Cider Mill

After Ben & Jerry's we drove down the road to visit Cold Hollow Cider Mill.

Ethan and Nate next to an old cider press.


Cider pop! Yummy!



Ethan and Nathan watch cider donuts being made.


Ethan enjoying a yummy cider donut.


Fun pics

Ben & Jerry's

We had a great time up in Vermont at Camp Joseph, the campground near the birthplace of Joseph Smith. One thing we did this year was go to Ben & Jerry's. The tour is really fun, and we got huge samples of Sweet Cream and Oreo's at the end. Afterwards Ethan had fun playing on their playground, and we took some pictures.







As we were leaving two employees were walking around asking people if they wanted a free pint, so we scored some yummy Mission to Marzipan ice cream.

Putnam Fireworks

We went to Putnam this evening to watch the fireworks. We had a great view up by the Putnam Science Academy. We didn't want to be very close to the fireworks in case they scared Ethan, this was his first time seeing them. We set up our chairs then went for a walk.


Ethan loved watching the water at Cargill Falls.


Ha! Finally a good pic of me and Ethan!


The sun is setting...almost time for fireworks!


When the first volley went off Nate quickly asked Ethan if he wanted to sit with him. "NO!" was the definite reply. Ethan loved the fireworks. "BOOM BOOM!" he yelled, eyes sparkling as he took it all in.

Mary Beth the Chef Creates....

Pupusa with sour cream, vinegarette cabbage, fresh pico de gallo, shredded chicken with an ancho chile rub, topped with a chimichurri sauce.


Homemade hamburger buns to go with the Bleu Cheese stuffed hamburgers she made.


I am in awe of my sister the chef. You should see her with a knife.

This has never happened....

I took Ethan out of the shower after we got home from the Jamboree, and I held him in my lap while Mary Beth and I watched some funny videos on her laptop, and Ethan fell asleep. In my arms. Priceless moment.

Guess he hasn't outgrown the need for an afternoon nap. Thank you God.

Woodstock Jamboree

This afternoon we all went to the East Woodstock Congregational Church for their Fourth of July celebration.


We were planning on pulling Ethan in his wagon in the parade...


But the hayride got back just after the parade began. I love this pic of Mary Beth on the hayride.


It was more fun to sit and watch it go by anyways.




Ethan had a good seat on Nate's shoulders to watch the frog jumping contests...


There were alot of children's games, Ethan had fun playing the bean bag toss.


The Firemen's water polo is THE most anticipated event of the year.

Fairvue Farms

Happy Fourth of July! Mary Beth, Ethan, and I went down to Fairvue Farms to show Mary Beth where we buy our local and yummy milk. Ethan and I usually go see the cows a few times a year, and Nathan and I buy all our milk right at the farmhouse. There is a cooler with milk and a box to put your money in, and pen and paper if you need to leave an I.O.U. Mary Beth pointed out that this is the only place in Woodstock that's open 24/7. Here are some pics in the milking shed...