Where Globe-Trotting meets Beach-Combing
Afternoon sun slants down around you. The once-bustling Yorktown is now a ghost town of bullet-riddled buildings. French, British, and newly-declared American men lie in new graves all around. Sunken ships form a blockade just down river, and as you hear cannons booming you wonder: “Is this the end? Or is this the beginning?” That’s…
We found some! Ok, it was only five tiny trees blooming on the side of Hampton Boulevard, but Eloise and I did not let that stop us! We turned around and pulled over, waded through ground cover, and did not feel silly at all. I mean, CHERRY BLOSSOMS, people. Do what you have to do….
Chris asked me on a date Saturday evening—a Familydate! Family dates are nice because it’s less of a hassle than trying to find a babysitter AND we’re home early. Going out after putting the baby to bed is beyond me when Eloise is still up three times most nights. So a fun family outing fit…
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it…
We go to the zoo ALL THE TIME, meaning every week or two when the weather is nice, and at least once a month in the winter. Mary and I braved the elements to see the animals in the SNOW. It was awesome. Red pandas (not related to actual pandas, and pictured top right) are…
“Right now we have chickens, ducks, a couple pigs, ponies.” Good news from Mount Pleasant Farm! Isaac heard me calling around asking about Easter chicks for cute photo ops and looked at me earnestly when I got off the phone. “We’re going to a FARM?!” “…yeeeees we are! As soon as Eloise wakes up!” Trying…
March 3 is Girls’ Day in Japan! It’s celebrated with Hina doll displays, silk crepe decorations strung together, and a song. Traditionally, you must take down the decorations right away or your daughter won’t get married. Well, Eloise’s baby mobile over her crib is actually a Girls’ Day mobile I attached to a music box…
