Mercer Arboretum

I decided to check out Mercer Arboretum with a friend this week. It is BEAUTIFUL, and FREE (which is always a perk in my book). I couldn't help thinking it was a perfect place to take family pictures. The only problem is, it seems that everyone else feels that way too! I couldn't count how many people were taking family, wedding, or candid shots. Someone did mention to me, however, that the jailbirds go there to help with the plants. Hmm.....very interesting. Note to self: if someone dressed in all orange approaches you with a gardening spade....go the other direction.

Our Little "Cooking Helper"

Kennedy helped Brandon make some whipped cream for our Tres Leches Cake for Easter. 

She licked EVERY last bit of whipped cream off of the spatula. 

She also licked the beaters. 

YEAH for whipped cream! 

I'm Lookin' For A Baby Bumble Bee....

She even has bumble bee flip flops! Too cute!

Our little bee and her baby doll.

Notice her "bumble bee wings."

Our New Babysitter: Winnie

 

Perhaps you have seen this glazed-over look on your child's face before?

How about this one?

Spoiler Alert: Some of you may look down on me for this one. All I can say in my defense is: Have you ever tried making dinner with a one-year old latched onto your leg while handling a frying pan with hot oil and chicken stir fry?

Yes..I figure it is better that she kill off some brain cells than have her accident-prone mother cook with her near the oven.

I am guilty of using a free babysitter that I shall call "Winnie."

What EVERY mother should know about distilled vinegar!

There are times when the food on your child can easily become........

..........the food on your carpet. Yep folks...that has blueberries in it.

Which is why I now use distilled vinegar to clean carpet stains.

How to drink a green smoothie "Kennedy-Style"

Step 1: When you can no longer sip green drink from your sippy cup, remove the lid.

Step 2: Chug the remaining green drink down. I repeat the word: chug!

Step 3: Gulp it down until there is NOTHING left. Don't breathe. Don't blink. Just Gulp!