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So many festivals this time of year, along with seasonal home maintenance like putting up the mums and taking down the pool. Pile-up on Mo with buddy Daniel at Plattekill Day. D gets some air on the bouncy slide at … Continue reading →

We’re feeling so lucky to have such terrific weather lately! Here are some things we’ve been up to this week… Last practice we had our first soccer picture day – here’s D striking the pose. Game-time at Gemma and Papa’s … Continue reading →

Lots of beginnings this week! Quinn started her five-week “Growing Together” program at a local farm, and D started new sessions of soccer and gymnastics. I dusted off and played some viola with some friends after about 5 years of … Continue reading →

There’s always a last to know… Our April chicks have apparently grown into mature hens, at least some of them, because one day last week Mike happened across this cache of eggs (pic below)! Just like last year, a whole … Continue reading →

There were lots of gros bisous (“Big Kisses,” an informal closing to French letters and e-mails) among us as we said good-bye to our French friends/more like family this past week. Our remarkable three weeks of visiting, sharing, and playing, … Continue reading →

We are thrilled to host long-time friends Nathalie, Philippe, and their children Mathias (7 yrs.) and Diane (3.5 yrs.) for a three-week trip. I’ve known Nathalie for 21 years, since our time together at Emma Willard when she was an … Continue reading →

Declan turns 5 this Tuesday, and we had a carnival-themed birthday party for him this weekend, including classic games like balloon darts, knock down cans, and floating rubber ducks, as well as some temporary Spiderman and assorted Nick Jr. character … Continue reading →

We had a blast this week with our cousins Kai, Alex, and Elizabeth. With families scattered across the country, we feel so fortunate to have such a special place to come together every summer in Whitefield. Playing “Red Light, Green … Continue reading →

We have bunnies! After Declan told us he really wanted a bunny, we found two free bunnies with hutches off of Craig’s List and picked them up this week. Declan named the male “Monster Truck” and the female “Hopper” whom … Continue reading →

We’re loving summer! Superheroes Declan and Olin fly for justice! Quinny loves pooltime!