I adore my kids.

Today, is a good day.

I love baking veggies instead of frying... today we had baked carrots and zucchini! With all of the summer zucchinis it's a way to put them to good use... Slice it, toss it in a little olive oil and salt, bake it for 25 minutes and Voila! A yummy snack that my kiddos don't even realize is healthy!

Summer Days

Classic. The colors of summer. Warm lazy days.

A yummy classic summer day meal, the sweet refreshing flavor of ripe juicy watermelon mixed with the rich, tangy flavor of a hotdog topped with ketchup.

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Days of our lives fly by. Each one so different. Each one a gift.

Today, I relish amidst, delight in and tuck away yet again, sweet memories... this moment, these tastes of summer.

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Mommy's little man can't get enough of this tasty fruit!

Fun idea: Carve out the leftover rind and make into a sailboat to float in the pool, in a stream or in the tub. Another marvelous summer activity that will be fun for everyone.

Tennis Boots

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Mommy's angel was told by daddy to get some shoes on in preparation for a trip to Memaw's house to play with her cousins! A few minutes later she reappeared from her bedroom with her beloved boots on... daddy said sweetly,"Maybe we should find some tennis shoes so you can run and play around outside a little better." Mommy's angel replied," But, these are tennis boots, daddy!"

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Even when my baby is crying because a frozen berry smoothie is poured down her front by her brother, not that that happened, I try and remember these sweet times, those calmer waters... and I feel joyful and more at peace.
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