Like nomads, but with more stuff

I am completely enamored of our most recent additions to the family. They definitely keep me on my toes, especially Kiki, who comes to me ch...

We bought cozy patio furniture on Saturday. I curled up on a loveseat to read on Sunday. Later we built our first fire of the season, roaste...

I am trying the 1000 hours outside challenge this year. Given the way the first part of the year has gone, I think I will be happy to reach ...

 Since the last post, way back in January ...  We've skied. Literally every weekend since January 8 at least one member of the family sk...

 Friday's adventure: maple syrup taffy All it takes is some boiled syrup (to 235-245F) and snow. Check and check. In one set of instruct...

 ... a few days late.  This year was a pretty good one. It started with chocolate chip waffles and Alex' card. The card included a secre...

The last post foreshadowed this one.  They say if you state publicly something you want to do, it creates more accountability and makes it m...

 Planning my new year goals and one is to get out of my rut. Try new things again. Lockdown has really gotten me out of the habit, even thou...

 #29. I am thankful for our amazing landlord. We really won the lottery with him. #30. And I am thankful that he isn't selling the house...

  #25. I m grateful for the COVID vaccine. I would never have volunteered to wade into tents filled with thousands of evacuees – nor take t...