weekending

this weekend started on a very high note: books, friends and wine.

we gathered at the public market for a happy hour book club.

it was a highlight of the weekend for me because these are my favorite things.

some of my favorite people too.

lily and a friend tagged along and then explored the third ward while we ate and drank and discussed.

we were kicked out at 8 o'clock not at all ready for the night to end.

the rest of the weekend i pretty much stayed home and was blissed out to do so.

i had the family room to myself saturday night.

mike was hanging out with his brothers, lily had a sleepover with a friend and teddy was actually home for a change, but lost to the phenomenon known as fortnight.

i ordered the shape of water and snuggled in with my boys.  

it was decent, but i don't understand the best picture award.

sunday was a good day.

the right mix of wants and needs as it should be.

the kids went to baseball and softball clinics despite the persistent winter weather.

i compromised and made stock for soup and sliders for the grill:

a nod to winter and an offering to spring.

we had our first corn on the cob of the season and it was quite tasty.

these are the days i'll remember forever.