Jammin' Part Dos

Marlena and I tried strawberry jam with less sugar and came out with a fine product, but I am biased. So, if jam can be healthy or healthier, we were successful and it actually tasted like the fruit because of the significant decrease in sweetener.

That's How to Eat Cake!

Not a care in the world.
He doesn't even care his leg is going the wrong direction.

Good stuff!

Busted by GranMa.

Happy 4th Birthday, Will!

Will chose Batman to be the theme of his party. Superheroes, family, friends and food, oh, and presents too, we all had a blast! Will is very special to us and we enjoyed celebrating him.

Ways We Like to Celebrate

After working on the house, Matt enjoys relaxing at...
... The Brick Store. Someone in our group stated that when Matt is older, he will be like the festively plump fellow in the picture. Matt took it as a compliment.

Once I've worked on the house, I enjoy spending time at this cozy, retroish spot in old Alpharetta OR

in my garden. This is the first fruit picked from the new garden. I think it is shaped funny because it didn't receive enough water, but it smelled and more importantly, tasted like a cucumber should!

Friday is CSA Pickup Day!

I love CSA Fridays! Since becoming a supporter of the CSA, I have learned about veggies, as well as increasingly educated on new and healthy recipes and getting them on the table and more importantly, contributing to loved one's health. I enjoy supporting the local economy as well.

A Blessing...Through and Through

At work last week, a chorale group from Kenya blessed us with their presence. With ages ranging from 10-14, the children are spending the majority of the next five months away from their families and travelling up and down the eastcoast sharing joy with others. Their goal is to help bridge the relationship between Kenya and the US. They sang songs using their native tongue as well as in English. They danced and moved with the music, as well as came out into the audience to introduce themselves and love on the elderly. It was a wonderful time! The video does not do justice to the group and their beautiful version of "Amazing Grace".

What is one to do?

When you are short on time and need to celebrate two wonderful events..."Happy Birthversary!" Make it work!

Celebrate, celebrate...

...being a new homeowner!

Our New Home

Some lovely folks have asked to see photos of our new home. Well...here she is. I don't know why she is a female, maybe because homes are comforting and nurturing, as tends to be a woman. Enjoy! We hope you come and visit us.

The first thing I did when we arrived at our new place was head straight to the backyard and weeded parts of the garden. That tells where my passion lies.