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31
Aug
TITLE? Chapter one: Let the journey begin! With a shriek of pure terror, I woke from my recurring nightmare. A shadowy figure in a billowing black cloak had chanted eerily: The fifteen approaches! The fifteen approaches! I sensed the familiar cold sweat beading on my brow and moistening my soft blue pillow. I once again [...]
30
Aug
This baby makes me smile all the time. We have pretty funny conversations so I thought I would share a few.
Conversation 1: Walking out of the grocery store
Me: Ethan, I love you.
Ethan: I love you more!
M: No, I love you more!
E :No, I love you a…
29
Aug
It isn’t often that a hurricane makes it as far north as Connecticut and still has enough gumption to do any damage. This year (probably because Ben and I are celebrating Super Summer 2011), Irene decided to pay New England a visit. We got to participate in the frenzy that included resupplying the emergency kits, [...]
28
Aug
A couple of weekends ago we decided to go camping Stout style. We invited Joe, Suzie, and their kids up to camp with us.
We pitched our tents , set up the fire pit, and got our hot dogs ready to roast.
The kids played on the play set and chased …
27
Aug
Irene is on her way, but she hasn’t hit our shores just yet. Ben and I were hoping to see a few waves this morning–a rare thing on the Milford beaches since we’re protected behind Long Island–but the Sound was smooth and calm. No worries, though. Ben fed the seagulls, searched for shells, and practiced [...]
24
Aug
The time finally came to head west. Meg was waiting for the rest of her gear and a few extra hands to help her move into the dorms at Westminster. So we packed up, and headed to LaGuardia at the ungodly hour of 3:30am. We hopped a plane at 6:30, switched jets in Minneapolis, and [...]
23
Aug
Before Aaron started his new job we went to play at Willard Bay with our good friends the Snows. The boys love water, mud, and being outside so it was a perfect day. We brought our shovels and buckets and were ready to play.
The kids had a grea…
15
Aug
Se we found out that we are MOVING! not far from where we are now. So this summer I spent a lot of time cleaning the house and showing it, I interviewed 15 Real Estate Agents and couldn’t choose one it just wasn’t worth the 3% or 6% commission in this low market to have [...]
15
Aug
Didn’t even remember I planted red Potatoes. What a Surprise today!!! I thought they were green pepper plants!! YUMMO! Red Potatoes! And that is Wheat in the background. . . We did a little wheat planting for part of a Family Home Evening. Now to figure out the best way to hand peel the hulls [...]
12
Aug
We’re getting close to the end of summer vacation, so we’re going to pack as much fun and adventure into what remains as we can. On today’s menu, a ride on the ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson. The difference …