We've all been sick this past week, so it was time to get the babies and I out for some fresh air! I mentioned before that I'm trying to visit every working farm in the area with the kids, so we spent part of the morning at Humble Roots Farm. I confess I've been struggling finding inspiration from the produce at Food Lion (haa) but put me on a sustainable family farm and the wheels are turning again! If you ever feel in a cooking rut, I'd encourage you to get outside and visit a farmers market ... continue reading...
Our Front Porch Ready for Fall (Thanks to Our Four Year Old!)
No, sweet John Shea did not decorate the steps up to our rental house. But he did pick out all of these pumpkins and then carried them for me upstairs! And then swiftly moved them to his dump truck, ha. We are still in our temporary rental while we try to find the right house to buy, but the kids call it "home." I've thought a lot about making a house a home over our past seven years in the Marine Corps, moving from Washington, D.C. to Okinawa, Okinawa to California, California to Croatia, ... continue reading...
The Things Gracie Says That Have Us Laughing Out Loud
Milk spilled all over the floor... Me: Which one of you dumped out your milk? Gracie: JOHN SHEA! JS: (Look of surprise and shock) No, no no no! Me: Gracie, did you do it? Gracie: (Belly laughing) Yeah, Mama. I do it. After telling her not to do something... Me: What do you say? Gracie: Peeeeasse! Me: Haha, no... You say, yes ma'am. Gracie. Oh yeah! YES MAN! Grace comes over to me sans her diaper and pants... Gracie: Mama, peease kiss my butt. Me: ...... ... continue reading...
Fall in America! Hayrides & Pumpkin Patches
One day in Zagreb, my close friend Mihaela asked me if what she's heard about Fall in America is true? I told her that yes, our traditions this time of year really are as special as they seem! We have pumpkin patches, we carve pumpkins, watch football, there's hay rides, apple orchards, costumes and trick-or-treating, fall festivals, apple cider and pumpkin donuts. I thought of you the whole time we were on this hay ride, Mihaela! These photos are especially for you!! In Zagreb, there are ... continue reading...
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