i know i said i’d make an entry about homemade gifts for this morning, but i’m finding it difficult to get motivated & accomplish anything. i think i am going to extend my break from posting. i’ll be back soon, i promise.
thanks for always reading.

thank you all for your sweet comments on my last entry. we have been able to do quite a bit of cooking with our bounty of farmer’s market produce. using some carrots & kale, i made a delicious autumn soup, & luke used all of that beautiful cauliflower in one of our favorite autumn recipes- red lentil coconut curry.

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& as for the weekend, it is starting early!
my mom arrives tonight & will be here until sunday afternoon. we plan to go to an informational expo about small farming, visit some local stores in columbia, bake an apple bundt cake, catch a good movie or two at the theater, munch on an autumn salad with lots of pear, & most importantly- rest & enjoy eachother’s company.
i’ve missed her so much these last few months. i feel like our relationship has really changed & strengthened since i have gotten married. i am so thankful for her & really look forward to the time we will spend.
so, i am taking a break from the internet world to spend more time with my mom. i’ll be back on monday with some talk about christmas & the holiday season!
& as always- i will be writing over {here} on sunday with luke!

i’m feeling very quiet this morning. i’ve very much enjoyed waking up to the light, but it is difficult for me to stay up once the sun goes down. i’ve also been cooking a lot. on monday night, we had the most delicious autumn soup with maple oat bread. i have a new obsession with kale, too.

i hope your wednesday treats you well. my mom is coming into town tomorrow night so i have a lot to do until she gets here. it’s going to be a great visit!