We are back

from a wonderful week in Door County, Wisconsin. Some dear family friends let us use their cabin way up in Ellison Bay (for those of you who know Door County). It was a bit of a detox from normal life...no internet, or even phone service. No to-do's around the house or yard. No work for Dan, no painting for me. And as much land to roam as a boy and his dog could hope for. With only a few wow-a-week-is-a-long-time-to-go-with-out-being-connected-to-the-world-moments, we soaked up the fresh air and benefited from truly being away. The house is perched right on lake michigan and surrounded by woods. I read a book and cooked. We hiked in the national parks and swam everyday. It was beautiful and a bonding time for our little family.

First fruit...

Hooray! Dan and I set out enjoy our first garden this year. It is really very minimal: tomatoes, basil, cilantro, thyme, parsley, green onions and strawberries. I have learned lots, especially since I knew nothing going in. :) And, even with limited attention, good things have been happening in our kitchen. A few favorites: pesto chicken (basil and cilantro from the garden), and basil mojitos (as delicious as they sound and our new favorite summertime drink). I hope to make an heirloom salad once these beauties finish ripening.

Summer=

pool time, friends, family, and....boo boos.


Levi and his friend Ester at the pool.






Levi's new best friend and our latest addition to the family, Luther.


Playtime on the couch...a new favorite.


And Levi's 1395th boo boo, but FIRST stitches.