"It's fall time.
The leaves are fallin' down.
London Bridge is fallin' down."
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Apple Not Picking
Many of the orchards in our area are not having pick-your-own apples this fall due to an unusual climate pattern in the spring. Very warm days before warm weather usually comes led the trees to bud and blossom early and a hard frost that came after frosts are usually over, destroyed most of the crop. They were literally "nipped in the bud". Our favorite orchard, Poverty Lane, was hit very hard and they don't have enough of crop to let people pick.
We went up this past weekend and it was bizarre to see the trees practically bare of fruit. There were apples in the farm stand, but all the trees where they usually allow picking were bare.
Since they know people like to go into the orchards, they set up an informational walk, which we took and very much enjoyed.
After the walk, we had to support the farm stand, so we bought some mini pumpkins, mums and a bag of delicious apples.
We went up this past weekend and it was bizarre to see the trees practically bare of fruit. There were apples in the farm stand, but all the trees where they usually allow picking were bare.
Since they know people like to go into the orchards, they set up an informational walk, which we took and very much enjoyed.
After the walk, we had to support the farm stand, so we bought some mini pumpkins, mums and a bag of delicious apples.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Reading to Little Sister
One truly excellent thing about Sadie knowing how to read is that she will read to Helena and Helena loves it. We love watching/listening to it.
Here, Sadie is reading from the Random House Book of Easy to Read Stories, a cute anthology I found among my books at work and decided to bring home. She really enjoys that it's a big book that she can read herself.
Here, Sadie is reading from the Random House Book of Easy to Read Stories, a cute anthology I found among my books at work and decided to bring home. She really enjoys that it's a big book that she can read herself.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Kindergarten Soccer
Sadie started Kindergarten soccer yesterday. She had a lot of fun.
She was issued a "jersey" when she arrived and we ducked behind a tree to switch into the new top. Paired with her new shin guards, new purple soccer socks and red shorts, she was ready to go:
Some stretching and jumping jacks:
Breaking into groups for various skill-building stations:
Finally, group Red Light/Green Light to the goal and a team huddle:
Next week is team picture day!
She was issued a "jersey" when she arrived and we ducked behind a tree to switch into the new top. Paired with her new shin guards, new purple soccer socks and red shorts, she was ready to go:
Some stretching and jumping jacks:
Breaking into groups for various skill-building stations:
Finally, group Red Light/Green Light to the goal and a team huddle:
Next week is team picture day!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Happy and Sweet New Year!
It's Rosh Hashanah. Happy and sweet New Year to our friends and family. We wish you healthy and happiness and all good things in the year ahead.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
First Day of Kindergarten
We are so proud of you, Sadie! We wish you a wonderful year full of learning and growing.
Helena wanted to get dressed up for the first day of school too!
Helena wanted to get dressed up for the first day of school too!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Excursion
For months now, Sadie has been asking to ride the bus. There is a public bus stop at the bottom of our street and she has always been interested in where the bus goes and if she could ride it. So today, we took the bus.
Waiting for the bus:
Here it comes:
On the bus:
We rode the bus into Hanover and walked around for a bit:
Then back on the bus to visit Dan at the lab and finally we took the bus home. It was actually really fun. Good idea, Sadie!
Waiting for the bus:
Here it comes:
On the bus:
We rode the bus into Hanover and walked around for a bit:
Then back on the bus to visit Dan at the lab and finally we took the bus home. It was actually really fun. Good idea, Sadie!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Maine!
We had a really nice time in Maine with Grandpa, Grandma, Jenny and Andy.
Happy anniversary to Grandma and Grandpa and to Nana and Bob Bob!
Happy anniversary to Grandma and Grandpa and to Nana and Bob Bob!
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Family Vacation
We had a really nice family vacation this past weekend. We went to StoryLand with Isaac and Naomi's family. The pics are up on Flickr. I'll post some of my favorites on the blog this week as well.
It's really nice to take the girls somewhere special and watch them enjoying themselves.
It's really nice to take the girls somewhere special and watch them enjoying themselves.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Butterflies!
Grandma got Sadie a kit to hatch butterflies and it was really fun to watch the caterpillars form chrysalids and eventually hatch into butterflies. All five of them hatched!
After a few days of observing the butterflies, it was time to release them.
There one goes!
Goodbye, butterflies!
Thanks for the great idea and the kit, Grandma. We had a lot of fun with this project.
After a few days of observing the butterflies, it was time to release them.
There one goes!
Goodbye, butterflies!
Thanks for the great idea and the kit, Grandma. We had a lot of fun with this project.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Summer Reading
A few weeks ago, Sadie signed up for the summer reading program at the Lebanon Library.
She carefully wrote down her name and was given a reading log to record what she has read.
If she completes the log by the middle of August, she will receive a little toy, a choice of book and a coupon for a free ice cream cone.
The reading program kicked off with special visit from children's author and illustrator DB Johnson, who we just love.
His new book, Palazzo Inverso, is amazing.
He signed Sadie's copy!
She carefully wrote down her name and was given a reading log to record what she has read.
If she completes the log by the middle of August, she will receive a little toy, a choice of book and a coupon for a free ice cream cone.
The reading program kicked off with special visit from children's author and illustrator DB Johnson, who we just love.
His new book, Palazzo Inverso, is amazing.
He signed Sadie's copy!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Party Girl
Nellie had a lovely birthday party with Grandma, Grandpa, Bob Bob and lots of her little friends. It was hot and sunny and the kids loved all the Elmo gear.
She's wearing the dress I wore to my second birthday! So cute.
She's wearing the dress I wore to my second birthday! So cute.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Happy Birthday, Helena Beverly!
Happy 2nd birthday, darling girl!
We love you so much and are so happy to watch you growing up and learning new things every day. It makes us very happy to see you playing with Sadie, enjoying everything and exploring the world. We are proud of all the things you have learned in the past two years and are excited for all the things that are ahead of you.
We wish you many many more years of happiness.
Lots of love,
Mommy and Daddy
We love you so much and are so happy to watch you growing up and learning new things every day. It makes us very happy to see you playing with Sadie, enjoying everything and exploring the world. We are proud of all the things you have learned in the past two years and are excited for all the things that are ahead of you.
We wish you many many more years of happiness.
Lots of love,
Mommy and Daddy
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Big Grampy
Dan's grandfather, Grampy, or Big Grampy as Sadie called him, passed away last night. We will all miss him.
He was a wonderful husband, a loving father of four children, grandfather of nine grandchildren and very proud great-grandfather to Sadie and Helena and to his great-grandchild-to-be, Kara and Kyle's baby on the way.
We love you and miss you, Grampy.
He was a wonderful husband, a loving father of four children, grandfather of nine grandchildren and very proud great-grandfather to Sadie and Helena and to his great-grandchild-to-be, Kara and Kyle's baby on the way.
We love you and miss you, Grampy.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Summer
You know summer is here when we're at the Montshire water park. Nellie did not seem to remember the water park from last summer and was pretty hesitant when we first arrived. It didn't take long before she was having a great time playing in the water.
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