Elli's water density science experiment.

One of our favorite times of year.

Strawberry Season!

We ended up picking about 17 pounds. And making about 12 pints of jam that night.

Look at those rosy cheeks! She was working hard. And it was HOT!

Our gluten free, dairy free version of strawberry shortcake. Eaten outside at dusk. Before we went firefly hunting.

Earlier in the day, E and I made this picnic blanket. Out of a canvas drop cloth, some paint and a few DIY stencils.

Lately.

Our cat escaped. And decided to climb the newly trimmed front tree. When she started eyeing the roof it was almost, almost a moment for calling the Fire Department.

May surprised us all with one last 35 degree hurrah.

I found Poison Ivy in my backyard. And dug it out. And got a rash.

I spent Memorial day weekend in Door County with my sister-in-laws.

My transplanted pink Peonies FINALLY bloomed.

And after a good prune last fall our Mock Orange also bloomed.

I tried my hand at poaching Quince.

The last of the Peonies.

My darkest Delphiniums. Braving the torrential rain showers we've had recently.

Vanilla Cardamom shortbread.

Paleo and Gluten free.

Made using the below recipe.

With several modifications, of course.

Namely adding real Vanilla bean and Cardamom, and leaving out the Pecans. 

http://www.theroastedroot.net/maple-pecan-gluten-free-shortbread-paleo/?crlt.pid=camp.gfeARif11cVp

If ever there was a season that passed all too quickly...

...it would have to be the season for these gorgeous blooms.