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How adorable is this back to school mommy and me outfit? I love the black and white sundress with pops of yellow!Well, the day has come.  Back to school.  I'm actually back to work today (my job has about a week of pupil free days before the kids show up)…..and Lydia's first day of school is Monday.  Cue the tears.  At least we'll look cute, thanks to these adorable Back to School Style pieces that Burlington sent over!  I know, we're VERY lucky that we had a whole summer together.  We're even luckier that Lydia has been with one of us, my mom or a nanny until now.  I think I'm more nervous than she is!  In fact, during our many visits over the summer she often waved goodbye to me and ran off to play with other kids and her teachers.  Guess she's ready? 

Stand by for tons of over-gramming on Monday morning.  Trust me, this momma can't wait to snap that first day of school picture!  

Keep us in your thoughts, I sure hope this transition is an easy one!How adorable is this back to school mommy and me outfit? I love the black and white sundress with pops of yellow!How adorable is this back to school mommy and me outfit? I love the black and white sundress with pops of yellow!How adorable is this back to school mommy and me outfit? I love the black and white sundress with pops of yellow!How adorable is this back to school mommy and me outfit? I love the black and white sundress with pops of yellow!How adorable is this back to school mommy and me outfit? I love the black and white sundress with pops of yellow!How adorable is this back to school mommy and me outfit? I love the black and white sundress with pops of yellow!How adorable is this back to school mommy and me outfit? I love the black and white sundress with pops of yellow!How adorable is this back to school mommy and me outfit? I love the black and white sundress with pops of yellow!

Photos by Kelly McDaniel Photographywhatwewore

Mommy: / maxi skirt c / o Burlington / sandals c/o Rack Room Shoes / jean jacket c/o YMI Jeans /

Baby: / sundress c/o Burlington / moccs c/o The Coral Pear /

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  1. Rosie von Waldherr says

    August 7, 2015 at 3:22 am

    Awwww how cute!!!! Have fun going back to work =) I know it can be stressful at times, working with kids… Hopefully all goes well =)

    xoRosie
    Rosie’s Life

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    • carly says

      August 7, 2015 at 9:14 am

      Aw thanks Rosie! I think after a week or so of adjustments, we should all be just fine!!!

      Reply
  2. Ourfamilyworld says

    August 7, 2015 at 10:23 am

    Oh, she is adorable. I love your outfits. Lydia looks so cute in her dress. Good luck on her first day of school.

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    • carly says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:43 am

      Aw thank you!!

      Reply
  3. Phyrra says

    August 7, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    Her smile is so adorable! I love the one where she’s grinning at you and it has the purple wood background.

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    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Aw thanks, I know you love purple 😉

      Reply
  4. Maya says

    August 7, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    Awww what cute outfits! Too cute!!!

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    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Thanks Maya!

      Reply
  5. Ashley says

    August 8, 2015 at 4:54 am

    Awww, you two are the cutest! I can only imagine how tough that is for you! Good luck 🙂

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    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks Ashley, it was a TOTAL success!!! Phew!

      Reply
  6. Jess Scull says

    August 8, 2015 at 5:19 am

    She looks SO adorable! I’m going to be a wreck on the first day of school lol

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    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      It made me SO nervous, but she did a great job!

      Reply
  7. Elizabeth O. says

    August 8, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Those outfits are adorable! The details on her dress is so cute! Good luck and have fun at school!

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    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth!

      Reply
  8. Brooke @ Blushing Noir says

    August 8, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Her dress and shoes are perfect! She looks adorable! (so do you!) 😉

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    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      Aw thanks Brooke!

      Reply
  9. Deb- It's me, debcb! says

    August 8, 2015 at 9:28 am

    As always, she’s adorable. We start high school next week. It’s a nervous time, but exciting. Hope you have a wonderful school year.

    Reply
    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      High school seems SO far away!!!! I can’t wait to hear how it goes!

      Reply
  10. MsCrookedHalo says

    August 8, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Oh, she is too precious. Still don’t want another one though. I just like to borrow babies every now and then…

    Reply
    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      Ha!!!!

      Reply
  11. Lisa Rios says

    August 9, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    Your little girl looks too cute. I just love her smile so much. She is so adorable with this outfits. Good luck to her for her first day of school.

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    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks Lisa! She had a BLAST, phew!

      Reply
  12. Liz Mays says

    August 9, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    I love the print on your maxi-skirt. You always are so fashionable!

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    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      Aw thank you, I love that skirt!

      Reply
  13. Sarah Halstead says

    August 10, 2015 at 5:50 am

    Oh my goodness! These photos are precious!

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    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      Aw thanks Sarah!

      Reply
  14. Linda A Cassidy says

    August 10, 2015 at 5:59 am

    first day of school, there is so many wrongs in that statement ( haha) I long for the good ole days when you had to be 6 to start school and I have to tell ya, school is still out here for another month yea… You both look fantastic, love the pictures, and what a smile she has.

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    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      Aw thanks Linda! Luckily she had a WONDERFUL time!

      Reply
  15. Maggie says

    August 10, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    She’s so adorable! I love her little moccasins!

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    • carly says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Arent they adorable??? I love those shoes!

      Reply
  16. Lois Jones says

    August 15, 2015 at 1:39 am

    So adorable! You both look great and such a cute munchkin you have. I love her smile and those bees on her dress are too cute!

    Reply
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