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Menu Plan Monday ~ June 25

I don’t know if you’ve noticed or not…but I have not posted our weekly menu here on the blog in ages.  Summertime fun has put a serious kink in my menu planning…I’ve slacked off, ignored the plan, filled in with pbjs & sometimes even dinner at the snack bar at the pool.  I’ve decided to...

Henry at Baker Hunt :: Then & Now

Henry at Baker Hunt in Covington June 2011 June 2012 June 2011 June 2012

The Candy Bar in Main Strasse Village

We went to the Candy Bar today in the Main Strasse Village, with a gift certificate  the kids got for their birthday from our cousins, Doug, Vicky (from Vicky & Jen : What Really Matters) and their lovely munchkins.  They always think of the coolest gifts.  This year they gave the kids a “Summer Fun”...

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama:   A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....

A Dip in the Pool…

I’ve been such a slacker when it comes to blogging this summer.  We’ve just been having too much fun, and I’ve been quite busy with Cards by Katie note card jobs (yippee!!).  One of our favorite things to do in the summer is go to the pool in the evenings.  I prefer taking the kids...

#1 Dad on Vacation

We spent the days preceding Father’s Day hanging out with the #1 Dad in a cottage at Rough River Dam State Park.  It was a wonderful getaway….we relaxed, read books, played video games, took a pontoon boat ride, went swimming, walked in the woods, took naps, explored the area surrounding the dam, and totally forgot...

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama:  A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....

Wedding Bells :: Mara & Brian

A few of my favorite pictures from Mara & Brian’s beautiful wedding at the historic Inn at Oneonta on the banks of the Ohio River with music by the Turkeys {June 2012}

Our Summer Fun List

Last year we began the fun tradition of making a list at the beginning of the summer of all the fun things we wanted to do while the kids were on vacation.  We didn’t finish the list last year, but it was a nice guide to have.  I hope you find some inspiration from our...

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo (Or a VIDEO in this case!) – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.  If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments...
Bruschetta with Pesto & Tomatoes

Bruschetta with Pesto & Tomatoes

Over the years I have collected quite a few recipes from some of the awesome cooks in my family.  My favorite recipes are those that are not only delicious but easy to make.  When it comes to parties I like to show up with food in hand to contribute to the meal.  My favorite thing...

Summerfair 2012

Summerfair 2012 at Coney Island:         Thanks again to our friends at Summerfair for giving us two tickets to the event!  I went with my dad, my grandma and the kids today, we had a blast.  If you did not make it this year, be sure to check it out next June. ...