Summer is lemonade, awnings, and pedicures. It’s sand where there shouldn’t be sand. It’s freckles. A path beaten between bushes toward the beach. A tan that blooms after a shower. A sheet for a blanket, white pants, and pie. Every type of pie. I love pie.

Last night we went to our friends’ house and brought a dark cherry pie with a hint of almond and a fresh peach praline pie (If you have “The Fresh Market” near you, you MUST pick one up!). I chose not to eat either of them, but I smelled them as if I were blind and all my other senses were heightened. So much of taste is smell anyway. Whatever helps you sleep at night.

From an easy summer updo to rainbow cake to introducing the beans to Coney Island (where Lucas insisted we ride each amusement in the order in which it was built), the summer has just begun, and there’s lots to love.

Peel, carve quickie rose, spear onto a stick, eat that mango! Food on a stick in Coney Island #whole30 #paleo

These are the days to remember – Fraternal Twin Love #siblings #marriagetraining

Coney Island Today #daytrip #nyc #nyhistory

Rainbow Cloud Cake #bridging #girlscouts

Crispy chicken with creamy mushroom tarragon sauce #onepot #keto (can sub coconut milk/cream for heavy cream to make it #whole30 #paleo )

When your hair is a total mess (day 3), make a braid on each side of your head. Take the rest of your hair and make a low bun. Weave the braids around or across the bun. Pin in place. Done. #naturallycurly #Updo