The garden is thriving and the green beans are ready! It’s time again for some pickling. These spicy pickled green beans may have been my favorite thing from last summer’s garden. I love adding these to charcuterie plates, bloody marys, or right out of the jar. The recipe is easy follow and couldn’t be simpler. Try […]
July 20, 2002 It’s been eleven beautiful years since our wedding day when we were married in the mountains in California which continue to be a big part of our life together. I remember it so well, even with 11 years, 3 kids, 3 moves + 3 career changes between then and now. I remember […]
It’s been all about birthdays over here this week! My labor of love for all my sweets’ birthdays is to make a cake. Often it’s mom-made which means mom opens the box and mixes it up with lots of love and makes it look real pretty. But thanks to pinterest, this one is 100% homemade. […]
A quick pop in to show you one of our favorite birthday traditions that is simple simple simple! I picked up one of these cute birthday banners to decorate my oldest’s 1st birthday in 2004. I bought it from Pottery Barn Kids, unfortunately they don’t sell them any longer, but I’m sure you can find one […]
This is 7. Seven is a big kid. Seven is still a little kid. Seven is both big sister and little sister. Seven is sweet. Seven is loving. Seven is a reader. Seven looks like a jack-o-lantern. Seven loves pretty things. Seven sucks her thumb. Seven wants to stop. Seven swims. Seven sings. Seven helps. […]
Happy summer feet my friends. Just a quick hello while on vacation. I’m loving these Superga sneakers this summer. So many cool colors to choose from I can’t decide. How about that kelly green or any of those cool blues. I mean, if I’m ok wearing pink ballet flats, why not add these fun punches of […]
I’m so excited guys! I met a new blogger friend recently and am guest posting for her. yeah. It’s so fun, but I’m a little nervous. Today I’m over at immaeatthat sharing this incredibly delicious {gluten-free} Plum Tart with Almond Shortbread Crust. You guys won’t want to miss this one. I’m telling you, it’s really […]