Well, I haven’t been experimenting in the kitchen much lately- we’ve been munching on tried-and-true summer dishes. My hikes are familiar- lovely, but nothing new. We haven’t done any traveling, haven’t adventured anywhere exciting. Day in, day out. Life is pretty much in a comfortable holding pattern at the moment, but that isn’t a bad thing. Even when there’s nothing all that exciting going on, we’ve got it good. I don’t take the down time for granted- it’s rare in our lives! There are so many things to smile about. See?
The unexpected HIT of the summer! So delicious.
Why I stay in bed late. Wouldn’t you?
We inherited a GIANT plant from neighbors who moved. His name is Jose.
My brother’s lady, Marcy, got a puppy! Meet Rainer McCheddarton, Esquire.
Pizza on Pie and Beer Day.
Long dog!
Sometimes “brunch” means “pancakes bigger than my head.”
Summer colors.
Family park portrait. #squirrel?!
We’re looking into therapy for her hoarding tendencies.
How did I get this lucky?
Lazy hair days.
I love opening a perfectly ripe avocado!
Taco nights are the best.
What happens on Daddy’s side of the bed when he leaves for work.
Cabin fixer-upper daydreams.
She came back from the field overjoyed…and covered in wet cow poop. Sigh.
Did you try my delectable two-berry oatmeal scones?
Planting trees in our backyard is something of an ordeal!
One year ago, Santana rocked the house!
Two years ago, the Fab Five hit our 20th high school reunion.
Three years ago, we were VIP-ing with MMJ!
Four years ago, John’s nephew, Perry, and I were in the midst of a serious cannonball contest.
And this morning, a tiny strawberry blossom made me smile.
You know. Just the usual bliss.
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the usual bliss 
great pictures hope all is well
I’m a fan of Jose! He’s a good looking plant 🙂
Let’s hope we don’t kill him…