A mouth full...

As you can see, Julia has one extra tooth in there. It's huge. She has such tiny teeth, this tooth coming up is a monster. I see big $$$$$$$$ in our future.

Thanks!

Thank you so much for the snack ideas! I knew I could count on you.

Kirdy... oooh graham crackers that is a great idea we were on a graham cracker kick awhile back but I think it's time to revisit an old friend. I also snapped up some apple snack chips.

Moe... edamame is not only fun to eat but fun to say. That's the sign of a great snack.

Scattered Mom.... THANKS! For those of you looking for great recipes and some super snack ideas, visit her Notes from the Holiday Cookie Jar Site. It's worth it!

My kids and I thank you!

I do believe in fairies, I do believe in fairies....

Walking in silence through the tall, imposing pines, the shadowy white birches and willowy bamboo like water trees, the five of us tread along the waters edge.



I look back to find two of my beautiful girls intently looking in the underbrush as they walk along the path.

Lagging behind is a new walker, struggling to keep up with her big sisters but equally awed by her surroundings. Dad stays close by to help when she veers perilously close to the sharp drop to the water.

We continue winding our way around the island. Our silence is broken by squeals of excitement as a small pile of sticks is discovered under a tree. Little fingers delicately poke at the tiny domecile, careful not to disrupt the construction.

In a clearing we spy a large fox and moments later he turns and acknowledges our presence.


Then up ahead, the setting sun filtering through the leafy canopy above, we spot them. From afar it appears to be a "Blair Witch Project ish" intrusion of natural items piled unnaturally. Upon closer inspection it's a friendly village. A sign announces that we have indeed reached the Community Village.

Little piles of sticks, leaves, bark, shells and other items found through out the forest have been fashioned into shelters for faeries.

Some of the houses were simply constructed, obviously providing for the fairy who had minimal needs. Others were multilevel fairy mansions with swimming pools and gardens. High class fairies indeed. We discovered ittle tiny houses fit for a Thimbelena all the way to large tactical shelters worthy of Bear Grylls.

Leaving no trace behind, we continue our circumference of the island and are rewarded with a beautiful sunset over the water.

At exactly closing time we reach our van and head home. It's a wonder that this little retreat is only a small causeway from the city.

Ideas please??

I'm in a rut with the girls snacks...

I need ideas for healthy (fast) snacks. I have 3 busy, hungry little ones and since we moved into the hotel, I've just been grabbing the bag of pirates booty or cheese sticks. Not exactly in line with what I'm thinking.

I'm heading to the market and will load us up with some fresh fruit and berries... but any other snack ideas would be welcome!

Thanks!

Help a Brother out...

One my favorite musicians is Brother Love. Brother Love does indeed rock. I encourage you to visit his website and check out his music.

You may recognize his amazing voice from the Saturn commercials (the "You are My Sunshine" one) that were running over Memorial Day. Here's a link to see it if you missed it.

His CD "Album of the Year" can be found on his website, and on itunes. "Summertime" and "Silly Boy" are two of my favorites.

So.............. to my point...... he's in this contest through Cordless Records and Going.com to be a part of this great show to give him some more exposure (and some cash). It would be great if you could take a minute and sign up to vote for him. You do have to load a pic into your profile for your vote to count, but it would be great. He's a wonderful artist and you gotta love the unsigned musicians!

The contest ends tomorrow at midnight, please vote if you can!!!!