We are putting our feet up… And taking several siestas over the course of the next week… with all of Jeffrey's family in Atlantic City! Hope you have a great week!
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Monthly Archives: June 2009It's pretty hard to pick a winner because reading all the comments makes me feel happy and relaxed. It's so nice to know that everyone has something they LOVE to do during the summertime. I used the random number generator to select a winner and here is the lucky one. Congratulations, Marcie! Please send me… Sad day. Definitely my love of music has roots in this album. I remember dancing around the living room lip sycnhing with my brother and sister to his songs. He definitely had his “strange” moments, but it seems like it would be hard to live life being that much of a star. Thanks for the… I'm a big believer in the power of massage. For this reason, I'm happy I can use my hands to bring Gabrielle the soothing yet invigorating feeling of a massage. There are two tools I'm delighted to have discovered. The first one is the baby massage book. This is a great spiral bound book… massaging your baby with a good quality baby oil improves his circulation and helathy growth. There is nothing better than reading a book by the pool while my kids play. gosh, I just love sitting outside on our front porch after dark. listening, watching lightening bugs, etc. I actually used to prefer the backyard because that’s where our pool is. but we haven’t had the disposable income to keep it up for 2 or 3 years. It gets expensive! maybe next year. staying in bed nearly all day to read I like to sit in the house with my 5 boys and know that I have no place to be and at no particular time and just relax. It’s the best feeling in the world. I like to sit in the house with my 5 boys and know that I have no place to be and at no particular time and just relax. It’s the best feeling in the world. Nothing is better in the summer for me than taking a few days off from work to visit my siblings in North Carolina. I could spend an entire summer vacation with my sister and when its time for me to leave she would say, “come back soon so we can do lots more together!” Iced coffee on the deck while the kids play in the sprinkler I love to hang in the backyard with my girlies, they play in the pool and I chill with a mazagine : ) Thanx Anne I love relaxing at the beach as people start to go home for the day. It’s the best time of the day on the beach…4-6 pm…. My favorite summer activity is definately hanging out outside into the later hours of the evening, when it’s still warm enough outside for the kids to play under the street lights. nothing like it! I love hot summer evenings downtown on the waterfront. Enjoying a nice meal at an outdoor patio, or maybe a great wine bar, listening to some cool jazz or blues. The city seems to come alive with happy people and great sounds! Very favorite activity for summer would be sleeping late, followed by reading as much as I want to while hanging out at the pool with my sweet children. Sit with my feet up and read a good book! watching my son at swim team each morning is very relaxing to me! My favorite way to relax in the summer is to hang out with friends, on a weeknight. Share some food, drinks and conversation. I love working in education, summers off! sitting on the beach, listening to the waves, and not having a care in the world My most favorite thing to do during the summer is walking to the ice cream/gelato shop at night with my hubby and puppies and just enjoying how perfect the weather is. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! I just love to sit at the pool and watch my kids splish & splash away and hear their giggles & screams as they play. And I love planting a garden together as a family and watching it grow all summer long…so amazing! Thanks so much for the giveaway! FAvorite thing to do to escape this AZ heat, is swimming & splashing in the pool with my boys:) I love to drink a glass of wine on my balcony in the evening and just gaze out at the trees. My favorite thing to do in the summer is to enjoy my children… to create new summer rituals together as well as remember old favorites. Spending time together without having to look at the clock and think about when we need to be at school is a complete luxury. I live in a seaside resort town on Cape Cod. We love to go out for ice cream in the evening and pretend that we are on vacation, too! It makes it easier to get up and go to work tomorrow !! There are too many to pick just one! I love the smell of bonfires, dining outdoors, fresh Oregon berries, fun at the lake, fireflies! I could go on and on… this is a wonderful contest! read and swim…a massage would be awesome! My favorite thing to do is go for ice cream. We have a great “drive in” in my hometown where you can get an ice cream and walk over an old train bridge… it brings back wonderful childhood memories, and hopefully inspires ones for my own daughter. My hubby and I like