The air had been heavy with rain all morning before it finally drenched our home and yard. It didn’t stop the kids from wanting to go out and play, who could blame them? The cool rain held promises of summer holding out just a little bit longer, and so we did just that….summer things. I let the dough rise in the kitchen while I captured mom moments. You know…the moments of a home filled with little ones, a house creaking and groaning under the weight of so many toys, millions of loads of laundry, and kids slamming the front door.
It’s often these moments that seem so mundane on the surface, but when we take a deep breath and really focus, we find the hues of green are brighter, the air is sweeter, and those kid voices are pitch perfect. It somehow balances all those other mom moments…like crayon art on the wall, the kids licking the dog, and the sink always full of dishes.
Well…most of us were outside enjoying the last few moments of summer. Who could blame my woman child wanting to be all cozied up in her room with our cuddly rescue dog Max? With books and Pinterest at her finger tips, it’s really a no brainer why she is inside. SIGH… I want to curl up with a book…often. Remind me to put some pillow cases on her pillows…. Now for the food.
When I started researching pasta recipes, I kept running into caprese pastas and fettuccine. Naturally I combined both. The idea brought rich flavors of sweet cherry tomatoes and buttery pasta noodles infused with sweet yellow onions, while baby Bella mushrooms added the perfect earthy flavor. The best part is the kids gulped it down (good thing I opted for pasta noodles with extra servings of vegetables).
The bread sticks and brussels sprouts were a hit, no left overs but plenty of dishes. 
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