask me who’s baby it is because she is so beautiful
I love that Emma is going through your purse in that photo! She cracks me up.
The things that happen to you make me giggle. Really no internet?!
Emma is so cute! I love the monogram gingham dress – so adorable!
Love that hotel. Saw my first country concert in Memphis. Reba!
Such a cutie pie!
Emma’s dress is TOO CUTE!
Go to The second line or Restaurant Iris while your in Memphis!
Ha, I stayed at the Peabody in Orlando for work once, and they got the ducks to march into our conference – so freaking cute!!
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What a beautiful little girl’s gingham dress!
Love the dress!
Adorable!
Emma’s dress is so adorable! Cannot believe she is already standing. Seems like just a few weeks ago she started crawling!
Emma is getting so big so fast!
You two Larkin ladies are the cutest!!!
I’m loving the Mitch posts, he is so funny and it’s a really fresh idea. Keep up the great work and enjoy that precious family of yours!
Cute!
The Peabody is the best! My grandmother worked there as a teen and in her early 20s back in the 50s before she got married. She always talks about how gorgeous it is and I showed her your insta-stories of the ducks and she got so happy and said “i didn’t think I’d see those ducks again!” Hope Memphis was amazing!
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What an adorable baby! I love your outfits!
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Your little girl is so adorable! Her smile in that one photo is too much!
OMG her little feet!! Doing some major blog reading catch up, so prepare for all my comments haha. Happy Friday!
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Guest appearances by Emma are my favorite! I think she and my 3 month old little Hazel should be buddies ;)
So cute!!!!!
Emma looks like a little doll!!
My credit card needs a break after all of these NSale purchases, so this gift card would be perfect!
Your baby girl is too cute!! Love seeing her cute outfits. Thank you for sharing!
I’ve been eyeing this dress forever but it’s been sold out:( I finally scored one in my size yesterday when J Crew must have restocked it, and for only $46. Score! On a side note Emma’s smile and those chubby little feet are everything! xo
Everlane sandals are adorable
That is the sweetest little monogrammed dress!
Aw, what a cutie! My daughter is about 8 months old and I can’t wait to start finding cute Mommy and Me outfits to wear!
Ducks are the best! One of my favorite memories is feeding the ducks at the pond every year when my family went to the beach!
Emma is so cute in these pictures!!! Also all of the time!!! More insta stories with her please!!!
I totally recommend Make Way for Ducklings if Emma loves ducks!
Duck parade sounds awesome!
Emma is truly adorable. Love her monogrammed dress.
your daughter’s dress is so precious!!
Emma is a doll!
Love Emma’s dress!
Such sweet photos of your sweet Emma!
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I love Memphis! Also, I love Emma’s dress. Can’t go wrong with gingham and monogram!
Emma is seriously the cutest child in the world and your dress is perfect!
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Gracious Emma is so cute1
Swimming scallops and duck parades?!? What other animal antics will you share with us next?? :-)
It’s a good thing I had a boy last August…I love every outfit you put Emma in! The sweetest!
Adorable!!
Emma + gingham = priceless
*Second giveaway* If valid. If not-HI! I love coming to your blog everyday. I love how much you have traveled and “got out” since having Emma. We live in FL and would like to do a Savannah, GA trip sometime. Or maybe Charleston! I know everyone loves it! We shall see what the year brings.
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I went to college in Maine and loved it!
**second giveaway** I hope you all had fun in Memphis. I’ve lived here my entire life!
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I love following your sweet family! Thanks for your hard work on this blog!
Instead of going for a run, I am going through and reading your blog posts. =)
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Second giveaway* Your blog is so fun and Emma is adorable.
Second Giveway!! I love following along with your adorable family! My husband, pup, and I recently moved back to Ohio from Southern California!
Can’t wait to explore Memphis this fall!
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That is a really cute dress!
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Emma’s dress is the sweetest!