Canning!

A friend called a few weeks ago to say they were moving and I could come pick all the apples off their apple tree. Since the kids I watch go through a jar of applesauce a day, I figure I'd just make my own! We went crazy that night and canned pints and quarts aplenty! It was so fun and so delicious, I've been going to the farmer's markets and buying up pears to make and can pear sauce and pear butter. YUM!

Summer's End

The days are still warm (hot actually) but the nights are starting to get chilly. We harvested our corn last night. I didn't cook it long enough, so it wasn't very good--but watching Aoife shuck the corn was worth it!

What We did over Summer Vacation

OK, I realize it has been far too long since I've posted to the blog. The official end of summer is this weekend, and I realize I hadn't posted since before summer officially began. But who could find the time when we were so busy with mud-slinging, alligator wrestling, worm eating and the general shenanigans of summer? I've updated with some photos of our summer happenings. And, for what it's worth, I have every intention of being better about posting more regularly, so do check back!

playing in a small pick-up band

Did I mention my daughter is a rock star?

Thank God for plexiglass!!

One of Many Firsts...

Sure, we all remember first smiles, first teeth, first steps, but how many of you out there can recall your first demolition derby? Well, probably most of you, if you've been to one. Who could forgot such a monumental experience? "Uh-Oh cars!"

Who needs indoor plumbing?

Aoife has taken to bathing herself in the rain barrel Paul built. This new habit of hers is really going to save us money!