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Howdy Ho!
Lately, my blogging has been less then stellar. Maybe it is the great weather that has kept me from my computer (I wish this was my excuse).
But I feel that a large portion of my blogging time has been spent in my studio where I live 24-7. I have been so busy making orders, re-adjusting designs, and filling bulk purchases that I have been neglecting my tutorials and blogging.
I promise with Farmer's Market Season near its' end I will be back in the full swing again. There are some awesome giveaways lined up and some a-mazing tutorials I am dying to show you!
Yesterday, I was again plowing away on the sewing machine when I realized that the day was so beautiful that it should be a crime to keep Punk locked inside.
So we loaded ourselves in the pick up and headed out to my in-laws farm for a breathe of fresh air.
My in-laws have mastered the art of having "a green thumb."
They have a green house that is chuck full of grapes, egg plants, cucumbers, tomatoes, flowers, peppers, and strawberries. I love just going in their because the moment you open the door your senses are overhwhelmed with the fresh aroma of produce.
Outside, they also have a garden with more of the "fall variety" produce such as pumpkins, squash, corn, and onions.
Their little oasis also consists of a wonderful orchard where we spend the fall season picking plums and apples.
It's basically like a free babysitter when I go out there because Punk has a place to run and play freely while I graze through the vines and plants.
While we were out yesterday I came to the realization that we need to spend more time learning the names of animals...
Punk kept trying to pick up the cat and eventually the cat rolled on it's back trying to escape his grasp. At that point he figured, "Heck, why don't I just lay on you then?" The cat didn't find it nearly as amusing.
As the cat took off Punk kept yelling, "Puppy! Puppy!" I kept saying, "Babe it's a kitt-ee. Can you say kitt-ee." But, he kept yelling "Puppy" and until he found the horses and then would turn around with a big grin and say "Moo Moo."
Apparently we have an issue with the proper terms for animals.
While Punk kept chasing the "puppies" I made my way to the garden where I found a plethora of tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Usually I settle for making a salad or stew, but yesterday I wanted something a little more refreshing that incorporated all of these ingredients.
I settled on making a salad.
While I have had many versions of this salad I finally put together a recipe that I love.
Here's what you'll need:
1/2 onion
2 large tomatoes
1 cucumber
2 TBS olive oil
splash of lemon juice
large drizzle of Red Wine Vinegar (not in picture)
salt and pepper
I'm not good with measurements, it you couldn't tell....
First, begin by chopping up the onion, tomatoes, and cucumber.
Once the ingredients have been chopped, put them in a serving bowl and pour the olive oil on top.
Then take your red wine vinegar and lightly drizzle it over the entire salad. You can add more later if you feel like it needs some extra zing!
Then splash a small amount of lemon juice on the salad.
Once finished add salt and pepper to taste and mix the salad together.
Chill for 1 hour then serve with your favorite dish.
You might want to keep tic-tacs close by because this salad will give you some oniony breathe--probably not the best choice for first dates ;)
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The PC – I-GO2 Traveler Pet Carrier is for pets up to 15 pounds. It includes a telescoping handle with wheels. This allows it to function as a rolling case. Use the I-GO2 Traveler pet carrier as a rolling case, backpack, tote, carrier, or car seat. It comes with a removable pad for easy washing. The PC – I-GO2 Traveler Pet Carrier also includes two tethers to secure your pet and a wheel cover. Unzip the sides to allow the carrier to expand an additional 3 inches. The I-GO2 Traveler offers the most room along with fashionable design.
When fully assembled if your pet fits the dimensions of the pet carrier comfortably then it will support the weight of the pet. The inside dimensions are 15 inches high by 12 inches wide by 16 inches long.
Features of the PC – I-GO2 Traveler Pet Carrier:
- Dimensions: 16 inches Long by 12 inches Wide by 15 inches High
- For pets up to 15 lbs
- Use the I-GO2 Traveler as a Carrier – Car Seat – Backpack – Roller Bag – Tote
- Fleece-Top Comfort Liner
- Includes two tethers to attach to your pet's harness for extra safety
- Two side storage pouches for your pet's extras
- Telescoping handle stores out of the way just like a suitcase
- Unzip Sides to add 3 inches of additional space
The Many Uses of the PC – I-GO2 Traveler Pet Carrier:


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M.V.I. PEDIATRIC™ (AAI Pharma)
Multi-Vitamins for Infusion
For dilution in intravenous infusions only.
Rx only
M.V.I. Pediatric™ is a lyophilized, sterile powder intended for reconstitution and dilution in intravenous infusions.
Each 5 mL of reconstituted product provides:
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) .................................. 80 mg
Vitamin A * (retinol) ...................................... 0.7 mg(a)
Ergocalciferol * (vitamin D) ........................... 10 mcg(b)
Thiamine (vitamin B 1 )
(as the hydrochloride) ..................................... 1.2 mg
Riboflavin (vitamin B 2 ) (as riboflavin-
5-phosphate sodium) ...................................... 1.4 mg
Pyridoxine (vitamin B 6 )
(as the hydrochloride) ........................................ 1 mg
Niacinamide ...................................................... 17 mg
Dexpanthenol (d-pantothenyl alcohol) .................. 5 mg
Vitamin E * (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) .......... 7 mg(c)
Biotin .............................................................. 20 mcg
Folic acid ...................................................... 140 mcg
Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B 12 ) .......................... 1 mcg
Phytonadione * (vitamin K 1 ) ........................... 200 mcg
with 375 mg mannitol; sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment; 50 mg polysorbate 80; 0.8 mg polysorbate 20; 58 mcg butylated hydroxytoluene; 14 mcg butylated hydroxyanisole.*Oil-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K 1 water-solubilized with polysorbate 80.
(a) 0.7 mg vitamin A equals 2,300 USP units.
(b) 10 mcg ergocalciferol equals 400 USP units.
(c) 7 mg vitamin E equals 7 USP units.
Multivitamin Formula for Intravenous Infusion: M.V.I. Pediatric™ (Multi-Vitamins for Infusion) provides a combination of important oil-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, formulated especially for incorporation into intravenous infusions after reconstitution. Through special processing techniques, the liposoluble vitamins A, D, E and K 1 have been water solubilized with polysorbate 80, permitting intravenous administration of these vitamins.
Indications and Usage
This formulation is indicated as daily multivitamin maintenance dosage for infants and children up to 11 years of age receiving parenteral nutrition.
It is also indicated in other situations where administration by the intravenous route is required. Such situations include surgery, extensive burns, fractures and other trauma, severe infectious diseases, and comatose states, which may provoke a "stress" situation with profound alterations in the body's metabolic demands and consequent tissue depletion of nutrients.
The physician should not await the development of clinical signs of vitamin deficiency before initiating vitamin therapy.
M.V.I. Pediatric™ (reconstituted and administered in intravenous fluids under proper dilution) contributes intake of these necessary vitamins toward maintaining the body's normal resistance and repair processes.
Patients with multiple vitamin deficiencies or with markedly increased requirements may be given multiples of the daily dosage for two or more days as indicated by the clinical status. Blood vitamin concentrations should be monitored to ensure maintenance of adequate levels, particularly in patients receiving parenteral multivitamins as their sole source of vitamins for long periods of time.
Known hypersensitivity to any of the vitamins or excipients in this product or a pre-existing hypervitaminosis.
Allergic reaction has been known to occur following intravenous administration of thiamine and vitamin K. The formulation is contraindicated prior to blood sampling for detection of megaloblastic anemia, as the folic acid and cyanocobalamin in the vitamin solution can mask serum deficits.
