AS PROMISED

We finally got a new memory card. I have 90 pictures of the other one so we are hopeful that we can figure out a way to get them off. Last night we had the pleasure of have Adam and Amy over for one last slumber party. When we got up this morning we had homemade pancakes and eggs. We sent the two travelers off with full bellys and lots of hugs. There were only a couple of tears. Kobe was sad to leave.

So here are a couple of pictures of the newest Rowe. She is super cute and way mellow. I am also adding a picture of the futuer football player. He really loves his football.

A new addition

I know- what could this mean? Is Jackson welcoming a little brother or sister? Well yes and no. Yesterday-with the encouragment of "Mamey" we picked Delilah up at the Northwood Hannaford. We were ready to walk away if we had- I swear. She is the sweetest little munchcin. I want to show her off but my memory card is not cooperating so you will all have to wait. She is super mellow. A black and white setter mix, Delilah is form Georgia and her birthday is 12/01/07. She is mostly white with black specks- the opposite of Cassidy. Cassidy loves her- I think she is excited to have a friend in the house. So far so good. We can't wait for her to meet the family!!!!

Happy New Year and all that jazz

Things are finally settling down. Jackson and I are getting ready to hit the road- we are making a trip to California/Las Vegas for Wesley's 21st birthday. Big goings on for sure. We are super excited about the trip but bummed out Scott will be staying behind- not sure if he is really that upset (I am sure he will like to sleep in and only have to take care of the dog for a few days!).

The holidays were pretty much a success- the only glitch was that the postal services lost my box. Scott and Jackson got their boxes from my mother but mine is still floating around somewhere in America. God bless it. We had family over and Amy gave Jackson way too much sugar. Jackson's new years resolution is to sleep less and not sleep at all at anyone elses house. This is pretty awesome for his parents!!!!

We are trying to spend more time outside and more time doing things we love. Yesterday Jackson helped make some bread and a couple of pillows. He is quite the home maker!

We hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season. If we weren't able to see you we hope that we get to soon.

Egg-citement

Since the last post we got what we asked for. The chickens are working over time for sure! We are getting anywhere from 5-8 eggs a day. We currently have 3 dozen in our fridge. If anyone is in the market for some farm fresh eggs- just ask!!!!

Jackson is on egg boycott for now. After a week of eggs for breakfast and some for dinner he gave up. I can't blame him- he likes variety!!!!!!!!

Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas is well on its way. Jackson loves Christmas music and he makes us play the wind up Santa all the time. He also tries to sing along to jungle bells which is super cute because the only word he really knows is "hey". Adorable I tell you.

Here are some recent pictures- enjoy.

All about the Chickens

the first egg- YIPPEEEEEE

Ok so I think that the chickens may have bought themselves some time!!! This afternoon we found our first egg. Scott was stacking wood and heard all the comotion. He found the little brown egg in one of the nesting boxes. A barred rock was the proud layer. Scott has been talking about adding the chickens to the cow in the freezer for awhile now. It is a beautiful fall day in Newmarket- the leaves are falling quickly and the wind is blowing. I am starting to get the garden ready for winter. We have two little pumpkins growing but I don't think they will make it. Jackson and I are going to pick out our pumpkins this afternoon- only a couple days left to get the jack-o-lanterns ready!!!!!!

We hope that everyone is enjoying the fall. Before we know it winter will be here.

the happy egg layer

the chickens of Elm Court

Seapoint Beach

Today was the perfect fall day. The whole family was home- which is a rare occurence these days. Scott came up with the great idea to head to Seapoint Beach, which is one of our favorite places to take Cassidy. It is a dog friendly beach on Kittery Point in Maine. We haven't been all summer, which is kind of sad. So we headed out this morning. It was beautiful. The beach was empty except for a couple of other dogs and their owners. Cassidy had a blast!!!!! It was nice to see her running free. This place is highly recommended for any dog lovers in the area. Maggie Glacier would love it!

So we did some walking, some digging and some tide-pooling. We were there for almost an hour. The sun was out and a breeze was blowing. You couldn't ask for a more perfect fall day. The rest of the day was spent seeing old friends- like the wonderful Doula that helped us with Jackson's birth and a friend from college. We made bread, babaganoush (spelling is definitely wrong on this one) and Scott stacked some wood. We even did laundry. If only most days could go like this one.

On a slightly differnt note- I have a new cookbook that I got for Jackson. It's called Better than Peanut Butter and Jelly. It is a great little cookbook for kids. It is vegetarian but full of wonderful variety. I have been making things out of it for the past month. I would tell anyone with kids (or experimental adults) to grab it. Jackson has liked everything I have made so far.

Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful fall season.

Happy Fall

Today is the first day of fall. Probably our favorite season of all. The weather was crisp for a few days but got warmer the last few days of the week. Newmarket is having it's annual Heritage Festival this weekend. The Rowe's love Kettle Corn!!!!!! The chickens still aren't laying any eggs. Scott gave them another month before the half a cow in the basement as 10 chicken friends for the winter!

We got Jackson's Halloween costume last week- so darn cute.

Enjoy the little preview . . . . .