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Remembering Great Grandma Mary Chandler

We love and miss Great Grandma Mary Chandler, my mother’s mom. She passed away at 93 years young on Sunday, December 6. We’re glad we were able to visit her several times with her great-grandchildren. This gorgeous rose bloomed in … Continue reading

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First Snow

Here are some shots from our first snow of the 2009-10 winter season. First snowball….. First snow-alien-creature…. First post-snow-play cocoa…… First real snowcone (eaten indoors because it’s warmer in here!!)…..

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Kai Time

Erica and the kids headed up to the Steele’s house for the afternoon to visit with Vanessa and Kai during their Thanksgiving Weekend trip north. The cousins reconnected immediately, and everyone had a blast playing together. They even did an … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving 2009

We had a sumptuous meal at Gemma and Papa’s house with Aunt Elisa for Thanksgiving. We held the rest of our family in our hearts and look forward to breaking bread together with everyone together when we’re in the same … Continue reading

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Fall With Friends

Love this shot – these three have been playing together since they were babies. Kids’ first visit to NYC’s American Museum of Natural History

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More Fall Fun

Making the best cider of our lives with Farmer Billiam at Liberty View Farm. Delicious!!

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Halloween

Shots from Halloween 2009

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Farm Fun

We live in the middle of apple country, and fall means lots of fun at area farms. Here are some shots from Hurds Farm, Country Charm Farm (right on our road!), and a cool fundraising festival we attended called “Carve … Continue reading

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Hiking

We love heading up into the mountains to explore. Here are some shots up at Split Rock for an impromptu hike. Then we have some pictures from COTA, New Paltz’s “Celebration Of The Arts,” an annual festival started by a … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! We enjoyed a lovely meal and gathering at Gemma and Papa’s, along with Aunt Elisa. We celebrated with many of you from across the miles, including Great Grandma Chandler who had a restful day with Grandma and Grandpa … Continue reading

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