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In the garden

Our garden currently is flourishing.  We are trying so hard to contain the vines from the pumpkin plants, but they seem to have a mind of their own this year.  Here is an update on our garden this growing season.  

Dirt came, we filled the beds, and planted the seeds.

All while the Hawthorne trees were parading their pretty pink beauty.

The seeds started to slowly take off, and now everything looks amazing!


The lavender plants from their old home to their new home.  Wine barrels work great for containing them for temporary growing.




Dill!  Lots and lots of dill!



Carrots and yellow sqaush.





Onions.


Sugar snap peas.

Our golden raspberry seemed to peak this year as well!  Skylar was so excited that he could pick raspberries off the vine this year and pop them right in his mouth.

This before shot was taken about two weeks into June.  The garden is flourishing now!



Black-eyed Susan growing through the fence.

Skylar relaxing under the Gazebo.



Peas: The handy backyard snack.




A day at the coast

This passed weekend we decided to throw caution to the wind and take a drive over to the pacific coast for the weekend.  We enjoyed the views and the breezy weather a lot.  The dogs enjoyed their run on the beach and we even braved it and took to the water a few times on our paddle boats.  The ocean was still cold for this time of year, but the weekend was a blast, nonetheless.



Happy National Cheesecake Day

Cheesecake, the weakness of many, and the best thing to hit the desert scene since cupcakes.  Cheesecake is one of the most amazing "cakes" that can be eaten just about anytime and anywhere.  To celebrate National Cheesecake Day, I've put together a few of my favorite cheesecake recipes that I've found on Pinterest lately.

1.  The Red Velvet Cheesecake:


Source:  Brown Eyed Baker

2.  Triple Lemon Cheesecake:


3.  Chocolate Chip No-Bake Cheesecake:

Source:  The Country Cook

4.  Candy Cane Cheesecake:


.......And last, but always first, the Classic!

5.  Classic Cheesecake:


Source


Follow all of my cheesecake pins on Pinterest



How will you celebrate National Cheesecake Day?

Summer sandwiches

This summer we have been on a crazy sandwich kick.  We have gone to Pinterest for some great ideas and because of the endless supply of links to blogs and websites, our sandwich-making ideas are endless.  Here are a few of our favorites that we enjoy.

• Grilled Margherita Sandwich 
via:  Scout Cooking Club

How to make this sandwich HERE!
Original 'pin' on Pinterest HERE!

• Turkey Reuben Patty Melt

How to make this sandwich HERE!
Original 'pin' on Pinterest HERE!

• Spicy Chicken Sandwich

How to make this sandwich HERE!
Original 'pin' on Pinterest HERE!

• Chicken Salad Sandwich

How to make this sandwich HERE!
Original 'pin' on Pinterest HERE!

• Parmesan Ham and Swiss Crescent Rolls

How to make this sandwich HERE!
Original 'pin' on Pinterest HERE!