Basil Limeade Slushies

I'm thinking these could be an alternative to this, but I haven't made them yet.

8 cups ice
4 cups water
3 cups fresh lime juice
3 cups lightly packed basil leaves, plus basil sprigs for garnish
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups soda water

In a blender, working in batches, blend the ice with the water, lime juice, basil leaves and sugar until slushy. Pour the limeade into chilled glasses. Top each with 2 TBS soda water, garnish with basil sprigs.

Sounds yummy...anyone else try these first-let me know! (Leslie-i bet you could sub some cherry flavoring in there) :)

Lots. Of. Stuff.

Ok, so I really thought it had been WAY longer than one month since I have blogged...but it has been almost exactly. I have missed it so...have so much to write about and show...but my computer is in a funk...the one that houses ALL of my pics... :( SO I will not write until I can figure out a way (my husband can figure out a way) to get my pics. Because those are the most interesting parts.

Dancing Clothes...

Ever since we've been back from Florida...Aidan has been asking to wear his "Dancing Clothes". These dancing clothes happen to be Sofia's tutu. And because I made a matching tutu for Hanna, Aidan's 4 year old cousin, who called it her "dancing clothes"...I guess it's OK. ?





And he does look pretty cute while dancing around to Dora the Explorer...

Happy 4th!

Aaaahhhh....Brother/sister/cat Love.

Vacation!!

We finally had our first vacation (since our honeymoon 4 years ago!) as a family of four...obviously first plane ride for both kids! Jason and I were definitely prepared for the worst and received the BEST results. Both kids did unbelievably well...no tears, screams or boredom on the entire air trip to Florida. Aidan sat in his carseat the whole time (except for a diaper change on each flight)...no running up and down the aisle like a lot of people warn. The trip home was a little less perfect...with Sofia finally breaking down after listening to a 3 year old scream the whole time (therefore making it impossible for her to sleep. ugh.) All factors considered- an amazing first trip. We can only hope future trips be as accommodating. :)