weekending

this weekend was a trip to the Farmer's Market 

and then migas for breakfast.

it was a quick look in an estate sale...the late Ms Jeffrey

she was a fascinating women

lived in Japan just after WW2, was extremely well read, and an exceptional conversationalist. i adored her.

Sunday brought garden work. the Autumn garden is started.

a fish fry for my Cameron

and a wonderful visit with my sweet friend Lisa

the best part of the weekend was snuggled up with the mister 

watching a marathon   

ahhh

How was yours?

linking up with the ever fabulous amanda

the best

today was the best kind of summer day.
morning chores, kayaking, my sweet Aunt Janice's vanilla ice cream, playing with pals, watching movies.
what perfect days we have on our daddy's day off.

this moment

Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.
Linking up with Amanda

pomp and parade

As John Adams wrote to his beloved Abigail...
I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.
The Bonin family will celebrate by watching the John Adams mini series, reading David McCullough, making ice cream & eating watermelon, and loving each other. 
Happy Independence Day.

road trippin

we are taking a break from the garden, the kitchen, and work today to celebrate our sweet daddy. we are taking him on a little culinary road trip. it must be good if Guy Fieri says so.
happy saturday friends!

this moment

Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.
Linking up with Amanda

10 right now

summer has arrived on the bonin farm. cameron graduated from high school. we are picking tomatoes and squash from the garden. hours are spent at the water with rods and reels. i love this time of year. here are 10 things right now...

• tomato sandwiches made home baked bread and a tomato from the garden
• sitting on the bank with my peeps wetting a hook...and even catching a few
• pouring through this and this for kitchen fun
• ice cold lemonade and soft teacakes
• this documentary is so interesting to me...i love to see how others live
• raw milk...our family has made the 100% switch to raw milk. that  means our cream and butter are too. delicious and healthy! and a fantastic ride to the farm each week!
• this guy! he is a rock star
• making her strawberry jam...the best i've made yet
• planning camping trips...LOVE state parks
• culinary road trips