A new car is in many ways a small thing for a girl who really could careless about cars. I don't like them, I don't care if it is red or blue, sports car or electric, tell me anything about a car and you have lost my interest. However, this new car I love but not for any of the reasons why the car dealership…

1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1 tbsp honey 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Whisk together the mayonnaise teriyaki sauce honey, and cayenne until smooth. Put on top of a yummy burger with pineapple, onion, tomatoes, lettuce and grilled buttery buns.

Aliya and I love to go on walks together. While I enjoy the fresh air, Aliya loves the sense of adventure. I never know what she will find but it is a guarantee that her hands will not be empty for long. There are times when her hands become so full that she makes a pile to go back for later. She is a joy to walk wit…

We have a summer reading schedule...it goes something like this ... Read everyday. Ok, it is less of a schedule and more just a routine like brushing our teeth. Sometimes I will say "ok time for everyone to grab a book" and some days the kids will each find a time on their own... regardless they read and it…

When the kids look back on their childhood summers I really hope they think of the lake as I know I will. The warm air, the cool water, the blue skies and the sounded of laughter and playing. This place is where we spend our summer days and I couldn't be more thankful for the joy it gives us.