The Monday Menu

We are leaving early Thursday morning for our family vacation up to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. I've been going there since I was Kiwi's age, and I love being able to bring my kids and watching them experience everything. When I was little, we stayed in a small cabin out in … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: July 13, 2009

The Fourth of July always marks my favorite time of year in the garden. My lilies are in full bloom and the hydrangeas have come out to play. Plus, all of my new additions are taking off, like this little guy. I will say, however, that the seeds I planted are looking more like … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: July 6, 2009

Another week into summer. I had the feeling today that I'm going to wake up one morning and it will suddenly be over, my flowers done blooming for the season, the apples harvested, the leaves falling off the trees. I've decided I need to be a bit more organized in my daily … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: June 29, 2009

On Father's Day: Ole, thank you for being the father to my children. I look forward to another year of parenting with you and can't imagine doing it without you. Thank you for your patience and your rationalization, your love and your tenderness, for the stability and support … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: June 22, 2009

You know it's your birthday when: A. A new immersion blender shows up at your house B. Your mom shows up with a sewing machine and a car full of FREE plants to plant all around your house and diagram plans from a landscaper as to where to place them C. A growler of beer from a … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: June 15, 2009