Where did the summer go?

Okay, this summer if flying by way too fast! I cannot seem to keep up with everything. I thought summer was a time for slowing down, enjoying life and taking it easy? Hmmm, wonder what happened ;-) Maybe it has something to do with summer finally arriving in New England. It is hot and humid right now with a high in the 90's!

One day next week, we are considering heading to the beach again. Isabelle loved it so, and Al's company's frisbee team is going to play again, so it it perfect. Should be another fun evening...and hopefully, no as late!!

Little Bit Funky's giveaway

I so love Crystal's blog, A Little Bit Funky - My Life As A Beautiful Mess. This week she is doing a great giveaway. She is such an inspiration and has a beautifully creative mind. Her giveaway this week is a silhouette pillow. To enter simply go to her blog, A Little Bit Funky.

Good Luck!!

Beach Fun!

Another beautiful summer day, and what better way to end it than an evening on the beach! We headed to Salisbury Beach (Seabrook, NH) for a great evening with friends - Al and his co-workers have a frisbee team and they play on the beach occasionally. Isabelle totally loved playing in the water - despite her shivering when the sunset, she wanted to stay as long as possible. The promise of ice cream convinced her it was okay to leave!!

Afterwards, off to Markey's for some fried clams, fish and other summer delights...oh yes, ice cream ended the whole affair. Everyone was tired a

n happy when we returned home (around 11pm). Cannot wait for the next frisbee night on the beach!!!

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday! And what can be more exquisite that some fabric wall decals?! Not much! Check out Mae's store on Etsy for a great line of fun and fantastic wall decals. They are removable, so no worries about changing rooms or houses - these decals come off and go with you! They are beautifully made and will add to any child's (or child at heart adult's) room.

Speaking of Etsy, I so love this site. All things handmade. You know it will be wonderful and there is just so much to choose from on the site - not just children's items. You name it, they've pretty much got it! I've purchased tons of kids stuff from them: soap, adult clothing and more. I have yet to be disappointed![

Great Children's Book

I am always on the lookout for a great children's book - one that is both interesting to adults and kids. I have found one such book, Little Hoot by Amy Krouse Rosenthal.

It is basically the story of a little owl who wants to go to bed and his parents make him stay up. Little Hoot pleads with his parents to let him go to bed, but as they are owls, they must stay up late. Much to Little Hoot's chagrin! It is terribly cute and is a twist on the tired theme of children's bedtime stories. The art work is just as wonderful! Ms. Rosenthal has done two other great books (Little Pea and Little Oink), though I have not had the pleasure of reading them as of yet.

So, if you are seeking a great children's book for the summer, looking for a birthday or holiday gift for a child, this is a perfect winner! Isabelle enjoys the book, and she is 3.5 years old. I would say this book would be good for ages 2 to 5 years.

Happy Reading!!