WARNING: This product contains aluminum that may be toxic. Aluminum may reach toxic levels with prolonged parenteral administration if kidney function is impaired. Premature neonates are particularly at risk because their kidneys are immature, and they require large amounts of calcium and phosphate solutions, which contain aluminum.
Research indicates that patients with impaired kidney function, including premature neonates, who receive parenteral levels of aluminum at greater than 4 to 5 µg/kg/day accumulate aluminum at levels associated with central nervous system and bone toxicity. Tissue loading may occur at even lower rates of administration.
General: Caution should be exercised when administering this multivitamin formulation to patients on warfarin sodium-type anticoagulant therapy. In such patients, vitamin K may antagonize the hypoprothrombinemic response to anticoagulant drugs. Therefore, periodic monitoring of prothrombin time is essential in determining the appropriate dosage of anticoagulant therapy.
Adequate blood levels of vitamin E are achieved when M.V.I. Pediatric™ is given to infants at the recommended dosage. Larger doses or supplementation with oral or parenteral vitamin E are not recommended because elevated blood levels of vitamin E may result.
Studies have shown that vitamin A may adhere to plastic, resulting in inadequate vitamin A administration in the doses recommended with M.V.I. Pediatric™. Additional vitamin A supplementation may be required, especially in low birth weight infants.
Where long-standing specific vitamin deficiencies exist, it may be necessary to add therapeutic amounts of specific vitamins to supplement the maintenance vitamins provided in M.V.I. Pediatric™.
In patients receiving parenteral multivitamins, blood vitamin concentrations should be periodically monitored to determine if vitamin deficiencies or excesses are developing.
Polysorbates have been associated with the E-Ferol syndrome (thrombocytopenia, renal dysfunction, hepatomegaly, cholestasis, ascites, hypotension, and metabolic acidosis) in low birth weight infants.
M.V.I. Pediatric™ should be aseptically transferred to the infusion fluid.
Drug - Drug Interactions
Physical Incompatibilities: M.V.I. Pediatric™ is not physically compatible with alkaline solutions or moderately alkaline drugs such as Diamox (Acetazolamide), Diuril Intravenous Sodium (Chlorothiazide sodium), Aminophylline or sodium bicarbonate. M.V.I. Pediatric™ is not physically compatible with ampicillin and it may not be physically compatible with ACHROMYCIN (tetracycline HCl). It has also been reported that folic acid is unstable in the presence of calcium salts such as calcium gluconate. Direct addition of M.V.I. Pediatric™ to intravenous fat emulsions is not recommended. Consult appropriate references for listings of physical compatibility of solutions and drugs with the vitamin infusion. In such circumstances, admixture or Y-site administration with vitamin solutions should be avoided.
Several vitamins have been reported to decrease the activity of certain antibiotics. Thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacinamide, and ascorbic acid have been reported to decrease the antibiotic activity of erythromycin, kanamycin, streptomycin, doxycycline, and lincomycin. Bleomycin is inactivated in vitro by ascorbic acid and riboflavin.
Some of the vitamins in M.V.I. Pediatric™ may react with vitamin K bisulfite or sodium bisulfite; if bisulfite solutions are necessary, patients should be monitored for vitamin A and thiamine deficiencies.
Clinical Interactions: A number of interactions between vitamins and drugs have been reported which may affect the metabolism of either agent. The following are examples of these types of interactions.
Folic acid may lower the serum concentration of phenytoin resulting in increased seizure frequency. Conversely, phenytoin may decrease serum folic acid concentrations and, therefore, should be avoided in pregnancy. Folic acid may decrease the patient's response to methotrexate therapy.
Pyridoxine may decrease the efficacy of levodopa by increasing its metabolism. Concomitant administration of hydralazine or isoniazid may increase pyridoxine requirements.
In patients with pernicious anemia, the hematologic response to vitamin B 12 therapy may be inhibited by concomitant administration of chloramphenicol.
Vitamin K may antagonize the hypoprothrombinemic effect of oral anticoagulants (see bolded statement).
Consult appropriate references for additional specific vitamin-drug interactions.
Drug-Laboratory Test Interactions: Ascorbic acid in the urine may cause false negative urine glucose determinations.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, and Impairment of Fertility: Carcinogenicity studies have not been performed.
Adverse Reactions
There have been rare reports of anaphylactic reactions following parenteral multivitamin administration. Rare reports of anaphylactoid reactions have also been reported after large intravenous doses of thiamine. The risk, however, is negligible if thiamine is coadministered with other vitamins in the B group. There have been no reports of fatal anaphylactoid reactions associated with M.V.I. Pediatric™.
There have been rare reports of the following types of reactions:
Dermatologic--rash, erythema, pruritus
CNS--headache, dizziness, agitation, anxiety
Allergic--urticaria, shortness of breath, wheezing, and angioedema
The possibility of hypervitaminosis A or D should be borne in mind. Clinical manifestations of hypervitaminosis A have been reported in patients with renal failure receiving 1.5 mg/day retinol. Therefore, vitamin A supplementation of renal failure patients should be undertaken with caution.
Dosage and Administration
The single dose vial of M.V.I. Pediatric™ is reconstituted by adding 5 mL of Sterile Water for Injection USP, Dextrose Injection USP 5%, or Sodium Chloride Injection to the 10 mL vial.
The vial may be swirled gently after the addition of the water to hasten reconstitution. Use of this product is restricted to a suitable work area, such as a laminar flow hood. The reconstituted solution is ready within three minutes for immediate use. The withdrawal of container contents should be accomplished without delay. However, should this not be possible, a maximum time of 4 hours from initial closure entry is permitted to complete fluid transfer operations. The amount to be administered should be added to appropriate intravenous infusion fluids (see below).
The reconstituted M.V.I. Pediatric™ should not be given as a direct, undiluted intravenous injection as it may give rise to dizziness, faintness and possible tissue irritation.
For a single dose, 5 mL of reconstituted M.V.I. Pediatric™ should be added directly to not less than 100 mL of intravenous dextrose, saline or similar infusion solutions.
Infants weighing less than 1 kg : The daily dose is 30% (1.5 mL) of a single full dose (5 mL). Do not exceed this daily dose.
Infants weighing 1 to 3 kg : The daily dose is 65% (3.25 mL) of a single full dose (5 mL). Multiples of this recommended dose should not be given to infants weighing less than 3 kg. A supplemental vitamin A may be required for low birth weight infants.
Infants and children weighing 3 kg or more up to 11 years of age : The daily dose is 5 mL unless there is clinical or laboratory evidence for increasing or decreasing the dosage.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
After M.V.I. Pediatric™ is reconstituted it should be immediately diluted into the intravenous solution. The resulting solution should be administered immediately. Some of the vitamins in this product, particularly vitamins A and D and riboflavin, are light-sensitive and exposure to light should be minimized.
How Supplied
M.V.I. Pediatric™ is available as:
NDC 66591-839-31, Single Dose Vial, Boxes of 10.
Store under refrigeration, 2-8°C (36- 46°F).
M.V.I. Pediatric is a trademark of aaiPharma LLC.
© 2002 aaiPharma LLC
Manufactured by: DSM Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Greenville, NC 27834
Manufactured for:
Wilmington, NC 28405 646650
Rev. 8/02
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.


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These are the objects I find myself missing the most:
1. My cookbooks
2. My salad spinner
3. My bed
Oh! Wait! No, bed is #1.
Start over.
1. My bed
2. Salad spinner
3. Cookbooks
Oh, no. Hold on. I miss my cookbooks more than I miss the salad spinner, but I NEED the salad spinner more than the cookbooks.
