Blackberry Ice Cream

Cool, fruity, and smooth...perfect for summer! 

3/4 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 tablespoons lemon juice
dash of salt

Puree the blackberries in a blender or food processor. Add the remaining ingredients to the blackberry puree and blend until smooth.  Pour mixture into your electric ice cream maker.

Enjoy!

Class of 2010!

Last night was William's graduation from Black Hills High School.  He looked outstanding, amazing, and awesome!  There were approximately 160 graduates and the program was pretty enjoyable.  Lots of music, lots of speakers (that was challenging at times, although a couple were excellent) and lots of enthusiasm.This is a casual shot after graduation.

Well, sort of casual.  The extra casual photo was taken after we got home and I realized I didn't get any pictures of him with his cap on (which I am planning on remedying on Sunday when he's got his church clothes on again).

Here's some familiar faces...
William's supportive family!

And a not so familiar face (to some of you)... 

All in all, a very enjoyable Monday evening.  Yay William!!

Fresno-- Here We Come

At times, I find it hard to believe we are moving to Fresno.  And I had more than a little anxiety when I flew down a week ago to find us a place to live.  But I have to say, Fresno felt very comfortable and I felt quite at home while driving around, especially after I secured a house.

Fresno has a population of nearly 500,000 and they actually have very decent shopping.   A very large Macy's and at least one smaller Macy's (still larger than the Olympia one), Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, REI, Home Goods,  Whole Foods, to name a few.  Still no Nordstrom;  however, it does have a Nordstrom Rack.

Fresno is also one hour away from Kings Canyon National Park and Shaver Lake, approximately 2 hours to Yosemite, and 2 1/2 hours to Cayucos.   We're looking forward to revisiting all these fun places.

Now all we have to do is pack the cars and go!