Life...

I could call this the quarter blog, seems to take about 4 months between blogs. So, life moves forward for us and Cosmo, our sweet family dog of 14 years, seems to be standing still. He will not come inside the house, wants to stay outside in the cool waning summer grasses. I miss him already and he's still here. I have to search for him with a headlight tonight to find him curled up in the side yard and place a soft blanket on him. Oh sweet dog, you've meant so much to all us but mostly you've been the world to the children in your life. A gentle giant of a big black lab. Go to sleep sweet man.
I love you!

Update 10/19/20 Cosmo began feeling better and is now back to going on walks. Yipee!

Mothering

Mother's Day is our traditional family hike day. Depending on the age of the kids it's been a two hour treck back and forth to caves or a leisurely stroll. This year, we set off behind our house, along a ridge, with the buttercups rearing their spring time happy, creamy hue. It's even more special that the girls dressed in their tutus.

Ahhh, spring skiing.....

Living at the edge of paradise, cross country skiing pulling a fairy in her sled. Pictures taken by my fairy who recently turned 4.

Ah...the schlep

This is what it looks like shlepping groceries home in December. Luckily Ian was along to help pull one of the sleds filled with groceries and Ellie. Living in a house that you have to walk to has its rewards and its share of challenges.