It would be very safe to say that I never watch sports on TV. It would even be safe to say that Robert hardly watches them or any TV for that matter. But we recently caught a fever that made us do strange things like stay up past midnight watching the flickering screen, and allow… Read More Contagious Fever
It was warm enough to go to the beach! No bathing suits or swimming, but we played in the sand and climbed the rocks. We visited a cranberry bog which I’ve been wanting to do since we moved here. Apple Cranberry Crisp coming soon! This is the Pilgrim Monument located in Provincetown on the very… Read More Cape Cod Trip
Riding in the van on the way to the farm from out of nowhere…. Coop: “Mom, I will have a job while I’m in college, but when I’m out I’m not going to have a job.” Me: “But Coop, how will you buy food or a house or a car?” Coop: “Well, I’m just going… Read More Choosing a career (or more Coop quotes)
Yesterday during family prayer after breakfast….. “Dear God, Help us have a safe trip to Cape Cod this weekend.And please let us have enough money for gas, souvenirs, and coffee.Amen.” Yep, that about sums up the priorities of this family on vacation! So, we’re off for a few days in an attempt at Sabbath –… Read More Priorities
The “Sugar Shack” has been one of our favorite hangouts ever since we moved to Amherst. We have enjoyed their maple syrup, homemade french fries, hamburgers, ice cream, and apple cider year in and year out. It is also almost always a stop with out-of-town guests.There are hundreds of mums – $3.00 each plant or… Read More A New England Fall
Last week we found two things in our garden that we just didn’t expect to make it…..a cantaloupe….. and broccoli! Both have been gobbled up. Good thing we don’t have to depend on this garden to feed us through the winter – we would starve, but we are thrilled with our humble beginnings!
On Saturday, we enjoyed a favorite New England tradition – apple picking! Upon finding a really good apple….. Cooper: “This is the grandest apple in the whole orchard!” (Say with British accent) Kory: “You mean – This apple is the apple of my eye.” (Say with corrective older brother tone) This may seem like a… Read More Apple Picking (and other types of picking)
We have been a part of a CSA (community supported agriculture) farm for about 6 years now. There are several in this area – ours is called Brookfield Farm. There are about 500 families who are members. Some live in Boston (90 miles east) and their “share” is trucked out weekly. This is the farm… Read More We Love Our Farm(s)
OK…you may think that title is a bit much but….This could be a mother’s worst nightmare – her 12 year old son, putting on armor to play a sport. I’ve decided I’m really not fond of football. (I used to be – even was a cheerleader – don’t tell my kids.) But, Kory is VERY… Read More Hurricane Football & A Sovereign God
Grammie and Paw Paw (Robert’s parents) are here for their September visit. We attempted to enjoy what may have been our last day of summer by eating dinner outside Friday night – complete with fresh local corn and watermelon. We also thought it would be a good opportunity to see where any bats may be… Read More Fun with Grammie and Paw Paw