November 12, 2009 by Diana

source: people.com
It’s true. She’s all grown up. Tiffani Thiessen and her husband of 4 years, artist and actor Brady Smith, are expecting their first baby next May, her rep told PEOPLE in an exclusive.
“We are over the moon!” the couple said in a statement. “It’s something we’ve wanted for a long time and we are thrilled that it’s actually happening.”
Thiessen, currently stars on USA’s drama White Collar and is best known for her work on Saved By the Bell and the original Beverly Hills 90210.
Everyone here at le•top wishes all the best to the happy couple!
Posted in Baby, Celebrity, Celebrity Dads, Celebrity Moms, Celebrity Pregnancy, New Parents, Television, le•top | Tagged Actor Brady Smith, baby on the way, Beverly Hills 90210, celeb expecting, child star all grown up, conratulations, expecting first child, Fastlane, Kelly Kapowski, Saved by the Bell, Tiffani Thiessen, tv drama, TV stars, USA's White Collar, Valerie Maole | Leave a Comment »
November 9, 2009 by Jamee

Paulo in le•top Walking with Dinosaurs long-sleeved shirt and overalls. So proud to be standing on his own!
It was just a regular morning. My husband and I woke up and got the kids ready. Usually we each take a child and get him/her dressed. Then while Miranda puts her shoes on, we place Paulo in the crib so that we can get ourselves dressed. It was the usual morning routine. But this particular morning, we heard Miranda yelling, “Mom, Dad, come here!!!” We thought perhaps Paulo had hurt himself or that she saw an insect in her bathroom, so we both rushed out of our bedroom and followed the sound of her voice.
“He’s standing! He’s standing! Paulo is standing!” Oh, my! I thought crawling at 5 months was early, but standing at 6 months?! At this rate he’ll be walking at 7 months!
Posted in Baby, Childhood, Childhood Milestones, Family, Husband, Parenting, le•top | Tagged baby standing, Children, children's milestones, family routines, getting ready in the morning, le top, le•top, letop, morning routine, standing, Walking with Dinosaurs | 4 Comments »

Lilah in le•top Kaleidoscope pants and pink top at one of our recent park outings
I realized last night that my daughter and I would be changing our ‘after school’ routine of the past months. I normally pick up my daughter at daycare after work and head for the park to give the swings a little workout before heading home. When I picked Lilah up around 6 pm last night she exclaimed ‘It’s dark!’ Indeed it was. I had promised the park when I dropped her off at school, forgetting that the time had changed. I could not keep my promise, since the park is not open after dark. Luckily she understood that going to the park in the dark would not be much fun, and seemed to want to head towards our comfortable house as much as I did!
I love this time of year. It makes me want to put some cider on the stove and snuggle up with my little girl and read a book. Granted that is not what usually happens, since preparing dinner and doing the usual chores beckon. Hopefully we can fit some of these cozy moments into our routine – bringing a different reward than the sunny days of swinging and climbing on the play structures. “Once upon a time…”
Posted in Activities for Children, Childhood, Children, Children's Clothes, Fall, Family, Seasons, Winter, le•top | Tagged after school routine, apple cider, daylight savings, fall back, fall season, family routines, le top children, le top children's clothing, le top children's wear, mother daughter moments, play dates at the park, play structures, playing at the park, reading with kids, swinging and climbing, swings and slides, weekday routine | Leave a Comment »
If you kids are anything like mine they’ll just love these quick herb-battered chicken nuggets as an appetizer or a main dish.
Serves 4 people
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1 inch cubes.
- In a bowl beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.
- Combine the parsley, thyme, red pepper, bread crumbs, wheat germ, basil and ground pepper. Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly. Pour seasoning mixture into a resealable plastic bag and the chicken pieces to coat.
- Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes, turn the pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
source: kaboose.com
Posted in Baking, Chicken, Children, Children's Clothes, Cooking, Dinner, Eating/Dining, Recipes, le•top, le•top Chef Series | Tagged appetizer, basil, bread crumbs, breaded chicken, Chicken Nuggets, cooking for kids, food for kids, kid-friendly recipes, le top, le top blog, parsley, thyme | Leave a Comment »
November 3, 2009 by Jamee

No, I did NOT say that!
My friend, Jessica’s daughter figured out how to take photos with her iPhone. As Jessica scrolled through her phone’s photos, she found pictures of EVERYTHING going on in their house: Her daughter’s bedroom, the play room, home decorations, and and yes… a VERY candid shot of Jessica nursing her newborn baby. She tried to delete the photo but her daughter ran off with her phone saying,
Mommy, don’t worry. There’s NOOOOO nipple in the shot!”
– Kya, age 5
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Please spread the giggles by sharing your funny quotes with us!
Posted in Breastfeeding, Daughter, Family, Just for Fun, Mom, Photos, le•top Takes: mouths of babes | Tagged Baby, camera phone, daughter, funny stories, funny things kids say, iphone, Just for Fun, kids say, kids say the darndest things, kids say the funniest things, le top, le•top, le•top Takes: mouths of babes, letop, mommy, Nursing, silly stories | Leave a Comment »
November 2, 2009 by Kristin

