opal

Some views are worth the hike . . .

 {Raven Ridge Natural Area - Vermont}

grandchildren update

 ragamuffins at the end of a 4 day safari 

exploring the okavango delta

the beach is always more fun

with little ones along

riding along in my automobile
my baby beside me at the wheel
{with no particular place to go}

Language of Listening®

Some wisdom for the generation still raising “littles”.

"How to Tame Your Child’s Temper Tantrum 
With Two Simple Words"

Open here: themilitarywifeandmom.com

{photo credit: themilitarywifeandmom}

iris lee

another new baby is always 

a reason to post lots more photos

dahlia jo

a new baby is always 

a reason to post lots of photos

fisher price explosion

This is what happens when you  

save toys for 30 years

wine corks

Who needs toys when Grandma Mary has wine corks.

{Opal Josephine}

florida 2017

Recently we were blessed to spend a week
with our four children and five grandchildren

When you are just learning to sit up a basket can help {Silas}

This little one loved our morning porch sits {Selah}

Here is one cute bathing beauty {Opal}

Just hanging out by the palm tree waiting to go to the beach {Ezra}

An evening at one of our favorite waterfront restaurants - Pops {Cedar}

A family that plays together . . .

Grandma Mary's quilts

The baby quilts are finished and delivered.

Opal's Critter Pathways

Selah's Crazy Quilt

Silas's Catnap Quilt

They really were so much fun that now I am making one for napping on the couch.

friendly cats quilt

Three new grand babies in 2016 means three new baby quilts. 

Two down one to go.

I am trying out cute cats for the third one. 

Jewel tones on gray for the baby with pet cats.

critter pathways quilt

Three new grand babies in 2016 means three new baby quilts.

One down two to go.

I am trying out critter pathways for the second one. 

Cute little hedgehog, mouse, and owl.

crazy quilt

Three new grand babies in 2016 means

 time to get started on three new quilts. 

I am trying out some crazy quilt squares

 for the first one. A bit wonky!

heading south

The best way to bid farewell to 

Summer/Fall in Brockport is with 

a visit from our Vermont family

Opal cuteness

celebrating an early thanksgiving

{hmm . . . would you chose wine or coke}