Random Happenings in our daily lives

I've been on a blogging hiatus...as you can see...it's been 2 weeks...and for me, that is a long time!  That just means summer is officially here and Brian and I are now busy with work and not as much fun.   He has been busy busy planting trials, having field days, and driving all over the country side- as for me, wedding season has started...needless to say we have been slammed.  I haven't taken a picture of Brian or I in weeks...ofcourse it would help if we actually saw eachother...

Here are a few pictures as of late...love summer blooms, even if they are weeds...

I made these glazed lemon cookies the other day....oh my goodness...soooo good..

• GLAZED LEMON COOKIES

  Ingredients

   1 1/2 sticks butter room temp
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more if necessary
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

1. Beat the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the egg yolks, vanilla, zest, and salt and beat to combine. Gradually add the flour, mixing until just incorporated.
2. Divide the dough in half and shape into 1 1/4-inch-diameter logs. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
3. Heat oven to 350° F. Slice the logs into 3/8-inch-thick pieces and space them 1 1/2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until lightly golden, 13 to 17 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and zest until it forms a thick but pourable glaze (add more lemon juice if necessary).

It's now pesto time...I just wish pine nuts weren't so dang expensive.

Maddy has been doing alot of sun bathing lately...I joined her today for a little bit, but she kept licking my ear while I was trying to nap outside.

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