I'll try again.
2. All my cookbooks, even the ones I left at my son's house, and the ones I gave away or sold in the yard sale. I want to sit and look at pictures of pretty pastries and cakes and other things I shouldn't be eating.
3. My salad spinner. Wow, I just realized that I was imagining in my head my old red and white salad spinner instead of my newer, bright green, and better salad spinner. It's been so long, I am forgetting what I own.
4. The rest of my knitting needles so I can start more WIPs. I brought my best yarn with me.
5. Pretty bowls, so I can make giant salads, mix bread, and even set one on the counter with fruit in it. Oh yes! That really pretty blue pottery bowl that Craig bought for me at the SLC farmers market! I miss that one!
6. All the books I was in the middle of reading, since I am incapable of reading one book at a time or actually finishing a book before I start another.
7. Kitchen, bath, and bed linens. I really need more than one hand towel, and some placemats would be fabulous. Here they have a store called Bed, Bath, and Table. They forgot the Beyond.
8. umm…. well…. oh I know! That pretty turquoise vase, and my Underwood typewriter, because I like to look at it. The ribbon needs re-inked, then I could use it.
9. I guess that's it. Eight things.
The top eight things I miss, that are still in a port in California (and tentatively scheduled to sail on March 14. Of this year. I hope. God, I hope they meant this year!)
This blog post was a bad idea. As I was searching through my photo archives for appropriate pics, I realized that what I miss isn't these things, (well sorta) but what I really miss is my home and my family and my friends, my friends who are my family, and Utah, yes, I even miss Utah.
This act of giving up so much to get some other thing you really want is hard. The conflicting emotions stretch me across the world. I want to be here in Sydney; I love it here. AND I miss everything and everybody I left behind. AND I love the new people we've found here. And the sea, and the shops, and the coffee, and the birds, and the cafes.


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We are proud to bring this interesting property to the market place, a property located in the lush, picturesque district of Berrys Creek. In a prominent position on the Strzelecki Highway midway between Leongatha and Mirboo North, the possibilities are many for this appealing home and separate cottage set amongst gardens and in such a lovely rural setting. Plenty of room here for an elderly parent, teenager retreat, B&B /weekender or work from home situation.
Both the home and the cottage have been totally renovated and the presentation of both is exceptional. Stepping into the main home is a pleasure, light filled and with a tasteful modern decor. Open plan living includes a new kitchen with quality appliances, island breakfast bar overlooking the dining and sitting areas (cosy solid fuel heater) and large windows to enjoy views through. There are two bedrooms, main with W.I.R. the other currently combined for home office purposes and so quite spacious (double bunks.) A two way bathroom conveniently acts as an en suite to the main bedroom. The home is well insulated and has double glazed windows, providing comfort throughout all seasons.
The cottage is also an appealing building with restful views of livestock from kitchen windows. It contains two bedrooms and bathroom catering for the disabled. The cottage has an open plan living area, once again with new kitchen and quality appliances, dining and lounge areas. Both houses have practical vinyl-plank flooring to high traffic areas and stylish blinds throughout.
A large machinery shed provides plenty of storage and there's also a good workshop. Gardens are low maintenance with shady mature European trees a real feature. Water is plentiful with stock and garden water pumped from the Tarwin River. A clean, fenced paddock is ideal for an animal or two.This property is offered for sale by genuine vendors moving on. Call to inspect this property to see what an enjoyable lifestyle is on offer along with the potential to earn some extra income.


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Written by Lindsey Richardson, Web Developer
Technology is constantly improving and changing and because of that, so are websites! We have so many different options and technology has developed to Smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers that all come in all different colors, shapes and sizes. With the large variety and evolution of devices we have, if your website is not responsive you might want to consider it.
So what is a responsive website design?
To keep it simple, responsive design is the way the website appears on the device you are using. The website is built to display its content properly on a variety of different devices and orientations. When you open your site on your desktop screen, and let's say this is a 23 screen, you are going to most likely see a full width image and content across the entire screen. But what if you are on your tablet and only have a screen size of 10. With a responsive design the website is built to recognize and accommodate to the device you are using.
What are the benefits of responsive design?
That's easy, you can actually see the information you want to see on any device you may have! So rather than building multiple sites for every screen size out there, one website is built to respond properly for all devices and screen sizes. This is very convenient for visitors because all the information is still in view and the site remains easy to navigate. Although a responsive site may take a little more work to build, with so many devices available it is a must have for websites.
There are endless possibilities you have with responsive website design. Kayla Knight writes "But responsive web design is not only about adjustable screen resolutions and automatically re-sizable images, but rather about a whole new way of thinking about design." In her article she covers Responsive design, what features it has and what additional ideas are to come.
Contact Robintek today to see what we can do to improve your website and make it responsive!


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I survived a tsunami of online hate and now fight to help others
Zoë Quinn was subjected to death and rape threats in the Gamergate campaign and had private pictures posted. Now she wants to help others facing internet abuse
WHEN Zoë Quinn picks up, she sounds a little on edge. "My phone came up 'No caller ID', which always makes me feel a bit nervous," she says. "You understand why I might be a little stand-offish at first."
Quinn is a games developer in the US who co-founded Crash Override Network, a group that helps those subjected to online abuse. She is better known as a key target in the storm of abuse dubbed "Gamergate" – one of the most sustained …
Leader: " Online hate victims must speak out if the law is to stop the mob "


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Mark Harman
Making computers design their own tests and fixes (EN)
What if your software could test itself? And what if it could not only find the bugs, but also suggest ways to fix the underlying code?
In his keynote, Mark will tell us about Sapienz, a system for automated test case design using Search Based Software Engineering (SBSE). With this approach, which tests through the user interface (UI), Facebook is pushing test automation into the design of tests as well as their execution.
Sapienz has been deployed at Facebook since October 2017 to design test cases, localise and triage faults to developers and to monitor their fixes. It is now used on a daily basis to test millions of lines of code in Facebook's Android app. Since August 2018, the system has also been automating the process of suggesting fixes for some of these faults.
Short Bio
Mark Harman is an engineering manager at Facebook London, where he manages the Sapienz team, working on Search Based Software Engineering (SBSE) for automated test case design and fault fixing. Sapienz has been deployed to continuously test Facebook's Android and iOS apps, leading to thousands of bugs being automatically found and fixed (mostly by developers, but more recently, some of these faults have also been automatically fixed by Sapienz). The software tackled by Sapienz consists of tens of millions of lines of code; apps that are among the largest and most complex in the app store and that are used by over a billion people worldwide every day for communication, social networking and community building.
Mark is also a part time professor of Software Engineering in the Department of Computer Science at University College London, where he directed the CREST centre for ten years (2006-2017) and was Head of Software Systems Engineering (2012-2017). He is known for his scientific work on SBSE, source code analysis, software testing, app store analysis and empirical software engineering. He was the co-founder of the field SBSE, which has grown rapidly with over 1,700 scientific publications from authors spread over more than 40 countries. SBSE research and practice is now the primary focus of his current work in both the industrial and scientific communities. In addition to Facebook itself, Mark's scientific work is also supported by an ERC advanced fellowship grant and by the UK EPSRC funding council.


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What a great list! Thank you so much for including me, and for sharing such great beach spots!
A great family beach vacation ranks as one of life's most enjoyable experiences. I asked family travel experts from around the country to send me a favorite beach vacation spot. What a list! From Cuba to Oregon to Cambodia, there's something on this list for every age and interest. Thank you family travel bloggers for these incredible ideas!
