animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

ketchup

Jake’s not getting home from Brian’s sister’s until this evening, so Brian and I took today to get caught up on some things around the house. After we got home from church, we straightened up the kitchen, living room and dining room areas. Then we had brunch (nothing exciting–hash browns, …

a busy weekend

On Friday night, we invited Brian’s aunt and uncle over for dinner. So, this left me cooking all of Thursday evening and Friday afternoon again this week (not that I’m complaining–I’m just saying). Our dishwasher got quite a workout this weekend. Anyway, we had a nice visit–I always enjoy talking …

father’s day

Despite the heat, it was a nice afternoon. My parents came over for a cookout today (Brian’s parents spent the weekend in New York at his sister’s place). I made a ton of food. Well, I got a bunch of food ready, and Brian grilled it. (that’s what Dads are …

the past few days

Nothing noteworthy has been going on recently, so that explains my lack of posts. I did manage to do what no one thought could be done–fatten up Brian a little bit (enough to make him go buy an exercise bike this week and actually use the thing every day). Middle …