More Turkey Please

Trond’s family is visiting from Norway for a bit. In turn, we gave them their first American Thanksgiving to remember. Trond and D could sit outside smoking cigars, drinking red wine, and talking about “football” and other European nonsense all day...

Thanksgiving!

Where ever you may be in this world — may today be one of great company, food and laughter. And now, I’m off to pour myself a glass of champagne, find a clean apron, and pull out the board games. xo, Kelli + the gang

Thanksgiving Day Planning

This year, I’m adding the following to our table of friends and family for Thanksgiving day celebrations (friends are bringing the bird, gravy and mashed potatoes): Breakfast: Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls I like to surprise friends with the delivery...

Neutral

Fall has finally arrived to the Valley. All the little ants are marching outside to soak up every ray of daylight.  All of us. On bicycles. On patios, sipping coffee in the morning and chardonnay in the late afternoon. On foot, in the parks in the mornings —...

Desert Love

I dragged D out into the desert this weekend to have him take one good look and say, “I love this!” We hiked South Mountain Saturday and made it on Camelback with Nelson Sunday. It was fantastic! Now, I need to research some light weight, inexpensive...