summer 2015: 2 week road trip- part 1

i love summer (real LOVE)! Packing and preparing can be exhausting, but the going and finally getting there is the reward. The freedom to go, explore, and just be is invigorating. For months now, I've been planning a summer road trip with my kids and mom. Our final destination target was D.C.. Luckily, we have family along the route. So excited to see each other (and stretch our legs), all of us enjoy the hugs and company of each other. Especially the cousins being silly and playful. It's a highlight on our 2 week journey. 

Here, I share a daylong documentary of our time together. 

dinner plans

Every year, I plant a simple yard garden with my kids. They've grown a strong appreciation for home grown and delicious flavors with a variety of fruits and vegetables. This year's cherry tomatoes and mixed peppers are starting to display a strong harvest. I've had to spend some time tying up the long arching branches- coaching them in a safe direction to grow. It's starting to look like we will soon be planning our summer dinners around what's ready to be picked in the garden. A favorite family tradition.