Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Spring Break

After a brutally cold winter in Potsdam, Emily really wanted to spend spring break someplace warm. Her friends were unable to agree on a location or a budget, so it did not end up happening. Despite the fact that it wasn't particularly warm in Connecticut, Emily and I made the most of things and had a pretty good time together. 

A few hour after she got home, we headed to Quinnipiac to watch #8 Clarkson beat #1 Quinnipiac in the ECAC tournament.  Our seats were excellent and it was an incredible game!
On Saturday morning, we headed to NYC. Emily had our entire planned and I didn't have to do a thing. She even led the way on the subways. It was a completely stress free adventure for me.
But first, coffee.
And bagels at Leon's to fortify ourselves for shopping.
Emily loves SoHo.
We picked up some excellent tacos before catching the train back to Connecticut.


After an excellent workout, we headed to Brunch on Sunday morning, followed by more shopping. Emily is one of the best bargain shoppers around. She has an excellent sense of style and really makes the most of clearance racks.

And, of course, more coffee.

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Winter Odds and Ends

 Some odds and ends from the holidays and this snowy winter:


When it's below zero so pickup soccer has to be moved inside.
NYC trip for Emily and her Mtown besties.

Elizabeth is so extra.


Christmas Eve pick up
Christmas Eve at the farm.
All grown up, but stuck in the backseat for holiday road trips.

Taking this photo every year will never get old.

Visiting TikTok famous Nitro Bar in Newport.
When the girls say that Lee looks like a baddie....
Emily got to play lots of pick up over winter break

   Making 2026 vision boards on NYE



Newest cook in the house.

Elizabeth was called into work at both Starbucks and the farm for all of our winter storms.

So much snow and cold



When it's so cold in Potsdam that SnapChat puts Emily in an ice cube!
Unintentional latte art
Emily was one of four business students invited to a dinner with the largest corporate employer at Clarkson's job fair.
When you know the baristas at Starbucks...

Visited Kathleen last weekend.
Champagne and shackles
Elizabeth's last day as a Starbucks barista!

Beau's last ride with Elizabeth.