Tag: summer

  • Summer Sensory {Part I}

    It’s inevitable. Every year, I try to get a tight hold on summer, remembering how quickly it faded the year before.  I always foolishly think I can hold it close and never let go.  I try not to let it out of my sight for a second.  But no matter how hard I try, it…

  • Table Rockin’ It Up

    Three weekends ago, Sara (Ryan’s Mom), Ryan, and I took a 3-hour road trip to Table Rock Lake (Branson, MO) to visit his Grandparents.  I had been there once before (3 years ago) and I was glad to return!  Ryan’s Uncle (Sara’s brother) and cousin were there too.  Ryan’s family is really sweet and I…

  • I Can Ride My Bike With No Handlebars

    Ow ow! Look at that good-looking cyclist.  They don’t get much cuter than that. I made him model for me. Isn’t he so kind to be compliant? Because he’s way too adorable not to be photographed.  On his Trek. Good thing we have nice helmets to protect our heads. Because sometimes I get a good…

  • 8 AM Comes Too Soon

    Who in their right mind takes a summer class (worse yet, a history class) from 8 AM-10 AM everyday of the week? *raises hand* Well, although I am still questioning if I’m sane or not, I am taking the class.  Let me try to justify it. My initial thoughts were… 1) It’s only 4 weeks long…

  • Summer Strawberries

    What else screams summer like some fresh, homegrown strawberries straight from the garden to the kitchen? Or better yet…. a homemade strawberry pie made out of those juicy, red strawberries? Top off a piece with some whipped cream, and you have perfection.  (No picture of that because I was too busy eating it.  Notice I…