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We’ve become quite the fans of Zootopia this summer. I would gander we’ve watched it at least 10 time, perhaps more. It’s really quite good, and not just for a kids movie. It’s good for anyone. If you haven’t seen […]
A trip to the doctor! It’s been so long now that I can’t even remember why we went! Must have been a fever. All was well, though, so we went ahead and did our last vaccination. All done til tetanus! […]
A relaxing (if hot) summer day. Started with a walk on the rail trail! Then off to the pool. Little girls! Floating! And some snacks! And a beer for mom. Cheers! Related posts: Relaxing at the Pool Photos from an […]
A typical morning with Sam… having breakfast: fruit first, then oatmeal, then yogurt! Then upstairs for brush teeth, get dressed and comb hair. Sometimes, when she’s ready before I am, she plays with the phone — and this morning, the […]
A wonderful summer day with the cousins. Pool! Bubbles! Teepee! And a good meal around the table. The girls playing at Oratamin: And, back at the house, Bambi, bubble machine and teepee: Figs and feta: Famous SCF chicken, cowboy […]
A cousins day! First, a showing of the BFG, then supper at the Farm. Wow. When did tickets creep up to $16! It’s been a while, I guess. Mae playing pokemon: Grammy and the girls! Sarah, Jane, Lala! Home, trying […]
A banner evening for one of our favorite summer activities! So happy to have Sarah and the girls in tow! No more of these nasty! Those Sponge Bob ice pops are gross, and they have gumballs in them! Gigi! Greg […]
Tacos! An easy dinner at the ranch before Lala and Sarah head off to Broadway for a couple of days to see Hamilton! Good times. Related posts: Supper at the Ranch Sloppy Joe Supper at the Ranch Saturday Supper […]
My family is a bunch of dorks. And it makes me so proud. A rainy morning at the cabin and Sarah breaks out “Headbands.” You put this on your head. Everyone else knows what you are. You do not. So […]
Today on the boat: Twin Jammer, with Sam going solo! First, a little dock and swim action. Then, her solo voyage. Well, not solo, but without an adult. She was so proud of her bravery! Related posts: Sam’s First Swim […]
An excursion this Wednesday morning, to see the Chattanooga Lookouts, a minor league team in the farm system for the Minnesota Twins. It was a hot morning, to be sure. The cousins got caps, of course! Aren’t they adorbs? Family […]
Today’s agenda: local beer and leftovers. Here’s the saison I bought from Monkey Town Brewing. Delicious! Bright and citrusy. Les dorkage at the table. Today’s leftovers: Rose in a rain storm. We drink rose in all weather. And afterwards, a […]
I bring you today’s supper at The Cabin: BLT with bacon from Main Street Meats and sourdough bread from Bluff View Bakery. First, a cucumber cocktail creation by Sarah. Gin, lime, cukes and SS. Greg presides over the fixin’s bar. […]
For today’s sunset cruise, we went upriver and explored a couple of coves just north of our property. Mae got the chance to drive! Blurry, but we took this photo because the house is for sale. Before Instagram filter: After: […]
An afternoon on the boat, with waterskiing and Octopus and sun and fun! Related posts: We’re On a Boat I’m on a Boat: Portland by Schooner Supper at Day Boat Cafe in Irvington Lexi Skiing!
Inspired by the T-shirt Sam came home with last Independence Day from White House Day Care, we decided to do a family craft: Fourth of July Flag T-Shirts! You just put a blue handprint down on the T-shirt for the stars, […]
After a big haul from the farmers market, we spent the morning enjoying — and preparing — the fruits of our labor! First, breakfast. A perfect peach. The, for dinner later, fresh field peas: Getting the ribs ready for smoking! Making […]
Boris and Amos. One of my faves. Related posts: Storytime Videos: Storytime with Mae and Jane Reading Poetry Boo and Sam on the Porch
Lexi time at the pool! First, a beauty shot of our #alldiasangria: A bunch of leftover citrus, some pinot grigio in a jug and a little Lillet, too. We grilled some sausage (and veg sausage) and brought a bunch of […]
Cooking with Sam and Lexi! And family fun with snapchat! Related posts: Supper at the Ranch: Farewell to Lexi Family Supper on the Porch Dinner with Lexi Dinner and a Movie with Lexi
Lexi is here for a visit! Dinner and a movie it is, then! Eggplant parmesan: Playing with SnapChat. A Related posts: Dinner and a Movie with Lexi Dinner and an Outdoor Movie, Lexi Edition Supper at the Ranch: Farewell to […]
How can this be? Kindergarten is coming. And oh how we’ll miss dear Ms Susan, who has been giving our children a loving, nurturing environment for the past four years! A bit of Pomp and Circumstance. Diplomas. The graduating class […]
Two cute girls on the last day of church school. Related posts: Easter Sunday: Church and Egg Hunt Cousins! Blessing of the Animals Looking Fancy in Her Hat
A few random photos from a Father’s Day at the Farm. Flowers! Here’s a cool tree I liked on my walk! We’re doing Sunday Suppers for Father’s Day. And, at home, lettuce wraps. Related posts: Sunday at the Farm: Hot Dogs […]
Cheers! A Related posts: A Picnic at Oratamin Supper with Marissa, Graham and Trae Easy Supper with the Neighbors Supper on the Patio with Kelly and Jessica
Look at this plate! Gotta admit, Mel, that’s a good lookin’ lunch. Related posts: Lunch and a Walk with Sam A Lovely Rain The High Line and a Pizza Lunch Lunch at the Russian Festival
Checking out what kindergarten might be like! Related posts: Kindergarten Orientation Pete and Jeannine Visit Sam at the Farm Sarah and Wilson’s Visit A Visit to the New York Public Library
Sausage, zucchini and snap peas. And a screening of E.T.! Related posts: Dinner and a Movie: Lobsters, Corn and Young Frankenstein Dinner and a Movie with Lexi Dinner and an Outdoor Movie, Lexi Edition Father’s Day Dinner
Mrs. Cohen’s ballet recital this season is Little Red Riding Hood! Related posts: Watching Day at Ballet Sam Graduates from Ballet Sam at Ballet Sam Riding ‘Tractors’ at Lowe’s
A birthday party at Holly’s house! Related posts: Happy Birthday Claire! Happy Birthday Nina! Happy Birthday Claire Happy Birthday, Leigh!
My husband, Greg, and I are co-founders of SCF, which chronicles what we eat, drink and grow as we raise our daughter on a tiny plot of land in the Lower Hudson Valley.
