Wachusett Mountain Applefest

Pumpkins in the cornfields

Gold among the brown

Leaves of rust and scarlet

Trembling slowly down

Birds that travel southward

Lovely time to play

Nothing is as pleasant

As an Autumn Day

Give Me An "L"

Football season has taken on a whole new meaning in our house now that Lauren is cheerleading...our autunm weekends are no longer spent running errands on Saturday so that Sunday can be spent in front of the big screen! Rather, you'll find us at the field shading our eyes, sitting on metal bleachers freezing our buns or working the concession stands.

2009 Steelers Cheerleading Squad

Half Time Stunt

Lauren in her Glory!


Watch the girls in action...

School Days

Lauren, 2nd Grade (6 years old)

Megan, 5th Grade (9 years old)

Newport Mansions, Rhode Island

Oh, to be born a Vanderbilt...

Alas, WE were destined to just visit and stare in awe.

It's for best, can you imagine mowing this backyard every weekend??

Summer Camp

Nestled Deep In The Berkshire Mountains

Girl scout camp again this year,
There's nothing there for you to fear.
Be brave and bold for goodness sakes,
There’s only frogs, turtles, birds and snakes.

The clouds are white and the sky is blue,
Perhaps a frog will hop in your shoe.

Did you play tricks on your girl scout leaders?
Stay away from those pesky moskeeters.

Are you fed well, is the food to your liking?

Are you having fun swimming and hiking?

Be careful, your knees don’t ever scrape,

Above all, for supper don’t ever be late.

Eat all your food, wipe your plate clean,

Be sure in neat clothes, you’re always seen.

Above all have fun, make another friend,

Before you know it, scout camp will end.

Unless you’re eaten by an army of bugs,

I send you a kiss and plenty of hugs.

It Takes a Family to Grow a Garden

We all know it's a ton of work and with all of the local farmer's markets, it may not even be cost effective anymore...but there is nothing like the thrill of successfully planting a garden, watching it grow and enjoying the fruits of your labor...besides, it makes for a couple of great scrapbook pages!!!