Coyo Coco and Cayo Guillermo, Cuba | Corinne McDermott of HaveBabyWillTravel.com
Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo are two keys off the mainland of Cuba that are basically just hotel strips. They are beautiful, beachy hotel strips, mind you – but still devoid of the Cuban culture that is the biggest draw for us. It's an incredibly affordable vacation, however, and the tip of Cayo Guillermo houses a beach gem that makes the entire trip worthwhile, Playa Pilar – a stunning public beach. It's easy to get to from any of the hotels via taxi or the public bus, and the trip is definitely worth it. Pack a lunch, and bring a few pesos for lounge chairs, and of course for a couple of cold cervezas from the Ranchon.
Seattle, Washington | Anne Hartzell Taylor of HipTravelMama.com
Throw a blanket on the beach and don't forget lunch, because Hip Travel Mama's favorite beach for summer 2013 is perfect for a mid-day picnic. Let the kids take to the water and play in the sandy shores of Alki Beach located in West Seattle. There's nothing sweeter than Seattle in the Summertime and sharing a meal outdoors with your family.
Cannon Beach, Oregon | Keryn Means of WalkingOnTravels.com
Cannon Beach, Oregon gives families a laid-back beach experience in the Pacific Northwest that is so much more than splashing through the waves, and that's not just because the water is too cold to swim in. The annual Cannon Beach Sandcastle Festival in June draws a crowd, along with 4th of July festivities in the area. Since the beach doesn't have it's own fireworks this little town stays sleepy for families looking for the quieter side of beach life. Great food and outdoor activities keep little ones active as your feet squish in the sand, hike through caves at Hug Point, take in majestic views at Ecola State Park, and play around Cannon Beach's iconic Haystack Rock.
Forte dei Marmi, Italy | Amie O'Shaughnessy of CiaoBambino.com
Italians and tourists in-the-know flock to Forte dei Marmi on the Tuscan Coast over the summer months. Unlike the rocky beaches prevalent in other Italy beach vacation favorites like the Italian Riviera, Forte dei Marmi has a soft sand and gentle surf, making it ideal for young children and swimming. Best of all, beach clubs line the sand offering umbrellas, chairs, and sustenance, i.e. hotel-like services. The beachfront promenade is perfect for strolling and biking, and the town has shops featuring all the beloved Italian designers.
Ko'Olina, Hawaii | Debbie Dubrow of DeliciousBaby.com
You don't have to be staying at Disney's new Aulani resort to take advantage of the baby-friendly beaches at Ko'Olina. Just park in the public parking lot and bring a picnic blanket and cooler! These manmade lagoons make it easy for families with young kids to enjoy the ocean without the worry of unexpected undertow. My favorites are Lagoon 2, which is the least crowded and paradise cove where you can swim with and feed seaweed to the turtles.
Dominican Republic | Carol Cain of GirlGoneTravel.com
The beach town of Las Terrenas is becoming popular among tourists, but it's commitment to staying true to the culture and the community, makes this a fun beach destination for families. Because of it's proximity to the capital city of Santo Domingo (about a 2 hour drive), as well to the beautiful peninsula of Samaná (a 45 minute drive) this is the perfect stop when looking to get away from the big city noise and the big resort vibe. Almost all lodging in the area, with a few exceptions, encourage travelers to venture out, taste local eateries, take tours, and experience what are some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
Coronado Beach, California | Colleen Lanin of TravelMamas.com
Coronado Beach stands out as the most pristinely-kept of San Diego County's 70 miles of beaches. Although this sandy stretch of shoreline is meticulously maintained by the castle-like Hotel Del Coronado Resort (after which Disney World's Grand Floridian was modeled), the beach is open to the public. Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's kid-friendly restaurants or rent a surrey on which to tour Coronado Island with kids. In the winter, take a spin on the Del's seaside outdoor ice skating rink, open to hotel guests and visitors alike.
Clearwater Beach, Florida | Tina Buell of Trekaroo.com
On Florida's Gulf Coast, Sandpearl Resort's private beach, two-bedroom family suites with well-appointed kitchens, beachfront fire pits with s'mores kits, and zero-entry pool with poolside service and free pool and beach toys make it a coastal paradise for families on Clearwater Beach. Children are in for a treat when they participate in one of Camp Ridley's activity programs building sandcastles, hula hooping with staff, or ringing the sunset bell to signify the end of a day spent in paradise. Off-site, the entire town of Clearwater Beach is connected with complimentary transportation services from Florida Free Rides.
Kiawah Island, South Carolina | Kim-Marie Evans of LuxuryTravelMom.com
Our favorite beach that's fun for the whole family is on Kiawah Island in South Carolina. Just thirty minutes from historic Charleston you can bike or walk on a breathtaking ten miles of hard packed sand. The water is 85 degrees in the summer, it is shallow for hundreds of yards out so little kids (and moms) can boogie board with ease. The more daring adventurers can sea kayak out next to the dolphins. One year I even tried surfing, it's easy when the waves come in chest deep. Kiawah Island is also home to five championship golf courses and the Forbes Five Star Sanctuary Hotel.
Chinoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia | MotherofAllTrips.com
Mara Gorman of the Mother of all Trips loves Chincoteague, Virginia for its low-key, family-friendly vibe, fantastic oysters, and natural beauty. What's special this barrier island beach are the opportunities it offers for viewing not only birds but wild ponies; that's because it's situated right on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Start planning now and book your room or campsite for the annual pony swim the first week in July, when the local fire department brings horses over from the refuge to town for an auction.
Laguna Beach, California | Amy Whitley of PitStopsforKids.com
The ultimate beach town, Laguna Beach has something for everyone, from a vibrant art scene for parents, eclectic fine dining, and postcard perfect beaches. Spend the day at Heisler Park overlooking Main Beach, swim at Main Beach and the family-friendly Aliso Creek Beach (both public), and stroll through the Sawdust Festival (held every July and August) for one-of-a-kind artistry and music. Stay at the Montage Laguna Beach or rent a beach house with Dwellable or HomeAway.
Jekyll Island, Georgia | Sue Rodman of FieldTripswithSue.com
Jekyll Island, off the coast of Georgia was once the winter escape for some of America's richest families. It still offers something for everyone. History buffs can take a trip back in time with a stay at the historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel, once frequented by Vanderbilts and Rockefellers. Conservationists enjoy visiting the Georgia Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center, or the Tidelands Nature Center, which offers marine science programs for kids and adults. Thrill seekers love Summer Waves Water Park. Everyone can enjoy visiting their favorite spot via the 20 miles of bike trails on this seven mile long, 1.5 mile wide island.
Southampton, New York | Holly Rosen Fink of The Culture Mom
Coopers Beach in Southampton, New York, is a beautiful beach with white sands facing blue waters and a sun filled sky. It's a place for kids to pick seashells, ride the waves of the Atlantic Ocean and bask in the sun. In 2010 it was listed as America's top beach according to the annual list of the best American beaches. Equipped with lifeguards and concessions, families can spend the day worry-free. Seasonal parking stickers are available at village hall and at the beach.
Koh Rong Island, Cambodia | Gabi Klaf of TheNomadicFamily.com
After a year of loving South East Asia's city-life, beaches, and jungles, if you woke me up in the middle of the night to ask me where's my favorite summer beach, I would tell you Koh Rong Island. off the Southern coast of Cambodia. It's a year-round tropical paradise compared to no other for Koh Rong Dive Center scuba diving, CoCo Bungalow's famous BBQ, or that breath-taking jungle hike through the island to what has been bequeathed 'Top Ten Most Beautiful Beaches In The World." Justifiably, the one and only place in our world travels that we've backtracked to.
