Clifford Vistis Pre School

Our book fair was held at my school, so I asked for a Clifford costume. I didn't use it at my school, instead I walked Clifford to visit with Peter and all his friends at the YMCA. He was a hit!

Conowingo Dam by Exelon

Jeff and I have driven over the dam many times visiting Wendell. We never knew there was a park there until last weekend. Peter and I attended an event at Church called Cabin Fever. The event brought in many of the local resources available for outdoor recreation. Exelon was at this event they provided me with trails of the lower Susquehanna River basin. Today we went to the Dam. It is in Conowingo, Maryland, and is the dividing line between Harford County and Cecil County Maryland. It is about 20 miles from our home. we were all a bit groggy so we didn't' do the two mile hike, although we did venture about 1/2 mile into it. We had a picnic lunch and really enjoyed being outside. Welcome spring!

Grandpa Joe and Grammy Dayle

Since it rained for three days we ere very hesitant to take this picture at the stream. The land at the stream becomes saturated and ever so muddy. We did want to make sure though that Joe and Dayle got the full farm tour. Equipment shed, chickens, pigs, cows, sheep, and stream. So with our boots on we went to the most photographed site at Hickory Hollow Farm, the tree stump. Our visit was very nice, we went to Shady Maple one night for dinner and toured Kitchen Kettle Village. Peter had a great time, and most importantly, Joe and Dayle did not have to drive three hours to visit with Wendell!

Exhaustion

What a winter! Everyone was sick, and everyone was tired of snow. Peter took a nap with Kahlua on the sofa. We were eagerly waiting for Grandpa Joe and Grammy Dayle to arrive. A few hours later they were pulling in the drive as Peter and I were pulling out heading to the ER. He had a 102 fever and an ear infection. He wound up on an antibiotic for five days.

The Big One (Again)

More Snow. Visibilty was zero, and winds were blustery! BRRRRRR!

Storm of the Decade Part II

More snow, about 25 inches. I started to get a little cabin fever and went for a walk. I wasn't prepared, no snow boots, or snow pants. I walked through a thicket and cut open my legs and had immediate exposure to frost nip. The doctor gave me a tetnus shot and some anitbiotic to heal my wounds. Peter had lots of fun, and my mother was still here! Jeff built an igloo with steps and a slide for Peter. He loved it. (Peter did too!)

Storm of the Decade Part 1

We got hit with snow, a lot of it. Five foot banks towered over the local road. The farmer told Jeff that he wouldn't be able to get out of our road. He was right. We had plenty of food, plenty of heating oil, and plenty of things to do. My mother was here at one point. We baked and ate, and ate and baked plenty those days.