In Vermont

I'm in central Vermont, on a family vacation, so I've been trying to scope out the local food. Thus far, I have not had much success. They are about 2 weeks behind in their growing season because of the rain and dreary weather, so all I've successfully scored that I know is local is some strawberries.

I will write a follow-up post on some of the local fare. I'm looking forward to the farmer's market on Saturday, even though we leave on Sunday. Also, I've joined Twitter. My name is also Oceanskater on their if you want to follow me, and I've added a Twitter badge to my blog.

Life Continues

This weekend, we go to upstate NY to celebrate the life of my beloved grandmother, in the town she lived in for 55 years. We will have a musical service & bury her ashes next to her husband.

I miss her.

Baby Bear continues to grow, too quickly I think. When he was a very tiny baby, I couldn't wait for him to grow up. i.e. sleep better & not need me so much. Now I wish I could slow down time and cherish this period of growing & changing & learning.

Stuff, Stuff & More Stuff

Much has happened since my last post.

We had a great trip down south to see family. It was a looooong drive, and not one I'd like to do again in the near future, especially with a baby & a dog!

A couple of days after we returned, I found out my beloved grandmother had a fall and had not woken up. She was 95. After 11 days on hospice care, with just oxygen, she passed away on Friday, 39 years to the day after her husband died. She was an amazing women! A mom, wife, pianist, organist, composer, and wonderful grand and great grandmother.

It's snowing again. Trees have been knocked down, and people quite close to us have lost power. I'm planning on laying low, doing some cooking, hanging out with Baby Bear. I'm finally cooking a turkey I had in my freezer for a month & a half. This should be interesting as I've never cooked a turkey! I may also attempt an apple crisp.