4.30.2011

30 April

Who would have thought that a fire breathing dragon doughnut cake would be so tasty...Gail
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The party entertainment was tackling this college student - I think
everyone enjoyed it...Sarah
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Re-living college with scorpion bowls and good friends...eliza

4.29.2011

29 April

After one day of rain my lawn is a field of violets...Gail
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It was wonderful to wake up to sunshine and the fog clearing off the
hill - it looked like we were in for a gorgeous day (and it
was)...Sarah
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More work on the bathroom started today, the sink is out and the floor is coming up...eliza

4.28.2011

28 April

I will be the first to admit that I have lived a charmed life...Gail
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Picked this up at Stop & Shop...Sarah
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I was too busy yesterday and forgot to take a photo so this is from the morning and all the dogs enjoying a beautiful day!..Eliza

4.27.2011

27 April

Maybe not the best restaurant choice but a great day in NYC....Gail
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I love to hear that the kids got so muddy that they had to shower...Sarah
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We need to plant these soon...eliza

26 April

I am so addicted to sea salt and cracked pepper kettle cooked potato chips...Gail
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Miss E and I decided to take pictures of daffodils (she has her own
camera now)...Sarah
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We met up with some friends from London for dinner. It made me miss having a close girlfriend here...Eliza

4.26.2011

25 April

After a busy weekend it seemed very quiet here today...Gail
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It was a very long Monday, but with a nice break in the middle...Sarah
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I always feel bad eating the head...eliza

4.24.2011

24 April

The near record breaking warm weather was just right for an egg hunt...Gail
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The sunshine arrived for a glorious Spring celebration...Sarah
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Gluten free carrot cake cupcakes, yum!...Eliza

4.23.2011

23 April

A walk after dinner was a perfect ending to the day...Gail
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What a fun evening - a rousing game of Monopoly with Aunt Eliza and
Uncle Chris, dinner at Senor Flacos with family, and a wet and foggy
walk in the park...Sarah
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Miss E is ready for paprazzi outside of Senor Flacos...eliza

4.22.2011

22 April

The library was full of children eager to hold a chick and feel the softness of a chicken...Gail
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While Mr. J and I hiked all the way around the pond, Miss E sat on the
sunny front steps at Gigi's and took some photos (including this
one)...Sarah
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Watching the celtics with friends...eliza

4.21.2011

21 April

The porch is cleaned up so spring is officially finally here...Gail
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Jonathan took a day off, which meant a leisurely pancake breakfast
before heading to the bike path...Sarah
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I got a nice letter from an old friend...eliza

4.20.2011

20 April

It was nice to have the sun come out even for just an hour in the late afternoon...Gail
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Yay for Miss E on her graduation from pike to eel...Sarah
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I love this colorful garden...eliza

19 April

It brings back memories to have brisket at Passover...Gail
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Arguing with friends about this year's American Idol contestants...Sarah
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This was the perfect soup for a rainy April day...eliza

4.18.2011

18 April

I didn't get anywhere near as much done today as I wanted to...Gail
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Open for the season!...Sarah
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I spent some time scetching out the bathroom today, we took a little break but are gearing up for round two...eliza

4.17.2011

17 April

I shouldn't have worried that they might get bored this weekend...Gail
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Listening to 27 #1 singles, examining the liner notes, and discussing
who is their favorite Beatle (Paul)...Sarah
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What a great day for a ball game!  We weren't sure about the weather but it ended up being perfect, plus we won!  Eliza

4.16.2011

16 April

Between Angry Birds and Rio it was a bird filled day...Gail
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The summit of Little Monadnock has a great view of big Monadnock - and
the hike was the perfect length when we were due back at the inn for
an afternoon wedding...Sarah
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Our new chair came!  Eliza

15 April

I can always hope that a long walk in the park will mean the grandchildren will sleep later in the morning...Gail
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We forgot to take a daytime photo of the nice New Hampshire inn we
stayed at, or the delicious meal we ate, or the sweet little room we
were in, but here is the moon through from our window...Sarah
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The mens bathroom at Bleacher Bar has a window so you don't miss any of the game...eliza

4.14.2011

14 April

I am very upset that my Harry Lauder's Walking Stick died but it does make a wonderful Easter egg tree...Gail
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We finally got out the Easter decorations and Miss E insisted on some
egg-hunt practice runs...Sarah
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Quite the lawn ornament...Eliza