FINALLY!!!! Summer banner is up...late...story of my life. Better late than never. To go along with it, here are some snapshots of summer life around here...
we are not big campers...the backyard is the farthest we've ever pitched this tent. We usually just set it up in the playroom when we're looking for a camping adventure. But, last week was nice and cool...perfect for sleeping under the stars (5 feet from the back door)...
We put a lot of time and sweat and $ into our landscaping this summer. I am giving it all i've got. My thumb is far from green, but we have been enjoying the basil from our own garden this summer. I'm so proud of my little basil plant...
BEST PESTO EVER:
Combine in a food processor into a thick smooth paste: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese, 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 T pine nuts, 3 minced garlic cloves
For crostinis: Thinly slice crusty bagutte and brush pieces with olive oil. Lightly toast under broiler and top with a smear of cream cheese and then a dollop of pesto. YUM! This dish gets rave reviews everywhere i take it. So easy!
Amazing Indiana sunset after a summer storm...
We found these AWESOME lights at Big Lots, of all places. I've always wanted lights like these over the pool, but everywhere i looked, they were big bucks.
BL had them for $10 for a string of 40 {40 ft!}. We just LOVE them. When they're all lit up at night, it feels like you're on a cruise ship!
happy, itchy dog...
k taught her brothers and cousins how to make bracelets. Now, i find string taped to every table in the house!
mmmmmm...
Toy Story 3....i could cry again right now just thinking about it. sniff sniff
have you read this yet? I'm 3/4 of the way through and i cannot put it down!!!!!
how i see it...
I am happy to report that I made a $105 donation to the National Wildlife Federation from sales of my Save the Gulf with Love print. It's still available in the shop. Thanks so much to all who have purchase one already. I will keep you updated on our total!!!!
I finally went to Toy Story 3 yesterday and I cried and cried at the ending too! One of the best movies I've seen in a while - so, so sweet.
Posted by: Rachel Schumacher | July 09, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Looks so relaxing. Are there any instructions online for the stringed bracelets? They look fantastic.
Posted by: michelle | July 12, 2010 at 05:48 AM
Thanks for the tip on Big Lots. I've wanted those lights forver! And, yes, The Help was astounding. I love dit and then gave mine away to spread the joy, then bought copies as gifts.
Posted by: elz | July 14, 2010 at 05:59 PM
michelle,
my daughter found the instructions on youtube and she's trying to find them again for me. if we find them i'll send you the link!
Posted by: Lori McDonough | July 16, 2010 at 10:52 AM