Monday, July 11, 2011

Our Weekend

a picnic


swimming at the creek


making stir fry with veggies from our gardens



making Lemon Yogurt Cake

Lemon Yogurt Cake

5 T. softened or melted butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 cup lemon yogurt

2  cup flour (I used 1 cup of white, 1 cup of wheat)
1t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt

Beat togther all of the liquid ingredients.
Add the dry ingredients and mix well.

Pour into a greased and floured pan and bake at 350 degrees until a knife inserted in the middle comes clean.


enjoying the beauty around our pond


It's nice that we have our whole family back together now - Nolan is home after working as a junior counselor and Thomas and Isaac returned after spending 10 days with the grandfather in Massachusetts. 
Although, the food disappears at a much more rapid rate, the music echoes down from upstairs throughout much of the day, and the work load may seem greater at times, I am so thankful to have them all home again and to enjoy the unique gifts that each brings to our family.

Warm wishes,
Tonya
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    That cake sounds delicious! I don't have lemon yoghurt but I am sure that just adding some lemon would do the trick. A perfect cake for a summer's day : )

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  2. angieJuly 11, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Tonya looks like a perfect weekend! I just got my babies back as well, so happy to have them home. And thanks for the yummy recipe, I think I know what I'm doing later:)

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  3. house full of jaysJuly 11, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    What wonderful words about having your family together again. Looks like a wonderful weekend.

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  4. Jen from SewnNaturalJuly 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    yay! looks like a fabulous time... have a lovely week,
    jen

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  5. FrancescaJuly 11, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    What a nice weekend... funny, I seem to have your very same cutting board here in Italy, where I am back at my little flat, full of my Italian stuff!!!

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  6. Mama Ash GroveJuly 11, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    hello there, beautiful family!
    what a lovely weekend you've had! And I'd like to try that cake. :)

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  7. Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the adventures we call Life!July 11, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    This looks easy and yummy ~ going to try it tomorrow ~ thanks for the recipe!

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  8. no spring chickenJuly 11, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Your pond is just gorgeous! Glad the birdies are all back at the nest...

    Blessings, Debbie

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  9. Hopes HandcraftsJuly 11, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I can't wait for the warmer weather! Have a blessed week.
    Julia (in New Zealand)

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  10. JoyJuly 11, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Looks like a wonderful summer weekend! Your little pond area is really lovely!

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  11. Earth MamaJuly 12, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Your family is so beautiful! I love that pic!

    :)Lisa

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  12. a little crafty nestJuly 12, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Dear Tonya...Indeed, a mama's dream is to have her children gathered round the hearth. Happy days to you! Oh, and what a wonderful space you live in:)
    xo Jules

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  13. AngelaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Your weekend looks like it was fun and beautiful. Love the veggies!

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  14. LynnetteJuly 12, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Thank you for this recipe! Today is our 8yr anniversary and it looked like a wonderful way to celebrate. I'll let you know how it turned out..it's still in the oven :) Thanks again!

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  15. LindsayJuly 12, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    It looks like you guys had a fabulous weekend. Your pond is indeed very beautiful (I have pond envy right now!) and hooray for having all of your children home with you again!

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  16. sunnysideupmamaJuly 24, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    What an amazingly creative and beautiful family you have! I feel inspired. Thank you.

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