Friday, July 19, 2013

be cool

 red and green, hot and cool





Brimfield



paint rag


shade

painting



sons


 I've added ice cream to the stay cool repertoire: 

Orange Italian ice (bonus points: it last a long time)

Lemon ice cream (bonus points: local creamery and vitamin c)

Vanilla ice cream with peanut butter mixed in (bonus points: calcium and protein)

All those bonus points negate calories and sugar, right? 
I mean they're practically healthy.

Also, a big bowl of fruit salad every day:
watermelon, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries.

Hope you find ways to stay cool this weekend.

Jen


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  1. flwrjaneJuly 19, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    How good looking are your sons? Tres.

    Every day I say I'm acclimated to the heat and humidity and them I stay outside for 5 minutes and I realize I'm lying to myself. Again.

    2 more days they tell me.

    Why did I ever plant anything in pots?

    xo J.

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    1. JenJuly 19, 2013 at 5:40 PM

      I finally moved all my pots (except one that's too heavy) into shade near the hose until it cools off if ever...

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  2. AnneJuly 19, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Your boys are very handsome Jen!
    We are having a heatwave over here in UK and its pretty hot!

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    1. JenJuly 19, 2013 at 5:41 PM

      Eek...it's hot everywhere. Maybe not Australia?

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  3. AmeliaJuly 19, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I'm in agreement, very handsome young men those two. Your fruit salad balances out your ice cream so not to worry. I'd like to be under that waterfall.

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    1. JenJuly 19, 2013 at 5:42 PM

      I'm sure you're right since you have all those cookbooks and are such a good cook, I'll rely on your expertise.

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    2. AmeliaJuly 19, 2013 at 10:05 PM

      You give me too much credit. I am by no stretch of the imagination a nutritionist, not a clue. But thank you, I'll take the plaque :) Which one is getting married? I'm so wishing I had daughters...

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    3. JenJuly 19, 2013 at 10:22 PM

      Hey! I'm relying on you and your fruit balancing out ice cream theory. Don't make me feel guilty. Red shirt is getting married.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 19, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Which one of those handsome boys is getting married? Fruit and ice cream? perfect!!

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    1. JenJuly 19, 2013 at 5:44 PM

      The one in the red shirt. I need to get a recent picture of all 3 boys--our party would have been the perfect time, but I didn't take any pictures...

      In the summer I could live on fruit, cottage cheese and Greek salads. I'm new to ice cream addiction. Cookies have always been my sweet thing.

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  5. Susan ~ Southern FascinationsJuly 19, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Gorgeous guys.... Yummy fruit salad... Delicious ice cream... Pretty painting... Refreshing waterfall... Hot? Oh well... A wedding coming up... What FUN! Happy Friday... Susan

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    1. JenJuly 19, 2013 at 10:24 PM

      I guess I can't complaint about heat and humidity to someone who lives in the south. It's really been unusual for us though. Have a good weekend.

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  6. cosmosJuly 19, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    You have three gorgeous sons! How wonderful!
    My summer recipe for survival is tamato (tomato curry, tomato juice, tomato salad...), water melon, sōmen (cool thin noodle), taking shower..
    I love ice cream too.

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    1. JenJuly 20, 2013 at 1:17 AM

      Tomato curry sounds delicious! my favorite sandwich these days is a piece of toasted whole grain bread with sharp cheddar cheese, avocado, a thick slice of tomato, and lots of alfalfa sprout. I don't know why I'm writing about food all of a sudden.

      Lots of watermelon and showers too.

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  7. haricotJuly 19, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Your painting is also hot and cool!(^^)
    Your sons' shirts, too. They have different characters, I suppose referring to mines.

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    1. JenJuly 20, 2013 at 1:19 AM

      I was going through my pictures and started seeing red and green/hot and cool everywhere.

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  8. leaves on the Raney TreeJuly 20, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Which handsome son looks like you? Nice painting - hot pink. I can imagine it against a cool green wall.

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  9. erleichdaJuly 20, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    here is blueberries already(!) and lots of good taste norwegian strawberries
    and yes in between a god old greek ice-coffee ;)

    enjoy your weekend dear Jen

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    1. JenJuly 20, 2013 at 12:43 PM

      That reminds me of a Swedish book that I used to read to my children--Peter in Blueberry Land--it had wonderful illustrations. I wish I could try Norwegian strawberries. I am wondering if they are in any of your illustrations which I love so much.

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  10. An Urban CottageJuly 20, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Love your new header photo. You gotta love a cat that takes the time to smell the roses.

    Hard to be cool in this heat but ice cream is a great start.

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    1. JenJuly 20, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      Ice cream was never my go to treat, but it really does cool you down. Lots of ice water too. Ice everything...

      That cat is so funny--she loves to smell flowers.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 20, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    looks lovely :) and two handsome men!

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    1. JenJuly 20, 2013 at 12:46 PM

      Good thing they don't read this blog, or all the compliments would go to their heads.

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  12. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comJuly 20, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    A super post Jen,
    I am being a little greedy with my ice cream,
    enjoying the early morning and late afteroon.
    great shot of your sons..
    Your kitty is so sweet on your new header..
    happy days..
    val x x x

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    1. JenJuly 20, 2013 at 12:47 PM

      Thanks Val! Hope your painting is going well.

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  13. rachelJuly 20, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Definitely ice cream!
    Handsome boys you have there.

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    1. JenJuly 20, 2013 at 12:48 PM

      Maybe I need to do an ice cream v cookie poll.

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  14. MadeliefJuly 20, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Such handsome sons you have Jen. Hope you will be able to stay cool. It's warm in Holland as well. We are off to the beach tomorrow!

    Happy Sunday!

    Madelief x

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  15. AshlingJuly 21, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Ice cream is one of the main food groups!

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  16. JenJuly 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Phew. Thanks for letting me know.

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  17. AnneJuly 24, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    What handsome sons! Love the idea of ice cream and peanut butter... i happen to have both on hand (a rare leftover from visitors, i usually never buy ice cream by the carton.) There was shave ice available at the farmers market last weekend, good to know for when (if) we ever get a heat wave here!

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