Life is whizzing by…sometimes at light speed, other times at a snails pace. B. has been home for almost three weeks from Scattergood Friends School, where he started his Junior year of High School this fall, for vacation. T. is back in school at the Life Skills program, where he has been attending since this [...]
Archive for the ‘celebrations’ Category
Like a Box of Chocolates
Posted in Animals, celebrations, family, friends, tagged Catch Up, friends, New Years Eve, Winter Solstice on January 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Valentine’s Day
Posted in celebrations, family, parties on June 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We got packages from Grammy and Grampy and both boys got some fun and cute goodies from us adults. I found the best recipe ever!!! 1 can of Pumpkin puree(12 or 14 ounces) 1 box cake mix, Devils food Spoon mixture into cupcake pan. 400 degree oven 20 minutes There is nothing else like it [...]
Thanksgiving and Winter Solstice prep Celebrations
Posted in celebrations, family, friends, Pictures, tagged Thanksgiving, Winter Solstice on December 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
On Thanksgiving we had some really good food and a friend to feed. Our friend Scott had never been over before so he quickly got acquainted with Fiona the St. Bernard and our new puppy, Daisy, the Pomchi. He thankfully is an animal lover. We all enjoyed a great dinner cooked by Steve, all by [...]
Visiting Lynnie!
Posted in arts, celebrations, friends, Pictures on September 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After being only 5 hours from Lynnie since moving here to IA, we finally made it up to MN to visit for the weekend. Myself and B. left Friday evening and made it up there by 7pm. We met up with Lynn for dinner at a yummy Pizza place, before heading out to her home. [...]
T.’s 11th Birthday
Posted in birthday, celebrations, parties, Pictures on September 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In April of 2010, we celebrated T.’s 11th birthday. Today I am posting the pictures of that event. Only 5 months behind. Since he had not many new friends since moving here we just had a very simple dinner with cake and ice cream. We are still not managing well with being so far away [...]
My Man the Fire Man!!!
Posted in celebrations, community, friends, Pictures, tagged Cutest Man Ever!, fireman, my firemann, volunteer fire fighter ny on December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
His last day on the Local Volunteer Fire Fighter Department. He will miss this, but thankfully there are local volunteer stations in the Cedar Rapids, IA area and he will join one of them as soon as possible. Isn’t he the cutest!!!!!!!
Thanksgiving!
Posted in Animals, celebrations, community, family, friends, homesteading, Pictures, tagged family, Last Holiday in NY House, Suckling Pig, Thanksgiving Feast on December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am very fortunate. I have a lot to give thanks for. I have a family that loves me and supports me. I can legally homeschool my children. I have food on our table, with much to spare. My family has clothes on their backs. I am able to stay home with my children and [...]
Playing Catch up.
Posted in arts, celebrations, family, parties, Pictures, religion, Unitarian Universalist, tagged all hollows eve, dumb supper, moving, moving to Iowa, ny to ia, pumpkins, Samhain on December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Well, many hard decisions were made and we have concluded we are moving to Cedar Rapids Iowa. This is a huge change for us. I have never lived outside New England, so I am more nervous than S. whom grew up not too far from our new destination. The boys are excited for only one [...]
The Last Day
Posted in celebrations, family, friends, Pictures, tagged 2009 July Vacation, friends, Good Ole Yum Yum Shoppe, Lasr day of Vacation, Massachusetts, Max's Mini-Golf, Pastries, Texas Steakhouse on August 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Today is the last day of our vacation. July 19th Sunday. I whined at Brian to spend the last day out with me and the boys. I was pleasantly surpised that he said yes. He has a different schedule to sleep on and is just not in the same frame of mind that promotes participating [...]
Woo Hoo!! York Beach, ME!!!!
Posted in celebrations, community, family, Pictures, tagged 2009 July Vacation, Cape Neddick, Golden Rod, Long Sands, ME, Nubble Light House, Salt water taffy, Short Sands, swimming, York, York Beach on August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
York Beach, ME is one area that I can easily call my old stomping grounds. My family used to come up here as often as possible, and thqt was a lot. Our families’ dearest friend, Helen lived a block or so away from the beach and we would spend days and weeks at a time [...]
