Outpost Summer Camp Recap

It seems fitting that I am posting pictures from Parker's time at Outpost Summer Camp on the last day of August. Summer is OVAH and I am ecstatic. Summer is great and all but I love Fall with all it's pumpkin-everything goodness and sweater weather. Let's give summer on last hurrah by enjoying these pictures of Parker from his first summer camp experience.

I'm not going to lie, summer camp caused a little anxiety for me. This was the first time Parker would be eating on his own and I was really worried. Turns out I had nothing to worry about and he had THE BEST time running around with his little camp friends and his counselor Miss Kelsey. 

One of my favorite things about Outpost is that they have an app where they post pictures of what the kids did throughout the day. All of the photos in this post are from the app. I loved being able to see the pictures and then hearing stories from Parker about the crafts projects that he worked on, looking for lizard eggs and making mud pies. The app also sent reminders about special events like sports day and tie dye day. It was very convenient!

[Parker and Kaden in their Soccer Shots jerseys for Sports Day]

[Superhero day!]

Parker had a great time at camp and the Merrell sandal tan to prove it. We will definitely be signing him up for camp again next summer!

Happy 33rd Birthday, Tuan!!

On this day 33 years ago my soulmate was born. Pretty major right? Happy birthday to my husband, partner in crime and best friend. I love you always. 

xoxo,

M

Follow me on Instagram @parkerproject if you want to see all the birthday shenanigans I have planned for Tuan!

Tide Park Beach

A couple of weeks ago, while my hubby was downtown enjoying Comic Con, my friend Giao and I took Parker to Tide Park Beach in Solana Beach to beat the heat. I found Tide Park Beach listed on Red Tricycle's list of family-friendly beaches in San Diego. This beach is a true gem. There was ample free parking in the cute neighborhood by the beach entrance, most of the patrons were surfers and locals walking their dogs and there are tide pools at the north end of the beach to explore. It's a great spot to visit...at low tide. We were lucky that we happened to time our visit right because two hours after being at the beach, the tide started coming in and we had to migrate to the stretch of the beach that is right by the stairs! 

[Be prepared for a glute workout! The stairs are steep.]

[Parker is so lucky to have an auntie who is as loving and patient as Giao! I have the best friends.]

[Exploring tide pools. There isn't much sea life but it was still fun to touch small anemones and collect rocks.]

[Styling King Neptune.]

Bento Mania

Let's talk preschool lunch. The idea of having to pack lunch for Parker everyday is elevating my heart rate. What should I pack? Will he eat it? What if he doesn't eat and he gets hungry? These questions and more have been on my mind a lot lately so I sent myself down a rabbit hole to research on toddler lunches. After reading a lot of reviews and blog posts, the bento items below are the ones I want to purchase to make Parker's lunches the most appealing they can be. Yes, I know it's unnecessary to decorate food. Yes, I know I am making packing lunch more complicated than it needs to be. Yes, even Parker has told me I am nuts. But when have you ever known me to not be a bit nutty?

Bento Mania by marychu featuring a stainless steel thermos

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After you hit up your local Japanese market (Daiso, Marukai, Mitsuwa) to stock up on supplies, follow these mamas on Instagram for additional inspiration.

https://www.instagram.com/calbearv/
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https://www.instagram.com/eatsamazing/
https://www.instagram.com/packmompacks/
https://www.instagram.com/kidslunchboxrevolution/
https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofalunchbox/