Lake Week

A couple of weeks ago, we headed North to Alexandria, Minnesota, with my hubby’s family.  We rented a wonderful lake house with a boat, playground, and killer lakefront view porch.  We spent our time boating, fishing, eating, playing games after the kids were in bed, swimming, and site-seeing.  It was a lovely way to spendContinue reading “Lake Week”

Greensboro Weekend

A couple of weekends ago I went on a whirlwind, three-day trip to Greensboro, NC.  I went completely solo – this was the first time I have traveled alone since before my eldest was born – more than five years!  I was so excited to have plenty of time for friends, and let’s be honest,Continue reading “Greensboro Weekend”

Gluten Free Blackberry Orange Cake + Mother’s Day

I made this gluten-free cake, with Greta’s help, a couple weekends ago to take to dinner with Eric’s family.  It is a simple cake and the addition of yogurt makes it moist and dense.  It was a nice ending to a family meal with a just a hint of orange to the tangy blackberry.  ScrollContinue reading “Gluten Free Blackberry Orange Cake + Mother’s Day”

Asheville, NC Day Trip

We are continuing our farewell North Carolina tours and this past weekend we headed west to the mountains.  We try to get to the mountains frequently, especially since they are in such close proximity.  On Saturday we took off for Asheville, NC for a day trip.  The cooler was purposely empty to leave room forContinue reading “Asheville, NC Day Trip”