to light a fire in the chimnea and sit outside on our patio with good wine or good beer after we’ve put our son to bed. It’s good time for us to connect and just enjoy the outdoors! We have been renting a condo for a few months while we are waiting for our house to be built, so we haven’t had the luxury of being able to do this yet this summer. We are counting down the days until we move in (15)! I love to be in my flowerbeds…. and play in the dirt. My favorite thing to do to relax is to take a long walk with my family to the neighborhood cafe, and have a long relaxing lunch outside. I look forward to it every week! amen on the texas summers! Camping with my family – when it doesn’t rain, that is – it is so relaxing. We camp at a lake and we are totally unplugged – no tv, no phones, no news, no computers. It is awesome. We have been taking our daughter since she was an infant and she loves it as much as we do – she never even mentions Spongebob or any tv. It’s the best! such a fun giveaway! Massage is magical! i massaged my sweet babies when they were small as well as my sweetie after a stressful day at the office. I love, love, love the beaches of North and South Carolina for at least one week each summer. There, I know I’m not in Kansas any more!!!!! Mmmmm, I like cooking with the windows open or grilling outside while listening to music and hanging with a bunch of friends. Ahhh Texas summer nights. how generous! What a great contest. Thanks so much. My favorite thing to do in the summer is read, read, read….I just went to the book store last night and came home with 3 new books to read. Carla Talk about the perfect giveaway! I love being in the mountains in the summer- here in Utah it’s a great way to escape the heat! I like to slather on the sunscreen and lie in the pool with a cold drink. Ahhhh….. My favourite summer thing to do is to lay out on my deck (or at the beach when I get there) in the dark night and stare up at the stars. Its warm, relaxing. Makes me happy just thinking about it!!! So far this summer having no schedule to follow has been the most relaxing! We have two sons; 6 and 3 and a baby girl; 4 mos. Being able to go about our day without the hurried rush we usually follow has been delightful! We can play in our backyard, swim at the pool, and just hand out! OOOHH! i need this one…i’m pregnant and could use a little pampering this very hot summer in Texas! wow..you have know idea how much I need this..5 kids home for the summer..but if I could relax during this time of year it would be to enjoy a COSMO after sunsetin front of some water with my best friend..my husband Bill Watching my kids swim and reading a book! a walk through the gardens at the Morikami Museum (Delray Beach, FL) followed by sushi Sit with my feet up and a magazine in hand! When I really need to relax, I call a girlfriend and arrange a massage day–in my own yard. I live on a 12 acre property, and I have a massage therapist that will come on site. Laying in the warm summer sun, feeling the breeze and smelling the flowers, all while enjoying a massage is one of the most wonderful things I do for myself. enjoyed my summer fave last night… a fabulous pedi my fave thing to do is be by a campfire with a cocktail in hand Oh NY summers….because I don’t have a house on the beach to run to, to escape the heat I love a lazy brunch on a Sunday and then an afternoon walk through the Brooklyn Botanical Garden or anywhere with a bit of shade and lots of greenery, ending with a home-cooked dinner for 2 with my amazing husband and a chilled bottle of Pouilly-Fuisse’. A massage after dinner wouldn’t be so bad, either! Ahhhhh I loved reading all of the responses to this question. It seems to me that everyone likes to do the same things I do to relax. I either read a book in a chair outside with something cold to drink or go to the neighborhood pool and float around with my two daughters. Life doesn’t get much better than that in my book. How fantastic!! I love Sunday nights with friends (and all of our crazy kids), sipping an ice cold mojito!! Can’t wait!!! Laying on a blanket at the beach listening to the rythmic sound of the waves and the distant voices of the people. I think my favorite thing to do is curl up on the swing with a good book, a cold glass of water and the noise of my boys playing in the pool and jumping on the trampoline. There is nothing more relaxing than listening to the laughter of boys having fun. It washes all the stress away. My fave summer to do is to sit out in the sun in the middle of the day while my babies nap, even if it’s just for a few minutes. I love to feel the sun on my bare legs and listen to the sounds outside, distant traffic, birds, etc. It’s very soothing! I love to just sit at the pool and watch my kids play. My favorite thing to do to relax is reading outside. Whether it be at the beach, the pool or my backyard . . . it’s always relaxing! My favorite thing to do is to sit on my porch swing and read a good book! I love to sit out in our