Malibu, California | Jennifer Miner of The Vacation Gals
Think of Southern California in the summer, and of course you'll think of the beaches (well, and Disneyland, but forget about that for a minute). My favorite Los Angeles-are beaches are in Malibu; a 20-minute drive up the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, and there you are. Zuma Beach, Nicholas Canyon Beach, El Pescador and El Matador State Park Beaches, Surfrider – guess the sort of activity you'll see here – and Point Dume all dot PCH amid beach houses and spots made famous on various television shows. My favorite Malibu Beach though, is Leo Carillo State Park Beach. It's the northernmost of Malibu's beaches, hence the least populated by sun-starved tourists. There's something undeniably romantic about leo Carillo State Park Beach on a cloudy day, but fortunately, this is Malibu in the summer: your family's beach vacation here will be sun-drenched and full of happy discoveries.
Sanibel Island, Florida | Jamie Pearson of TravelSavvyMom.com
If your kids love beachcombing – and what kid doesn't? – they'll love Sanibel Island and its near neighbor Captiva, a pair of upscale Gulf Coast barrier islands in southwest Florida. Besides having 250 types of shells, these islands have 15 miles of beaches, 22 miles of bike paths, 230 types of birds, and 0 stoplights. Since no building can be taller than the tallest palm tree, it feels remarkably underdeveloped for a Florida beach town.
Sydney, Australia | Michelle Duffy of Wandermom.com
There are over 100 beaches in Sydney Australia, some large, some small, some – like Bondi – famous worldwide. A visit to Sydney would not be complete without spending some time at the beach at any time of year. If you're planning a visit to Sydney with kids the beaches are a must!
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What a great list! Thank you so much for including me, and for sharing such great beach spots!
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My name is Carly Stephens. I am a 22 year old Registered Nurse. I grew up in Stanfield, NC. I guess you could say I'm your average girly girl. I love bling-bling, make-up, pocketbooks, shoes...basically all pretty things! Casey Summerlin is my fiance. He is 23 and my exact opposite. He is a big, tough country boy. Casey grew up in Mount Pleasant, NC which is 30 minutes from my hometown. We have driven that route plenty of times to know over the past 5.5 years. Casey works as a heavy equipment operator which fits him perfect because he gets to play on big machines all day! He loves the outdoors, hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers....typical boy stuff. Casey and I just purchased our first home in Mount Pleasant. It is a historic home built in 1904 and we are in love with it. I found it one day riding by, (not for sale) and confronted the owner about selling it. I worked my southern charm and a year later its OURS! Most of our time is spent working in the house, making it our home.
How we met:
Casey was 18 and I was 17 years old when we met. He was preparing to graduate from highschool and I had one more year left. We met on prom night. Both of our highschools had prom on the same night. He was at the same bonfire my friends were wanting to go to after the prom. I didn't want to go and not know anyone so I made them take me home. Later that night, my phone rang and it was a crazy boy telling me I should have stayed! That boy was Casey. From that point on we talked on the phone everyday for hours just learning each other. A few weeks later we finally met when our group of friends went camping. Ill never forget yelling at him for not bringing enough blankets. I was freezing! I still tease him for it today. Casey says he knew that he was going to marry me before he ever even met me.
Proposal Story:
Can I start by saying how important the proposal was to me! We have been talking about the proposal since our first year of dating. I laid out some ground rules for the occasion. I wanted an extreme, extravagant, over-the-top, never done before proposal. I know my fiance well and he is the farthest thing from over-the-top. So I would always talk it up and make him think of something amazing, yet a surprise for me. That was my main concern, that I would be surprised. Before getting engaged, I already knew where I wanted to get married. Casey would drive me through a town called Gold Hill. Its a historic beautiful village we both fell in love with. It has a cute, perfect little white church which faces a park on the other side of the street. The park has a stone cabin-like building in the middle of it which is absolutely beautiful. Prior to the proposal we went to Gold Hill many times just to walk around and plan the wedding. I knew this was where I wanted to get married. Casey would always laugh and tell me, "whatever you want babe". Last January he asked me if I wanted to go for a drive which is something we loved to do and did almost every weekend. He was waiting on me in the truck and I was inside talking to his mother. His mom said to me, "Carly, what is his problem. Is he ever going to ask you?" and I said, "I dont know. Everyday I wait for it to happen but I doubt he even has a ring yet". Casey drove me to Gold Hill. We walked around the town, went in the shops, walked over to the cabin in the park and where I started my planning. After a good half hour of running around and inside the building I took a seat on the front steps. The sun was setting, but all I could see was Casey just standing there staring at me. He said, "Since everyone is giving me a hard time I better go ahead and ask you to marry me". I laughed and then he pulled out a little box with my ring (which of course I had picked out for years). I couldnt do anything but cry, like a little baby and he still laughs at me for that! The only thing I could think of is how perfect it was. It was so simple but yet it was all I wanted. It was the very last thing I expected and he knew when he saw my tears that it was a good cry!
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In June and July I'm participating in the Just Read readathon, helping to raise funds for the excellent Indigenous Literacy Foundation. For the readathon, I am only reading literary magazines. I finished my first one last night, issue 7 of The Canary Press. One of the things I like about lit mags is the mix of voices and styles and perspectives bouncing off each other — and the mix of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, photography, art, etc. Although The Canary Press stick mainly to fiction (in this issue, there is a script and lots of triffic art work), they still achieve that mix: its spread of writers is international, and they happily publish the living and the dead (in the issue, the dead are Elizabeth Jolley, one of Australia's best writers of any era, and Moacyr Scliar, who was a Brazilian writer and physician – I'd never heard of him before, which is another thing I like about lit mags, at least when the writing turns out to be good). I'm not going to review this issue here, but I will say that the whole thing unsettled me, which is what I like most about lit mags. My favourite piece — on a first read, anyway — was Lally Katz's disturbing (to me) script, 'The Apocalypse Bear – Part 1'.
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"Folklore says St. Valentine really existed in ancient days.Ms. Swapna Ghosh Mazumdar (Teacher and an Examiner for All India Board Examinations)Guest of Honor on Valentine's Day
No one knows whether there's any further truth in what legends say.
Then why is this day celebrated in this school?
A school, which has its foundation in the Vedantic rules?
Because the values and love hidden within St. Valentine's Day celebration belongs neither to the East nor to the West,
The value it portrays belongs to every religion and its quest,
It is called empathy, It's called caring, It's called Love.
The school, built with immense love and dedication,
Based on the principles of Vedanta and scientific inventions.
The whole structure has been interwoven with love.
Love for learning, love for knowledge, love for each little child herein,
Love for the teachers, love for the staff, love for our real self and the divinity within.
Love brings out the best, without inhibitions or fear
Love can scale walls of hatred and dislike, far and near.
It can ignite young minds for nation building
It empowers noble principles without yielding.
So on this day I thank all of you gathered here,
For spreading your warmth, your radiance and good cheer.
God bless all your endeavors, whether numerous or few.
Bless you every moment and reward each one of you.
Thank you again and love you all!"
"When Kruthika decided to move from CBSE Board to IB Board we had a choice of reputed schools out in Mumbai and we had to make a decision between these schools or Victorious Kidss Educares, IB World School at Pune. I knew Victorious for some years as an advisor, but not as a parent. Inspite of a busy schedule I attended the first 'Three way conference' which reconfirmed our belief that Victorious is a 'School With A Difference' altogether and it does demonstrate that 'Every Child Matters'.
