Comments on: film friday: so far, summer

By: Hannah

Hannah — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:11:54 +0000

Those peonies are so dang pretty. Actually, everything is dang pretty.

By: Ilana

Ilana — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:31:19 +0000

wow. no idea why I have never grilled broccoli before? that sounds like a dynamic duo right there. love all your photos by the way! great blog

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:35:05 +0000

@Anne Marie – Oh how I wish my garden was big enough to create more than a 5 minute diversion. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy with what I have but I look forward to the days of having a large, lush garden. I’m so glad I’m not the only one with Mt. Laundry. You’ve made me feel so much better.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:33:28 +0000

@Tea – We are always up for a picnic and mama is always up for gin. Let’s do this, soon.

By: Brian @ A Thought For Food

Brian @ A Thought For Food — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:06:21 +0000

Gin and tonics… yes, that’s the taste of summer right there.

By: tea_austen

tea_austen — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:34:44 +0000

We need to have a picnic together! (and maybe some gin together as well). Let’s make that happen this summer. I would love to see you guys. xox

By: Joshua Fagans

Joshua Fagans — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:06:04 +0000

Summer is full of different kinds of “camps” for us. Looking forward to our trip to the East Coast next week though. Like your photos and hold a soft spot for film but have to say you can get these looks with digital if you want.

By: Anne Marie

Anne Marie — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:58:15 +0000

Hey there Mamma. I love the tent in the backyard. Right now our diversion is the garden in the backyard, but I hear you on the laundry with ice cream, grass, berry stains. All the time! I end up cleaning it, but then I have Mt. McKinley of clean laundry and by the time I have finished posting at night, I just wave goodnight to it until the next day.

P.S. We did strawberry lemonade for our picnic in Golden Gate Park this week. No gin, but plenty delicious.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:06:59 +0000

What beautiful photos. I loved building a tent in the back yard for the kids when they were little. It DID feel like we were camping when we were inside.

Nothing better than a picnic by the ocean. It’s winter here but we still go to the beach — it’s only 5 minutes from home.

By: Jen @ keepitsimplefoods

Jen @ keepitsimplefoods — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:26:28 +0000

Love that picnic basket! So cute! Gorgeous peonies.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:34:04 +0000

@Crystal – I like to mix up our picnics. My personal favorite is just a great selection of meats and cheeses and a hearty loaf of bread that we just rip in to. I like dips, spreads and crackers. There is always seasonal fruit. Wraps are also a great sandwich substitute. We do a lot of picnics in our front yard so often we’ll just bring outside whatever we are having for dinner.

By: Katie hauck

Katie hauck — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:26:46 +0000

Simply lovely!
And
Gorgeous guys!
Xxoo

By: Crystal Malek

Crystal Malek — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:24:36 +0000

Beautiful photos!! And can’t wait to hear about the Gin. Have to admit, I’ve never known quite what to do with it! As for your picnics, do you have standard dishes that work well for your family, or do you mix things up each time? I’ve always been stumped for what else to take besides sandwiches and fruit.

By: Teresa from The Two Tables

Teresa from The Two Tables — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:10:38 +0000

Goodness, how fantastically lovely. I really enjoy your transitions from whimsical, older looking photos into the sharper images (portrait and grill shots). It’s reflective of modern life I think, and feels so casual without losing artistic cohesion.

By: Clara

Clara — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:57:15 +0000

I’m coming to your house for dinner! These photos are so tantalizing..

By: Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:33:30 +0000

Aww your baby is adorable. Great photos!

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:19:52 +0000

@La Domestique – Your Summer sounds perfect. Every Summer should include a few days of playing hookie.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:03:22 +0000

@Shaina – We’ve had lots of rain around here too. Makes the sunny days that much more special and filled with much adventure. Thanks for commenting. Gin coming soon! 🙂

By: Shaina

Shaina — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:55:49 +0000

I love your picnic basket. Timeless. Looking forward to hearing more about that cup of gin. Our summer the past two weeks has been unusually cold after record highs the week before. I’m looking forward to the predicted week of warmth and dryness coming up starting today. Have a wonderful weekend!

By: la domestique

la domestique — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:21:14 +0000

Can’t wait to hear more about the gin 🙂 Summer for the husband and I is grilling on the porch of our little apartment, watching birds on the pond, and the occasional long lunch with a bottle of champagne (playing hookie).