It’s almost apple picking time at The Cottage Many of the apples are falling and there’s been some branches break under the weight of all the apples last fall we didn’t have any apples this year … a bumper crop to be sure!
Another first day
Nate had his first day of school today on the other side of the desk. Congrats Nate! and Mr. D took me out to dinner tonight at Chester’s Kitchen and Bar. It’s one of our favorite restaurants – and we typically hit up this spot only on special occasions. Like today. We split an … Read More
Remembering
Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6
First Day of School
First day of school pictures are everywhere! Even here. Next week another family member will be on the “other side of the desk” on his first day of school!
Obsessed
I may, or may not have a new obsession with Mason jars. I’m just sayin’.
My Labor Day
Saturday was my self-proclaimed labor day. With a box of pears at the peak of ripeness in our garage, and jalapeno peppers by the bucket full in the garden, it was time to get busy. I started the day with a batch of jalapeno pepper jam. Jalapeno pepper jam is a sweet/spicy mix that tastes … Read More
Cupcakes!
The most requested recipe among all the sweets at the wedding was the coconut cupcakes. It’s a favorite cake and cupcake at The Cottage. People who don’t like coconut, like this cupcake. People who love coconut, love this cupcake.
Cutting garden
Dahlia Yesterday I wrote about the flowers we used for the wedding and how we cut most of the flowers we used from the roadside near our home. Today, it’s flowers from my cutting garden. My favorite bouquets have always been the ones cut from the roadside, or yard. Mr. D has always been willing … Read More
Flowers
The flowers for Cara & Tim’s wedding were very simple, and very pretty….and pretty dadgum inexpensive! The morning before the wedding I picked up a friend and my sister-in-love and hit the wild flower hotspot …. the exit ramp off the highway near The Cottage. We picked 5 HUGE buckets of Queen Anne’s Lace along … Read More