Bedtime stories

Ever since the children were babies Brian and I read to them every night.  It was something that we all looked forward to.  As Katie and Ian became readers, they started having reading time by themselves before bed.

Having that one on one time with the children was something I missed.  When I watched the story of the Father that read to his daughter every night until she left for college, I thought to myself you are never to old to be read to.  

I made a declaration to my family that we would be having bedtime stories again.

Brian and Ian are reading the Hobbit.  Katie and I are reading the latest Penderwick story.

I can't believe how much we are all enjoying this.  I wish we had never stopped.  Once school starts, I'm sure that we won't be reading every night, but we certainly will be making a habit of it.  

Did you read to your children when they were younger?  Do you still?

Have a great day everyone!

xoxo

Rach

P.S.

I posted a potato chip dip in the kitchen.  It's even low fat.

Friends...

Since 1999 my college roomies and I have been getting together every other year.  We all try our best to make it and sometimes it doesn't happen.  This year one of the girls couldn't come, she lives over seas and it just wasn't possible.  We missed her dearly, but we were able to skype which was almost as good. We spent the good part of one day at the arboretum.  It was sticky and hot, but beautiful.  I feel blessed beyond measure to have these girls in my life.  They are so special to me.  God has given me such wonderful treasures.

"There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship." ~Thomas Aquinas
xoxo
Rachel

Just checking in...

I didn't have a chance to let you know I would be gone for a few days, sorry about that.

I have spent the last few days with some of my dearest friends (aren't they beauties).

I just got home and wanted to touch base.

I'll have lots to post about next week.

I hope you all have a great weekend!

xoxo

Rach

Like Father like Son

I caught these two in this position when we had that horrible heat wave.

I posted a  Cinnamon Maple Banana smoothie in the Kitchen.

Over at Dwell I'm showcasing a pineapple tomato from my pitiful 

garden.  

xoxo

Rach

My Dad went to the U2 concert...

and all I got was this lousy t-shirt!

The concert was pretty much AMAZING, I'm told.  They all had a great time, despite the pouring rain.

Ian has made it pretty clear that next time he is going for sure!

Have a great week!

xoxo

Rachel

I posted over at the Kitchen and Faith today. 

U2

So Mr. Young got really lucky.  He gets to see U2 this weekend.  They're probably his favorite band.

When I was pregnant with Katie I was actually induced the day before the concert, so Brian could go see the boys.

Yep, his favorite.

He's going with Susie, Ron, and Tyler.  The same people he went with last time, except Susie was seven months pregnant with Tyler.  We claim that is why Tyler has been so obsessed with U2 since he was really little.  Needless, to say I'm not sure who is more excited Tyler or Brian.

What are you all up to this weekend?

To start it off right, head over to the kitchen I posted a great recipe for White Sangria.

Have an amazing weekend!

xoxo

Rach

Before braces party!!

Katie got her braces last week.  We had to have a little party with homemade marshmallows and popcorn.  Two of Katie's favorites that are not allowed while the hardware is on.

Homemade marshmallow recipe here.  I posted a recipe for grilled fruit crisp at the kitchen and would love to hear what you think.

Enjoy your day!

xoxo

Rachel