Lilies of the Valley

The sweet smell of Lily of the Valley fills the air as I sit on my porch and begin to write this post,.  Each year our lilies grow stronger and more abundant.  The new additions appear to stand alone in the patch, but just beneath the surface lies a network of roots connecting all of the delicate flowers.  The Lilies are much like my amazing extended family as we are growing in number each year, and we go about our daily lives independent of one another.  But beneath the surface we are connected by incredibly strong roots anchored in love.

Cousins spending a spring sun shower dancing, singing and splashing…

Mother goose and gander on the Chesapeake Bay with their new goslings.

A family bike ride around the neighborhood

Our little man helping us shop at the market.

Treats for the chickens!

Collecting eggs!

Enjoying a refreshing glass of fresh squeezed pink lemonade (homemade raspberry sorbet for color)!

Organic kale and radish salad!

Bell peppers and onions for our pizza party

We had a little family pizza party!  I’m going to upload my recipe for bell pepper, onion, tomato and goat cheese pizza (pictured above).  It’s so delicious!

An organic chicken roasted with garlic, onions, and carrots; served with crisp haricot verts and roasted garlic mashed potatoes with homemade gravy

Making a simple and healthy chicken noodle soup with homemade noodles.  This is a great way to use the left over chicken from the roast, if you have any leftovers.

Dinner is served! Our kitchen table with fresh cut dogwood branches for a centerpiece.