We’ve been so fortunate to be gifted brand new boy clothes and to have received even more gently used ones too. As all parents know, it’s impossible to have too many onesies, bibs, burping cloths, and all the rest. But a special something I knit just for him? Well, putting it on him feels…special. The [...]

Filed under: Inspiration, Kid stuff, Knitting on April 29th, 2011 | 3 Comments »

The clouds parted for the perfect day shared with friends at the sugar shack… Blind consumption of mythical dishes: bacon, beans, mashed potatoes, ham… …Sausages, eggs, pea soup, bread, and the most incredible homemade ketchup… …Finally, super-light pancakes covered in that liquid gold we all came for, and the most incredible sugar pie ever. Oh [...]

Filed under: Family time, Food, Local discoveries, Out of doors on April 27th, 2011 | 3 Comments »

Outside my window… A pothole that has morphed into a black hole. Seriously dangerous. I am thinking…Cauliflower and gruyère make an awesome pair. I am thankful for…Four-day long weekends. They should be the norm. From the kitchen…Defrosted brownies. Forgot how phenomenal they tasted!  I am wearing…An item that needs to be washed. Ugh. I am [...]

Filed under: The Simple Woman's Daybook on April 26th, 2011 | 5 Comments »