The entire DP team headed by Bonila Ma'am and others are so experienced, sincere and guide the students so well, it is more like an 'International University Atmosphere' where the Professors guide students, instead of hammering the contents of books into the heads of students as is a normal procedure in other schools. I liked the guidance of Mr. Pranav, the Economics Sir that the knowledge of the parent on a subject may be useful but should not be expected of the student because at that stage the student is expected to learn the topics in the curriculum and make projects on their learning rather than on the knowledge of their parents; this is very pertinent, as parents unknowingly think that children can start their understanding at a higher level when they practically cannot as they are at the beginning of the 'learning curve'. The emphasis of Sarika Ma'am, the English teacher and Madhulika Ma'am, the BM teacher about the 'criterion based approach' of writing answers that the IB expects, which is very much different from the CBSE Board and this was a good guiding point as well. I was impressed with Sheeza Ma'am, the French teacher as well who guided correctly about the importance of learning spoken French.
The message that I want to convey is that the DP team is strong on their subject content and fundamentals, conversant with the IB pedagogy and above all, very humble and sincerely wants every student to do the best according to their interests and abilities. Yes, VKE is the right choice, and best wishes to them."Parent of Kruthika Ramesh - (Father P.R. Ramesh & Mother Anuradha Ramesh)
"I have been studying IB since 10 years and have also taken up DP last two years. DP has been very important for me as it taught the same concepts that are taught in regular Indian boards, but in a completely different approach. We were never required to mug concepts in DP whereas that is the approach almost always required in other boards. We were always given broad questions that required to think pragmatically, a very useful tool in further ventures. DP has also nurtured my natural inquisitiveness, that has helped me gain more knowledge and even at a greater rate.
Having DP as my curriculum for upper high school has also made my foreign application processes much more easier as it is much more widely known across the world. Overall, DP has helped me shape into a holistic person who can take different approaches and find the most suitable solution in every case"Suhas Dara (DP Graduate, Class of 2016)
"This is a rather informal conveyance of my immense gratitude towards everything you have done and do for me. 'UNconvention :The Indian Edition' has been one of the projects in my life that I have been especially passionate about. Victorious Kidss Educares and its faculty, family rather, has been instrumental in framing my life in joy, prosperity and success.Pranay Jain (Alumni)
My entire life, concept of education, learning and making a difference in this very world that we live in, was quite bland until Victorious Kidss Educares happened to me. I would like to thank both of you, Ma'am and Sir for granting me the opportunity to set one of my dreams into reality and have me believe that anything pursued with dedication and sincerity would turn to reality. "
"The DP has helped me transition from a teenager to a developing adult. From the stage of choosing the subjects to pursue to the stage of writing our exams, the DP has pushed me to explore my capabilities and ignite the need to comprehend holism. After graduating from the DP, I am more confident about my opinions and I am not afraid to reconsider my thoughts; I suppose a gift from TOK. The skills that I have developed in the last two years, be it time management, organization, thinking, or communication, have given me a head start in my projects at college today. I have always felt privileged to be able to communicate myself through both writing and orating because of the IAs, essays, reports, etc I had written and the presentations I had prepared/participated in. Currently, I am pursing designing whose heart lies in empathy and respect for the community, which I believe have been expatiated with the assistance of CAS. Moreover, I have also received the gift of articulating my thoughts, ideologies, opinions, etc. because of the intriguing and integrative characteristic of the entire curriculum. I am doubly curious than I was before because I am perpetually inclined towards understanding the workings of the world; a conferral for actively participating in the DP. The DP helped me comprehend the meaning of management which is not only driven by academics but by a holistic approach to life. I learnt how to make the most of the time that is in our hands. I learnt how to find what I needed even if it was a simple recipe or an interesting research report. I learnt how to ethically calculate my steps and follow which was most advantageous to me. I learnt how to respect the people that surround. Plus, I also learnt how to maintain balance between the academic and personal life. The DP has molded me into a human being who is open-minded, honest, adaptable, curious, critical thinker, tolerant and self-aware. Today, I am capable of managing my college work and my household chores along with some extracurricular activities. I am capable of looking out for myself and finding my way out of a problematic situation irregardless of it being academic or personal. Thanks to the DP, I am capable of challenging myself, my abilities, my skill set to pursue growth and opportunities; I do not wish to ever stop growing; physically, maybe but mentally, never."Saloni Dhoot (DP Graduate, Class of 2016)
"When I talk about real life, real education and real me, I'd say, it all started with IB. When I reflect back to the person I was 2 years ago, I see a significant transformation in my aura, my persona and my approach towards life.Ishani Pawar (DP Graduate, Class of 2016
My utterly normal childhood was spent in a small town for years. When parents decide and plan the best for you, you go with it no matter how feared your mind is. I did that. I settled my mind on taking the life's new challenge called IB which I now describe my reality. Not only was this the switching between my education levels (SSE to CBSE to IB) but also it was entirely about relocating myself into a new, challenging, adventurous and a real-world life. These two short years of IB education seem to me the longest and the most productive years I have experienced. Inspite of involving into piles of theoretical work, I was trained to perceive knowledge through the light and power of practicality in life as well. Thus, IB schooling has positively affected numerous horizons of my being like the way I have learnt to appreciate cultures other than my own.
The most resonating and a 'must know' fact is the way I could I tie a knot between my subjects and the real world. Opting for Psychology was the best decision since it's taught me to be open-minded, reflective and a good communicator. IB philosophy inculcated curiosity and a sense of worldliness in me in terms of understanding the psychology of others around me. Especially, new subjects like TOK and Visual Arts guided me to look beyond the actuality and meet the intangible line of thinking.
Patience, time-management and perseverance is what I take with me because of IB.
With the support of all my teachers and mentors, I've been encouraged and pushed to go beyond what I thought I could do. And I am not only a better student because of it, I'm a composed, optimistic and a better person today.
A heartily thank you to every mentor of VKE who's put tremendous efforts into helping me grow and learn positively about life. "
"My son has been studying in VKE since he was 15 months old. I found VKE Teachers as well as non-teaching staff, very caring and friendly. As a working mother , I always considered VKE as the best place for my son in my absence. VKE not only focuses on the IQ of the child but nurtures EQ as well. VKE is truly a 'School with a difference' where my child loves to go. For us VKE is an integral part of our life. This is the reason why I and my son stayed back to continue his schooling with VKE even though my husband migrated overseas for his job. Though this was a difficult step for which we had to go through the pain of split and sacrifice the joy of living together. As a parent, I think holistic development of the child matters the most which I am confident my son will achieve in VKE."Child - Sumiran Khorgade Mother - Kiran Khorgade Father - Sushvin Khorgade
"A small note to express my gratitude towards all the staff and team behind the superb concert. When I saw Aman performing I felt so proud of him. Couldn't really believe it's him. I could gauge the amount of effort taken to get kids perform so well. In fact all the last Sr.K.G performances were spectacular. The skits were so well coordinated. The live music and vocals was a great idea, it made the whole play come alive. Kids really coordinated it well. Had a gala time! It's truly a praise-worthy effort. Keep going strong. Bless you all! "Meena Mundada
"I am writing to you with a feeling of content for the kind of progress seen in my child Samarth. Samarth is a very loving and a jovial child with lots of potential. VKE is one such school which binds the parents so closely with them like a family. We have a buddy always open to discuss the strengths, weakness or even just talk our heart out. As any parent I had a lot of apprehensions on the child's academics till last year. But with the kind of confidence and support you and his teacher Swati mam have provided, the progress clearly reflects in my child. VKE is truly a school with a difference and I am sure with your principles will remain the same. I wish lots of best wishes to you and the teachers. Thanks a lot."Preeti Chandan Ambarkar
"I am tremendously happy that I chose Victorious Kidss Educares for my daughter. As a working mother I was always worried about my daughter as in who will fill the void of a mother in her life, who will instill good values in her when I am at work. But all these worries vanished when I explored the VKE family. Today my daughter has all the love and warmth and right values. I thank God every moment for giving the best to my daughter in the form of this school."Puja Gandhi
"I wanted to thank you for giving all the children in school an opportunity to spend a day with the children from the orphanage in the spirit of "Giving" during this Christmas season. We celebrate Christmas at the orphanage where Bianca celebrates her birthday yearly so they can experience the art of giving and gratitude. This year is more special because they also got to spend time with the children in school. Both Bianca and Divina took time at home to make special cards and also packed their breakfast for their new friends in school. I feel this is a fantastic initiative and what makes VKE so special.
