So I Guess Summer Is Happening

Awesome Things Liam Says

*As he pulls off a sticker from a banana*
Liam: Mom, all healthy things have stickers on them.

I can't even handle it.

Creativity

Between Pinterest and Mommy blogs, it doesn't take much to make me feel like I don't do enough in the creative department with my kids. Especially since I am supposed to be a somewhat "creative" person. There is only so much time a mom who works more than full time can do, but it's no excuse. This past weekend I decided it didn't need to be some big project to keep my kids engaged. In fact, I think it's the simplest things that get my kids imagination going.

So don't ask me where it came from, but I decided that we would go on a rock hunt around the yard. We grabbed our Easter baskets and pretended to walk through the jungle that is our back yard as we spotted rocks to collect. Then we brought our treasures into the patio to paint! What point does this have? Absolutely none. But like I said it's often the simplest and silliest of things that they find the most amusing. The kids loved it and through this I discovered I have a little artist on my hands. Livi spent about an hour painting intently. She was so peaceful and concentrated, I secretly wished we could build her her very own art studio in her room for occasions where she is feeling especially "two year oldish".

Some Inspiration

A couple weekends ago, the fam went to an Earth Day event at Marando Farms in Fort Lauderdale. It's not a big farm. As a matter of fact, you wouldn't know it was there unless you were looking for it. But it did inspire Chris and I to FINALLY start our own organic garden. That is still in the works, but here are some pics from our outing.

Just Cause

Some random pics of my pretty handsome kids at the Farmers Market and playground. Cause I can...

Livi's First Haircut

 With a snip of the hair, my little baby became a little girl. She behaved as if she's been doing it for years. No biggie. Meanwhile, I was taking pics like a crazy person and at times even tearing up. Seeing those sweet, soft locks fall to the ground made we wonder if I had made the right decision but when it was all said and done I was a happy momma. Not only does it look A. DOR. ABLE, but it will be so much easier to maintain. Livi hates when I try to brush her hair or put it up and it always ended up in her face. Now she could roll down a hill (well, she actually can't) and it would still look fabulous.