It may FEEL warm enough outside to go swimming, but the water is still super cold. The kids don’t seem to care, though, and they have convinced me to take them swimming 3 times since the pool opened Memorial Day weekend. Apple’s favorite thing to do is to take a shower at the pool. He [...]

Oh, what a day! Yesterday was an memorable day. I had two doctors appointments during school–first with the dermatologist, and then with the podiatrist. The dermatologist put me on another 3 week treatment for my lips (so, ladies, I am not sick–just lipstick-less)….And the podiatrist was INTERESTING. His assistant, Max, was a Golden Retriever! A [...]

Yummy Strawberry shortcakes! Everyone enjoyed the special treat, with fresh, ripe strawberries. We have been eating strawberries like crazy. Apple had his own, unique way of eating his shortcake.

The strawberries are ripe again! We met a bunch of friends at the Orchard to go berry picking. We came home with 14 pounds of this:I was happy to see positive interaction between the kids while we were picking–They played, laughed, worked together…..it made me actually look forward to the Summer (which starts for us [...]