Ashford Living

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Sunday Funday

Daddy and baby gave Mommy a little solo time to catch up on her relaxing. We headed to the UCONN Forest to stroll teh Nipmunk trail.

Mosquito infested swampy mess. Bailed on it pretty quick. Look on Robby's left cheek. We headed to UCONN to wander around. Much less of a sweltering stink hole.

Man on a mission

Nope, back this way

Playground / Art / Taxpayer dollars

Stick and sippee kept him entertained

Bouncy!

Live Action Bouncy:

http://youtu.be/0v8loO3qlTk

Look at the size of those plants. I know it feels like a rain forest here now, but come on!

First Cicada shell I've seen this year

Watch Robby get smaller...

And Smaller.....

And pick flowers.

Daily Happy: 'bout time

I know, I KNOW, right? It's just been so busy -- And then there's this:

Makes you want to just sit on the couch all day. Except that it's really hot on the couch. Who's got time for this? Maybe it's the people who say "What do you expect? It's summer". What do I expect? The unexpected. Right on time.

Time to celebrate America and enjoy an evening at the Cassidy Hill Vineyard. We had strawberry shortcake and hung out with Granny Davis

Time to wander around Big Y looking for Hummus. Took two laps. Finally swallowed sample cheddar cheese and store brand pepperoni (free, what can I say?) and my pride and asked directions. Produce assistant said "I'm not good with directions, so follow me" The Truth.

I followed her around the corner where she pointed and said: Under the sign over there. The one that says you're a dummy and you can't read." I made the last part up about the Dummy. Sure felt like it though.

Time to bounce on the bed. Head banging on the pillow is now his favorite activity.

Time for the playground

Time to beat the heat at the water park in Willimantic. Stina told me the signs were in Spanish, with English translations on the back. I took French in high school. That's panning out for me.

Nap time.

Community organizing time. Subscribe to ashfordwindinfo.blogspot.com

Stay up to date on the proposed wind turbines on the Ashford / Union line just north of our house. We're meeting with a representative of Pioneer energy to discuss the project on Monday, August 5th. We need to make sure we and the town have as much information as we can collect about this project so we can make an informed decision. This will certainly have an impact on the community, so we need to make sure we do what we can to make it a positive one. See you there.

A little quality time with Robby as he learns to throw rocks. Waiting while Stina addressed the LCIA about the proposed wind project.

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http://youtu.be/FA5N5gESxaI

Robby takes a minute to say welcome his newest cousin, Noelle Hall, born 7/20/2013.

http://youtu.be/GUYTRoHDPiE

Taking time out from a busy day to shake a tree.

http://youtu.be/sCP6rlG4mtQ

Story Time: Bear hunt.

http://youtu.be/sS8uGUWwz3A

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Go America! Parade Time

We went to the Willimantic Boom Box Parade today. Everyone in town comes out and blares the patriotic (aka Philip Sousa) music playing on the local AM station. The parade is open to anyone that wants to march, or ride or drive. It's nice to see a community come together. It's also nice to see 30 year old boom boxes borrowed from the local antique store!!!

It lasted about 1 hour and twenty minutes. In the sun. With a toddler... It was a lot of fun! Robby had a great time watching the trucks and running around Memorial Park. My Mom's in town and hanging out with us -- so it was a family affair!