Lately

Hello!  I am so far behind that I don't know where to begin, so for now I will just update you on the last few weeks.  

The weather has been pretty amazing lately, a bit warm for October, but still very nice.  We took a day trip to Blowing Rock last week, and the weather was perfect, and the leaves were gorgeous!  I believe this is my very favorite time of year.

  I've also enjoyed getting my groove back on in the kitchen.  I made pumpkin muffins last week and minestrone soup.  Ina's chicken pot pie is on the menu for tomorrow with homemade biscuits... Yum!  And I'm planning to make smitten kitchen's spiced applesauce cake this week.  

Charlotte had the day off from school yesterday, and my husband and I took her to the zoo in Columbia - she had a great time!

Lately

Hello!  I'm still here.  Just super busy with life and my six year old.  We've celebrated Charlotte's sixth birthday and Easter since I last posted.  Here are a few photos from the last several weeks.

I'm waiting for the weather to dry up and warm up so I can start gardening again.  I'm itching to get my hands in the dirt!  Be back soon!

Hello February

Today is very warm and sunny - a taste of Spring!  Charlotte painted outside in a short sleeve shirt.  I wouldn't mind to have another month of Winter, though.  I've enjoyed it this year!  I know I will miss the cozy, cold evenings when it's 90 degrees in July.

We've been baking and decorating for Valentine's day!  I picked up a bunch of yellow tulips at Trader Joe's yesterday.  I love having fresh flowers in the house.  

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!  Since the weather is so nice we are grilling salmon for dinner tonight with potatoes and probably a nice salad... Yum!

Cheerful January

I have really enjoyed winter this year, probably more than ever.  I've enjoyed the cold, bright days and the cozy, dark evenings.  But after the holidays, I was ready to brighten things up a bit.  I love some of my favorite artwork pieces layered on the mantel.  It's bright and cheerful, and that's exactly what I wanted. 

A very dear friend gifted me a handmade garland that I absolutely adore.  It's happy and colorful, and so perfect in my dining room!

I hope you are enjoying this month, as well.  I've already spotted tulips at the grocery store, and I can't wait to by the first bunch of the year!