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Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Basil

Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Basil

Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Basil I made this Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers & Basil over the weekend…and I have to say, it’s just perfect for nibbling or for a side dish for a party. I changed a few things in the recipe (I diced mozzarella instead of using mozzarella balls,...

My Max

My Max graduated from preschool yesterday, he’s off to Kindergarten in the fall. Sigh.

Happy Mother’s Day!

I hope that all the mother’s out there are having their way today. I certainly am! All I wanted was some quality family time today and that’s what I got: Cuddling with Max while we watched the Wizard of Oz, sewing with Sam, reading a book while holding sweet Henry, and making strawberry shortcake with...

Easy Homemade Granola

Easy Homemade Granola Today my assistant chef and I made some very tasty and easy homemade granola. It was simple to put together, and oh soooooo yummy!  Our family loves to snack, and Max loves loves loves granola, so I thought I would give it a try. After a little searching I found a recipe...

Zoo Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo

Zoo Blooms at the Cincinnati – April 2010

my birthday

Seldom do I post about myself on our family blog, but I had such a fabulous birthday, that I felt the need to share. I think that birthdays are a wonderful thing, not to be ignored. Of course, I may change my tune someday, but for now I love my birthday, and approach the day...

Neglect & Priorities

I’m not quite sure how many people may be reading our little online family journal, or what it means to those who read it.  For me, it is a place to share little tidbits and snapshots from our daily life.  A place to share a favorite recipe, or cool craft ideas.  A place to direct...

Family Friendly Cincinnati

I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this before…but I am a contributing writer for a very cool local blog called “Family Friendly Cincinnati”. It’s a fabulous resource for families in our area. You can find so many fun things to do around town just by checking out this blog! There are posts about local parks,...

#OhHenry ~ 3 Months Old Already!

#OhHenry Two Months Old!

Prince Henry is two months old today. It was a struggle to find a good time today to get his 2 month pictures (thanks again Micaela and Zach for the collection of cute shirts!).  He’s very congested right now, and had shots in his legs which made him miserable today. Otherwise he is a happy...

Brothers

Signs of Spring

signs of spring: tuning up the bikes…digging in the dirt…walking home from the fish fry…riding bikes…daffodils blooming