PLamingo Parade
A few months ago, Uncle Jeff posted a bunch of photos from a flamingo parade. People took the iconic pink plastic creatures and decorated them. I thought this sounded like a great fundraiser for our eclectic little city. I search for a place to buy these guys in bulk, but apparently the original company had
Catching Up
Rollercoaster, going to ride you to the sky! That’s been our week. Thursday: Back to routine – Latin, swimming, gymnastics, normal. Friday: Revolving door of kids in the house. Fun, but not relaxing. Saturday: Mad dash to make something for the neighborhood International Dinner. You know, me the chef. Cough, cough. At least the kids
The Playground is Here!
You must watch this amazing time-lapse video made by a friend of mine. It is even better in “high quality”. Go to YouTube and click on “high quality”.
Memorial Day Parade
Today was our big Pine Lake Memorial Day Parade/Cookout/Opening of the Lake/Ice Cream Social! It was the first that we’ve ever been to, and it was exactly as I imagined. Everyone came together for a great day, but we still managed to do it in Pine Lake style, with everyone choosing their own parade route.
This is The Coolest Thing
that I have seen in a long time!! The Westhampton (MA) library had a fundraiser that must be the best fundraiser ever. We all know about the Chicago Cow Parade and all the others like the Dawgs Parade in Athens. But here’s a great small town alternative! Dress up those pink flamingos and then auction
So Nice to Be Home
I got home Friday evening with no incident. Saturday morning, I woke up very early, which was good, since I had an Easter Egg Hunt to organize. I met the volunteers down at the beach at sunrise and we hid tons of eggs on the beach and on the grass. Lots of families came out
Girl Scout Cookies
It’s that time. Rob went and picked up our cookies from the house of our “cookie mom”. Camille had presold 40 boxes, and I tacked on 100 boxes to her order, figuring we would sell them here in our village or at Rob’s work. That’s a big cash outlay, but I’m sure we’ll sell them.
Home Sweet Home
The girls and I got home today. As it goes, we missed Rob who is headed back to DC for the third time in a little over a week. Maybe we should just get an apartment there! As from the very first time we entered Pine Lake a little over a year ago, my whole
Lost in a Book
Saturday night was the Pine Lake chili cook-off. As the president of the neighborhood association, it was my job to make sure that publicity and preparations were taken care of, plus the awarding of prizes. Overall, the event was a smashing success. The beach house was crowded, but not overly so. Lots of our neighbors
It’s Party Time
We went to a big surprise party last night just up the street at the clubhouse. The girls had a great time — parties three nights in a row is a little much, though!
Blustery Day
Despite the wind, Camille really enjoyed playing at the beach on Tuesday. It is not clear what has come over, but she’s wanted to bake, bake, bake, these past few days. She’s made pancakes, french toast, crepes, peanut butter cookies, snickerdoodles and shortbread cookies this week. I’m hoping she’ll make latkes tonight!
Sugar Plum Fairy
The girls are participating in the Pine Lake “Lighting of the Lake” pageant on Saturday night. It looks like it is going to be a lot of fun! And one of those reasons that we moved here, for sure!
Going Overboard
I heard about the community progressive dinner and jumped at it. That’s why I wanted to move here! But now I realize that I have to host a party, and I want the house (which all will be curious to see as it is one of the newest in this old city) to look good.
Daily Photo
It is supposed to it freezing tonight! Our cat Betty has not been around much since the kitten came in. I got her to come in the house for a while yesterday afternoon, and then last night she came in to sleep in our bed, so hopefully she doesn’t feel completely displaced. I hope she’ll
Trash to Treasure?
Camille found this treasure chest in someone’s trash yesterday….
Daily Photo
We went to Octoberfest down at the lake and had lots of fun! Another day of fun today …
Mascot Names
I’d prefer mascots with cool names. In my hometown, we were the Peekskill Red Devils. On the show “Facts of Life”, we were the “Peekskill Pirates” which was so much beter, especially that our rivals were the “Hen Hud (Henry Hudson) Sailors”. Then in college, we were the Colgate Red Raiders. But no mascot. Then
Walking is an Act of Socialization, Not Exercise
Each day day we head out for a walk (often Camille is on her bike and Chloe is always in the baby jogger). I see this as my minimal attempt at getting exercise. However, more often than not, it is more an act of socialization than exercise. Each block or so, we run into someone
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