Winter will not leave.....

About 100 common redpolls have been feeding here all winter, and this morning, March 7, they were having a hard time in the snow, wind and cold. Out the front windows we could see the snow on the balcony. Out the back door, facing north, John faced a 2 ft drift on the way to put wood on the boiler and plug in the snowblower. The snowshoes we have are getting a workout this winter. Spring must be just around the corner as we did see our first turkey vulture on saturday, on the way down to Dave's. It's official when we see them, spring will coming soon.

Weather and Food

On our way to the party, we stopped at King Arthur in Norwich, VT. http://www.kingarthurflour.com/ to pick up the breakfast treats for sunday. I had pre-ordered croissants and brioche. My idea of brioche is a croissant in a circle with raisins, cinnamon and sugar on top. What we got was a loaf of croissant bread! And six of them to boot. Dave and Pam, having spent much time in France, suggested that French Toast would be good using the bread and, besides, that is what they do in France. So that is what we did this morning, when we awoke to our biggest winter storm yet,  on March 7.

Classic Kid Pictures Only

There are the pics that capture the precious moments of childhood wonder. Enjoy.

Pinkham Gathering in New Hampshire

The Pinkham Elders

With apologizes to those who do not appear, hail, hail, the gang was all there. Great Job Pam, Dave and Nicole, excellent meal. The mood was completely celebratory, from Ethan's birth day to the newest member, Lydia, as well as the recent Bdays of Melissa and David, did I miss anyone?

Being an Infant Looks Like Fun!

Lydie and Ellie are getting along just fine as you can tell in these pictures. The winter family gathering on March 5th will no doubt provide a glimpse at the wonderful world of Pinkham infants, 3 yr olds and 6 six yr olds, and their associated parents. This family is growing by leaps and bounds.

New Year brings us Lydia

Oh, how lovely to be born....
Lydia Grace Pinkham was born at 3:13 am on Saturday January 29, 2011. She weighed 8.3 pounds and was 20 inches long. Her sister Ellie named her Leafy, but she will most likely assume the nickname Lydie. She is the second child for Dan and Tracey in Ashfield, MA, the state we called home for many good years.