Del Mar

 Washing her sister's feet. :)

 Healthy snacks.

A big kelp bed (with its roots) washed up on the beach. 

 Let's see what we can find...

Lots of baby starfish.

 Who needs an aquarium when you have the Pacific Ocean? :)

 An afternoon treat!

Surfer Girl.

 Catching waves with dad.

 Learning how to throw the frisbee.

Undoubtedly, Del Mar has always been our favorite family So. Cal beach.  

Then how could it be that this was our first visit all summer?  

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It doesn't matter.  

What matters is that we got there and it was perfect.  

The kind of day you want to do over and over again...

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Time just flew by.  

We got there in the late morning and returned home at 7 p.m.  

It was the kinda day that made you wish it was the first day of summer, not the last.

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I loved every minute with my little family.

Happy Labor Day!

Super Berry Green Smoothie

Here's how it stacks up.  Basically, it's half fruit and half spinach.

Don't like your "green" smoothie green?  No problem!  Frozen berry blend is what gives this the pinkish/purplish color.

 I had a ripe nectarine so I tossed that in there, too!

   

Adding more spinach and berries while one of my an eager tasters waits in the background. 

We like spinach (raw or cooked) but for those who don't, YOU CAN'T EVEN TASTE IT. Promise!

Breakfast of Champions!

I call this smoothie "Super" not only because of the great taste but also because it contains the super food antioxidants, berries and spinach.  The berries are from Costco- the bag of mixed frozen raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.  The "green" is of course, the spinach.  

• Fill half the blender with frozen berries.  
• I also added a scoop and a half of protein powder and 2 heaping T of unsweetened apple sauce.  
• 1/2 cup of organic rice milk (or water would work). 
• Then add 2 handfuls of fresh spinach.
• Serve and slurp immediately!

I was full after drinking my cup but the kids also had some whole grain toast with peanut butter.

  

It's always nice to serve up something that's SO GOOD for your family as well as hear,

"Mom, can you make this everyday?" :)

Try it!  It might just add some extra zip to your morning!