The Flash
(he's so fast, he's hard to capture in photos)
"Baterina" & Grecian Goddess (and Flash)
At Rest
Her Royal Highness
Monday, October 31, 2011
Boo.
Our pre-Halloween snow this past weekend started out kind of fun. I thought about posting some snow covered ghost and/or pumpkin pictures.
See how cool and spooky the streaky snowfall looks?
(this was taken right at the beginning of the snow on Saturday)
But after 4 or 5 inches of wet heavy snowfall on top of the leaves, the snow definitely wasn't fun anymore. It wrecked havoc on our trees.
I guess we're all set for firewood for a while now.....
See how cool and spooky the streaky snowfall looks?
(this was taken right at the beginning of the snow on Saturday)
But after 4 or 5 inches of wet heavy snowfall on top of the leaves, the snow definitely wasn't fun anymore. It wrecked havoc on our trees.
This is the tree where we had a saucer swing for the kids....
Fortunately, both trunks missed all the houses and sheds in the vicinity.
And, here is what is left of our beautiful sweet gum tree. Nine main branches snapped off like toothpicks.
Close-up of some of the broken branches
I guess we're all set for firewood for a while now.....
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Mini Eco Adventure at Hickory Run State Park
After Caroline's soccer game on Saturday morning, Scott and I took the family on a little fall eco-adventure trip up to Hickory Run State Park. We were hoping to enjoy some fall colors on the Lehigh River. While I know that hiking and biking don't really count as an "eco-adventure" in the minds of hard core trekkers, I'm deeming our little day trip an "eco adventure" for the following reasons:
1) The girls biked for a long time, over 7 miles. This distance is more impressive when you factor in that Caroline's bike is now so small for her she could be in a circus act. She really has to peddle those tiny wheels a lot to keep up with Scott and me.
2) Speaking of bikes, my bike gears froze in 7th (hardest gear to pedal) for the majority of the ride, which made the ride fairly challenging since I was towing Ben.
3) We climbed on boulders for an hour or so.
4) The weather forecast for sunny skies and 60 degrees didn't materialize, instead it was cloudy and an a brisk 47. That's extra brisk when you are biking.
Side note, Ben does not get "eco adventure" credit for the bike portion of the excursion since he was relaxing with snacks and legos in the carrier.
We planned this trip the hopes of hitting "peak" fall foliage along the Lehigh Gorge Trail. We missed "peak" color by a week or so, but it was still beautiful.
The boulders at Hickory Run State Park were deemed "super cool". This boulder field was deposited by glaciers and is the largest geological formation of this type in the Eastern U.S.
There are a LOT of boulders here:
1) The girls biked for a long time, over 7 miles. This distance is more impressive when you factor in that Caroline's bike is now so small for her she could be in a circus act. She really has to peddle those tiny wheels a lot to keep up with Scott and me.
2) Speaking of bikes, my bike gears froze in 7th (hardest gear to pedal) for the majority of the ride, which made the ride fairly challenging since I was towing Ben.
3) We climbed on boulders for an hour or so.
4) The weather forecast for sunny skies and 60 degrees didn't materialize, instead it was cloudy and an a brisk 47. That's extra brisk when you are biking.
Side note, Ben does not get "eco adventure" credit for the bike portion of the excursion since he was relaxing with snacks and legos in the carrier.
Ben sitting in the lap of luxury
(Legos are under that blanket)
We planned this trip the hopes of hitting "peak" fall foliage along the Lehigh Gorge Trail. We missed "peak" color by a week or so, but it was still beautiful.
The boulders at Hickory Run State Park were deemed "super cool". This boulder field was deposited by glaciers and is the largest geological formation of this type in the Eastern U.S.
There are a LOT of boulders here:
Close-up Shot
Wider Angle
Really Wide Angle Shot -- Can you find the kids?
(look in the middle for Caroline's blue sweatshirt)
Now I know I shouldn't condone graffiti, but this was kind of neat to run across
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Ben Likes....
Ben brought home a little collage from preschool (see photo) showing some things he "likes" that he cut out of magazines.
I get the cake and the apples. I get the car and the juice.
The photo of the legs, though, that threw me. So, I asked Ben, "What about the legs?"
Ben responded, "They are women's legs, Mom. I like women's legs."
I wasn't quite sure what to say next....
Monday, October 17, 2011
Amusing Telemarketing Phone Call
Here is a transcript of an actual phone call at my house this afternoon. This totally cracked me up.
_________________________________________________
Ring Ring!
Me: "Hello?"
Phone: Telltale pause, then chattering in the background.
Me (thinking): "Shoot. I shouldn't have answered."
Telemarketer (thickly accented): "Hello? Is Mr. Unintelligible Name there?"
Me: "No, he's not here right now."
Telemarketer: "Is Mrs. Unintelligible Name there?"
Me: "Yes, this is she. But.....you know....I really don't want anything from anyone right now. Sorry!"
Telemarketer (without even pausing): "OK, well if you have any questions about today's phone call, please dial 1-888-485-0975."
Me: "Thanks and have a good night."
Click.
That is the actual number they gave me. And now, I'm half tempted now to call and see what they were selling.
_________________________________________________
Ring Ring!
Me: "Hello?"
Phone: Telltale pause, then chattering in the background.
Me (thinking): "Shoot. I shouldn't have answered."
Telemarketer (thickly accented): "Hello? Is Mr. Unintelligible Name there?"
Me: "No, he's not here right now."
Telemarketer: "Is Mrs. Unintelligible Name there?"
Me: "Yes, this is she. But.....you know....I really don't want anything from anyone right now. Sorry!"
Telemarketer (without even pausing): "OK, well if you have any questions about today's phone call, please dial 1-888-485-0975."
Me: "Thanks and have a good night."
Click.
That is the actual number they gave me. And now, I'm half tempted now to call and see what they were selling.
Wedding!
This past weekend we participated in Uncle Andy's and Aunt Trish's wedding at Normandy Farms in Blue Bell, PA. It was a beautiful venue and fun family-filled event. Aside from the happy nuptials, Ben had an opportunity to showcase his dance moves. If I hear of any You Tube videos, I'll post a link.
A few photos:
A few photos:
The Men
Mr. and Mrs. Personality
Abby feeling glamorous
Congratulations Trish & Andy!!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Fashion Disaster Day 2011
Clearly my girls have a gift for this sort of thing....
Today, Abby has donned an ensemble of polka dots, vertical stripes, stars, horizontal stripes, a backwards shirt, and four ponytails. Caroline chose plaid, stars, and graphic designs and the signature four ponytail look. Abby also wanted to dye her hair for today. Fortunately, I dissuaded her from such a drastic style on the grounds that Aunt Trish would probably not want Abby's hair dyed in her wedding photos.
Today, Abby has donned an ensemble of polka dots, vertical stripes, stars, horizontal stripes, a backwards shirt, and four ponytails. Caroline chose plaid, stars, and graphic designs and the signature four ponytail look. Abby also wanted to dye her hair for today. Fortunately, I dissuaded her from such a drastic style on the grounds that Aunt Trish would probably not want Abby's hair dyed in her wedding photos.
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