backyard where we’ve recently had a privacy fence and raised gardens built. This is where I like to enjoy a cup of coffee or a cold beverage and read a good book. My 9 yr. old give me foot and hand massages almost every night! It is great to have them in the Summer when your feet are always in sandals! on a hammock – under our big shade tree – lemonade in one hand – coastal living magazine in the other – imagining the possibilities. How can you just pick one favorite thing about summer when you love it all. I love taking walks in the creek with my family. My girls love it! I also love being able to run late in the evening when it is still warm and light out but the sun is not so bright. My favorite thing to do to relax in summertime is to hang out on the back deck with my hubby and our new 1 month old little boy as the sun sets…. WOW what a great contest. My favorite thing to do in the summer is sit on the beach, close my eyes, and let the smells and sounds delight me. Lying on a blanket under a tree watching my kids play. I never get them, but I *love* massages. What a great prize! I have back problems, so this would be great! My fave thing to do to relax in the summer is hang out at my parents house…their backyard has an awesome oyster shack and pool. The kids play in the pool all day while the adults relax and eat oysters! My favorite thing to do in the summer is enjoy all the farmer’s market goodness! Oh my goodness this is the best contest I’ve ever entered! You are just awesome I love to get a good book and relax at the lake or by the pool. I love dining al fresco at my outdoor dining room (my deck), and love spending quality time with friends at happy hour at the various restaurants/bistros with outdoor patios in my area. Nothing beats Oregon in the summertime! My favorite relaxing thing to do in the summer is sit by the pool watching my 3 girls splash around while reading a good book. Great prize Jess… I have only had one massage in my life, so this would be perfect. Very cool prize! I love to sit in the backyard in the evening, watching my boys play, talking with my husband. Lately, my favourite thing to do to relax is just to lay down and close my eyes. Where ever I am. It’s been busier than usual around here with the two baby girls and I am spent beyond belief. But, typically I like to relax by reading on the beach or taking a nice long morning walk with my sweetheart. Or having a glass of red wine. Listening to wonderful music. Or painting my toenails. That’s relaxing, too. My favorite relaxing summer activity is sitting on the beach late afternoon (after the crowds and heavy sun have gone) with my feet dipped in the ocean reading a great book! what a cool prize. Definitely cold white wine at a local outdoor eatery during the evening…with my husband across the table to chat with. (Though my 18 month old & I have been enjoying Taco Bell’s Fruitista drinks this summer! They are delish and refreshing with lots of fresh fruit.) favorite thing to do to relax in the summer is walk on the beach and wait for the sun to set..and watch my boys play in the sand. oooh, fun contest! I looove reading a book outside and drinking a big glass of ice tea. I love bbqing with my friends at the beach and drinking mojitos picnic with my daughter, our barefeet digging in the grass…the best! My favorite thing to do is to lay on the beach and listen to the peaceful sounds of the ocean. My favorite thing to do to relax is to take a long, leisurely stroll on the beach at dusk. Nothing like the sound of the waves and salty air to bring a sense of calm to your soul. Wow! What a treat!! Yay! Thanks for the opportunity to win! My favorite thing to do in the summer is to relax on my freshly cut lawn. Nothing like the smell and feel of freshly cut grass and the sunshine on my face. I love playing by the water with my two lil’ guys…so great to smell the fresh air, get all dirty in the sand…always feel so much more relaxed by the water! Hope you’re enjoying a great summer! Taking a nap in the late afternoon is my favorite summer relaxation treat. I am able to take a two hour siesta and wake up with hours of light left before sundown. My favorite thing to do is sit in the pool on a raft when all the kids have left the pool. Definitely to sit outside in the sunlight but somewhat in a shaded part, sipping peach bellinis and reading. I love sitting out on our balcony as the sun is setting and sipping a glass of cold, white wine. That’s my favorite way to relax in the summer! My favorite way to relax in the summer is spending an evening with good friends, chatting on the back porch, and a good bottle of vino. I love the way evening feels during the summer. When it has been so devastatingly hot all day long and the coolness of twilight descends and the fireflies come out…it just takes me back to my childhood and it makes me feel so peaceful. favorite summer thing to do is BBQ with the family in our tiny backyard. Sit out back and look at the stars — while making s’mores! i find that