The first quilt...

I am so excited for this weekend...the first stages of my first quilt...more photos to come!

Emily's Wedding...

These photogrpahs are from Emily and Colby's wedding...so gorgeous!
I love you so much, Emily!

Chilly New York....so long ago

Time is sprinting merrily by...this photo is from our engagment trip in New York City- almost eight months ago!
Pictures from Paris soon to come!
I love you, N!

Kitten Days...

For the fellow plum-lovers...

This plum cobbler was an impulsive bake....it happily
turned out to to be the most fantastic marriage of tartness and sweetness.
Taken from www.elise.com/recipes.

PLUM COBBLER

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp of white sugar
10 fresh plums, sliced and seeded - about 4 cups
2 Tbsp corn starch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup milk1 egg, lightly beaten

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup white sugar, plums, cornstarch and cinnamon. Place the fruit mixture in a 2-quart casserole. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 2 Tablespoons of sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut the butter in with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk and egg until just moistened. Drop batter on fruit, or if desired, spread batter in stripes. Bake in a 350°F oven for 35 minutes.
Serves 6. Serve with whipped cream (optional).

N

This little babydoll grew up to be my husband and best friend. Happy Year, N! I am the most blessed person on earth because of you. I love you!

1 John 4:19 "We love because he first loved us."