When my kiddos were little, I had no problem filling the days with them.  Making and playing with playdough.  Hanging a little clotheslines outside and washing and hanging up doll clothes.  A homemade rice table filled with toys.   As they got a little older, […]

Once a week or so, I get the itch to spend the afternoon (or morning) in the kitchen, stocking up on homemade goodness.  This relatively small investment of time pays big dividends in terms of being able to open the fridge and find yummy and […]

Welcome! If Frances from the Off-Kilter Quilt sent you over, then you may want to start with my adventures at the Sister’s Outdoor Quilt Show. I hope you like what you read and visit again soon! Share List

Trying to squeeze out the last bit of fun and sun from these fading weeks of summer. ~ enjoying the backyard with some ice tea and knitting, the lull before the storm of: ~ a BBQ in honor of the Girl’s best friend who moved […]

Nothing is easier or more delicious than a simple summer salad for lunch.  Cherry tomatoes and basil from the garden, little mozzarella balls from Trader Joe’s (called Ciligene at TJ’s), a splash of olive oil, salt and pepper.  Putting it on a plate is optional.  Yum. I […]

We got a bit of late start on the garden this year, so we are just starting to get tomatoes.  After a few disappointing years with tomatoes, we planted them in a new spot this year.  Wow! They are looking great!  We were having some […]

Finished Boy 2’s quilt last month.  Let me just say- not my color palette- but he loves it. It is an Elizabeth Hartman free pattern called Wonky Canasta.  The fabric was a custom bundle from Fabricworm.  It is a very fast and easy pattern, only my […]

The boys made their own summer fun with a backyard campout.  They set set it all up themselves.  Please note the slide entry.  No more pesky walking into the tent- just slide right in!  This year they actually made it all night. Share List

Lemonade stand yesterday with good friends and some new friends.  Fun was had by all and they earned enough money to go see Mr. Popper’s Penguins tonight!  I love summer. Share List

My idea of a perfect vacation involves staying right on a lake.  Add to that extended family, a beautiful house, and access to a boat and various toys to ride while being pulled by a boat, and well, that is just icing on the cake. […]