Monthly Archives: July 2014

Family, Photo-A-Day

When Her Mind is Made Up


Photo-A-Day #3371

I was working on the computer this morning and Eva came downstairs carrying four separate bags with 4 Build-A-Bear animals, one in each bag. She was going to visit her cousin for the day where they would be having a Build-A-Bear fashion show. She was trying to carry all the bags at the same time and it was so comical to me that I had to take a photo of it. When her mind is made up about something it is made up. I both love and cringe at that independent streak in her. I love it because she is strong and has her own ideas. I cringe because that will be very hard in the years to come because she is also very sensitive. Even with all the anti-bullying rally cries that are going on right now it may be tough for this creative, independent, sensitive soul and I worry.

We watched this video together. I think that all Dads with little girls should. I think all moms and little brothers and big brothers should as well.

After we watched it we talked about what it means to be a girl and to do things Like a Girl. I’m a little more confident in this strong sensitive little soul we have on our hands. I certainly couldn’t be any prouder although my pride in her doubles daily.

Family, Food

Tasty Fourth of July Treats from Family Fun Magazine

Fourth of July Pretzels

Family Fun magazine has some great ideas for making your Fourth of July extra festive. Of all of the items in the article I want to try and make these pretzel snacks. They look delicious.

Sweet & Salty Sparklers
Layered with white chocolate and studded with sprinkles and M&M’s, our pretzel treats add flare to any party spread. Cover a baking sheet with waxed paper. Melt 1 cup of white chocolate chips in a medium, heat-safe bowl according to the package directions. Use a spoon to drizzle 1 pretzel rod at a time with chocolate (you’ll have enough chocolate to make a dozen), then lay the rod on the prepared sheet and scatter it with red and blue sprinkles and M&M’s. Chill the pretzels in the refrigerator until the chocolate sets, about 15 minutes.