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afternoon naps are glorious.

unfortunately though, leighton takes after her mother.

we wake up on the wrong side of the bed from naps.

grumpy.

two things put leighton in an automatic good mood when naptime is over.

1. anyone other than her mother.

2. smoothies.

since she's stuck with me almost everyday

we've started a summer smoothie tradition.

luckily, i happen to be a smoothie expert.

i worked at a well known smoothie chain for a year in college.

i thought i would share our recipe with you

1 banana

1 cup of plain yogurt

about 5 or 6 frozen strawberries

1 cup {or so} orange juice

a few ice cubes {if you like it a little thicker like we do}

this recipe is not very precise.

we change it up often.

some variations include, but of course are not limited to

other frozen fruit {we're currently on a strawberry/peach kick}

a touch of honey

different juices {orange/pineapple is in our house right now}

more or less of anything depending on your desired level of thickness

i used to always add protein powder when i had these for breakfast

i keep meaning to add flax or something healthy like that.

as the temperatures continue to rise,

clear off a spot on your counter for the blender

 stock up on frozen fruit

and get your straws ready.

it's smoothie season!

cheers!