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Dinner in the backyard

I overheard someone in the grocery store today mention that it was going to be a cool night, so I added hot dogs, chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers to my list. A Cool crisp night, especially the rare one in July, calls for a little bonfire and s’mores. The added bonus is that this dinner didn’t mess up the kitchen.

I grabbed the recipe for this easy Turkish salad from Laura’s blog. We became fans of Turkish cuisine after a little Turkish grocery opened a few minutes from our house a couple of years ago. This salad was quick to throw together, and it’s healthy and fresh tasting.

Maggie, the queen of excess fur floating from her body 24/7.
Our next dog will be something small and silly like a shitzu.

baby food face.
Beatrix practicing her new skill, clapping.
And plenty of Echinacea blooming all around. I am hoping to start getting it naturalized in our back field. I love it.

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Ginny

I believe that when you slow down and savor the small things, you don’t have to wish for a different life; you can discover beauty in the life you already have. {Find out more here...}

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  1. Tatoba says

    September 2, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    Hello Ginny,I’ve discovered your blog just three days ago and I've read almost everything. About for one year I’m following at least ten blogs and I have to admit, you are the most honest and sincere blogger I’ve ever met. Your whole story has impressed me deeply. I think, it is a very special timing, that I’ve found your blog nowadays. Recently I am having hard times and your perspective on life and your faith sustains me a lot. I’m very thankful to you for that and to God that I’ve found your blog. You have a great, a lovely family! I wish the best to all of you…Greetings from TurkeyTatoba PS: We call this kind of salad ‘shepherd salad’. I don’t know why.

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  2. Wife to the Rockstar says

    July 15, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    Looks like a great night!

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  3. staci says

    July 15, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    beautiful pictures!!!

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  4. Aubrey says

    July 15, 2009 at 8:02 am

    That looks absolutely wonderful!

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  5. laura mouro says

    July 15, 2009 at 6:15 am

    Looks SO good!Laura

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  6. crispy says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:40 am

    Oh how I love your pictures. They are beautiful.

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  7. Aussie Therese says

    July 14, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    oh I cannot wait for summer. The salad looks yummy.

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  8. godlover says

    July 14, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    Cooking and eating in the backyard is such a nifty thing to do. It's fun for everyone! All the kids look healthy and happy. Queen Bea seems to get around into different laps. I think she's loved a tad.The flowers are beautiful and the new baby (Peyton) is beautiful and absolutely precious. Watch out, Bea, you've got competition coming your way!

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  9. Shelly says

    July 14, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    thank you so much for posting this wonderful evening with us 🙂 how very awesome!!!

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  10. Annie says

    July 14, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    What a lovely meal…. Vastly better than our "fast" one at Fazioli's.

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