New Park: Crystal Lake RV Resort Lodi, WI

Crystal Lake RV Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: 100+ RV sites. W/E sites. 30 Amp. Picnic tables and fire pits on each site. Free Wi-Fi Hot Spot at General Store, laundry facility ($), dump station, honey wagon ($), Olympic size swimming pool, kiddie pool, miniature golf course ($), skate park ($), space ball ($), Crystal Lake Express train ride, rental trikes ($), large beach area with water toys, golf cart & boat rentals ($), great fishing (fishing licenses available in store), boating, boat launch, adult lounge facility, playground, public telephone, security, planned activities, basketball, volleyball, game room, weekend entertainment, full restaurant (Fri - Sun), pavilion tent available for rent, and unlimited use of 700-Acre Lake (State boating restrictions may apply).

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/wi/crystallakervresort

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What Should I Know About Camping Stoves Before I Buy?

Camping is a fantastic way to spend time with family and friends in appreciation of the great outdoors. Further, through camping you will be able to get away from the stresses and pressures of day-to-day life.  This laid back recreation can provide time to kick back and relax, talk, read, hike and generally enjoy all [...]

Source: http://www.ndparks.com/outdoor-gear/camping-stoves-buy.php

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Favorites List (September 2011)

I'm sitting here eating the best apple I've ever tasted. At a glance, it's not much of a looker. The skin is a queasy shade of yellow-green, and overall its shape seems awkward and (quite frankly) out of balance. But a single bite reveals an electric pink flesh, patterned like one of my grade school tie-dye projects. It's bracingly tart, and effusively fragrant. Are we really on October's doorstep? This apple says yes. Unbelievable. I'm not complaining, I actually love this time of year - the markets, the weather, the apples, all of it. But, this year has gone by so fast. Anyway, I wanted to sneak this favorites list in before we lose September entirely. Hope all of you are looking forward to fall as much as I am.

- Hope to stay here someday.

- This article about strandbeests.

- We heart Pia

- Jo Gordon

- Super cute sketch series - Musicians on Tour

- Just ordered this.

- Love having Dorie in my kitchen - watched every video in this.

- Love this illustration.

- Enjoying cooking from this classic.

- Baker's Notes!

- Great idea :)

- Wrapping supplies :) these too!

- ballet pink

- Striped washcloths

- Ten Amazing Public Pools (via A Cup of Jo)

- This cracked me up.

Promise to be back a bit later in the week with a proper recipe. -h

Lead photo: poppies from the Saturday market.

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July 2011

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July 2011

Take Advantage of the Long Weekend


Sunday Afternoon at the Williams

We really did want to go over earlier, but the combination of us being sick, the Williams being sick, a trip to Hong Kong, moving and the them coming out and visiting us, it has been a long while since we went to White Rock for a visit. We finally got a chance to remedy the situation.

Having a back yard of your own can be pretty fantastic. In a public park you need to be aware of the people around you - is your daughter going to run in front of a bike or push over a smaller child. In your own backyard (or a borrowed family back yard) you have fewer of these concerns. Of course playing with someone elses toys is great too!

Marcus In SprinklerNara With Green HatADriver Is Born

It's been quite a while since we have visited James. He has grown up a lot since I last saw him!

James Toothless SmileJames Looking UpJames Looking At Me

(Great)Grandparents Visit


Wood Splitting ToolsVisiting people and staying overnight is quite a big ask - with a child, we have quite a bit of stuff (we are getting better) and we need to follow a schedual or the kid misses naps and everybody pays for it. My grandparents are getting on in years (roughly 90) so we were a bit worried about staying over.

Back Vegetable GardenCollection Of Watering Cans           In Front Of Garden

Short answer - we shouldn't have been so worried. People adapt to having kids around and the joy of seeing a great grand child smooths over the minor inconviences.

Letters Slot Vine Wrapped Around Grass

My aunt Jenny was kind enough to organize a picnic so all of the family came to use for a visit. Nara did well with so many "kind of new" people.

Nara And Dad On ABenchNara And Great Grandparents On BenchOutdoor Dinner

Nara And Grandma In The GardenKayla And Justin And DogOf course it's good to see everyone else as well. Seeing your extended family once a year at Christmas gets a little sad so it's worth the effort to get out.


Nara And Helen At Comox Breakwater There is lots to do in the Courtenay/Comox area. We decided to go for a walk on the breakwater because I remember a near by playground (Marina Park) was quite good. The boardwalk was good for a run around.

Nara With Helen Walking On BeachWe also visited Kai Beach. We live fairly close to kits beach but we don't go very often. Kai beach was a little cool (we have had a cool summer) but still lots of fun to walk around a dig up shells.

Nara And Helen At Kai Bay

For younger children, having a set of keys will often attract their attention and help make a good photo. Nara now seems mostly past that. The new trick is the "I'm going to get you!" game. A parent can do that off camera and Nara will focus on the parent and what is going on around her. It worked out well.

Nara Playing With ShellNara Sitting In The SandNara Smiling On Beach

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July 2011

Source: http://www.johnharveyphoto.com/Life/07_2011/index.html

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New Park: Kels Kove Homer, LA

Kels Kove is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Very quiet and friendly park with 37 total RV sites, all full hookups, 20/30/50 amp, Wi-Fi, restrooms and showers, tent sites, cabins, laundry, library, convenience store, liquor and beer, marina, boat ramp (free to campers), great fishing (bass stripers and crapie), bait, ice, propane, gas on dock, picnic area, and playground with sandy bottom swimming area. Within walking distance to waterfront restaurant. Located 8 miles from Homer and 25 miles from Minden.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/la/kelskove

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