Norwich Fair 2015

This years fair did not dissapoint. Not only were we able to enjoy our yearly fried dough treat but we also got our fourth picture in a row in front of the stand. It's so much fun to see how our family changes over the years. The only part I didn't bargain for was having to share our fried dough with Violet.

This year we were lucky to have free pony rides. And after hyping them up to Violet all week and watching three kids go first we were able to successfully get her on her first pony. Funny thing was as soon as it was over she wanted to go again and then she didn't want to get off. 

Violet also enjoyed her first fair ride. She begged to go on the cars and was happy to ride them all by herself. That was until the ride stopped and suddenly she was in tears wanting to be held and asking to go home. 

Our last stop was checking out our towns volunteer fire department fire trucks. Violet seemed to fit right in.



Last years post can be found here.

Poppy - 7 Months

Weight - 19 pounds 10 ounces

Dear Poppy,

I wish I could keep you little forever. This stage is absolutely the best. You're diving into new foods, able to sit and play contentedly by yourself, still enjoy cuddles and snuggles, and have even started to notice when I am in or out of the room. You're not really an infant anymore and most definitely not a toddler yet but you are our happy go lucky relaxed baby girl.

This month we started you on solid foods to supplement the breast milk. As we expected - you were very interested in food. We loved watching your hands working like an excavator operator for the first time. Hand open, hand close, twist wrist, twist wrist back, move arm forward, open hand, move arm down, touch food, move arm to the side, knock food off tray, close hand on nothing. It really is a unique experience to watch your brain trying to figure it all out at once. Just a few weeks later and you are a pro at picking up cheerios and putting them directly into your mouth.

This month we also had a few firsts. We took you on your first ride in the jogging stroller when we went for a walk on the rail trail in New Hampshire. Your first trip to the beach and Cape Cod. This month you also rolled from your back to your tummy for the first time. You've started scooting backwards in your walker. This month was also the first time we had a child throw-up. We think you might be allergic or intolerant to avocado but once it was out of your system you acted as though nothing had happened.

One of my favorite moments is when I carry you on my hip. Your hand grabs tightly onto my upper arm to anchor yourself as you look around. When you see something you like your little legs bounce up and down excitedly. You are just the right size to sit comfortably in my arms and I love showing you new sights and sounds both inside and outside of our home.

Love,
Your mom, dad and big sister Violet

Violet's 7 Month Post

Violet and Poppy at 7 months

Edgewater Farms CSA Weeks 2-6

This summer has been busy! Our week 2 share ended up going to one of our friends as a thank you for taking care of our chickens while we were out of town. But since then we've had a great time eating up all our fresh fruits and veggies. My favorite part of each week is watching Violet's excitement as she opens up the box and identifies all the produce for Poppy. Here's a summary of what we have received over the past 5 weeks. 

Week 2 - rhubarb, scallions, lettuce, swiss chard, strawberries, garlic scapes, and radishes

Week 3 - strawberries, scallions, lettuce, cucumbers, beets, garlic scapes, kale and a rosemary plant

Week 4 - strawberries, scallions, lettuce, beets, broccoli, arugula and fennel 

Week 5 - blueberries, tomato 2nds, fennel, scallions, radishes, arugula, broccoli and a thyme plant

Week 6 - blueberries, heirloom tomatoes, scallions, hakurai turnips, garlic, cabbage, dill, pepper, and cucumbers

Baby legs interested in the box.

Always looking for the fruit at the bottom of the bushel. 

beets ready to be roasted

Can I eat this?