Little bread-and-butterflies kiss the tulips
And the sun is like a toy balloon
There are get up in the morning glories
In the golden afternoon
There are dizzy daffodils on the hillside
Strings of violets are all in tune
Tiger lilies love the dandy lions
In the golden afternoon...
~Alice in Wonderland
Spring will be making its grand entrance this weekend. I am looking forward to the brilliant sunlight and the warm breezes that sway the buds that are ready to blossom on the trees. In addition to the warmth of the sunlight, I love the hypnotic sound of the rain that rhythmically falls upon my roof. Rain or shine, spring is wonderful.
I love how nature comes back to life with grand splendor. You can see daffodils growing in fields, and you can you hear birds chirping their happy tune. Another sign of spring is the beautiful farm fields that are freshly tilled or observing the newborn calves as they cling to their mother's side. If you have never been to a farm before or are looking to experience the spring season at its best, I suggest visiting one of our farms. Whether you are visiting a farm that has livestock, crops, flowers or an historic farm you will get the full understanding of how spring brings a natural renewal. Some of my favorite agricultural sites are:
Many local farms in the Pocono Mountains offer tours and have items for sale. So enjoy the bright yellow of the daffodils, or the song of the robin. But most of all enjoy the beautiful weather with your family. Until next time... celebrate family, friends and traditions.









On March 14, in the historic town of Jim Thorpe, everyone is Irish for the day! Celebrate the joyous history and culture of the Irish with your family. Festivities start early and will spill throughout the streets. Enjoy live entertainment, as well as the famous St. Patrick's Day Parade. Treat your family to a lunch or dinner of corned beef and cabbage, or maybe some Guinness beef stew at one of the many
It was around Thanksgiving when I thought (and I stress the word thought), it would be cute to help Nicholas create his first work of art for his scrapbook. My kitchen table was stocked with a variety of non-toxic paint, construction paper, ribbon and buttons. My idea for his project was to make a Thanksgiving turkey portrait by using his hand as the turkey. Carefully, I painted Nicholas' tiny hand with red paint. My PLAN was to place his painted hand on the center of the paper and pepper the rest of the masterpiece with buttons and ribbons. Unfortunately, Nicholas wasn't having it. He cried and slapped his hand all over the construction paper. The finished product ended up looking like a picture of a murder scene rather than a cutesy turkey picture. Perhaps I should wait until he is a little older for crafts that include paint. All in all, it was a great memory and looking back at it now, it's funny.
This weekend we took Nicholas to Crystal Cabin Fever. I highly recommend making it a point to visit the Pocono Mountains to attend this spectacular event! I'm not sure what I enjoyed more, taking Nicholas down the ice slide or looking at the intricate details of the ice sculptures. It was a perfect way to enjoy a day with my family. On the way home we stopped at
A cold icy weekend is approaching, with a hot Caribbean flair. It sounds strange when you mention the words ice and Caribbean in the same sentence, unless of course you are speaking of a frozen cocktail. This weekend, Carl, Nicholas and I will be spending the day in Lakeville at Crystal Cabin Fever for Caribbean Ice.
What do doves, wolves, termites, bald eagles and a few humans all have in common? They only have one mate for their whole life. Who knew a termite could be so romantic?! I think the human species could take a few pointers from nature.


