Most of the squash were taken out by borers (my new nemesis) and the cucumbers and lettuces have come and gone, leaving me with some awkward empty spaces. But, the August gems are ready to pick, and in their finest form.
Organic cherries, brandy wines, and orange pears make a temporary centerpiece.
I will spend more time exploring everything our little town has to offer.
I will savor more fresh corn whenever possible.
I will let the kids water the garden their way more often.
Storms like the one that passed through yesterday always leave me in awe. I love to sit out on the porch with the kids and feel the wind gust and listen to the sound of the raindrops battering down on the roof. To me it is a sign of summer, and it left the plants happy and filled the air with the scent of the basil from our garden.
... high off the damp ground, up on our porch.
...but grow some vegetables, already.
Our early harvest of berries has been such a wonderful treat- the kids love picking and eating delicious ripe fruits each morning.
Since many of our plants are still seedlings, we have been taking trips to local farms for produce & inspiration with the help of local harvest...
...and my has it been a beautiful tour of New Jersey.
Phia would deliver them to your door with a little pat of Plugra sprinkled with sea salt. And since our muffin liners were somehow stretched out, there would probably be a papery creation to enjoy until real flowers are abound. 
Between nursing my daughter back to good health and finishing a last minute cake order, we found time to go bask in the warm sun and enjoy a very deserved break from the craziness of this past week.
She is very much like her mom.
the kids thoroughly enjoyed the pre-summer fun. phia got to put a summer skirt i made for her to use, while danny spent his day cooking (and occasionally spraying the babies with the hose).
