"Sassy" Water Recipe - You'll Love It!

I know I'm supposed to be thinking "fall" these days, but this refreshing water reminds me of spring and summer...however, it is PERFECT to serve any time of the year. I belong to two book clubs, and one of them regularly serves this water at our gatherings. It's just lovely...ok, can you tell that I'm really into it? It looks best when served in a clear pitcher or container, due to the sliced cucumber, lemon, and mint leaves which float among the ice cubes. (Hint: skip the adorable Pottery Barn glass jug with spout and go to Hobby Lobby...they have them there for under $40!)
Sassy Water!
3 1/2 pints of water

1 tsp. freshly grated ginger

1 medium cucumber, peeled & thinly sliced

1 medium lemon, thinly sliced

12 mint leaves
Honey - just add a little squeeze...unless you want the water to be even sweeter, of course

Combine above ingredients & let sit & chill overnight......the ginger gives it a nice jolt.  Easy & refreshing! 

Kiki and Maximo

Here are a few late-summer photos of our babies...Max and Kiki. Max has been growing up so quickly - he just had his "surgery" last week, and today is the first day off painkillers. He has been as sweet and cuddly as ever, and we are just in love with him. He cuddles us at all times, and about 4:30 am (when I inevitably get up to go to the bathroom) he wakes up too, and climbs under the covers and cuddles with my baby belly. It's the most precious thing! He often wakes us up with his loud purring, which is a bit frustrating, yet so darn cute. The neighbor boys (2 and 4) love Max, and he lets them pick him up, play with him, etc. I hope he continues to be good with kids!

Kiki is doing very well, and we think we've found the source of her allergies (Frontline flea prevention) so we're exploring other options. She is sooo good with Max, and we often have to pull him off her when he's in attack/play mode - poor thing! She still loves her daddy more than anyone, but I do believe I'm becoming his equal in her eyes, as I've been home with her all summer. Now I'm the one who feeds her, lets her outside, gives her treats, etc. Adam just gets to clean up after her!