June Bug

 June has been full of a lot of Summer Fun. 

The boys have been in full Summer Mode of going going going....the more the better. 

Where are we going today? On most days it is as I like to say "Camp Layne"! 

We like to be busy and we have a lot of great activities that we like to do.

 Summer Crafts and projects are a must to keep these boys busy! 

We started one of our favorite months June Bug...with making 

Father's Day Pictures and Cards for Dad's Big Celebration.

We had a such a great day celebrating father's day. We were so blessed to have

Our Dad's here for the Celebration as well as Mike being able to have

fun with the boys. It was a great Celebration!

"Explore a Shore" at the Florida Aquarium 

is a great Spot for us!

We met some friends and 

had a great time!

Brody has a heck of a time playing Captain Hook on the

Pirate Ship in the Water Park!

Brooks and Brody went to Camp for a Week 

long fun of "Camping"! They 

had all sorts of fun with friends Camping with Tents,

Nature Trails, Smore's, and making fun Crafts.

Brooks made a Water Canteen! 

Big Hit!

Brooks loves the Reptile Room! 

We have to read all about every

Frog and Snake!!

The boys have to see every animal 

every time we go!

The Turtles were cool that day...

they were actually on the go!

Brody is always a good time!

Look closely at the Rhino's!

The boys were thrilled about all the African

Animals...Zebras, Elephants, Giraffes, and Rhinos.

June brought us a lot of great family time and a lot of great

Summer Activities. We look forward to more Summer Fun!

Wishing you all Safe Summer Family Fun!

Sunscreen

 Well....Summer is in Full Swing and we use Sunscreen everyday in our house. 

Whether we are at the Beach, the Pool, the Park, or even Tennis.....we lather up! 

 I know that in years past I have read up on Sunscreen's and the good and the bad. 

If you go in the Sunscreen Aisle in a Store these days it is way full of a lot of products...it is truly hard to know what to buy. It really depends on what you are looking for....Anti Aging, SPF, Broad Spectrum, Moisturizing, Block, Free of PABA, and Many More.  When I think of Sunscreen ....I really think of my boys and keeping their Skin Healthy at such a young age. I also think of my face....and what my dermatologist advises. I read a couple articles on the internet in regards to ingredients in Sunscreen's and how some of them can be harmful and we should avoid.

 I thought I would pass it on to my family and friends....a few things to note. 

Please do your own research as well, 

so you are comfortable with your Sunscreen for you and your family.

A few Ingredients to Avoid in Sunscreen that can be harmful are the following: Oxybenzone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Paba, and Triethanolamine. The Ingredients that are Safe in a Sunscreen that you should look for are the following: Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. 

I learned a lot about the Sunscreen's as I went through probably 25 different Sunscreens in our house. 

I had just recently purchased some New Sunscreen as Summer just began...so I actually returned 

some Sunscreen to the Store to buy different kinds. 

Check out some of the Different Brands of Sunscreens and what I learned.

These are all Sunscreens that I was able to return as they were Brand New....but it was interesting

as these were Neutrogena Products that looked really good for Kids and Adults.

All of these Products had a Percentage of Oxybenzone in the Active Ingredients.

As easy as the Sprays were for the Kids.....they are just not so good!

These were all Sunscreens that I found in our home that I will probably have

to throw away! All of these Products had a Percentage of the Oxybenzone as well.

I was bummed because some of my Favorites in here were the

 Aveeno, Neutrogena, Kiehls, and La Roche-Posay. 

We all have to remember...everything in moderation. 

So, maybe not using these Sunscreen's 

all the time...rotating different lotions. 

Also note that maybe just less Chemicals in your Sunscreen 

can be healthier for our bodies than one with so many Ingredients.

These are the Sunscreens that I recommend and just purchased.

Neutrogena Pure and Free Baby and Coppertone Sensitive Skin....these Products have

less Chemicals and the Ingredients that are Safe Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

My thoughts are in looking for a Sunscreen....you should look for one that is for a Baby,

Sensitive Skin, Pure and Free, and Less Chemicals. 

Bottom line a lot of those Sunscreens have too many 

Chemicals that can be harmful to our bodies...especially the kids!

The last thing I would suggest is for you to Google Sunscreen and Learn about Ingredients in

the Different Brands for your own Safety! 

Of course protecting our Skin in the Harsh Summer Weather

is the most important! 

Wear your SPF!

Saturday's Sweet

 It is Saturday Night with my boys and we are having a "Movie Marathon"! 

And what goes best with a Movie besides my all time favorite popcorn.....Cookies! 

Yes, we made Cookies!!!

 The Boys were just all about trying a new recipe and making a new Cookie.

 We made the most Delicious Peppermint Crunch Cookie!

 I know....it is so not even Christmas time....but gotta love a little Peppermint! 

And if you do like Peppermint....this is a Go!

Enjoy!

Try these Yummy Cookies!

http://www.tootsie.com/rec_pepcrunch.php

Adorable Reusable Totes

 Happy Friday! I just had to share these great Totes.

 I bought these Totes for gifts this year and bought one for myself and absolutely love them.

 It is great for anything and everything.

 The Customizing and Monogramming makes an ordinary bag extra special.

 There are all different designs and sizes of the Totes.

 With our busy family schedule my Bags are Essential for Proper Organization. 

What do you think?

Everyone needs a great Tote for all the Summer Activities!

Enjoy!

www.k-kdesigns.com

School is out for the Summer

 Brooks' last day of school was last Friday, May 27th!

 We are so excited to start the fun Summer Time Days! 

Brooks will be doing some exciting Camps this Sumer including: Dinosaurs, Bugs, Camping, Vacation Bible School, and Swim Team Camp. We started the week off with a Day to the

 Mosi Museum to see the Bug Exhibit. Good Stuff! 

Brody is the most happy that Brooks is not off to School everyday. 

Brody still has a few days left of school till his Big Summer Days begin too!

 Check out a few pictures of the Last Day of School. 

The Kids made the most adorable T-Shirts with the entire Class of Hand Prints on the Shirts. 

Soooo cute....and means a lot to the kids. 

We had a fun Party at School with Ice Cream and Games. 

Bye Bye Pre-School ....hello to Kindergarten!