The French Boy and the Spanish Girl

This year for International night, the kids wanted to represent a different country than Greece and Vietnam. They selected France and Spain from their trip. 

Rocky Brook

Everyday is adventure with the kids and lessons to learn. We went to Rocky Brook today for our annual picking and visiting friend who live next to the orchard. We learned that you pick pear up and not twisting as apples. Also, the orchard prune their trees short because of hurricanes. 

Busy September

It was full speed for September. Tuesday we had Michael's first day in first grade and Alexia's fifth birthday. Today, Alexia started school. 

Pears in Newport

This year we picked the pears before the squirrels could get to them. These are the pears from one of our trees in Newport. Don't worry. We saved a few pears for the squirrels. Happy Labor Day!

Last Day in Vadilika

Spiros just sent these pictures. It's the kids last day in Vadilika. They are home tomorrow night. 

New Love

It's the World Cup and Michael is in love with baseball. He finally received his first baseball mitt and we found a small pink one for Alexia. 

Strawberries

Having good friends bring strawberry picking to a new level of awesomeness. 

Michael's K Graduation

It was bittersweet at Michael's graduation. 

Sea Snails

Sea snails are delicious!!! Michael collected them from the harbor of Newport and we sauté them with garlic. Even Uncle Khoa ate a few. 

Tobin Garden Beds

Michael planted his chives in the school garden beds and kept eating his friend's Kolbe kale.

Red Sox vs. The Oakland A's

Michael went recently with his friend Oliver to see a baseball game. 

Bow Ties

All dressed up for the Spring concert. Michael is so comfortable wearing bow ties. He is so handsome! Poor little girl getting stuck in the middle of Michael and his buddy.

Chicken Eggs

Thought it would be fun for the city kids to collect chicken eggs, but there was so many giggles when the kids stole the eggs right under the hens themselves. Michael told be that eggs felt so warm. 

Happy Mother's Day

We spent the Mother's Day weekend hiking and playing in a pool!

Screen Free Week

It's Screen Free Week in which there are planned events throughout the week for kids. The kids had a blast!!! Alexia was so proud of her playground that she make from recycle materials. 

Michael's Spring Tea too

Michael is so comfortable in his blazer. We tasted his homemade butter and and he showed me his books that he had done this year. He is such a pleasure!