There are few things in life cuter than photographer Seth Casteel’s Underwater Dogs series—I mean his Underwater Puppies for sure. But other than that, it’s a short list. And just when we thought the list was done, Casteel has done it again. His latest book takes the cake. Underwater Babies might … [Read more...]
Retro Bathing Suits For Kids
My kids are ragamuffins. They have zany, unique fashion senses, and iron wills to match. So early on in their childhoods I decided that fighting about clothes just wasn't worth it. As long as they are (semi-)clean and their privates are covered, we're good. That being said, this season when they … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Gulliver
This is how he swims. And sometimes he just hangs around the house like this. True story. Only those of of you who have seen Gulliver's Travels (Jack Black edition) will understand Cuyler's homage to it. … [Read more...]
Going for Gold
Watching the last few events of the Olympics was nicely timed with finishing up a middle grade or teen novel set amid the swimming competitions at London 2012 - and made for an interesting intersection of fact and fiction! If you've got an older kid or teen who has caught Olympic fever, this would … [Read more...]
In Praise of Spontaneous Getaways (and a not-so-fun mudslide this time)
Ever since we got stranded in Monterey, CA overnight due to a rogue mudslide caused by heavy rains that closed the Pacific Coast Highway before we could reach Los Angeles, I've wanted to take my girls back to the beach. I called that trip "A Delightful Detour", and it truly was one of the brightest … [Read more...]
Thankful
This past weekend the weather was beyond perfect. I was thankful for that forecast but I was so afraid that we would be stuck inside an arena. Our town hosts a Thanksgiving weekend tournament every year. Which is great not having to travel, but not so great when you have 6 … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – We made it
This is how we spent our last Friday of Summer 2011.We made it. We made it through and will send summer vacay off with a SpLaSh! … [Read more...]
Family Day
My family could not be more opposite from Sean's. He's got dozens of cousins, aunts, uncles and extended family all over Ontario on both his mom and dad's side.My parents came to Canada from Northern Ireland when my Mum was 19 and my Dad was 22. My Mum went back to have my oldest sister … [Read more...]
It’s Going Swimmingly, Thanks
I just spent a girls' week (two moms, three tween daughters) at Fairmont Hot Springs: such awesomeness! I am one fortunate cookie, because the whole week was hosted by my friend Kathy, who owns a timeshare in Fairmont. She and her family were booked in for two weeks, but because her hubby and … [Read more...]
Taking A Break
Join UrbanMoms as we discuss being active and making healthy choices in the "life is good" blog series sponsored by Nesquik. At a time when most Canadian children may not be getting the calcium and other essential nutrients they need, delicious milk - like chocolate milk made with Nesquik - is just … [Read more...]