Baking

Schools Out For Summer

School is officially out for summer. I wondered if it would feel like summer break since we haven’t been in the school building since before spring break. Well, it feels like summer indeed. The kiddos adjusted really well to distance leaning and they both received academic accolades for for all A’s and B’s as wellContinue reading “Schools Out For Summer”

Galveston Oh Galveston

We’ve made a few day trips to Galveston over the last week or two. I love to go early in the morning on the week days when the only folks around are the locals that also like to rise early. Lambert and I ride our bicycles through the historic streets and look at the statelyContinue reading “Galveston Oh Galveston”

Making Our Way

We’re still home for the most part. We’ve ventured out a bit here and there, but for the most part we are homebound. Libbie and I enjoy Zooming with her girlfriends and their mammas! We made homemade soft pretzels and a strawberry cobbler so far. This week she will be doing a book read along,Continue reading “Making Our Way”

Baking

Early early this morning we were awakened to a huge crash and shattering glass. It sounded like a bomb hit our house. Lambert and I jumped out of bed and ran to get our kids into our safe place (a/k/a the hallway with no windows). A crazy windy storm was happening and we have hugeContinue reading “Baking”

Shorewood Bakery & Good Coffee

If you haven’t placed your order with Oliver and Shorewood Bakery, you’re missing out. And this cute baker delivers right to your door! His scones are amazing. He delivered yesterday afternoon and it wasn’t easy to wait until Sunday morning breakfast! I will say the scones were worth the wait. I placed my order andContinue reading “Shorewood Bakery & Good Coffee”

Taking Care

I have the most thoughtful friends. I wish I were a more thoughtful, intentional person. I get so wrapped up in my world, I often forget to look after those I do care about and love. Time just gets away from me. A good friend in my small group at church put together a carContinue reading “Taking Care”

Hunkering Down

This pretty much sums up our day.. A spin on Pioneer Womans Orange sweet rolls, planting in the raised beds, and a Cheesy Baked Ricotta and Sausage Pasta for dinner. It feels good to dig in the dirt and plant veggies and flowers. It feels hopeful. It also feels good to cook for my family.Continue reading “Hunkering Down”