Amanda Summer Camp
Back in July, Amanda attended the Girl’s Advanced Vermont Conservation Camp. This was her second year attending and the focus this summer was Waterfowling. Here are some photos from the camp that include Amanda.
Rob
The Big E Goat Show 2023
Before we start, thank you to everyone who has checked in and sent well wishes, cards, baskets, etc since my (Rob’s) injury. I am recovering well, even if I do overdo it occasionally. My lung capacity is back to full…
Guess who can vote?
After 27 years of living in the USA (1 year as an au pair, 2 years in college, 24 years married), Anna became a citizen today. She actually retains her Swedish citizenship too, so basically, she can now vote and…
Firecracker Endurance Ride 2023
For the first weekend in July, Rob and the kids went to Maine for an endurance ride weekend. Since we only have 2 horses competing this summer, Anna stayed home to care for the baby goats born in late June…
Goats and Grads
Last weekend, Quinn, Amanda, and Rob went to Deerfield, NH for a 6-ring dairy goat show. Anna drove up to drop off a trailer on Friday and returned on Sunday for pickup. The weather was raw with highs around 50F…
VERDA Bare Bones and New York Adventure Endurance Rides
We are a little behind, so this post covers 2 recent adventures! On may 13th, Anna and Rob took Amira and Mojo to Cornish, NH for the VERDA Bare Bones 30 mile endurance ride. The kids all stayed home to…
Quinn’s Senior Prom
Last night, Quinn attended Senior Prom in a self-made dress. Graduation is coming soon.
Early May update
Amanda was inducted into National Junior Honor Society. Amanda got to hunt turkey with me for youth hunting in April. We got to see some birds but she wasn’t successful at taking one. Turkey season is always when things get…
Spring Break 2023
This past week was Spring Break for Quinn and Amanda. Quinn had their wisdom teeth out of 4/7, so Spring Break was mostly spent at home eating soft foods. I had to travel to DC for work, so Amanda went…
March catch-up
Time flies when you are are having fun. Or when you are crazy busy (which is always the case here) and realize it’s been almost a month since we gave a big update. Anna and I attended the Eastern Competitive…