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Sam, stroller, orange dress, flowered hat. Belle! Related posts: On a Sunday Walk with Sam A Walk with Sam and a Burger Supper Saturday Walk with Samantha A Christmas Walk and a Red Rose
After a hot day in the garden, we were enjoying rosé on the porch, all showered and feeling a sense of accomplishment. Then, just about magic hour, a soft rain started falling. The light was soft and orange. The temperature […]
Somebody quite enjoys splishing and splashing in the water. For 7 bucks, you can’t beat it. We sat under the umbrella and sprayed her with the hose every now and again. She was rapturous. Related posts: No related posts.
A few pics of our girl. Getting dressed in the morning and having a pizza lunch with mom and dad at noon. Related posts: Early Friday Morning in the Garden Looking Fancy in Her Hat BDoF: Met, Madison Square Park, […]
Kelli and I met for drinks at MP Taverna. We split a lamb burger and a lump crab “risotto” that really wasn’t. But this evening wasn’t really about the food. It was about catching up. And it was good to […]
It’s a good day that starts with a parade and ends with a burger. Les Dorkages, waiting for the parade, where Kelsey Graham, a World War II vet, was grand marshall. Do you see the firetrucks, Sam? […]
It hasn’t yet been warm enough to dine on the new patio, but the Ranchers joined us to christen it with cocktails this evening. Aviations all around! For supper, we were serving smoked chicken, salad from the garden and […]
My hunna, my baby and her monkey. I’m reminded of a Beatles’ lyric. Related posts: Where’s Monkey? A Quiet Weekend at the Farm Super Bowl Sunday: Wings, Boo and Baltimore
I’ve been quite lazy with my photography lately… apologies, readers! I don’t even have photos of the Mother’s Day celebration we put together, and it was an impressive menu with homages to many mothers: Hamburgers (with a nod to Grandmom, […]
Bebe? Bebe? Bebe? Her newest and most used word these days. She also loves playing with bebe and her “hah” (hat). As she turns 18 months — a year and a half? Really? — here are a few other things […]
Sarah O’Donnell made her first communion Saturday and we all celebrated with a backyard barbecue at Kelli’s. Speidies, brought from Vestal! Yes, please. Sarah with her cake! Related posts: Rory’s First Communion Velo and OVI with S&W and K&P Our […]
Just hanging on the porch, pal-ing around. Related posts: Cute Shirt Cute Clothes at Buttercup & Friends The High Chair Moves Outside The Porch Season Has Begun!
Samantha “helps” Daddy water the garden, and mom takes in a Broadway show, Orphans, with her Godfather David Rubin, visiting from Virginia. Our life, in pictures. Related posts: Samantha in the Church Garden Concert in the Park The Gates are […]
We haven’t been doing too much dining out with Sam lately, but we thought we’d give it a shot on an early Sunday evening. All went well, though I must admit I was busy enough during dinner to forgot to […]
That is how she asks to brush her teeth. We are happy to accommodate. Related posts: No related posts.
We had a little video contest at work, and this was my entry. I hope you like it! Related posts: Easter 2013: Ham, Potatoes and Pineapple Bake! And Family, of Course On the Hunt for Blueberries Easter Supper at Annie […]
A gift from Grammy so Samantha can help bake. Thanks Grammy! Related posts: Sam’s Stone Barns Onesie Lunch at ABC Kitchen The Gates are Up, and Samantha Is Not Happy Dinner at Love Lane Kitchen
Four families gathered at Kelli and Patrick’s for a fun-filled Easter egg hunt, kids dinner and a big ol’ plate of ham. We started with bloody marys and smoked salmon pizza and ended with lemon-chocolate tart. All was delicious! Related […]
Hunna and I had a nice Friday evening of cocktails and poetry by the fire. We read some of our old faves and a few new ones, including by the Poet Laureate of the United States, whom Greg had the […]
All dressed up for church. Adorable! Related posts: Fancy Lunch at Nougatine at Jean-Georges Samantha in the Church Garden Music Together Samantha’s Baptism
Sunday night supper with the ranchers. We supped on Spicy Pork Ragu and ended with French Yogurt Cake. A grand time was had by all. Related posts: Saturday Night Supper: Pasta Bolognese with the Neighbors Early Supper: Pasta with Uncle […]
Just a few sweet ones of the sweet one. Related posts: Easter Sunday at Church with Gramma Sam Goes to Church Lunch for Samantha Saturday Walk with Samantha
Mommy heads to work and has an especially hard time saying goodbye. Oh, the heartbreak. The pangs kill sometimes, don’t they? Related posts: How to Get Things Done in the Garden with a Six-Month Old Afoot
A little living room frolic with a book, a monkey and a girl. Pretty light through the window, too. Related posts: Sunday Morning on the Porch Sunday Morning Breakfast at the House Sunday Morning Brekky: Pancakes with Apple Crisp Sunday […]
I know what you’re thining. What? Sam hasn’t been to the library yet? I know! Crazy! She loves books! The children’s room at the Nyack Library has low shelves with lots of colorful books and puzzles and a few toys. […]
Give Sam a crayon and a few sweet potato fries and you can almost have an relaxing lunch. Almost. Related posts: At the Yard House for Lunch Anniversary Lunch at Public House in Chattanooga Lunch at the Union Oyster House […]
What a blessing to have two sweethearts on Valentine’s Day! Miss Susan helped Samantha make us a Valentine, and Greg brought home two single roses, one for each of his sweeties and a nod to our first Valentine’s Day, when […]
We got nearly a foot this time, and Sam really got out to explore this time, touching, tasting and playing. A joy! Related posts: No related posts.
Boo, Kelli and I took the kids for pancakes. And cappuccinos. For us, that is. Delishy, all. Related posts: Nyack Garden Club Plant Sale and a Breakfast at the Art Cafe Breakfast at Art Cafe Breakfast at the Art Cafe […]
In the second snowstorm of the year, Samantha got out and walked around while Daddy shoveled. Such a toddler! She did great! Until this happened. Poor baby! Related posts: Snow at the Farm: So We Have Hot Chocolate Samantha’s First […]
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.
