Le Top Darlings of the Day: Lilah and Lucky

Today’s Darling is my daughter Lilah (5-years-old) and her new kitty, Lucky (6-weeks-old). My husband found Lucky outside his work a few weeks ago. He is a brave and energetic little kitten who spoke up to a stranger at only 3-weeks-old and ended up saving his entire family from a rough life as ferals. With the help of many cat lovers all six kittens have new loving homes and momma kitty has been fixed. Yeah! Thank you to everyone that has cared for them and worked to make this happen!

My daughter is so enamored with Lucky that he’s all she seems to play with anymore. Though we already have adult cats we’re grooming this one to be her ‘little buddy’. I think it’s working!

Congrats Lilah and Lucky for being the Le Top Darlings of the Day!

PLEASE NOTE: We are running low on photos of our readers’ darlings so please email yours to me at editor@letop-usa.com. Please be sure to include your child’s name, age, and a bit about them so all our readers can get an idea of just how special they are.

Le Top Takes: Out of the Mouths of Babes!

No, I did not say that!

One Sunday at the end of mass, at the top of his lungs:

GOOD-BYE CHURCH!”

– Paulo, age 3

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It’s a boy for Alessandra Ambrósio

Axelle Bauer-Griffin

Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrósio and her fiancé Jamie Mazur welcomed a son, Noah Phoenix, into their family on Monday in Florianopolis, Brazil just two days after her baby shower.

Today Ambrósio tweeted, “Well, the day just arrived and we couldn’t be more happy!!! Noah Phoenix was born yesterday afternoon and already stole our hearts. Anja is a proud big sister now and we are so thankful he is with us…”

We think little Noah would look so stylish in Rabbitmoon’s “Explore” collection striped footed coverall. The 100% combed cotton would be super soft against his skin.

Rabbitmoon ”Explore” Striped Footed Coverall

The couple who have has been together since 2005 are already parents to daughter, 3½-year-old Anja Louise.

Congratulations to the whole family!

This comfy, soft copen blue striped
combed cotton footed coverall features
a green boyish raised felt moto-biker
graphic. Blue paneled shoulders
and footies with racing stripe
grosgrain ribbon trim add racing
hero charm. Button up front and
underneath diaper snaps for easy dressing.

Le Top Takes: Out of the Mouths of Babes!

No, I did not say that!

Big Sister (in a sweet voice): Can you put the milk away for me?

MOMMY, Maddie’s treating me like a servant!”

– Nathan, age 5

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Hand-Me-Downs

First I had a daughter, then 5 years later, I had a son. As far as hand-me-down clothes from my girl to my boy, it’s almost non-existent. However, every now and then, I’d look inside my box of “keepers” and see if there’s anything my son can wear. Sometimes there might be a t-shirt or overalls. This time… success! I found shoes! The sneakers he’s wearing were my daughter’s, and Mommy happens to have a matching pair! So for few months, my daughter and I shared the experience of wearing our identical shoes together around town, loving the attention we got from other people. Now, my son and I can wear identical shoes too and bask in the attention as well. I love making memories like that!

Le Top Whales & Sails Nautical Striped Shirt & Canvas Board Short

Paulo is wearing his Le Top Whales & Sails Nautical Striped Shirt & Canvas Board Short.

Put some wind in his sails with this sweet nautical white and azure striped short sleeve tee and navy canvas pocketed board shorts that match swimmingly! Sailing ship appliqué with circular boat window vents keep him cool in warm weather. Soft rib neckline and elasticized waist for easy over-the-head and pull up dressing.

It’s a girl for Gyllenhaal and Sarsgaard

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Maggie Gyllenhaal, 34, and Peter Sarsgaard, 41, welcomed another daughter into their family. Gloria Ray was born on Thursday, April 19 in New York City, her rep confirms to multiple sources.

We think this little bundle of joy would look so cute in Le Top’s Calico Cutie Smocked Calico Puff Sleeve Top & Panty which is available in 3m to 24m at www.letop-usa.com.

Your little buttercup will look so sweet in this soft and stretchy cornflower blue calico floral smocked top with scoop pockets and ruffle cuff panty. Puff sleeves and dainty crochet flowers make this a breathable and vintage look for summer.

Le Top Calico Cutie Smocked Calico Puff Sleeve Top & Panty

The couple, who have been together since 2002 and wed in Italy in 2009, are already parents to daughter Ramona, 5.

Sarsgaard was concerned about preparing Ramona for sisterhood. “I’ve seen kids with siblings — I don’t have any siblings, so I don’t know — but they generally go for about five minutes, ‘Oh, cool! Anyway, what are we going to do now? Can we return it?’” he told reporters in February. “I think it gets boring quickly, at first, and it takes a while for them to bond.”

Cheers to the new addition to the family Maggie and Peter!

Teacher Appreciation Week: Puzzle Cookie Recipe!

May 7th — 11th is Teacher Appreciation Week. Give your child’s teacher some well-deserved recognition with a touch of sweetness and this fun kids cookie recipe! Your kiddo will love helping you in the kitchen and definitely earn some major brownie (eh-hem, cookie) points!

Assemble this edible jigsaw puzzle with two baking tricks. One, add flour to ready-made dough for durability, and two, partially bake the dough before using the cookie cutters, to help the pieces keep their shape. Cut into the shape of an apple to show your teacher you care!

INGREDIENTS:

• Flour
• 16-1/2-ounce tube of sugar cookie dough (we used Pillsbury)
• 1 cup white frosting
• Food coloring (we used Betty Crocker Classic Gel Food Colors)

INSTRUCTIONS:

To make the puzzle:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees and line a rimless baking sheet with parchment paper.
• On a floured surface, knead 1/3 cup flour into a 16-1/2-ounce tube of sugar cookie dough.
• Reserve half for later use. Roll the dough on a floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness, then cut it into three 4-inch squares.
• Place the squares on the baking sheet and chill them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
• Bake the cookies for 10 minutes.
• Remove the sheet and immediately slide the parchment paper onto a counter or cutting board.
• Push the cookie cutters into the dough (warning: It will be hot!); be sure to cut all the way through.
• Slide the paper back onto the sheet and bake 2 more minutes.
• Let the cookies cool.

To frost: Thin a cup of white frosting with a small amount of water until it’s the consistency of honey. Divide it into small bowls and stir in food coloring (we used Betty Crocker Classic Gel Food Colors) with a toothpick. Frost the cookies with a paintbrush.

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