The weather is warming up and I have begun thinking about the beach. Well, swimming. Okay swim suits. I want to make one. I have never done it before but there are such cute ideas out there I feel as if I gotta jump in. I am gonna say right now that after two babies I am not comfortable showing skin so I am on the look out for a cool tankini or retro one piece... let's see what the interwebs have to say... Here is a good one Perhaps this top with these bottoms Or I could just go and pay for it.... you know like this which I love. Ok maybe buying a first time pattern is the way to go.

There is the plan people. Thank you to the nice people of Buttrick whom I borrowed this picture from. Let's see this summer through!

Pie day

This morning I was craving pie. Oh yes. the most glorious and yummy home made blueberry pie. So what is a girl to do but make it herself. I was convinced, by my loving husband that it should not just be a blueberry pie...but a 3 berry pie! So we got blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries!

Then I dumped in a cup of sugar and 3 Tablespoons of Corn starch and let those babies macerate!

Then I made my favorite Joy of Cooking crust ( I love the one with cream cheese and butter!) And popped the whole mess in the oven at 425 for the first 30 minutes and then 25 at 350. Notice the pan for keeping the juice from setting the oven on fire. I am so smart!

And what do I get???

Dinner! I need some ice cream....

Well it's 2014 where have you been?

I have been meaning to update this. Really I have. But updating is hard when you are working and volunteering, and all that other crazy stuff do. However....I am back and will be back from now on. Promise. And here is a picture to prove my return shall not be short lived!

Yes! That is the same little boy that was so small last time. They years are being very sweet to that little face.