Gardening

This is my second year with a garden. I learned some hard lessons last year. I had some success, but much frustration. This year I decided to minimize the variety of plants. I also decided to try the hanging tomato plants. Everything seems to be going okay in spite of the constant rain here in Vermont. I planted chives (survived the winter), carrots, peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, and zucchini.

Book Club

I have been on a reading/audiobook binge. I have probably been to the library more in the last few months. I have a bad habit of being in the middle of multiple books. I love to read, but I have a strong desire to be read to. This is probably a result of my mother reading to me and my siblings as children. I remember the Chronicles of Narnia the most. Or it could also be the endless & creative stories that my dad would tell us. This is a tradition that I want to carry on in my family.

I am listening to Harry Potter Book 5&6 before I see the sixth movie. Rich is having a hard time being patient for me to finish. He is ready to see the movie now. I am going as fast as I can.

Our ward started a book club. So far we have read Jane Eyre & Jurassic Park. This month is The Secret Life of Bees which I will be hosting at my house. We still just have a very small group, but I hope as others hear about the fun we are having it will grow. I am really enjoying myself for many reasons. I love the social time, but also the philosophical/intellectual discussions.

Rich's Graduation

Gaduation Day finally arrived. Rich was glowing with excitment and anticipation that morning. We are all so proud of Rich. He faced many challenges and obstacles, but was able to overcome them with the help of his supporting family. Rich is the first one in his family to graduate from college.

Montreal Trip

Rich's Office

Enter at your own risk!

If you can't find Rich, this is the first place to start looking. He constantly has the creative juices flowing. There are scrap pieces of paper throughout the house with toy designs drawn on them.

Rich is working on his next creation. His new found love is scuplting in wax with a wax pen.

Can you say Toy Obsession? Never let Rich into Toys R' Us with a pocket full of cash. You are better off sending a child into a candy store. It never ends well.

Check out Rich's High-Tech Lathe.

Custom Exhaust fan to clear out the toxic fumes. No need to kill off any more brain cells sniffing chemicals.

Frostbite's Table Manners

Frostbite (Her Royal Highness) has decided that she wants to eat at the adult table with everyone else. She will do almost anything to get her treats. When the cupboard door opens, she comes running.

Welcome to Vermont Winters. Most of the snow fell in the last week and will probably be sticking around for a few more weeks a least. This is only the beginning. Now you know why Rich has been wishing for a snow blower for Christmas.
Where are the snow suits and boots. Maybe we can go sledding down the playset slide.

Oops! Some one forgot to put away the grill and pinic table. Guess we will have to wait until Spring thaw comes.
I think that we are snowed in for the winter. Hopefully we gathered enough food and toilet paper. How do those bears do it?