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Another week is wrapping up and Avery rockin’ a set of 4 front teeth; two up top and two on the bottom. They aren’t fully in yet, but at least they’ve pushed through the gums. That part hurts us all!

Going Mom and I agree that we could all use a break and let these 4 be all for a little while. Wanna make any bets on how long until the next one(s) make an appearance?

I won't be smiling like this when they do!! — I won’t be smiling like this when they do!!

Besides her teething coming in more each day, not much has happened this week otherwise. The Texas heat has reared its ugly head and has me soaked after just 30 minutes of working out in the garage. Luckily, we have a fan that keeps this beautiful girl happy and healthy while getting her jump on…

Since teething has been the theme around our house lately, I’ll probably talk about it a lot and post all kinds of pictures. You’re welcome.

Here are a few of my favorites so far…..

I know, this one doesn’t show teeth, but I can’t get over her beautiful eyes. Maybe I’m ~~a bit~~ extremely biased, but look at those beauties and her hypnotic stare!

Someone has a toof and that’s the troof!

Now to my third installment of Foodie Fun Facts. I’m really enjoying these since I learn along with you!

Thirty to 40 gallons of sugar maple sap must be boiled down to make just one gallon of maple syrup.
Onions contain a mild antibiotic that fights infections, soothes burns, tames bee stings and relieves the itch of athletes foot.
In one day a honey bee can fly 12 miles and pollinate up to 10,000 flowers.
More than 96 billion pounds of edible “surplus” food is thrown away in the U.S. Each year. It is estimated that almost 27% of our food supply is wasted.
Honey bees must tap two million flowers to make one pound of honey. Each worker honey bee makes 1/12th teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.

Those bees are amazing little creatures, huh?

Hope your Friday goes smooth and you have an awesome weekend!

Parents, what were the next teeth to come in after the common front teeth?

Any plans for the weekend?

Food encompasses our lives and is typically on our minds the majority of the day. Of course our loved ones always have a place in our thoughts, but don’t you ever think about what to feed your loved ones? See, you can think of food and loved ones simultaneously.

Sadly, too many people only view food as something they eat and either tastes good or not. There is so much more to food than we realize and it affects more than our taste buds. From skin, hair, mind, how we function and recover, etc. food is a major player.

If you haven’t noticed, I’m a huge advocate of real food and try my damnedest to limit packaged products. Sure, there are many healthy packaged options, but whole foods trump all.

I could go on forever, but I’ll save that for another day and another post. Today, I’d like to start the first of a series of fun facts revolving around food. Some may be funny, some may be serious, but hopefully all will be of interest.

Going Mom and I went out last night to use her Mother’s Day gift I got her to attend a BYOB painting class. The chosen item to paint was a jellyfish and I’ll be sure to share our pictures soon.

For now, enjoy these facts and please feel free to share your own in the comments below. Happy Friday!

1. Broccoli and cauliflower are the only vegetables that are also flowers!

2. Onions, apples and potatoes all have the same taste. The difference in flavor is caused by their smell. Pinch your nose and try it – they will all taste sweet.

3. Lettuce is the only vegetable never sold frozen, canned, or processed in any way, it’s only sold as fresh lettuce.

4. The meat from a fast food hamburger can come from up to 100 different cows.

5. Best for last…..The largest living organism is a mushroom in Oregon’s Malheur National Forest. It has been growing for 2,400 years, killing trees along the way. The giant fungus covers 2,200 acres with an average depth of 3 feet into the ground.

Stay tuned for the second installment of foodie fun facts if for no othe reason than the joy of knowing it’s Friday!

And, of course I have to share a photo of Avery. Here she is working on her pull ups.