best lamb cutlets with a special basil sauce

Lamb is a big treat for us over here. It might be because we have a freezer full of beef and chicken. We love Jamie , and I think I'll need to try this recipe out this week. Does this sound tasty to you?

Thanks

Because who doesn't have a ton to be thankful for? I know we do. God is so good. Sometimes I need to pinch myself. You know, to make sure life is not a dream.

Hope you all had a blessed weekend.

happy birthday Ezra

One year ago today, this little bear joined our family. Gosh, we're glad he did.

what do baby girls want for Christmas?

Dolls

monday mornings

Good morning, how was your weekend? Our was full of great fellowship. Again. :)
I'm shopping wooden flatware. Here are some favorites.

good food and holiday prep

Does anyone else love November? Even though it's been rainy and cold, we are relishing our days cozied up in the house. Most of our time is spent eating hash browns and eggs, building forts in the living room and crafting when the minute arises. I love the idea of having my Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving Day. It takes all the stress out of the season for me. This has happened only once, but I remember it being magical. So I'm going to try to put a fire under it and get some gifting done. I have two weeks left! Here are some gift guides that are inspiring me.

from Design mom ( because she is a doll)
from Irene( her design aesthetic is beyond wonderful)

Have a cozy weekend!

corduroy on babies

I went into a night time sewing frenzy this weekend. And made these pants for Mr. D. Most of the time my sewing projects never make it to finish. And if they do, the chances of them looking different than originally planned, are very high. These came out like I wanted them.
He has pretty much been wearing them ever since.

hot cocoa

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Oh yes, please.

Look at these beautiful family friendly bikes! Isn't it just the best? I miss riding a bike and our town if very pro bikes. There is nothing like getting out in some fresh air. I would love to call this my own. Madsen is giving one away, enter to win your very own!

in which we take a picture of the baby wearing his hat, yet again

We had a wondeful and rainy reformation weekend. Including a packed mall full of trick or treaters, and blast of a fall festival at our church. I should also mention family dinner was chicken Parmesan, ceasar salad and homemade garlic knots. Needless to say, my house looks like a tornado hit it, and I will be busy all week trying to recover some sort of sanity to our lives.
I have knitting projects in the making. I always do. I also always mention it, but never remember to take a picture of the finished projects. I need to get better. In the meantime, have a wonderful Monday.