summer

A Little Gratitude on a Warm, Sunny Day

by gidget faith

Okay, maybe a lot of gratitude. We are having amazing weather this week. Some people I know are probably cursing the weather man and wanting some chilly weather that they can cuddle up in, but not us. We are relishing in the sun and the warmth. We had a cool summer so this little escape from [...]

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{gratitude}: finally summer

by gidget gratitude

a few things I’ve been thankful for this past week… … little siblings holding hand in the car… … fresh flowers in a vase… … the gift of creativity… … a quiet morning… … warm sun, cool shade… … new seasons… of life… … creamy homemade ice cream… … the gift of music for worshiping [...]

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A Summery Sunday Treat

by gidget food

We’ve finally been having some summer weather around here! “Sunny San Diego” is known for its May Gray and June Gloom, but the pesky marine layer has persisted through most of July as well, here on the coast. I’m sure hoping for a hot, sunny August. For me, warm weather is the best. I get [...]

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{this moment}

by gidget life is beautiful

SouleMama‘s {this moment} – A 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 [...]

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Quintessential Summer Day

by gidget life is beautiful

1. Lazy morning {I “slept in” while David watched the World Cup and fed Brody}. 2. Watch the Dodgers play a day game on TV while lounging around and doing some laundry. 3. Pick up an amazing box of fresh produce (cherries! strawberries! cucumbers! etc!). 4. Bike-riding out front. 5. Meet friends at the neighborhood [...]

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Home, Sweet Home

by gidget life is beautiful

Niagara Falls I’m back! We returned from our whirlwind “vacation” late last Thursday night. It was the sort of trip where you need a vacation to recover from your vacation, but I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless. We’re still working on updating the baseball blog with photo albums and descriptions of all the games we went [...]

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A hint of summer – Lemon Sorbet

by Emma food

I love hot weather, and was thrilled when the temperature got up in to the 100′s last week!  It meant I had to try out my new toy.  An ice cream maker, generously donated by Deni, for me to review.  More ice cream recipes and a full review will be coming when the weather heats [...]

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