Sam, stroller, orange dress, flowered hat. Belle!
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.
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A Lovely Rain
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 […]
Sam Gets a Kiddie Pool
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.
Sam on a Friday
A few pics of our girl. Getting dressed in the morning and having a pizza lunch with mom and dad at noon.
Drinks with Kelli
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 […]
Memorial Day: Parades, Biking, Burgers
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? […]
Sunday Supper at the Farm
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 […]
Touch My Monkey!
My hunna, my baby and her monkey. I’m reminded of a Beatles’ lyric.
Mother’s Day at the Farm
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, […]
Sam Says “Bebe” And Other Accomplishments of an 18-Month-Old
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’s First Communion
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!
Cute Sam
Just hanging on the porch, pal-ing around.
Random Pics from April 25
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.
Family Supper at Cassie’s in Orangeburg
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 […]
Teeth!
That is how she asks to brush her teeth. We are happy to accommodate.
An Easter Egg Hunt Video
We had a little video contest at work, and this was my entry. I hope you like it!
Sam’s New Kitchen Helper
A gift from Grammy so Samantha can help bake. Thanks Grammy!
Easter 2013: Ham, Potatoes and Pineapple Bake! And Family, of Course
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!
Reading Poetry
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 […]
Looking Fancy in Her Hat
All dressed up for church. Adorable!
Pasta Supper with the Folks
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.
Samantha in the Church Garden
Just a few sweet ones of the sweet one.
Bye, Sam!
Mommy heads to work and has an especially hard time saying goodbye. Oh, the heartbreak. The pangs kill sometimes, don’t they?
Sunday Morning Play
A little living room frolic with a book, a monkey and a girl. Pretty light through the window, too.
Sam’s First Trip to the Library
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. […]
Lunch at the Yard House
Give Sam a crayon and a few sweet potato fries and you can almost have an relaxing lunch. Almost.
Valentine’s Day with Two Sweeties
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 […]
February Nor’Easter
We got nearly a foot this time, and Sam really got out to explore this time, touching, tasting and playing. A joy!
Breakfast at the Art Cafe
Boo, Kelli and I took the kids for pancakes. And cappuccinos. For us, that is. Delishy, all.
Sam in Snow
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!
