one day in July

The best lawn blanket company ever.

meal planning mondays

Its been too long since I made a proper post. So here it is. Complete with an outdated Easter photo I haven't shared.

1.Spaghetti with quick italian sausage meatballs
2.Bacon burgers on brioche buns
3.Chicken salad with almonds
4.Ground lamb souvlaki
5.Caramelized onion, ham, and Gruyere pizza
6.Rachel Khoo's lavender chicken

This past week end our town had its annual art walk. So much fun. Joel had prints up in two different venues. And of course they were beautiful.

It was such a treat to be downtown as a pedestrian again. Something I haven't done very much, since adding a fourth to our brood. Note to self,.. must do again.

A dream come true

This baby had double yolks.

and then there were four

Some teeny carrots

it's muddy as all get out,

But we are ready for soccer anyway. And so excited about it too. I think this might officially categorize me as a soccer mom. I never thought Id be okay with  it. I'm going to secretly enjoy it. See you on the field.

I am a new 28 year old

Yesterday was my birthday. We celebrated last weekends for our date, but for the actual night , Joel and I walked downtown to pick up fine cheese and wine. :) We had a wonderful anti pasta type in house date. My favorite really.

We are going bowling tomorrow as per Sam's request. An I need to get cracking on the transformer cake! Any suggestions? Also the weather is supposed to stay over 40 until Sunday! Yay!

Here are some things I liked this week.
I need to make these!!
Do you think I could make this bag? I really want to.
A visualization of the value of a dollar.
Love this ring.

What are you up to this weekend?

so excited

And for a late Wednesday post, may I introduce baby number 4.
We are hoping to meet the little one some time this fall. We would love for you to pray for us!

the perfect loaf

Skill, and technique. Not to mention ease. I have so much to learn.

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.

Here are some pictures of our trip to the apple orchard. We even got to press fresh cider that we've been heartily enjoying. Along with the sauce I made with the apples and the crisp we'll be eating for Sabbath dinner tomorrow. Yes I do remember why I love the fall.
Hope you all have a lovely weekend. Here are some of my favorite links from the week.

oxox

I personally love that they named this guy like this. I mean its their son right? High five Jamie and Jools. I mean, I'm just sayin'.

Look at these tiny dolls.

Gap is not doing the right thing.

Cute all natural nail polish for lil' gurlz.

I am super pumped about Anthology Magazine. You know, since the death of all my other favorites: Blueprint, Domino, and Cookie.

I think everyone should go and subscribe to them right now. Lets never have another magazine kick the bucket!

me in the eyes of my 4 year old

He's a charmer that little man.

livingroom dreamland

Yes, please be my livingroom.

for my kitchen

I realized while spring cleaning today that my oven mitts are about as ugly as they could ever be.
So I would like to purchase this set as a replacement.
found here.

Sabbath Dinners

At the end of the week we try to gather our collective families together for sabbath/family dinner. With some sort of mock feast to remind us of home. We are growing at a steady pace. And we had out grown our four chair Ikea table from our first apartment. Here is the upgrade. With room for 10. It currently has 8 chairs around it. Just enough for everyone to eat together.
Even with all the prep and work it takes to get all the food and kids ready, and tear-free, it still feels like rest.

10 things that made me happy today

1. kids who sleep through the night
2. a sunny morning
3. a perfect bowl of oatmeal
4. a husband who works so I don't have too
5. a sister who is willing to drive to Costco last minute
6. Costco
7. Walmart
8. the DVD player in my car that makes a 45 minute drive with 4 babies peaceful
9. getting a all my shopping done in 1 day so I don't have to go out again
10. getting back Home.

new Jams

The sleeping kind.
I am a old navy person. But lately I haven't been thrilled with the cost of their sleepwear.
Our local fabric store(e.i.Joann) had all the snuggle flannels on sale for $2.50 a yard. So with a yard or less each, I made the kiddies some sleep pants, and added an applique on some old tees. They are thrilled with them. So am I.

baby's here

Ezra Daniel Penney
November 22, 2009
5:52 a.m.
6.12, 19.25

special

Mom, I love you.
I would never think of selling you to anyone, because you're too special to part with.

Thank you Sam. I love you too.