At The Archery Range

Yesterday we took the girls on a mystery ride. With it being such a gorgeous day we thought it would be fun to surprise them with a trip to the archery range. They (especially Grace) had been asking for awhile to try archery, and with a gorgeous Sunday (and nothing else planned) we thought it was the perfect time to make that wish come true! The four of us had an absolutely fantastic time! It had been many, many years since I picked up a bow but it all came back pretty quickly! The girls took to it as beautifully as I expected they would, with each getting a few bullseyes! Grace was the first one of us to do so! I think it's safe to say that we'll absolutely be doing this again! xo

This Morning, This Evening

This morning, we gathered in our living room, snuggled together on the couch under cozy blankets and attended worship. We sang, prayed, listened to Will's sermon and the day felt (almost) like any other Sunday. 

And so Will would feel like he was preaching to a congregation he printed pictures of each person/family and hung them in the pews. Love that he put us with who we usually sit with (though we are missing one family from our pew)! 

This evening there was homemade pasta and meatball making and some of the best red wine we've ever had (from Dave's childhood friend's vineyard) and a chocolate tart for dessert. It was a lovely Sunday all around! xo

Maidens Of The Mist

Cooling off today at Tower Hill. xo

A Timely Request

May it be so. xo

Sunday In Boston

Everything about today was simply lovely. We started out by meeting our dear friends Frank and Brady for lunch (before they began their journey home to New York City), and after we said our good-byes to the boys we had the chance to finally check out the Boston Fire Museum. For years we have walked by that space and it has never been open. Today it finally was and we couldn't possibly pass up the chance to visit. It was such a neat place and we are so glad that we finally got to go in. The only thing that could have made our time there any better would have been if our dear friends Rob and Jen and their two littles were able to be there with us! xo

Apple Pie

This apple pie, made by our sweet Grace, was a truly perfect ending to a very lovely Sunday! xo 

Sunday

Fresh squeezed orange juice with Sunday breakfast. Helping serve communion at church (the girls did a stellar job). More unpacking. Putting the finishing touches on the craft cabinet (welcome back Math Gnomes!). Making sure that the cat traps are indeed still working, and checking on the progress of the carrots in the garden. It was a splendid Sunday from start to finish! xo

Orange Juice By Emma

There is nothing like fresh squeezed orange juice to kick off a gorgeous Sunday! xo