Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Christmas tree
Here is Hannah and Jonathan looking for the right tree.
We decided on this one.
We had a beautiful view while we looked.
Kevin helped Hannah put the star on top.
All decorated. Sorry, the picture is a little fuzzy.
We decided on this one. 
We had a beautiful view while we looked.
Kevin helped Hannah put the star on top.
All decorated. Sorry, the picture is a little fuzzy.
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
Winter is here
This is the first winter for Max. 
First we had rain, then ice, then snow and ice again.
In the far left of the picture you can see Otter Creek flooded.
Tree limbs were very heavy with ice and snow.
First we had rain, then ice, then snow and ice again.
In the far left of the picture you can see Otter Creek flooded.
Tree limbs were very heavy with ice and snow.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Already!!!
I can't believe the seed catalogs are already coming in the mail. It seems much too soon!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Apple cider
We pressed our apples on Sunday afternoon to make cider. Family came to help out and press some of their own apples. Here Kevin is washing the apples off.
Rachel, Grandpa, and Nathanael watching the apple grinder.
Apples in the grinder.
Hannah and the cider press
We made about 8 gallons of cider.
Rachel, Grandpa, and Nathanael watching the apple grinder.
Apples in the grinder.
Hannah and the cider press
We made about 8 gallons of cider.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Long Trail hike on Columbus Day weekend
The view from the top was beautiful even though most of the leaves where off the trees on the top. The valley was at peak color.
A kind couple took a picture of all of us.
Brandon Gap from the cliffs we hiked to.
Resting on the cliff.
The leader of the pack!
A kind couple took a picture of all of us.
Brandon Gap from the cliffs we hiked to.
Resting on the cliff.
The leader of the pack!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Coffee Time!
Folgers is promoting breast cancer awareness by packaging our favorite coffee in pick containers. The color really wakes you up in the morning. 
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The chairs are done!
We finished staining and sealing the chairs. Now we can enjoy them around the table. This is the first time we've had 10 matching dining room chairs! 
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Fall in Vermont
The air is getting crisp and the trees are showing some color. We all know what comes next.
Our harvest of winter squash and pumpkins.
We are blessed to have a great crop of raspberries every fall. We have picked these berries during snow flurries in the past. Hopefully that won't happen this year. They are so sweet!
Our harvest of winter squash and pumpkins.
We are blessed to have a great crop of raspberries every fall. We have picked these berries during snow flurries in the past. Hopefully that won't happen this year. They are so sweet!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Vacation in Maine
We spent a restful vacation in Maine this past week. We walked the beach, biked to Nubble Light, bought our favorite candy at York, and tried to keep warm! It was a little on the chilly side. Some of the younger kids went into the water, but I only got my feet wet. 
The campfire was a favorite spot. HEAT!
Putting up the tarp in case of rain, but none came.
This is our 1965 Nimrod pop-up camper. Kevin and his family used to go camping in it. We have joked about how ugly it is, but it sure is dependable. Our other camper is a 2004.
Cold Atlantic Ocean!
The pickup is filled with 8 bicycles and 6 boxes of fire wood.
Hannah having fun.
Nubble Light
The campfire was a favorite spot. HEAT!
Putting up the tarp in case of rain, but none came.
This is our 1965 Nimrod pop-up camper. Kevin and his family used to go camping in it. We have joked about how ugly it is, but it sure is dependable. Our other camper is a 2004.
Cold Atlantic Ocean!
The pickup is filled with 8 bicycles and 6 boxes of fire wood.
Hannah having fun.
Nubble Light
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Two birthdays in one
We celebrated Sarah and Nathanael's birthdays together this year. Nathanael was in CA for his 17th birthday, so we decided to open gifts and have cake on the same days. 
They opened their gifts on Saturday.
And had cake on Sunday! After the Patriots won their game. Yeah! Nathanael had a Holstein torte (on the left), and Sarah had a chocolate cake with chocolate filling and whipped cream frosting. Both were very good and fattening.
Nathanael and Sarah were born at the busiest time of the year. We are usually right in the middle of canning the garden produce. They are both a great blessing to this family.
They opened their gifts on Saturday.
And had cake on Sunday! After the Patriots won their game. Yeah! Nathanael had a Holstein torte (on the left), and Sarah had a chocolate cake with chocolate filling and whipped cream frosting. Both were very good and fattening.
Nathanael and Sarah were born at the busiest time of the year. We are usually right in the middle of canning the garden produce. They are both a great blessing to this family. 
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
This is an amazingly busy week for us. Not only do Rachel and Nathanael come home very early Thursday morning, but we also have garden produce to can, a birthday project to complete, the fair to attend, a belated birthday to celebrate (Nathanael's), Sarah's birthday to celebrate on Saturday and a wedding to attend on Saturday. It is not a boring season for us.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Hannah donates her hair today!
Hannah has been waiting patiently for her hair to grow to 11 inches so she could donate her hair to Locks of Love. Today was the day. Beanie did the honors of cutting her hair.
Measuring the 11 inches.
Cutting the ponytails.
She looks like a cute peacock.
All done. Hannah loves to have short hair so she doesn't have to brush it.
Some other young person will be able to have a beautiful head of hair, thanks to Hannah's donation.
Measuring the 11 inches.
Cutting the ponytails.
She looks like a cute peacock.
All done. Hannah loves to have short hair so she doesn't have to brush it.
Some other young person will be able to have a beautiful head of hair, thanks to Hannah's donation.
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