It's plays like this... that lead to smiles like this... for a team that ended the season League Runners-Up! Last night's game...

We just discovered a little 1950's-style ice cream shop not far from town. Not only was the ice cream terrific, just stepping inside mad...

Today, the longest day of the year, is officially Midsummer Day. And while we have a long to-do list of chores and errands, we'll still...

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It's the most wonderful time of the year... well, for strawberry lovers it is! We'll be enjoying ours with homemade shortcake and...

I love hollyhocks, and this year blossoms of peach, black, and pink are over 6 feet tall! The false sunflowers are such a happy, cheery y...

The front doors are open and a gentle breeze from the north drifts in. Through the dappled sunlight of old maple trees, the chattering of mo...

Some things seem to signal that the school year is about over. Things like the Kindergarten spring play. Here's Little Man getting rea...

This is why I always try to have our camera with me... I just never know what I might capture! Boredom sets in quickly sometimes... and...

take time to reflect. A hearfelt "thank you" to those who protect our country today, and to those of the past who gave so much f...

These roses have been here for many, many years, and they and I have battled for many, many years. I have trimmed them, and cut them to the...

my sweet hubby built cold frames, we visit the farmers' market on the town square, and we planted a kitchen garden. So, Sweet Girl an...

I've learned that one of the best things about childhood is the freedom to dance in the rain and splash in all the wonderfully muddy pud...

Many of us live in small towns...towns in which most of the homes are trimmed with porches. It's a simple pleasure to find a porch with ...

Sharing a happy note we received from Sarah...she's engaged! Congrats...and have fun as you and Brian plan your happily forever after. ...

I read this years ago and it has always stayed with me... "Motherhood never ends, but childhood does. The magic years are unbelieveabl...

So, the kids find a pair of old boots in the barn... what do they want to do with them? I loved their idea and in no time at all the bo...

Of all the sweet customs of days gone by, the charming celebration of May Day is one I would love to see make a return. My mother-in-law...

I was recently asked about the fairy garden we created over spring break, so I thought I'd share a few photos. We added tiny chairs an...

1...dust off an old metal tub sitting in the barn 2...hook up a fountain pump to a length of plastic tubing 3...add a vintage rainbarrel d...

April has proven to be dazzling this year...bright yellow daffodils, cherry red tulips, and fragrant hyacinths are tucked into a vase on th...

April...this month is full of country pleasures. Birds are chattering, our magnolia tree is full of pink blossoms, and the sky is a cloudles...