A full weekend!

Our summer has been so steadily busy already! Has yours? Whew!
I had to share my new favorite cookbook with y'all today. When I heard Gwyneth was writing one, I was so excited to see what she compiled. And it does not disappoint. I grabbed this while I was at the beach, and have loved reading the recipes as well as the anecdotes she includes about her own family.

This has become my new favorite cookbook. I have always really liked Gwyneth, and loved that she has always been family oriented. She likes all foods, and included many recipes from other cultures in this cookbook. David and I have flipped over everything we've made so far.....the kale chips were amazing; the frittata was incredible and super easy; the turkey burgers divine; and The Ivy chopped salad wonderful.

 Over the weekend, we had lots planned...I started off shopping for work in Atlanta. Later on, we had company to stay with us...first Hollie and Wesley came to play, then my friend April and her family joined us. I love finding easy things to eat of the boat, so I made this sandwich to take out with us.

Taking a cue from my other favorite blond cookbook author, Gena Knox, I whipped up her turkey sandwiches with apple and Cheddar.

Only I used the panini press that my friend Linsey gave us as a wedding gift. She and I lived in Italy together, and have both always loved Italian food - you haven't lived until you've had a panini from The Oil Shop in Florence. So, this griddle has doubly special meaning for me.

First I made the sandwiches, but used my favorite Sandwich Thins instead of ciabatta.

MMMMM, then they were grilled and warmed just right.

This guy was hoping for a little piece. Sorry Bax.

 April and her husband Christian have two adorable little boys that David and I both love to play with. I go over to their house about once a week in Athens, so this time, April, Christian, George, Oliver, and cousin Brenna, came to play with us on the water. The boys were ecstatic to ride on the boat!

George was so excited to drive the boat! He spent most of the day in David's lap steering us all over the lake.

Little Oliver is kinda like Buddha. He's happy just chilling and watching the boats go by. April and I had so much fun under the shade, talking and snacking.

We pulled onto an island, and Christian took Ollie out into the cooler water to hangout in the float. Don't worry, they're tied together.

The little boys loved standing at the front of the boat holding on tight as David slowly cruised around.