Carnival Post

Okay, so St. Lucia Carnival 2011 is long gone. But as I start planning my 2012 adventure in Trinidad, looking through this years pics made me long for those brief 2 days of pure enjoyment. Here are some pics that I loved, more can be seen on my flicker.

Are you playing Trini Mass in 2012?

Island Girl xoxo

Painting for Fun

Sunday when we got home from visiting "Our Planet", the interactive center I posted about yesterday, we got right down to painting.

We worked on creating texture using dry brushes and other techniques.

And did some stamping using a left over piece of bok choy!

It's always a challenge to keep these kiddos entertained (in a house with no TV), but painting is always a winner. How do you keep your children happy and TV free?

Island Girl xoxo 

Visiting Our Planet

Today we took the kids to visit Our Planet, an interactive visitor center at La Place Carenage. It is geared to towards raising awareness about climate change and preserving the environment. A very informative and unique experience. The kids loved the interactive games.

School starts tomorrow and we wanted to get some fun in before Monday. When we got home we painted a bit and then went to the Marina for cool drinks.

How did you end Summer Vacation?

Island Girl xoxo

Flavor of the Week - Meringue Kisses

I made kisses! Finally! After many failed do-it-myself attempts and really wanting to do something with left over egg whites from baking lemon Meringue Pies, I got this recipe and it worked. I did not use any flavor just food coloring. They were a great hit especially with my Mom, sisters and Bunny who never had them before. They take a really long time though, I did not expect that, and my oven isn't that large so I was up very late and the last batch didn't make it.

(sorry about the image quality, I used my phone)

Have you ever tried these?

Island Girl xoxo

What we Wore @ Carnival

On the First day of St. Lucia Carnival 2011, I wore a very simple dress from Forever21 (I think) gifted to me by Joe. Yellow is my favorite color because it makes me so happy, and this dress was so perfectly cool on a really hot day. This is my Mom and I waiting to see the bands go by.

Mom gifted me the frog necklace I'm wearing. I rarely wear jewelry but this one is just too cute.

Joe wore a sweet, white cotton dress with a brown belt and simple head band.

On day 2 Bunny wore a cutie-pie romper that Joe made her few days before. I helped pick out the fabric and it was Joe’s first attempt. She did not even have a pattern! I think she did an excellent job, even though she didn’t finish it. Can you tell?

Do you make your own clothes?

Island Girl xoxo

Home made Fishing?!

One of the new things we learnt to do this summer was fish using homemade rods. Just a stick from the yard and fishing line expertly tied to one end. Add a hook and bait and we’re fishing! We decided to go to the pond (swampy, not so fresh) where the fishing is easy, so that everyone could get a little action. The girls loved it, even the ones who didn’t really want to in the beginning.  Best off all everyone caught something (not just fish in there you know!) even though they did not want to touch it!

Did you do anything new this summer?

Island Girl xoxo

Summertime!! and the Living is easy!!

Finally I get a long deserved break from school! Now I can do all the things that I convinced myself that school was keeping me from. (he he) So here's my list that will take me through the best Summer
 EVER!!!

This list is on a sticky note on my screen so I remember all the plans I need to make. Every time I see it I smile. Already started a lot of cleaning and some other things. Pictures soon! I'll be staying in St. Lucia and not taking any time off from work. But it's still going to be sweet.

What are your plans for Summer?

Island Girl xoxo