riding my bike around the neighborhood a few times has been very relaxing. my husband bought me the bike a few years ago but this is the first year its gotten any real use. ah…summers in the NW! i don’t think there is anything better. my fave way to relax right now is to hang out on our deck with my feet up, watching my 1 1/2 year old and husband wrestle around in the grass while enjoying a big bowl of freshly picked oregon strawberries (and would love to have a glass of pinot gris as well…but alas i’m 5.5 months prego – so that will have to wait for next summer!). heaven. A lazy day at the beach… My favorite thing to do in the summer is late night walks. Just being able to wander the city I love, Chicago, when the weather is great, is pure joy. The city at rest, is wonderful! My favorite thing to do in the summer is to eat dinner on the back porch. My kids love to set the table up and light the candles. We love by the woods and it so peaceful. We usually end the evening with a bombfire, the kids love to roast marshmellows for the smores!! the beach. any beach. My favorite thing to do in summer is plan a getaway for our family to a resort with a pool…where I can watch my kids swim and enjoy the sun. My favorite thing to do to relax in the summer is to lay out in the sun, by the pool or lake, while my girls swim and play…Thanks for the opportunity to win a massage *heaven*. Thank you for the fashion tips, I’m always checking your blog for new ideas. Here's a great reason to have a sewing machine around the house…(From Martha Stewart Living, July 2009) It's so fun to pack for Gabrielle! Hi Jessica! Hi Elena! Too too cute! May I ask who makes the little pink jumper in the lower right hand corner with the “mom” tatoo on the chest? That is just the cutest little outfit! I'm sending extra special cross country hugs and kisses to my dad today. What an incredible man. What a wonderful father. He has inspired me both directly and indirectly. He taught me all the boy things I needed to know. How to fish. How to golf. How to gamble. And he taught me how to… I love the idea of an angel food cake with the berries already mixed in! oh yum, I must see if our whole paycheck has that treat! I loved your last post about Gabrielle. It was really beautiful. Gabrielle has been such a delightful addition to our life. Every day is a blessing. Today marks three months since Gabrielle's birth. I asked Jeffrey last night what he remembers most about the day she was born. He told me the two things that stand out in his mind were the look of confidence on… I must say your daughter is beautiful! She has the prettiest eyes and that button nose is too cute! she is so adorable! she has the best big and bright eyes. Your blog entries and photos of Gabrielle and the places you have taken her will be an awesome diary of her life that she will be able to look back on when she’s older. I hope you are preserving all of this on a hard drive and DVDs for her to cherish! Your Doctor was right, she really is a beautiful baby! Another successful plane ride! We are in Alexandria, Virginia, this week for Jeffrey's seminars. We are staying at The Westin on Courthouse Square. And all around us are the United States Trademark and Patent Offices who we have dealt with in registering Jeffrey's trademarks. After lunch at the hotel with Theo, we got to spend… Hey, you are just down the road from me! There are so many great shops in Old Town. Hope you and your family enjoy the time here. Jessica, definitely check out Grape and Bean for wine, Restaurant Eve for great food, Bellacara for mommy beauty. Oh, I love King Street in Old Town Alexandria! There’s a great Japanese restaurant just a few blocks up from the waterfront – Ichiban – that serves delicious (and very large portioned) bento box lunches. Enjoy your time there! =) Sounds like a fun week! Virginia is so beautiful and it is so nice that you have been blessed with a baby who likes to travel. Momma loves her baby owl. Especially when she coos sweet little sounds like Gertrude the song bird. Is Gabrielle traveling with you? Your current style of the day is not showing up -still showing your grey outfit when you click on it. Jessica, She is adorable….and have I told you lately how much I enjoy the links you provide? Your like my favorite personal cool Mom shopper. If I want to hit a home run with my teens and twenties….a stop by your blog does the job. But, today’s post caught my four year old’s eye….and how could I say no? she is adorable! I’m loving that she has her picture of the day too |
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) My favorite thing to do to relax in summer is to: go to the library. With my children out of school, we try to go once a week. It’s good for all of us, and you never know what you might learn or take home. 
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jenn - enjoy!!! she is sooooooooo adorable!
Erica Hettwer - Oh, how I love when they sleep with their mouths open, so stinkin’ cute!!!
Have a great week!