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Sunshine, DIPAC And Kookamunga's

We have recently been experiencing some fantastic summer weather here in Juneau Alaska; so when the rain lets up we do our best to take advantage.  The salmon are running and there is no better place to observe their migration than the hatchery.  Cecilia loves to go to the ladder.

Those are not ripples you see in the water….. Those are salmon!

When Cecilia had her fill of fish it was time for some of Juneau's best donuts at Kookamunga's.  They are open only on the weekends and they make them short order; hot and fresh!  

The owner is a very kind man, who enjoys sharing his love of donuts with others.  Last sunday when we went he told Cecilia if she sang him part of a Taylor Swift song she'd get her order for free.  It's people like him and businesses like his, that make Juneau a special little town to raise a family in.  

Bite sized bliss with many different toppings to choose from.  Cecilia's favorite is vanilla with fairy sprinkles.

This is the stuff Memories are made of.

Elsie's Essentials: Carseat Canopies

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week Carseat Canopy is running a special promotion.  These are great for those brisk AM sprints to the car, or cool evening walks.  I have seen many Alaska moms with carseat canopies and they are a must have!  This is a fantastic gift for yourself or for a friend who is expecting.   As a thank you to my readers here is a special promo code to apply at checkout:  "2302BD5E4"

This is a great deal seeing as they cost $49.95 and the code will take off $50!!!!

All you pay for is shipping.   

This is the style I ordered for Elsie called "Hayden"

Follow this link to find yours:

www.carseatcanopy.com

Elsie's Essentials: Nursing Necklaces & The Vintage Honey Shop

When my first daughter Cecilia was born 5 years ago I had a very challenging time breast feeding.  At full term she only weighed 4lbs 12oz.  I would feed her, supplement, then pump, and repeat.  She wasn't gaining the weight she needed to and I didn't have the support to push through those first few months, and eventually gave up.  With that said, I have been very determined to be successful this time around with Elsie.  One month down and we are doing great!  Juneau Alaska is very breast feeding friendly with lots of great resources.  

One of my recent finds is this great company called The Vintage Honey Shop out of Nashville Tennessee.  They sell lovely handmade teething and nursing necklaces.

Even the packaging is charming!

These necklaces are beautiful creations that make you feel pretty while giving baby something to hold onto instead of pinching or pulling at themselves or you!  The satin ribbon makes it fully adjustable for teething, baby wearing, or nursing.  I love this company and I am so happy to have found them.

Welcome Home Baby Elsie

Pretty Eyed, Pirate Smile

Cecilia got invited to a Pirate themed birthday party last week.  Unfortunately we didn't have a pirate costume for her to wear so I whipped this little number up from some scrap jersey knit fabric I had lying around.  With the addition of a pirate hat purchase from Joann's, I think it turned out rather well for winging it!  What's most important is that she felt like a pirate, and was excited to wear it…. so…. I'd say mission accomplished.

We put together a treasure chest full of loot for the birthday girl!

By the end of the party she looked a bit like Keith Richards 

However when it was time to go… she was not at all happy.  

Last Day Of Preschool (Year One)

I had come across this photo idea on Pinterest a while back and could not wait to try it out with Cecilia.  I am so happy we gave it a try, and I look forward to making it a tradition.

I remember as a kid always celebrating the last day of school with some sort of fun activity.  Since the weather has been superb we decided to bust out the new paddling pool!

Her best "pool buddy"