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We have entered a new parenting phase. It is called the lacrosse parent phase. Our boy went to a camp last week and fell in love. We are now the owners of lots of lacrosse gear and one sweaty 8 year old.
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       July 17, 2012 - 10:53 pm
Hi Bree, It looks like you have settled into your new home! The kids look happy and beautiful! The joy in Clay’s face is pure isn’t it? I hope you have had a good summer so far – busy as usual – more travel but finally in your own bed – how nice! Life is good here. Jerry and I just renewed our vows for our 10 year anniversary. We decided to do it at the Fallen Leaf Chapel in Fallen Leaf Lake, in South Lake Tahoe, this last Sunday with friends. We were camping and figured why not?! I sewed dresses for me and Molly. She read a poem and made everyone laugh. It was a simple and short little ceremony but meant the world to me. I will send photos when I get them off my camera! Work is steady and fun as usual and the summer is going too fast. Molly turned 9 and to celebrate we joined the other gazillion and went to Disneyland – loved it! Just us “girls” are going to PA to visit grandparents the last week of the our “summer” vacation. We will cram in everything that we can while we can – I am thoroughly loving your blog(s) and food ideas – we miss you and I especially miss your Clay. Take care and hope to hear from you when you have a moment! Tell everyone hello and give Clay a special hug from his Anne. xoxoxoxo
We made an impromptu trip to Connecticut because we lost power for a few days. Not to re-hash, but it was no fun, and I love the men and women at AC Electric. Enough said. I had been in Chicago for work, picked up the kids, and went to see my best-est friend in the whole world. You have got to love someone that opens their home to you with 5 hours notice, especially when she has lived in said home for less than one week. She has 3 girls, and it was great to have our kids together again. I brought along some craft kits (have you seen the new Todd Oldham craft kits at Target? Love.) and thought that the girls would love to make jewelry. I was mistaken, the boys loved it too. They sat on the porch and beaded for over an hour. The best $12 I have spent in a long, long time.
 July 8, 2012 - 10:22 am
You’re making me want to visit the northeast with your stories and pictures, Bree! Oh, and your kids are just gorgeous. What a beautiful family you have.
We stopped for lunch as soon as we got into the city and went to a place called Jones. The food was okay, but the light was gorgeous. I felt for the business men sitting next to us. The waitress spilled and broke a glass of Coke all over the table and the poor men. How awesome would it be to go back to work in a Coke-soaked suit? I am so happy to living back where I grew up. South Jersey gets a bad rap, and truthfully, Jersey Shore did not help. But all said and done, it is a great place to be, and was a great place to be a kid. 10 minutes from gorgeous beaches, 20 minutes from rich farm land, 45 minutes from Philadelphia, and 2 hours from New York City. What more could you want?
 June 28, 2012 - 7:18 pm
Your kids are absolutely adorable! I die at their smiles and bright blue eyes  June 29, 2012 - 7:30 am
Oh you’ve made me miss it! I grew up on the other side of Philly (45 min west) but still love the Jersey Shore, went there every summer. Three hours isn’t bad, but it isn’t quite close. Hope you are enjoying being back in the old ‘hood!  September 24, 2012 - 8:49 am
I just bought this book last nite from stop and shop. I read most of it and I couldn’t get pass you, your recipes, and your absolutly lovely family. May I write you a letter and tell you why I need to start a business like yours but only a tiny one Since I last wrote, (which I embarrassed to say has been a very long time) we have moved yet again. The kids and I are spending the summer with my mom in New Jersey, and so far, it has been just what we needed. Lazy days on the beach, spending much needed QT with family, and a clear calendar. I took some time off from my freelance work, and I am now feeling recharged and ready to go. Everyone needs a break, right? We are going to be living in Alexandria, VA and we could not be more excited. Our house will be ready in the middle of August. I see a lot of adventures in our future. When we were driving from Kansas to New Jersey, we made a stop in St. Louis. We had big plans of doing the tourist thing and doing a lot of sightseeing and exploring. We created a Summer Bucket List and had big plans of checking lots of them off. Our dog was not down with that plan. Instead, we had an hour in St. Louis and ended up driving straight to NJ. But we thoroughly enjoyed the hour that we had there and I would love to go back.
 June 27, 2012 - 6:50 pm
I’m glad you’re getting settled. I love old town Alexandria. I’m a weekday widow now with my husband living up in Arlington during the week. If I head up to d.c., I would love to meet you and talk food!  June 27, 2012 - 8:02 pm
I would love to!
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Kelly - You’re in the right town for lacrosse! I went to St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes for 13 years, I know the popularity of lacrosse in Alexandria, even though I was a softball girl
Chocolate Snickerdoodles [Week 3 of 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies] - [...] are my favorite cookie. Will’s too. I was given a review copy of Piece of Cake (which is a great book by the way) and when I was [...]
hesterlester - Your blog is funny and nearly a real-life version of “Stuff White People Like.” You should check that out when you’re bored and want to laugh.
I also *really* like your cooking blog. Brown Sugar Ice Cream!