today in my kitchen

The kitchen is without a doubt the heart of our home. My family and I enjoy our time gathered around a meal as much as we enjoy the preparation part of a meal. There is a lot of silliness and seriousness that comes out of our kitchen on any given day. Homework questions::schedules::future plans::dreaming and an occasional song and even a dance. Many of our meals are attached with a new memory or a old tradition.

Today after working I made a batch of my families favorite homemade granola and after waiting 80 days I was able to bottle another batch of Limoncello. It is already in the freezer and I am looking forward to tomorrow and our Pasta Sunday where we will be sampling it. I am off to enjoy a nice long walk with the brown dog before heading back to the kitchen to prepare tonights dinner.
Happy Saturday. I hope your days is filled with things that bring you much joy!

this moment

{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.

With so many "moments" this last week it was impossible for me to pick only one. This mosaic is a glimpse into the day we spent in San Francisco's Little Italy where the food, wine and people were amazing.

Here's wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with the things that bring you joy!

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knit for babies

Last month my MIL asked if I would be interested in knitting up a couple baby cardi sets as her sister is expecting two more grandbaby girls. Of couse I said yes, baby knits are so fun and quick to do. Here is the first beanie that I knit up on while traveling last weekend.
On another note I am making good progress on my summer quilt top and hope to share some pics soon.
I would love to hear what crafty fun stuff you are working on these days.
Happy Thursday to you!

this last weekend

the musical handyman and I flew into San Francisco and

rented a car to drive to Napa to attend our friends wedding. What a gorgeous drive it was! There was nothing but rolling hills for miles with a new season full of growing grapevines.

The wedding was in a California Mission built in 1912 and their reception was in the barrel room of a winery. It was beautiful and just like something you would see in a movie. We had such a great time.

Today before heading back to the airport we stopped back by the San Francisco Fisherman's wharf for a snack and a visit with the sea lions at Pier 39. As fun as it is to get away for a few days it's always great to get back home and be with family.

This Moment

{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.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

To play along and see more moments check out Soulmama

finished

I made this vest for the musical handyman last winter using wool yarn and he liked it. Well... long story short it ended up in my laundry and yep, felted. I wanted to make him another one using cotton thinking it would be great for summer evenings in So Cal and of course alleviating any more felting accidents. Even though it took me a while to finish, it really is a quick and easy knit. I have to say I am a bit disappointed though. This yarn was really soft and a dream to work with, but oh my gosh is it super droopy and stretches like crazy. Have you ever knit something up and found the yarn is totally wrong for the project? Well I am not sure but maybe once washed a few times it will grow on him?

On another note I got started my summer quilt today and am really loving the colors. The top is coming together quickly and I cant wait to see it completed.

Happy Tuesday I hope you have a great week!

Memorial Day

And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood

We have been enjoying a wonderfully long weekend with friends, family and lots of time outside soaking in the sunshine and fresh air. I will be back tomorrow with pics of "Peter Easy" I am finally really finishing it today.

This Moment

{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.

Wishing you a happy weekend!

To play along and see more moments check out Soulmama

Thankful Thursday

Lately life has been extra full but good. Here are a few things these days that are making oh so happy and very thankful.

::testing for work is done and in my rear view mirror
::the ability to work from home
::my green growing garden
::brown dog kisses
::the company of good friends
::my hard working husband
::beautiful spring flowers
::fresh air and sunshine to walk in
::my kids company I love when they make extra time
::getting more time to knit
::the quietness at the end of a long day

Happy Thursday!
What are some of the things that are making you happy these days?

local greens

are so fun! Everything is growing good so far in our experimental planters and I am so thankful and excited for the harvest. I am looking forward to the day of fresh roasted bell peppers, juicy and sweet strawberries and grilled squash. Mmmm I can already taste a chilled Caprese salad on a hot summers day. I am also looking forward to finishing up all the testing and getting my creative crafty time back. OH how I've missed it. I passed my nationals test last week and have my last test tomorrow for the state, then I will be done and happy to have it all in my rear view mirror.
Be back soon, Happy Green Tuesday!