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What’s New for Us

July 8, 2010 1

Hello, Friends! Things are moving along quite well on our mini trip to Florida. We have decided that we are going to rent for awhile, once we officially become Florida residents. We decided to rent because we don’t want to rush into purchasing a home, only to decide later that we wish we would have bought in a different neighborhood, school zone or picked a different home. It just sounds like a safer bet at this point and isn’t as stressful, don’t you agree?

Also, Mr. Sweet Greens received a job offer yesterday and starts work here in Florida on Monday. Yes, this Monday, as in 3 days. Can you believe it? Eben and I will be traveling back to Colorado on Sunday to start packing our belongings. Then, Mr. Sweet Greens will fly home Thursday to get our car and pop up camper (and anything that we can fit inside them) to drive back to Florida over the weekend. He will then fly back sometime in the next 2 weeks to help me pack up our moving van and make the cross country trip one more time. He is such a trooper, if I had to drive cross country twice I think I would cry. Really.

Poor little Eben came down with a fever and the chills yesterday, so we have been snuggled up in bed together watching television, reading and playing his Nintendo DS. I hope he will be feeling better soon because he really wanted to hit the beach a couple of times before we leave on Sunday. Either way, he will have plenty of beach time in his near future.

How has your week been?
Has it been as busy as mine?
Are you moving soon?

P.S. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and love as the Sweet Greens’ family makes this huge transition. We really appreciate it, you are the best!

Children and Great Grandparents – There is No Generation Gap

July 7, 2010 1

Eben’s great grandparents live in South Florida, so seeing them while we are here has been a fantastic bonus. Of all of his grandparents he is the closest to his Nana and Papa. When we first moved to South Florida (the first time) Eben was only a few months old. While Mr. Sweet Greens and I looked for a home, we stayed with Nana and Papa for a few weeks. Then, over the five years that we lived in Florida, Eben really bonded with them.

During this trip, it has been fascinating to see Eben bloom and brighten again in their presence. He loves them so much and is super gentle and kind with them, they are 95 and 84. Can you believe that? And still as mobile as ever! I think moving back to Florida and allowing them and Eben the chance to spend large amounts of time together will be fabulous. The best part, the three of them communicate and interact with each other as if there isn’t an 84 year age difference between them. Fantastic.

Does your child have a particular bond with one of their grandparents?
Have you noticed a difference in your child when they are around that special grandparent?

The Beach and Ocean Have a Way of Calming the Young

July 6, 2010 0

It seems to me that the beach brings a peace a calmness to my entire family. I was lucky to have my camera at my side when Eben had this peaceful moment at the beach.

What special place bring a calmness from within you?

6 Tips for Eco Friendly Camping Trips

July 5, 2010 1

Does your family love to camp, like mine does? If so, check out my 6 Tips for Eco Friendly Camping Trips that I wrote for Inhabitots. These tips are ones that any family can follow, regardless of the type of camping that you do.

How do you green your camping trips?
What type of campers are your family? Tent? Trailer? RV? Pop Up? Under the stars?

How to Create an Eco Friendly Camp Care Package for your Children

July 5, 2010 0

Do your kids go to summer camp? Have you been looking for ideas on what to send them in a care package? Check out my ideas that I wrote in “How to Create an Eco Friendly Camp Care Package for your Children.”

Do you send your kids a care package when they are at camp?
What do you include?

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