weekend lens

One of our goals this summer is to try a 'new to us' restaraunt each time we eat out. We love trying new places and there are so many great restaraunts in the Twin Cities-- so it is the perfect combination. Friday night was warm and sunny and a perfect evening to find a spot to eat outside on a patio. We decided on Stella's Fish Cafe in Minnepolis.

We ate out on the roof top deck and enjoyed the sunshine, the food and the cocktails.

There was also a stop at Sebastian Joe's for a scoop of ice cream. :)

The rest of the weekend was spent getting my plants and herbs for my garden,

making a pan of a favorite springtime treat: {rhubarb torte},

finishing this book,

Pete and Drew going for a group Nissan/Z drive through Wisconsin and Minnesota,

and a quiet evening out on our deck.

It was another great weekend!

weekend lens

State Hockey Tournament weekend :: Wild game :: Como Park Conservatory :: flowers :: 

Morelli's Italian Grocery :: volunteer hours at the hockey rink

weekend lens {summer fun}

For the past many weekends we have been busy with baseball tournaments and so with a little more free time we were able to enjoy some fun summer activities.

We went pedal boating at Lake Calhoun.

This was a fun way to spend a hot afternoon in the sun!

With some pretty views of the city.

After pedal boating we grabbed some fish tacos at Tin Fish

and enjoyed the view of the lake.

I weeded my little garden.

Played some Frisbee.

Enjoyed an evening bonfire

with a bottle of wine we brought home from a (years ago) Paris trip.

A trip to the Minneapolis Farmer's Market

A cocktail at Psycho Suzi's

Planting a few more flowers.

Enjoyed a dinner brought fresh from the Farmer's Market

and a summer time treat of a root beer floats.

We are loving summer!!!

weekend lens {Memorial Day}

Memorial Day weekend had the perfect mixture of fun, relaxation, and family time; which is my favorite kind of weekend!

We had a great time at the Twins game on Friday evening. We were worried about the weather but it turned out to be just perfect!

Saturday brought rain showers.

Which made for the perfect day to cozy up in the house and read. {I finally bought this book and was so excited to dig into it. I saw the author, Kate Hopper at the MN Blog Conference last fall and she was fabulous! She teaches mother's "how to write the stories they need to tell".}

And time to snuggle up with the dog. :)

In between the heavy downpours of rain and the thunder and lightening, Jake helped a good friend of his who was working on his project for his Eagle Scout badge. They were planting a garden at their old elementary school. It is kind of neat because they have been friends since they were 3 years old, attending the same preschool. Boy time flies! {photos taken by Teri}

We enjoyed a trip out to our favorite Mexican restaurant.

Sunday we had a family BBQ at my parents house which always includes great company and good food! I brought a '7 Layer Salad'. The recipe is {here}. I haven't had this salad for years and years, and it totally brought me back to my childhood!

On Monday I finally got my garden planted!!

It was a great Memorial Day weekend!