Channel Sam

7 August 2011 Sam in Little Fisher’s River

Aug 8, 2011

While AC and I packed up to leave, Sam spent the morning digging out the branch, rearranging rocks, and planning a “bath” for a spot just downstream from where we gather water to boil for washing dishes. When it was time to go, she did not want to leave. Just before bed this evening, she said, “Mommy, for my birthday, …

4 August 2011 Batter up

Aug 5, 2011

2 August 2011 It’s Always Too Crowded

Aug 3, 2011

for my taste, but Sam loves swimming at the city pool.

31 July 2011 Cars 2

Aug 1, 2011

We took Sam to her first movie in a movie theater. It seemed appropriate that it be “Cars 2” because “Cars” was the first feature length film she ever saw (in 3 installments, while we were in Brighton in 2008, and she was 3 years old). Sam loves “Cars,” which has long been her comfort movie. We were pleased that while …

26 July 2011 Science School for Bears

Jul 26, 2011

25 July 2011 “I’m Not Your Stepping Stone”

Jul 25, 2011

17 July 2011 Blowing Bubbles

Jul 18, 2011

16 July 2011 Aunt Maureen on the Downtown Mall

Jul 17, 2011

14 July 2011 Le 14 juillet

Jul 15, 2011

In honor of the fÃªte nationale in France today, a few French and francophile families attended the free “Make and Take” craft session at Michaels today, which included, bien sÃ»r, making a stereotypical bonhomme out of felt. Sam and Lydia loved it, though, and enjoyed making their bonhommes say “Bonjour” to each …

13 July 2011 Shark!

Jul 13, 2011

With temperatures still soaring it seemed like a good day to go to the pool. Unfortunately the waters were shark-infested. Well, infested with one shark.