Today is the first day of summer and it has me thinking about all the reasons I love summer. Below are mine, but what are yours? Summer recipes: I'm planning on trying some new recipes that involve deliciously organic fruits and veggies that bring the sunshine inside and of course some that involve the grill! What are some of your favorite summer recipes? Frozen treats I can eat ice cream all year, but especially love the creamy delight during the summer. I like to make ice cream cookie sandwiches, popsicles made of mixed fruits and herbs, and my favorite as of late, nutella pops! Cheerier colors in clothes I love how the colors in clothing just seem to pop! They really can lift your mood. When I see someone wearing a blaring yellow or vibrant orange truly brings a smile to my face. Time to read, outside During the rest of the year it is a struggle to even pick up a book. Summertime offers me some more of the coveted time. I love to grab a title and sit outside with a glass of wine and just relax in the warmth and escape into a new world. What titles are you reading this summer? Soaking up rays Most of the time i am freezing! Summertime warms me up and i love it. Feeling the warmth straight to my bones seems like physical therapy. And maybe a good tan can come from it, using sunscreen of course. Summer movies The box office is usually full of new flicks. It's a great way to cool off from the summer heat and enjoy some pop corn and a Icee! Activities Getting outside and enjoying the world. This includes biking, hiking, swimming, evening walks, etc. this could go on. Breathing in the fresh air is so refreshing. Your turn! What's on your summer lovin' list?
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
The Perfect Fit
I believe people are made for each other. I believe God creates us all different and unique allowing us to fit together wonderfully perfect. I don't just mean by personality but physically. I know it's a little weird but it's one of the things (among the 100 others) that I knew Douglas and I were meant for each other. We just fit. When we hug we fit. When we hold hands we fit. When we hold one another during our walks we fit. We. Just. Fit. I love this. Tonight I realized Eve and I fit as well. She is just over 14 months old and over this time no matter how her (and mine, ug) body changes she still fits in my arms just perfectly. Like two pieces to a puzzle meant to come together to form a a unique design. Actually, now that I'm thinking of it, Douglas, Eve and myself fit pretty perfectly too! Go figure! We are never awkwardly trying to get comfortable with one another. We just come together and well, fit. I appreciate this little nuance. Has anyone else ever noticed this? Am I weirdly off on this? Psalm 139:13
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Summer To Do's With A One Year Old
It's summertime! Hurray! I am blessed to be able to have some time to relax (much needed) and more family time. I am thrilled to have more time with my missE. I want to get the most of my time with her since it's so precious. I've got a loaded list and thought it would be fun to share in case you want to try some things. I would also love to hear some of your own ideas and plans for summertime fun. All of these can be done with just you and your lovey but why not invite a friend for social time for her and well, you too!
Rainy Day Activities
Baking organic cookies
Library (look for times of read alouds and activities)
Build tents inside (enjoy a story and a snack)
Create a Band (let the instruments blow)
Dancing (let Raffi blare, include mom's scarves to twirl around with)
Arts and Crafts (fathers day is right around the corner)
Painting Nails
Window shopping (great way to have conversations about "real world" and build vocabulary)
Play Dates
Swim in the tub (it's still hot even on rainy days)
Sunny Day Activities
Going to the zoo
Beach (obviously)
Cool off in the pool. (wear sunscreen)
Take a long walk (let her push her stroller) Go to the park (there are so many around my area)
Local Splash Pad
Body painting (get a large canvas or maybe a sheet and hang it outside and let the paint fly)
Yogurt Treat
Have a tea party
Feed the ducks
Water Painting (let her go at it with a big paint brush, cup of water and the sidewalk)
Bubble fun
Nature Hike
Sidewalk Chalk Mural
Water Play (includes table, pots, ladles, tupperware, buckets, etc. Great follow up to the sidewalk chalk)
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