Family Life & Kids

While the men are away...

October 4, 2009

the women will play. Well not play so much as putter around. Our men went hiking today without us women. They hiked the highest mountain in Maine, Mount Katahdin, a good 4 hours from our home and the day involved leaving the house at the ungodly hour of 4:00am. I ...

A Medieval Princess and Middle Earth Ranger

October 2, 2009

I have a question for you. What is it about the middle ages and The Lord of the Rings type mythology that fascinates so many people? My children, like millions of others, are enthralled by anything remotely medieval. And I have to say, their interest has sparked my own. This ...

My mother makes Salsa Verde ~ Cooking and Preserving the Harvest

October 1, 2009

My parents are back in Nova Scotia and so we're ditching morning school for the rest of the week to adjust to life without Nana & Papa. Our days are filled instead with lots of sewing and lego play; in case you're wondering where that next homeschool post is... it's ...

Common Ground Fair does not disappoint

September 28, 2009

I'm filled up with Maine organic goodness. I'm overflowing with contentment, photos and memories from our weekend at the Common Ground Country Fair.

Off to Common Ground Fair!

September 24, 2009

I feel like a kid on the eve of her birthday. Tomorrow is the first day of the Common Ground Country Fair. A highlight of my year. We leave as soon as I finish this post or Damien gets out of the shower, let's hope I'm done before he is! ...

they grow up too fast

September 21, 2009

We all say it because we know it to be true. Even through those difficult stages; the colicky baby boy, the strong willed toddler (she's still strong willed and always will be but it's not quite so exhausting anymore) and the growing pains of independence. Our mama hearts know the ...