Latest Digi LOs...

Did you pick up this free template last Tuesday at JessicaSprague.com? Today is another round of Template Tuesday ... head over the site to download the newest free template now!

Summer Sunshine In The Making Design::

Template Tuesday: Love
Retro Mango Paper Pack
Valpolicella Elements Pack
Tricolor Elements Pack

Queen of Quirk::
Cirque du Ciel Accent Pack
Father Time Accent Pack
Jeepers Accent Pack

Budding Chef In The Making Designs::
Gourmet Paper Pack - coming soon!
Gourmet Word Art & Labels - coming soon!
Valpolicella Elements Pack
Indulgence Elements Pack
La Storia Elements Pack
Mandarin Breeze Elements Pack

Splendid Fiins::
baker's twine photo megapack
evidence - file frames
Make a Mess - masks vol. 2

Queen of Quirk::
Jeepers Accent Pack

other::
LaurieAnn HGD: Baked with Love

Sweet Love

Carina Gardner:: Victorian Art Paper Set 2 - coming soon! COQUETTE - Brad Set DAISY JANE - Flowers COQUETTE - Word Art Set FRESH PICKED - Summer Collection FRESH PICKED - Spring Florals FRESH PICKED AUTUMN TICKETS ESSENTIALS - Frames v1 BABY MINE- FULL KIT liv.e designs:: Tabby Tabs Loopies Vol.1 - Flutterby other:: Katie Pertiet: LIttle Hearts Kit (owl epoxy)

Instagram = Happiness
For the "What I know for sure ..." challenge.
Cheated, and did not use one photo though!

Kitschy Digitals::
Vintage Cameras Kit

Crystal Wilkerson::
Crystal's {PLAYGROUND} Element Pack Watermelon Sherbet Pie
Kitschy Digitals
Clotheslines
Kawaii Cute Fruits Kit
Watercolor Doilies Paper Collection
Retro Kids

Splendid Fiins
Evidence Paper - coming soon
Evidence-journaling cards

Watermelon Sherbet Pie
Kitschy Digitals
Clotheslines
Kawaii Cute Fruits Kit
Watercolor Doilies Paper Collection
Retro Kids

Splendid Fiins
Evidence Paper - coming soon
Evidence-journaling cards

Thanks for looking! -xo jenn

If you can't beat the heat ... stay in the water!

What a hot July it's been. Two weeks ago E had a week of all day soccer camp during the hottest week of the summer so far. Usually we see temps in the 100s in August, but this year that heat seems to have found us early. She handled it like a champ though ... and even managed to win a prize for speed dribbling during competitions. As soon as camp ended, we headed back down to the Jersey shore to meet up with family for a fun weekend. The heat hung around, so we hung in the pool.



I got to see my 3 yr old nephew swim his little heart out.


Last time he came to visit my house on Memorial Day weekend, he was still jumping in the pool with swimmies on. Now look at him.



He jumps in and swims without them. Just like the big kids. :)



Here he is with my sis-in-law (his mama). :)


It is super cute watching him try to keep his little head above water.


He is so proud of himself. It is just stinkin' A-dorable.


Uncle and K got fiesty in the pool.



K is about to be launched into the air.



In mid flight. (Fun, I remember my Dad doing this to me when I was his age. Sigh.)


And Nan and nephew share some moments in the pool.


Once Monday rolled around, and the weekenders head back home, that's when we like to hit the beach. (What can I say, I grew up near the beach and got spoiled when I learned that the weekdays on the sand and surf were slightly quieter.)


Another beach fort ... this time much closer to the surf ... so when high tide rolled in, they had a mini sand pool.


And of course ... they met more new friends to hang with for the day.



Tuesday we hit the bay side and rented some kayaks.



Wish I had some more photos. Photos of us actually in the kayaks. But I didn't have anything waterproof to store my iPhone in, so I left it in the car to be safe. So this is all I got.


Then we hit the boardwalk to get a slice of pizza and some ice cream. E wanted to ride the swings. Here she is with the Dad.

But it was way too hot on the boardwalk to stay for long. Besides there was no water! ;)

Pretty in Posies' Summer Sale continues, making Cherry Limeade

My Summer Sale is still going on! 30% off everything and anything in the shop! Just use coupon code Summer at checkout. Above is a new Mini Tri Cluster Felt Flower Hair Clip in Pretty Pastels. Or, if you prefer, have it made on a hair pin, like below. Don't you just love choices? Just about everything I make can be made with an alternate backing ... simply let me know what you need!


We've been back in the kitchen this week. This time we tried a simple fizzy beverage recipe found at She Wears Many Hats. I think I fell in love with her photography. Stunning!

The recipe looked like an easy one to do with the kids, and the best part, it was pretty much instant gratification. Kids like that. Me, oh, I can handle the wait. It's just the kids that have a hard time with that stuff.
Really.
really....
oh ok, I admit it.
I liked not having to wait too!


Some of the ingredients you will need. You can find the recipe here: Cherry Limeade.

E making the syrup!

K squeezing the limes.

Now they are both squeezing the limes.
A great stress reducing exercise, who knew?

I think the stress is gone, they look a bit more relaxed.



The syrup cooled, and we're adding all the ingredients into the pitcher.

And lastly, we add the magic fizz, club soda.

Garnish with a lime wedge!

And mmm.


mmmm. Good.

Cooking with Kids ...

We're really getting into this cooking thing this summer.



I had a busy morning and had to run out with the girlie, but whipped up a quick omelet for myself first. K saw it and wanted one even though he already ate breakfast. So while eating mine, I talked him through how to make his own.


He did all the work himself. And I love the fact that he's getting more protein in the morning, rather than so many carbs. And he is quite proud of himself to boot.

I got to actually eat my breakfast and wasn't late for our appointment ... and he got his omelet.

Check out these sites for more on cooking with children:
disney's family fun
cooking with kids
nick jr. -this site is best for the littlest ones
and of course Martha has a spot reserved on her website just for cooking with kids.

Let me know if you come across any good ones!

x0-jenn