backyard flowers.

 loving spring time flower picking right now. our roses have been better than ever, and a pretty hot topic with the kids every time they find new blooms. i dream of having a lush abundant garden out back, but all in good time. hopefully our composting will provide for some more fertile soil in years to come. 

for now, we are so thankful for this gorgeous spring weather and beautiful blooms!

summer berries

what to do with those summer berries

before they leave us?

perhaps make these triple chocolate cookie

and strawberry ice cream sandwiches

or perhaps give this delicious

treat a try for a light crowd pleaser.

just invite me over when you do so.
because i dream of having it more than i should.

or maybe there is a special occasion

and you need to wow, so go for this

cake that makes me happy just thinking about its

decadence dancing away.

cheers to a little bit more

of summer left before its back to school!

can you believe it is here already?