Snapshots...

A quick overnight trip to visit the redwoods and dip our toes in the Pacific Ocean... always breathtaking!

Change of scenery...

On the road...

We're on our annual trip out west to visit family...

Packing light... 3 people, 3 weeks!

The girl and I are learning how to cross-stitch... perfect airplane entertainment!

Three planes and 13 hours later... we arrived at our final destination!

Early mornings at the park... hello jet lag!

In the garden on the solstice...

The ladies...

If there was a market for chicken portraits, I'd consider changing careers...

This and that...

Totally addicted to this... why haven't I ever grown basil before?!

The first batch of rose petal liquor turned out amazing... especially poolside.

The Tofu King actually went to this camp... I heart thrift stores!

The garden... looking a bit naked without snap peas and broccoli plants.

Backpacking pillow...

It was my daughter's idea to make the Tofu King a hiking pillow for Father's Day.  So I whipped up a small pillow out of some leftover fabric (sheets) and filled it with super lightweight stuffing.  I modified the little bag the sheets originally came in (Yes... I keep everything!) so the pillow could be squished down into a super light, compact package.  It won't take up much room in his bag... and I am quite certain it will be cozier than a balled up jacket.  Plus, it is filled with a whole lot of love from home when he's out on the trail.