We made friends with our campsite chipmunk, whom we named Pouncy! We saw the wreck of the Peter Iredale, which is over 100 years old. Supper was grilled salmon, pesto noodles, and corn salad. This morning the kids have enjoyed biking in their PJs while Tom made pancakes. We let Grandma and Grandpa sleep inContinue reading “Camping at Fort Stevens”
I don’t need help, Mama — I have a lot of hands.
Baxter, you’re carrying a lot of stuff! I don’t need help, Mama — I have a lot of hands.
French toast
Kale yeah
Baxter packs for our camping trip
End of summer school picnic
We had a fun time meeting up with families in Amelia’s elementary class this morning. The group will grow from 5 kids to 16 kids this year (last year was the inaugural year for this elementary class), and we’re all so excited to welcome some new families to our school! Baxter had a great timeContinue reading “End of summer school picnic”
Last day of farm camp
How Baxter exercises
How does Baxter exercise? A lot.
Amelia reads The Book With No Pictures
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Midway-through-the-book review: One Good Dragon Deserves Another
I’m really enjoying Rachel Aaron‘s book One Good Dragon Deserves Another, the second book in The Heartstrikers series. The male protagonist in this urban fantasy is the nicest dragon in the world, and therefore a complete failure as a dragon since they’re all alpha-dominant-schemer/brawlers. The female protagonist is a magician/scholar who dropped out of collegeContinue reading “Midway-through-the-book review: One Good Dragon Deserves Another”
Funny things Amelia has said lately
Telling a story: “Once upon a time, back when you had to ask the president permission to mail a letter…” Looking around at 5 Guys: “This must be a popular place — because look at how many napkins they have!” Just thinking about eating out: “I think that restaurants are all about the foodContinue reading “Funny things Amelia has said lately”
Amelia climbed a tree
Not a BIG tree. Just a tree.
The Thing With The Stuff 