spring means...

more sunshine.

more time spent outside, playing, running, jumping!

stopping the ice cream man for an afternoon treat.

watching our garden grow.



open windows.

staying up a little bit later.



enjoying the beach before it gets overloaded for the summer (which is the only season we generally avoid it).

bike rides in the sunshine.


lucky me, my favorite color is everywhere.

happy spring everyone!

lemon-blueberry pancakes

these are so good and easy, i made them twice this weekend (and froze some for quick before-school breakfasts!).

turns out that lemons and blueberries help prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, and help boost brain function and immunity.  even more reasons to devour these:

lemon blueberry pancakes

1 egg
1/2 cup lemon yogurt
1/2 cup milk
2 T oil
1 t lemon juice
1 cup flour
2 T sugar
1 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1 cup fresh blueberries

whisk together egg, yogurt, milk, oil, and lemon juice.  combine dry ingredients. pour yogurt mixture into dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.  don't over-mix, the batter will be a little lumpy (the lumps help keep the pancakes airy).  gently fold in the blueberries.
 
the lemon flavor is very subdued, so next time i'll probably add some lemon zest too.  these would also be delish with orange in place of the lemon!  we just topped ours with powdered sugar, but you could also use syrup or more lemon yogurt and blueberries.