Saturday, January 11, 2014

Apple Cider (A flashback post from Fall 2013)

We had a great time honing our cider making skills this past fall.  With plenty of cider pressed and plenty of fun had (and only one near trip to the emergency room and one person passing out on the job!) it was a great season.

Hauling tree falls from the orchard in the sled.  Yes, she's silly!
Checking out how this thing works.
Loading the hopper to crush the apples!
A full basket to press and Bug starts sampling!
Crushing!
Sampling!
Everyone wants to try a taste!
Kate with the hard cider attempts in the background.
Manning the press! 
Emptying the basket
A full basket ready to be pressed.

Friday, January 10, 2014

Advent Tea











The kids and I (and their dolls) were invited to an Advent Tea the Monday before Christmas. It was a beautiful (freezing negative temps) morning and they really had a great time with all the other girls!






Monday, January 6, 2014

Say Cinnamon!

Julia and I found a way to stay warm on a COLD day.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas 2013

A visit to the stable on Christmas Eve

Just what I always wanted!

Underwear!?!?

Daddy, help me!

Tie shoes!!!!!!!!!!

Cutest Christmas Baby!

What is it?!?!

Merry Christmas from Environs!

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Happy Fourth of July

Father of all great nations and ages, we recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations; for what we have achieved we give you thanks,  for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence,  our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth. (The Collect from Independence Day Mass)  AMEN!

Monday, June 10, 2013

The Boy with the Loaves and Fishes

From my prayer reflection today -
Every person is valued and has some gift, no matter how small, that can feed the hungers of the human family.
Monsignor Gregory E.S. Malovetz

Monday, May 27, 2013

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Take me out to the ball game
Take me out in the rain
Allergic to peanuts and Cracker Jacks
I don't care if we never get back
Cause its root root for the Brewers
When they lose it's a shame!
For its one, two, three strikes
We're out
At the ol' ball game!