On another note, I think the concept of bring books to school as Christmas gifts is absolutely great! Books are the best gifts that a child can receive and by having the books brought in and distributed is a well thought idea. Thank you for the same.
Also wanted to share that Bianca had a great idea of celebrating Christmas with her friends so we had a small carol singing session during snack time in her class and it was a beautiful event. I would like to thank Ira ma'am for making this special event happen for Bianca and her classmates.
Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a great year ahead."Sonali (mom of Bianca and Divina Salve)


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Baby fingers in icing, frosted pink lips and lots of big smiles.... happy Friday :).
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Baby fingers in icing, frosted pink lips and lots of big smiles.... happy Friday :).
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I love all of your posts. Your kids are beautiful! Happy belated birthday Ainsleigh!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday little one!ReplyDelete
You have the cutest and sweetest kids!ReplyDelete
And they are SUPER blessed to have you for a mommy :)
Mothers are important and you are a serious inspiration for when I decide to have my own.
Adorable. Precious. Love.
What a sweet post!ReplyDelete
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Your kids are absolutely beautiful!
And they are blessed to have you for a mommy :)
You are an inspiration for when I decide to have kids.
Happy birthday cutie pie!!
So sweet! Happy Birthday precious baby :D Love the icing pics..I'm sure it'll get more interesting when add candles and making wishes to the birthday celebrations. :D xoReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Hope she had a happy bday! Your kids are adorable!ReplyDelete
Happy first year of life sweet Ains. You are so precious an blessed to have that family. Xo.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 12:47 PM
So precious! I don't have any bebes of my own yet, but I would imagine, as you explain it...that you still have the same level of excitement each time around.ReplyDelete
Happy belated birthday Ainsleigh!
Happy birthday, Ainsleigh!ReplyDelete
your kids are super adorable :) they grow up so fast! i seriously can't believe my youngest is 3...ugh! time to have another, me thinks! ;)ReplyDelete
adorable post and gorgeous photos!ReplyDelete
Awww :) I can't wait to have another baby!!ReplyDelete
so sweet :) happy 1 year :) you are truly blessedReplyDelete
Happy belated birthday to your adorable daughter!ReplyDelete
It is the same with each one! I have three boys and I was so excited for each one of them. Children are so preciouse!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 2:59 PM
aww happy birthday Ainsleigh!!ReplyDelete
She is precious Casey and what a blessed little girl to have you for a mama! XOReplyDelete
she is so beautiful! happy birthday precious girl!ReplyDelete
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Their eyes are just gorgeous btw! So is everything else about them! But Happy Birthday to her!ReplyDelete
What's really awesome is seeing how each child reacts to the same moments in a different way. I love looking at Delaney and then Vivienne and think about how Afton was at the same age or milestone. It grows the love for the first moment Afton did something as well as for the child accomplishing it now.ReplyDelete
Happy 1 year to Ains!!! You are the sweetest mama, those kids are fortunate to a Proverbs 31 mother!!!ReplyDelete
so cute - happy birthday ainseigh!! :)ReplyDelete
Such a cute little girl.ReplyDelete
so precious. that first shot is great.ReplyDelete
I have 3 kids and everything is as wonderful and exciting with the last two, as it was with the first one.ReplyDelete
they are too sweet! You're right, your love does multiplies and you are a little less anxious. At least that is how I am :)ReplyDelete
such a precious family! i just found your blog - i love it!ReplyDelete
have a great weekend.
mikie and kristen
First birthdays are magical. What a sweet girl. I pray you get to savor the moments in the next year...as you know one turns into two way too fast!ReplyDelete
precious. you are such an inspiring mother.ReplyDelete
love these pics! ainsleigh is getting so big! love her! p.s. those cupcakes look scrumptious :)ReplyDelete
i hope you had the best time celebrating the second time around! :) such an amazing blessing!ReplyDelete
All of your posts are wondeful, Casey!ReplyDelete
Your whole family are all so beautiful.
My little one are turning 2 & 3 in January, oh how time flys!
unremittingly kel
i just love your blog! your family is precious!ReplyDelete


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"As long as there is enough strength to reach out to those who come to me, to place my hand on a crying person's shoulder, I will continue to lovingly caress people". This is the desire of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, better known to the world by the simple name of Amma. She is one of the most important and influential spiritual leaders in the world and the inspiration behind the movement, Embracing the world, a continually expanding international network of humanitarian work.
Her embrace, or "darshan", is a channel of love and serenity that involves the souls and reawakens the consciences of those who receive it.
On Saturday the 8th, Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of November, Amma will be at the MalpensaFiere to pray and hold debates on peace, with her calm gaze, proud and full of love, to lend her ear to anyone who wishes to talk to her and to throw open her arms to welcome and comfort her children.
Amma's embrace is an emotional moment and laden with energy that enables the recipient to relive those primordial feelings so typical of the maternal embrace. It is a powerful instrument able to channel positive feelings and universal love for the world and all living things.
The strain that Amma subjects herself to, for some twenty or thirty hours at a stretch during her meetings, is superhuman, yet her strength seems limitless. Her body vibrates with all the energy necessary to generate a true change in the inner self. Her words of wisdom and her advice on personal realisation are able to activate the desire and the motivation to confront each individual's process of transformation, accepting the challenges as blessings. On receiving her embrace, many people feel inspired to offer an unselfish service to those in need and to build a society that is more committed and caring.
One should go to MalpensaFiere in order to understand what it feels like to wait one's turn in order to receive a "simple" embrace and to get in contact with one's inner self. One should go because that darshan is one of the most democratic things left in this world, because one finds oneself there with other people, and there is no social class, culture, creed or origin to make a difference. One should go to find that embrace and look into her eyes, which never seem to lose their light, and to receive a caress, or any other gesture of love, that we are so often inclined to forget. Because, "our true nature is not one of selfishness, but one of love and compassion", because "we just need to realise this and awaken to this truth".
Photo credit: Keun Young Park


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Sunday, 29 March 2015
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Saturday, 14 December 2013
Red letter day
Yesterday was a red letter day form me. I had been out on the island again for a 2 day trip to help the seal guys pack up and help the builders get started again. Heading off with a full boat of seal gear Simon from the Sea Mammal Research Unit mentioned that they had had good views of 2 common dolphins on the way out to the island. This wasn't a surprise to me as it has been a common occurrence over the 4 seasons I have worked on the island that I have always just missed dolphins but never actually seen any, not even any of the bottle-nosed dolphins that regularly patrol the East Neuk coast. But sure enough as we motored along the sheltered east side of the island bracing ourselves for the splashy trip back suddenly we were joined by 2 beautifully streamlined and smooth looking common dolphins. As they surfaced several times we saw their streaky patterned sides looking like boy-racers go-faster stripes and watched them lunging through the wake of the RIB. I couldn't resist a discrete air punch and am hoping that they will be like the no. 17 bus and having waited 4 years to see them once I might get to see them loads of times!
