Fore!! Axel & Hudson

This boy's line of country club meets California cool golf inspired clothes from Fore!! Axel & Hudson makes me blush.  I just picked up this jacket at miniME - Snyder Plaza for Jack and I can't wait to snap some hip pics of him sporting it on the weekend.

This little vintage button down polo is next on my list.  Jack might swagger in this with a fedora.  I will just walking with him. This little guy is precious.

Our truck collection is growing past the point of easy storage options! Check out Jack's Valentine from Grandma. I might have to buy stock in Bruder Toys!

Bruder Trucks

Jack's favorite truck in the world.  A Bruder German made truck with real working parts. When I can't find my jewelry or anything else that is smaller than the palm of my hand, I look in the garbage truck.  Unfortunately I am now versed in all garbage truck parts from the packing panel to the hopper. Great quality, Jack has played with it every day since last September.  Winner!

Grandma picked up the Bruder Cement Mixer for Christmas. Big hit! We used dried beans as cement (easy to clean up) and we build, pour and create masterpieces. 

Next Aunt Carrie purchased him the Jeep Wrangler & horse trailer. Wheels turn 360, the top comes off and you can even check out the engine.  The Jeep is beyond realistic - looks just like the one I had after college!

O.N.E. Coconut Water for Kids

Like all kids today, Jack has been exposed to the "juice box" phenomenon.  However, I believe we should eat our fruit vs. drink it for better nutrition, healthier teeth and less obesity in children.  Coconut water is one of my faves for Jack and I feel great giving it to him. Coconut water is high in potassium, no sugar is added and works as a great replenisher of electrolytes.  And...I can get it in a little box that looks just like all those juice boxes my son sees other kids toting around from O.N.E. Drinks.  Coconut water is the purest liquid next to water. It is isotonic which means that it easily slides into the body's cells to hydrate and nourish as well as water does. Plus CW has potassium, magnesium, other vitamins, and minerals that will help small (and big) bodies stay in a nutritionally balanced state. I rely heavily on it when Jack is sick - it is a great way to rehydrate and in no way as sweet as Pedialyte - he won't drink the stuff. The straight coconut water is a bit of an acquired taste, but you can find naturally flavored ones too. Jack likes the pineapple, pink guava and mango from O.N.E. drinks. Check out their page on Healthy Drinks for Kids. They also have a kid specific line called O.N.E. KIDS with more kid friendly flavors like apple, orange, fruit punch and raspberry lemonade and are about 1/2 the size.  I recommend all of the O.N.E. products.  In Texas it gets hot and this is a great way to make sure my little crazy guy stays healthy & hydrated!

Snow Angel

If I told him once, I told him twice, snow angels are easier to make on your back! Snow in Dallas makes for a great day. Maybe next year Jack will stop trying to eat the carrot!

Alphabet Cookies by Newman's Own Organics

ABC! We love these alphabet cookies in our house by Newman's Own Organics, a division of Newman's Own, who create old time favorites with the highest qualify of organic ingredients.  Jack's favorite is the Cinnamon Graham (okay, my favorite too) and I have to change where I store them each time he has a few or he will track them down and gobble them up.  There is a heartiness to them that gives a nice "full feeling" to your tummy after just a few, but to a toddler it is still a cookie buffet.  We are working on our alphabet now and I like to give him enough cookies to spell a word like "cat" or "fly" which he really loves.  And when is the last time you saw Arrowroot Cookies?  When you are Whole Foods picking up the Sammy Jammy, your sushi and a bottle of wine, grab a bag!  And feel good about it, Newman's Own Organics donates to charity just like Newman's Own.

Jammy Sammy in my bag

Kids? Healthy and easy snack? Then one must try Jammy Sammy by Revolution Foods. You can find them at Whole Foods or Babies R' Us but I prefer a shopping trip Whole Foods any day.  I think we would all prefer shopping at Whole Foods over Babies R' Us or Toys R' Us any day, do it at lunch time and grab some quick sushi while there. Call me if you want to meet up!  Anyway, check out the nutritional content, I promise it is not a bad deal.  They are totally handbag size, you can even fit one into a tiny clutch.  They have been lifesavers for us on road trips & while flying. Jack has been eating them since about 12 months and they fill him up and he loves them because they look like a little treat!