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We are back to it with a busy Saturday morning. First, a music recital for Boy 1, playing Martha My Dear by the Beatles. Then immediately over to Boy 2’s first soccer game of the season. (They won 4-2) And now, a free afternoon. It…

Yesterday was the first day of school. I’m so sad. I know everyone is saying it, but I just don’t know where the summer went. What I’ve realized is that it is not just school starting that I am sad about, but that it signifies…

Fresh, local, organic- isn’t that the goal for our food  these days? As a step toward that goal, I signed up for an organic CSA box about 6 months ago.  The one I get is from Abundant Harvest Organics.  I have waited for years for…

Enjoying the last weeks of summer here. ~ picking tomatoes, picking tomatoes, picking tomatoes- they are really kicking in now! ~ enjoying the huge batch of pico de gallo and guacamole the Husband made to use up some of said tomatoes ~ making tomato salads a…

When my kiddos were little, I had no problem filling the days with them.  Making and playing with playdough.  Hanging a little clotheslines outside and washing and hanging up doll clothes.  A homemade rice table filled with toys.   As they got a little older,…

We got a bit of late start on the garden this year, so we are just starting to get tomatoes.  After a few disappointing years with tomatoes, we planted them in a new spot this year.  Wow! They are looking great!  We were having some…

Nothing says the beginning of summer around here more than going blueberry picking.  We got a late start on it this year and unfortunately things were a little picked over.  Underwood has added raspberries this year- a happy surprise.  Boy 1 said that he had…

Hi, I’m Kristin- a mom of three great kids, wife of one wonderful husband, and longtime lover of blogs.  I’m a bit of a slacker when it comes to documenting the memories of these fleeting years of child-rearing.  I probably don’t take enough photos and…