Saturday, 30 November 2013
Celine's latest visit
The island's photographer-in-residence for this year, Celine Marchbank, has made her latest visit to the island to see the seal season. She has now seen the island through all seasons from early in the year, peak seabird season, the late summer quiet time and now at the start of the seal mayhem. You can read more about her visit and see some of her photos on her blog:
Follow this link for her blog posting showing her latest photos
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Dinner time conversation with the seal crew
Dinner time has an vital role in the day to day life of the residents of the May, it is sometimes the only time you will get to see other residents so it is social, it is for information sharing and it is for getting answers to questions, and during the seal season this is no different. On my recent trip it proved to be a lively dinner time and the conversation ranged to many seal topics and beyond.
For instance it seems that many seals have returned to the island for the breeding season in great condition, which for a seal means really fat and heavy. This good as it means that the females then leave in good condition which can set them up well for their moult and the next year. Also the pups get plenty of food which gives them a good start. Indications are that pup mortality maybe down on the previous year which fits in. But why have they come back so fat? Where have they been feeding?
Also why do different seals have different moulting strategies, most moult in early spring but some will moult immediately after weaning their pup.
Then there are all the day to day discussions about which pup belongs to who? which female has pupped and when? and where have certain females gone? This leads onto planning of work programmes about which tagged animals are to be caught and by who? and programming work for the rest of the season. Boat movements are much more difficult during the winter due to the weather and limited landing opportunities on the island so these are all planned around the dinner table. And sometimes things veer towards more unusual subjects like what is the best way to get a skeleton of a seal cleaned up and prepared for use as a student teaching aid. Luckily this had no effect on my appetite and the huge lasagne was just what was needed after a day outside in the field. So good company pondering unknowns, discussing practical science and loads of good food. Just the same as the seabird season.
Sunday, 24 November 2013
Studying seals
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
The Empire of the seals
Once on the island you have to throw out your map of the island that you use in seabird season. The no-go areas during the summer can suddenly become no problem whereas summer access-for-all parts of the island become impossible to get to now. Seals appear in all sorts of places, one this year has pupped all the way up at Burnett's leap - maybe she liked a view. All of Kirkhaven is impossible to get to with a couple of hundred females pupping all over the beaches, jetties, tracks and flat areas. This is why we have to close the island to the visitors from the end of September.
Monday, 18 November 2013
Seals everywhere
I took a trip out to the Isle of May last week and this will ogive you an idea of what I saw -the island has been taken over by seals. More tomorrow about the trip.
Monday, 11 November 2013
Record breaking year for the May
I have now done the calculations and added up the numbers and can report that this year the Isle of May received more visitors than any other year in its history as a National Nature Reserve. A grand total of 10 800 visitor made it across to the island, beating the previous record by over 1500.
The May Princess had a phenomenal year bringing just over 9000 visitors over, with the Seabird Centre boat (Seabird 1) and the RIB Osprey also breaking records bring 705 and 863 visitors respectively. The total was supplemented by an amazing 111 kayaks and also a number of small privately owned boats.
So why was it such a good year? Well I think it is down to 3 reasons:
- the fantastic weather for much of the season,
- the increased profile of the island in the media, featuring on news, wildlife, historical and countryside TV programmes through the season and in the BBC Wildlife magazine.
- all the hard work and professionalism put in by the boatowners and crews in improving the way they deal with visitors and working hard to make sure they have a fine day out.
Seeing as we only have 2 toilets in our visitor centre currently and archaeologist tell me that the priory had a 10 seater then this gives us an idea of how far we still have to go.
So if you haven't yet been out to the island and want to see what all the fuss is about why not put it high up your bucket list and make plans for next year.
Sunday, 3 November 2013
Speak up for Isle of May puffins, the rest of the islands seabirds and the Scottish seas
The Scottish government is asking your (and everyone elses) opinion about the plan to put some sort of protection on certain areas of the sea around Scotland. But you only have until November 13th to place your comments.
If you are interested in making your views heard then below are a number of links that will give you more idea of what the issues are, what the options are and how to say your bit.
Firstly Mark Avery, an independent writer on conservation issues (and former head of conservation for the RSPB ) wrote a blog piece with some thoughts. Follow this link: Mark Avery's blog -
The RSPB have also some hints and ideas that you might be interested in. Follow this link RSPB's hints and ideas
And the marine Conservation Society also give some advice on how to register your views. Follow this link: Marine Conservation Society
And this is the link to the Scottish government pages on the consultation on the Marine Protection Areas (MPAs), follow this link : Planning Scotland's Seas
So if you have strong feelings about the Isle of May or other pieces of Scottish coast near to you and would like to see the best level of protection for this special places now is the time to put forward your thoughts and ideas. Go on, you will feel great once you have done it!
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Thanks to Jeremy
mega tick,
and overseeing a photography project, and of course much, much else. Thanks Jeremy and best of luck with the future.
and overseeing a photography project, and of course much, much else. Thanks Jeremy and best of luck with the future.
Monday, 28 October 2013
The Isle of May goes to the big smoke
Last week the island took a trip up the Forth and into Edinburgh to give the city folk there a chance to hear some island songs and stories and find out what makes the place so magical. As part of the Scottish Storytelling Festival, Claire and Fergus McNicol gave a performance of stories and songs at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in the Royal Mile. Claire and Fergus has visited the island many times for open days and stayed a number of nights there so have many stories about the island both from their own experiences and stories passed onto to them. We heard of gull girls, seilkies, Claire's timekeeping and Fergus's muscial tastes and the Isle of May guillemot outfit also made an appearence. Just the head this time but that is scary enough, it looks like a nasty cross between Darth Vadar and Rod Hull's emu. We all got to sing the Isle of May song by Ed Millar (check it out) and the magical Karine Polwart helped out with a song inspired by the island. All in all a great gig!
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
What's happening?
Jeremy and I have finished our residential stay on the island for the season though I will be making day trips (weather permitting next week) and occasional night stays through the winter. The bird observatory is only manned for this week and next and then it closes down for the winter. The builders working on the visitor centre have moved off the island as the seals have taken over the building site and the seal season is in full swing with pups being born all over the place. And with the start of seal season comes the seal researchers. So tomorrow, weather permitting 10 hard-core, dedicated and slightly bonkers scientists head out to the island for a 6 week stay. They will be carrying out a whole range of research looking at amongst other things, communications between mother and pup, using close-up remote control cameras to get film of behaviours, find out more about the carrion community that helps dispose of the dead seals as well and the long-term monitoring of the seal population on the May including counting this years total of pups born, over 2000 a year for the last few years.
So though the posts will be less frequent over the winter I will try to keep you up to date on want is happening out there but in the meantime you can always what via the Scottish Seabird Centre webcams that are pointed at Pilgrims Haven, why not have a peak?
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Hey Luscinia!
There has been plenty of rare birds to the north and the south of us. Unfortunately we have not been seeing many rare birds out here but there has still been plenty to look at. The highlight of the last couple of days has been a pair of Bluethroats including one with a nice blue throat. Normally we see Bluethroats in the spring. They are much less common in the Autumn. It is a bird so synonymous with the island the bird club that they use it as their logo. With over 380 records for the island the two recorded are the latest records for the island.
Massive counts of Redpolls have been seen around the island giving the ringers a challenge of working out which race they belong too.
The same with Chiffchaffs around the island. There have been birds from as far afield as Siberia trapped on the island.
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