Orange Cherry Lemonade Water

I made this today because it's feeling like summer and citrus water is always refreshing. I'm also pregnant and have to drink like a gallon of water a day... so... plain old water is getting boring.

The recipe is at the bottom, but I had fun taking some pictures. :D

 

 Step 1: Entertain the toddler. Put him in the highchair and gave him an organic pear.
Step 2: Slice the orange and cut off the rind. My oranges were not organic and the rind looked quite sad.

 Step 3: Add in two maraschino cherries and 2 tsp of the juice.
**Baby bump in the picture!!

 Step 4: Add some nice cold water.

 Step 5: Check on the toddler... he's still chowing down.
**Notice the orange slice? He'll get to that in a minute.

 Step 6: Add a tsp of pink lemonade. Adds a smidge of color and flavor.

 Step 7: Pop it in your fridge and let it rest for 1/2 an hour or so.

 Step 8: Get the little guy down from the chair. He's eaten lunch, devoured his fruit and is ready for nap time!

 Step 9: Once your ready to kick up your feet, remove your orange cherry lemonade water from the fridge and stir.
Step 10: Fill your mason jar with ice and a big straw.

 Step 11: Pour in the water. (I'd add mint if I had any!)

Step 12: ENJOY!

 

Orange Cherry Lemonade Water

2 oranges, sliced and rind cut off

2 maraschino cherries

2 tsp of cherry juice

1 tsp pink lemonade (not a packet of crystal light!)

Mint (if desired)

Water

 

Mix everything in a pitcher.

Let sit in the fridge for at least 1/2 an hour.

Pour over ice and enjoy!

Child Proofing the Craft Room

My son is almost one and is walking all over the place. He's also interested in getting into everything.

 

 To keep him safe while he's in my craft area I keep my iron unplugged and the cord on the ironing board. I also don't iron when he is around. He crawls around under my feet a lot.

 

Today he showed Mommy that he can reach the power button! Really?! It lights up, and we all know babies love buttons that light up. It's never too early to start teaching boundaries and off limits.  

I love being a Mom

I am so blessed to be a mom!

This is the first year I got to celebrate Mothers' Day.

My wonderful husband got me a card that Levi "signed" and a heart necklace with his birthstone in it.

 Levi and me out in front of our house.

He's 9 1/2 months old.

 My happy baby boy!

 First time in a swing! 

He's thinking "Not too sure about this..."

 I love his eyes in this one.

 I just love this face!

My hubby and me

Happy belated Mother's Day to all the mom's out there!