This is mine, like it or not. A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. 1 lb lean ground turkey.

How did THAT happen? I feel like I just started this adventure and here I am, getting older by the minute. This year, I once again spent my birthday at Sugarloaf with my amazing husband, three adorable beasts, my parents and a great friend.

Friday, August 15, 2014. I see Greg reunited with Dean, hoisting a cocktail to us still here, wickedly laughing at the rest of us stumbling our way through our Earthen lives. Thank you both and I miss you every day. I love you, Pimp Daddy. Sunday, July 6, 2014. It was a later-then-typical kickoff for our deck, but such is this ever-busier life. Jane brought her cherished deviled eggs, Linda a perfect .

8220;One of the delights of life is eating with friends, second to that is talking about eating. And, for an unsurpassed double whammy, there is talking about eating while you are eating with friends. After a brief hiatus and summer in Maine, I have relocated to the Northshore of Lake Pontchatrain, LA with my awesome husband, our beautiful new son and our slightly deranged cat, Ninja. Grew up on the coast of Maine and get hives if Im not within walking distance of the ocean! This baby up.

To all of you, thank you. Thank you for your kindness, your thoughtfulness, your tears, your smiles, your wishes, your friendship. We miss Gabby every day, but the sting is lessening. Time heals all wounds, but love endures. Gabby Keegan, age 11.

Loving being a mommy to boys! Tuesday, March 27, 2012. While hanging out with one of my best friends today, we got on the subject of blogging, and it reminded me of how much I used to love doing it. Sunday, November 7, 2010. Kawaii Goodies - Betty Bake. Monday, February 23, 2009.

Sunday, June 14, 2015. We decided to head back to Sesame Place this spring and introduce Sam to the fun. They both loved it! I love making memories with these kids. We are fortunate that our hotel points afford us the chance to go to so many cool places at a more reasonable cost. We take advantage of Groupons, coupons, and more discounts as well. I love how they loves these trips.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014. These yummy little morsels have a fresh raspberry baked in the centre. They are topped with a vanilla buttercream and garnished with a dollup of gooey raspberry filling! Sunday, October 12, 2014. I put a table in the 5th Annual Fall Fair on Friday evening! It was lots of fun! I baked cupcakes all week for this event. vanilla with a creamy chocolate filling! Chocolate caramel, with a caramel Hershey kiss baked inside! Coconut with a creamy coconut filling! This is a moist choco.

Reflections on chasing the dream and eating a good meal while hot on its trail. Thursday, June 26, 2014. I chalk this up to general busyness, distractions and denial. Traveling one last time sans-child to North Carolina.