The Jason's

The Jason's
Arethusa Falls 2015

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Easter, Mother's Day and Baseball is Back!!!!!!

Whoa.  What happened?????  Time warp.  So much has been going on behind the scenes that the last thing I was thinking about was updating the blog.   But here I am.  I have a spare hour.  Easter was ideal.  The weather was just right, and we were all healthy.  The traditional chaotic hunt took place in my parents front yard.  Kids were just that much bigger.  

After much hemming and hawing Ethan's baseball season got underway.  He is on two teams.  The Falmouth middle school team, and the Little League Seniors team.  Both coaches have sons on the others team, so they never overlap practices.  Very convenient.  They have worked hard to get games together with other towns.  It will be a short season for middle school (another side effect of Covid).  Many towns are still not competing with other towns.  Falmouth is having to play many repeats with the few towns that are willing to travel.  We'll take it!  

Both kids are officially registered at Falmouth High School for the fall.  We decided to pull Fiona from her charter due to the fact that they NEVER got the kids into the building, not ONE in person learning day...and they are not able to guarantee that they will by the fall.  These kids NEED to actually GO to school next year.  I NEED them to both GO.  It's time.

Mother's day was lovely.  Nice weather, sweet kids and husband, other people cleaning and doing laundry, other people cooking meals.  Just great.  Ethan had his first game that afternoon.  Of course that is when the temperature dropped about 20 degrees.  It was windy and freezing...but STILL worth it.  I had not watched him play in a game for nearly 2 years.

We are now beginning to look ahead to the summer.  Camping, family parties, Gammy/Gampy Camp...relaxing!  I can't wait.

Found this little note from Fiona.  She wrote it when she was 8.  Seems like it could have been written yesterday...

Sweet Easter babies.

On your mark!  Get set!



GOOOO!  The hunt is on!

Little shoving between Ellie and Ethan.


Relaxing on the hill.


Cathy and Cate stayed for a long weekend last month.  What a treat.




Cathy got Ethan the PERFECT puzzle.

Spring!

Lunch break will look a lot different next year :(


Fiona sculpted these adorable mushroom earring for me for Mother's day.  She packaged them so cleverly.

That's Ethan on the mound!


Monday, March 15, 2021

A Big Birthday, February Vacation, 18 Year Wedding Anniversary...and Lots of Bunny Snuggles!

 As I write, the wind is violently blowing and the thermometer reads 10 degrees.  A disappointing day considering we had a few last week that nearly hit 60!  I am betting for at least one more real snow storm before true spring can set in.

     Since the holidays we have entertained Auntie and Ellie for the week of February break, celebrated Ethan's 14th birthday and been on a few mandatory family hikes (M.F.H.) (and for those of you with out teenagers...that is a hike on a beautiful day that IS NOT OPTIONAL.)  My sister had a virtual conference to attend the entire week she was here, so she was hold up in the guest room each day.  This wasn't too bad.  At least she could join me for breakfast in the mornings and all of us could eat dinner together.  While Ellie was here, Scott and I took the kids sledding at a tubing park.  It sure is lovely when you don't have to climb the hill each time you go down!  At the end of the week we had a birthday party for Ethan.  Gammy and Gampy came over and we had a full house!

Much of last week had mild temperatures.  I know this because at night I was able to walk the dog with just one coat on and one layer of pants.  These temperatures also made it perfect for taking Violet the bunny out for some sun.  She is a great excuse to get outside.


Meagan's Birthday Party at my parents.

Master Gary in attendance.

M.F.H.





He's smiling in his sunny spot!

Now he's pissed at me for taking him out in the cold.


Ethan won and Gold Key and a Silver Key!


Fiona and I treated ourselves to a foot soak.

Waffles to match my hair!

New bat!


Yup.  This guy is going for a swim.  MAINE!

Tubing gang.




A little gambling at Ethan's party.

We each ordered our own pizza!





I got the girls some Nutella as a party favor.


Fiona painted this for her brother.

Prism fun.

This guy is just outside our window in my window box, I filled with seed.

This picture says something...not sure what.


Mom and dad took us out for our anniversary.



Here is Violet.  Soaking up love and sunshine.



If you've never swaddled a bunny, I suggest you try it!