Uh-Oh! Here we go again…but it’s only puppy love! We were all reminded of the soft spot we hold in our hearts for puppies when Calvin, a longtime member of our terrific warehouse staff brought in his new Pekinese-Chihuahua puppy Lucy to ‘meet the family!’ Lucy has brought smiles of joy to the office over the past few days – her little bark beckons us, and we pick her up before that sad little bark tears our hearts apart! She is just so darn cute!

- Calvin and little Lucy
This little girl has a big presence, although I am not quite sure she knows her real size. Cengx’s dog Charmie (the little Pomeranian that has shown off his le•top ‘couture’ outfits in the blog) towers over Lucy – but backs away from her playful paws when she invites him to play. Lucy then proceeds to chase poor Charmie around the warehouse – totally in charge of this game. Awww…puppy love!
Posted in Baby Clothes, Children's Clothes, Cute, Design, Dogs, Pets, le•top, le•top Design | Tagged animal lovers, dog lovers, le top, le top children's clothing, le top children's wear, le top staff, new member of the family, playful pups, puppy love, small dog | Leave a Comment »

(left to right) Diana, Kristin, TC, Sarah, Cengx & Charmie, Robyn, Becky, and Elena
Happy Halloween from the le•top kids (at heart)
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October 28, 2009 by Chris
I’m sure many of you have wondered just how le•top manages to create kid’s clothes that are ‘super’ – and here is the answer…our very own Wonder Woman – Sylvia!
Sylvia, shown here in her Wonder Woman persona, is our EDI computer specialist – and makes orders ‘magically’ move through the system. Shown with Sylvia is her ‘super daughter’ Melissa! Melissa, who has grown up in front of our very eyes, and is ‘super cute’ is shown with her favorite ‘look-alike’ doll, as a very scary pirate, as beautiful Jasmine from Aladdin’s magic lamp and as Little Bo Peep searching for her sheep.
Happy Halloween from Sylvia’s Super Family!

Posted in le•top | Tagged costume ideas, funny photos, last minute costume ideas, le top, le top children's clothing, le top costumes, le top staff photo, Little Bo Peep, Pipi Longstocking, pirate costumes, Princess Jasmine costume, Wonder Woman | 1 Comment »
October 27, 2009 by Jamee

No, I did NOT say that!
Mommy, in a few minutes I’m going to have a tantrum because Daddy cooked fish for dinner. And you know that I don’t like fish for dinner.”
– Grace, age 4
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Posted in Children, Cooking, Dad, Dinner, Eating/Dining, Just for Fun, Mom, Tantrums, le•top Takes: mouths of babes | Tagged child tantrums, cooking fish, funny stories, funny things kids say, I don't like fish, Just for Fun, kids say, kids say the darndest things, kids say the funniest things, le top, le•top, le•top Takes, le•top Takes: mouths of babes, letop, out of the mouths of babes, silly stories, Tantrums | 1 Comment »
October 26, 2009 by Diana

source: usmagazine.com
Supermodel Heidi Klum and her singer husband Seal have welcomed a new baby girl to their family. The new member of their expanding household was named Lou Sulola Samuel. The couple already have three other children; Johan 2 ½, Henry 4, and Leni 5. The very happy new dad released a charming statement:
“It’s difficult to imagine loving another child as much as you love your existing children,” Seal writes. “Anyone who has a family will tell you this. Where will one find that extra love? If you love your existing children with all of your heart, how then can one possibly find more heart with which to love another?”. “On Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at 7:46 p.m., the answer to this question came in the form of our fourth child and second daughter,” he continues. “Lou Sulola Samuel was born, and from the moment she looked into both of our eyes, it was endless love at first sight. She is beautiful beyond words and we are happy that she chose us to watch her grow over the coming years.”
Everyone at le•top sends their congratulations to these loving parents!
Posted in Baby, Celebrity, Celebrity Baby, Celebrity Dads, Celebrity Moms, Children, Children's Clothes, Family, Siblings, Television, le•top, le•top Birth Announcement | Tagged another addition to the family, baby girl name, beautiful baby, Celebrity Baby Names, Klum and Seal, Lou Sulola Samuel, new celeb baby, new celebrity baby, new celebrity parents, Project Runway, singer Seal, Supermodel Heidi Klum | Leave a Comment »
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