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fun at Dow Gardens

Thai Dinner

Last month we had a neighborhood meal featuring authentic Thai dishes.

Great company and yummy food!

414 Reunion

To celebrate Sara's 30th birthday, we 414 gals spent a morning brunching and strolling in Boiling Springs.

It was lots of fun having Susanna living in close proximity during her recent three month visit.

Thrill

It's not every day I capture such an intense expression.

Bike Hike with the little buddies

Dad, Mom, Betsy, Libby, Naomi and I took a bike hike with the little guys during our vacation week.

We stopped under a shade tree for a picnic lunch.

Abel takes after Aunt Naomi in his love for picnics, so a picnic with Abel is a delightful event for all involved.

beauty

There's nothing like feasting your eyes on a fresh garden bouquet.

Berries, Berries, Berries

I've been living in the moment of strawberry season the past couple weeks, and managed to go picking three times (to maximize the freshness, you know). Since I can pick much faster than I can eat strawberries, I've been me on a quest to find friends who will partake of the bounty and celebrate this glorious season with me. It's harder than you might guess to identify such friends, however, it's never difficult to solicit support and desire from family back home who are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Michigan strawberry season.

oolala!

PS- I believe in eating strawberry shortcake for dinner once a year if you want to.