We headed up the shore for a quick trip to a random wayside with access to the beach. We did not get to stay long because Mr. TOF was at baseball practice and Dr. Peds promised that he would pick him up when it was over, but for our short…

The birthday breakfast menu included donuts: Danish and Bavarian cream. For the first time maybe ever no one was really arguing in the bathtub! The Devious Snail was a bit sleepy, however. Breakfast happened very early in the day because The Banana needed to leave for rowing. Mr. TOF invited…

The Banana raced in four events at the home regatta last weekend. She was so tired when she was done that she took a nap on the pavement next to the boathouse and came home and slept 19 hours! Dr. Peds and YaYa watched Peanut Maximus, and Mr. TOF and…

YaYa, Peanut Maximus, Dr. Peds and I hiked to a little cove just up from the rocky beach. The Banana was lifeguarding. Mr. TOF was at a baseball practice. The Devious Snail was not at home. The water was very cold, and Peanut Maximus was not excited when a little…

There is a tangle of wild roses next to the parking area at the end of Park Point, and we were lucky enough to catch them in bloom this summer right when the golden light was streaking down on them. I’m trying to soak in all the summer I can.

Part of the sixth grade art curriculum is creating an ugly jug. It is a mug made out of clay, fashioned with the ugliest face you can create. This project has been very popular with all of my kidlets, and Mr. TOF was very happy to bring his home this…

YaYa, Peanut Maximus and I headed up the shore just a bit to Stoney Point. It was a gorgeous evening. The temperature was perfect. The water was silky. Stoney Point is always one of my favorite beaches. It is so beautiful. Peanut Maximus would not probably have needed his sweatshirt,…

She pops in every so often and makes a sandwich. He stands there begging for crumbs, and so she gives him bite sized pieces and a few snuggles too.