Last Saturday was the perfect day for apple picking. It was even hot outside, which I always hope for in September. We went to an orchard we’ve never been to before called Cold Spring Orchard which is actually the one run by UMass. I remember having someone from the orchard come and speak at The… Read More Gluten Free/Paleo Friday: Chicken Tenders With Creamy Cider Sauce
It was time, he explained, as he brought his business card to the door to warn us of the coming work in close proximity to our home. Cavities developing, branches dead, dying, and falling down meant that proper action was required for the sake of the tree and the people and homes nearby. Knowing it… Read More Love Affair With Trees (and Fetuses)
It’s already happening. I couldn’t wear shorts on my run this morning and had to pull out the long-sleeved t-shirts as well Next thing you know ~ probably tomorrow morning by the looks of it ~ I’ll be wearing mittens on my morning runs. Mitten day is always a sad day, because it ominously marks… Read More A Poem and a Latte Help, I Guess.
I love this picture of my two big boys building a sand castle. This has been happening every summer for 15 years. The holes get deeper and the piles get higher every year. We just never outgrow the enjoyment of playing in the sand. There were little kids all around us on the beach each… Read More Maine: Building, Running, Celebrating
Her complimentary Birthday Chocolate Dome at her favorite place to eat: PF Chang’s. This pretty girl turned 14 yesterday! She started the day with a trip to the gym at 7am. This was not her preferred wake up time, of course, but turning 14 means that you are now old enough to go to Planet… Read More 1 Birthday, 1 Bedridden & 5 Beach Bound
Hi Mom and Dad ~ we’re having a great time at camp this week, and it would be even better if the camp pastor would stop photo-bombing us. He’s kind of weird. But even when he’s not photo-bombing, we sort photo-bomb ourselves with as many silly shots as possible. In fact, we may have forgotten… Read More Postcards From Camp
I’m writing from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont (that’s really what it’s called!) where Robert and I arrived yesterday for a wedding. We are staying on a gorgeous lake and everywhere I look the only colors I see are green and blue ~ trees, mountains, water, sky. Truly beautiful. We returned home from our trip… Read More Girls’ Day Out in NYC
We’re leaving today. We want to be a part of it. New York, New York. These little town blues are melting away… That’s right. By the time this blog post shows up in your news feed or Google Reader, Kayla and I will be well on our way to New York City along with my… Read More Start Spreading the News…
The sun came out for a few hours today, but it was only 70 degrees. I have had a very strong desire (really, I can’t overemphasize how strong the desire is) to get in the car and just drive until I arrive in a place that is warm and sunny. I can’t remember the last… Read More Conversations With The Pastor
Today is a snow day for our entire state. Even the local college campuses are not having classes or meetings. We’ve gotten over 6 inches so far, and it is still coming down in abundance. Even though a snow day for a homeschooler is not quite as exciting, it still feels different and special. Here… Read More Hello, Snow Days. (And School Days, Sadly.)