This past weekend was such welcome change weather wise that I want to share a few more pictures….it was an easy, relaxing time and we all found joy in the very simple things. We like to walk (and scooter ride) around the neighbourhood daily. Usually a couple of times each day. The Children zoom along […]
There is something for everybody at the Sol Goldman Recreation Center (aka Red Hook Pool). It is a wonderful community facility, with free entry into the swimming pool, so really everyone can go! The Girls and I have been going at least one day a week for the past month, and even if we only stay […]
With the end of Maya’s Ballet season I have to commemorate Dub Pies. This small corner savoury pie shop owned by a New Zealand-er (hence the name) is a favorite place to visit. We love Dub Pies! For the past year we have been going there on Saturday mornings after ballet. With no more Ballet […]
We hopped in our new car and drove to Shannon’s Nursery to buy some flowers for our fairy garden. What an exciting adventure! To drive a car as well as buy flowers to plant in our back yard! It was a very very hot day and so the flowers and plants were wilting under the […]
Sidewalk chalk, ice creams, clover chains and fairy wings…. This was our day today! Starting early we were up and out of the house by 9am. We wanted to use our sidewalk chalk and so made our way to the bandshell, an expansive cement canvas. It was a good time to draw, in the gentle morning […]
The secluded Vale of Cashmere in Prospect Park is located in the northeastern end just south of Grand Army Plaza. It can be difficult to find and were we not led there by a friend we may not have found it. People go to the Vale for many resons, and avoid it for many reasons […]
Today I went to to farmers market to buy flowers for the head wreaths for the Maypole we are having tomorrow. The only local flowers available were lilacs, so I came home with an aromatic bunch! Elle came with me for a ride, but fell asleep on the way….how I love a sleeping baby. The […]
I walked over to Ditmas Park this week to take some measurements of our new space. Crossing over into the neighbour hood was like stepping into Pleasantville. The yards are expansive with grass, and old trees are heavily blossomed. People were out on their porches in the morning sunshine, with smiles and “Good mornings” to […]
I am currently reading Chapter Four of a book titled Simplicity Parenting. This chapter is titled Rhythm, and is dedicated to the importance of rhythm in a child’s life and how to create rhythm in your home to achieve family harmony. In this sense, rhythm relates to the tempo of your family life. The following […]
The New York Aquarium is a short train ride from our house. Located at the famous Coney Island. The combination of warm spring weather and my friend’s shark cushions inspired me to take the girls to the Aquarium. We had to go and see the sharks! We had a lovely stroll along the board walk, ate […]
Brooklyn has an annual St Patrick Day Parade the first Sunday after March 17th. The Parade commences on Prospect Park West and 14th Street between 12- 1pm. This year the parade was a little smaller than last year, but our favorite marchers, the O’Malley Irish Dance Accademy were there with their wonderful curly wigs on. The wigs […]
Yesterday we spent the day in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. We packed a picnic lunch, met with friends, Faith, Jasper and Carys and strolled through Prospect Park to the BBG. The Garden is a favorite place of our family, particularly Maya who has said three times since yesterday, “Can we go to the Botanic Garden again!”. […]