We Found Our Thrill

Our berry picking adventure included a trip to the blueberry patch and a serious canning session after. Below are the highlights of the entire process...

The arrival of autumn...

It was hard to let go of summer. Working so much made it feel like there were only select moments of rest and relaxation. Autumn has stumbled in with rain, changing leaves, woodsmoke in the air and much to harvest. Below are some highlights of everything from our dining adventures to the goings on of summer:

R's parents' garden was full of bounty. Two retirees and some extra TLC means loads of garden goodness!

The Toolshed

Cousin Bocce Ball Battle

Eventhough our pictures from Copenhagen were stolen with our computer, I still have this little viking ship from the Viking Museum. It is permenantly at sea in our bedroom.

Fruit salad from the retirement/Ph.D completion party:

More garden shots:

Windsurfing at Three Mile Canyon:

Also Alan's Birthday Dinner!

A cool tumbleweed I found and will use somehow...

Evidence that we cleaned our house too (note viking ship in the right hand corner!)

Sipping homemade tea from Susie and making corn salsa and relish:

Goodwill Score of the Year: Great Democrats of History Mug complete with Obama and Hillary!

Oatmeal Raisin Coconut Cookies (made with honey):

Adventures in the garden:

Homemade Pizza:

The potato rosemary with seasalt is based off of a favorite from our time in Rome.