It’s not even June and my garden is already growing so nicely. Last year the garden lacked infrastructure – my tomato cages were flimsy and the peas would have grown higher if their trellis had been taller. So this year I have lots of structures to make use of vertical space. We have herbs, green…

More from our Memorial Day weekend. A nice Spring walk at Captain Daniel Wright Woods. The Spring ephemerals in the forest were lovely.

How can it be Memorial Day weekend already? Let the summer begin.  Last night Brian made a delicious picnic and we headed for the beach.  This one always dances in the sand – always. Soon it will be warm enough to swim – we can’t wait.

Aaaaaah – it’s Lily of the Valley season.

I sewed three shirts for myself this week. I used a new pattern that I downloaded – the blossom blouse from In-House patterns. I was interested in the In-House patterns because they make A, B, C and D cup sizing. I’m not sure I’m in love with them but at least they aren’t too snug like…

The work on bathroom number two has begun. Sinks and countertops went in today. The old green sink and green toilet are gone. Some rotten boards were replaced in our shower base. The new floor tile should go in very soon. Still tons of work to come, but It’s happening!

When Bea was a baby, and we lived in Evanston, I would go for a walk with her in the stroller almost everyday. We would walk down to Lake Michigan and then walk along the shore up to the campus of Northwestern University. It’s been ages since I’ve been back to that walk so we…

It’s Lilac time! And the girls and I planted our herbs:

by Claire

Sometimes Brian sends me nice photos from the road.  And this is the type of photo that I send him: