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HH with Boo and Maris

This is how lame a food blogger I have become. I don’t even take photos of my food anymore! But I do have a lovely pic of my friends, with whom I enjoyed a delicious meal at Hudson House. I […]

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Evening at Home

Couple photos of a typical Wednesday evening. Related posts: Sunday Evening Supper at Oratamin A Quiet Evening at Home On the Hunt for Evening Fragrant Flowers Home to SCF

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Lewis

I like Jane’s comment on my Instagram when I shared this photo. “Regal little thing, isn’t he!” Related posts: Hello, Lewis! Portrait of Samantha Sarah and Wilson’s Visit Steve’s Burgers in Garfield

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Playing with the Neighbors

A complete mess on the patio table. Oh well, that’s what childhood is for! Related posts: A July Fourth Supper with the Neighbors Brunch with the Neighbors Playing with Blocks on the Porch Playing in the Sandbox

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Family Photos

Tania always does such a great job making our family portraits each year. I don’t know whether I’ve always posted them here, but I will this year — and I’ll go back and add past years, too. First, the photos, […]

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Blessing of the Animals

For the first time, we were able to take an actual live animal to the Feast of St. Francis. And yes, there is still a donkey there. Lewis at church. All of God’s creatures. Our little boy. Related posts: Blessing […]

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Fall Festival

We enjoy our annual visit to the Green Meadow Waldorf school for the fall festival there. We celebrate the harvest, make candles (!) and go on a fast hay ride around the orchards. We missed 2018 because it was raining, […]

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A Walk, a Drink, a Fire

Typical Saturday afternoon for us: a walk downtown, where every fawns over Lewis; a drink at the Hudson House, if outdoor tables are available; and supper for Sam in front of the fire. My curly hair, and my new fleece. […]

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Hello, Lewis!

A girl and her dog! Related posts: Polecat! Salty Dogs! Hot Dog Supper at the Pool Cheers to Salty Dog Season!

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Few Photos from the Day

Still trying to decide whether my hair looks good curly. Lots of people are telling me it does, it’s just awfully hard to get used to. Photo 2, hydrating at work. And photo 3 speaks for itself. Related posts: Day […]

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Oratamin and Playtime

Greg working hard at painting the pool, so we don’t have to do it in the spring. Kids in a teepee! Related posts: A Picnic at Oratamin Sunday Evening Supper at Oratamin Oratamin Winter Social Full Circle: We’ve Joined a […]

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Pizza at Oratamin

Putting the new pizza oven at Oratamin to good use. And a beautiful sunset to boot. Related posts: A Picnic at Oratamin Iron Pizza Chef, Battle IX Pizza at Cassie’s in Orangeburg Pizza on the Grill at Oratamin

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Saturday around Town

It’s the Great Nyack Get-Together and then a lazy Saturday on the porch. You can feel summer ending, though. On a ride at the Great Nyack Get-Together. Mia, Sonja and Sam leading Lewis around. Pizza from Hudson Oven. Delicious! A […]

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Lewis Swims!

The pool was officially closed and we were about to drain it, so we thought: let’s see how Lewis does in the pool. Turns out, pretty well! Related posts: Photos from an Afternoon at the Pool Hot Dog Supper at […]

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Sunday around Town

Some success with the pizza oven at Oratamin! + a couple of Lewis pics from the porch. Related posts: A Lazy Sunday and a Walk A Lazy Sunday with Croissants and Sound of Music Sunday Evening Supper at Oratamin The […]

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First Day of Third Grade

Congrats, Sammy! First day of third grade. Related posts: First Grade Concert First Day of School: First Grade Last Concert of the Season Random Wednesday Morning

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Cornetta’s in Piermont

A lunch at Cornetta’s with the family. It’s super hot. We cover our heads in napkins. Lobster salad. Related posts: Dinner at o lar in Piermont Annual Selfie: On the Rail Trail to Piermont o lar in Piermont Supper at […]

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Horse Show at Silver Rock

At the end of the week of horse camp at Silver Rock Farm, the kids put on a show: a horse wedding! Sam, riding Mulan, was part of the procession. Boy are we proud. Related posts: Hostas and Spanish Bluebells […]

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Art Cafe Breakfast

A day off from camp? A trip to Art Cafe. Related posts: Breakfast at Art Cafe Breakfast at the Art Cafe Art Cafe Breakfast Breakfast at the Art Cafe

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A Summer Day on the Porch

A fort, and a cutie-pie. Related posts: Porch Flowers 2014: Shopping at Rosedale with Sam The Porch Season Has Begun! Horsing Around on the Porch Boo and Sam on the Porch

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The Pizza Oven Burns!

After a summer of fits-and-starts, we finally cure the pizza oven at Oratamin. Soon enough, pizzas for all! Related posts: Warning! This Pyrex Dish Shattered in the Oven New Year’s Eve 2016-2017 Iron Pizza Chef: Pizza Night in America How […]

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Poolside Cocktail

Just the perfect shot of a girl doing a handstand, and the gin and tonic next to me! Also, a nice bin of ingredients for tonight’s dinner! Related posts: Christmas Cocktail: Perfect Parallel Five Cocktail Recipes for a Chilly Night […]

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Amazing Grace Circus

A trip to the Amazing Grace Circus — our first time. We really enjoyed. Related posts: Samantha Grace At the Circus with Samantha Big Apple Circus and Central Park Circus, Circus

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Breakfast at Strawberry Place

A massive breakfast for Sam! Fruit, pancakes, whipped cream. Happy girl. Couple car selfies. Related posts: Breakfast at Art Cafe Breakfast at the Art Cafe Apricots for Breakfast Breakfast in Pigtails

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Supper at The Ranch

Nope. No food here! Just a bunch of (bad) family photos. This photo is notable, however, for the rare sighting of Samantha in a dress. Related posts: Supper in the Garden at The Ranch Supper at the Ranch Supper at […]

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Farmers Market, and a Run with Lewis

Few photos from the day. First, when you have had surgery, and you don’t want to carry bags at the farmers market, getting a cart is a good idea. Until you end up filling it to the brim with delicious […]

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Lewis, You Are Too Cute

A trio of photos of Lew Lew hangin on the porch. Those ears! Related posts: Cute Sam Cute Clothes at Buttercup & Friends Cute Shirt Couple Cute Things About Sam

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Pizza Oven at Oratamin

The pizza oven is getting close! Related posts: Grilling Pizza on a Stone A Picnic at Oratamin Pizza on the Grill at Oratamin Iron Pizza Chef: Pizza Night in America

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Fun in Amagansett

It never gets old. Related posts: Day Three Beach Photos: Amagansett! Photos from Day One of the Beach: Amagansett! Day Two Beach Photos: Amagansett! Amagansett, Day 1

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Rainy Day in Amagansett

Even in the rain, a day at the beach is still a day at the beach. We begin with lobster rolls and day drinking. Catherine is martini bold. Fried clams. Trey is telling a good story, no doubt. Lobster roll! […]