If we know each other in real life, or if you've read my blog for very long, you may know that I'm a little bit obsessed with this whole concept of "home." There is something so spiritual and sacred about creating a place of rest for my loved ones that has whispers of Greater Things to come. The Nesting Place, Written by long-time...

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We had a bunch of friends over for the Fourth of July. It was such a great time. Our house is really close to the high school in town, and they always do a big fireworks display. We can see the whole show directly from our driveway. As you can see from all the cars in the pictures below, other people in town...

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Our garden has really exploded with green as of late! The first goody we got to harvest was some sugar snap peas. They've kept coming and they are so delicious. I blanched and froze a lot of them this week so that we will have them for stir-frys and pasta dishes this winter. Gia is a great helper at the garden (most of...

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I know I am way behind on writing and posting Joey's weekly pictures, but at least I am still taking them!! This past Friday was the 4th of July. We had a great time- we had several families over (the Tatges & Fergusons), grilled out chicken and played with fireworks (of course)! Joanna was enthralled with the sparklers and not at all fazed by...

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