http://www.cherylcrotty.com/seascapes daily 0.75 2017-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393290762261-IP1W8A3P6KYMHX28UZ4U/foggyseagullweb.jpg Seascapes - Goosenecks Beach Kennebunkport, Maine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393290762261-IP1W8A3P6KYMHX28UZ4U/foggyseagullweb.jpg Seascapes - Goosenecks Beach Kennebunkport, Maine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393290799819-HN5LKLDAD4PRJE70SF5V/Gloucesterboatsweb.jpg Seascapes - Gloucester Harbor, Gloucester Mass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393290873769-MDVFIVG7M88WN1JWFM0R/Little-River-LighthouseNewfoundlandweb.jpg Seascapes - Bass Head Lighthouse, Acadia Natl. 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Spring Lilac's... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1379869096806-9REWNDSH3BNICTELVG4X/Bluebottlestf1web.jpg Still Life - Spring Lilac's... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382403978246-M9POW59720UT6TJ8N6IL/chair2BD5web.jpg Still Life - Click... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382404070928-IKAY94BVKGQLSWU2PMS4/clock2BD2web.jpg Still Life - Make Time... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382404125726-VEE4Y1IIH8DS7DISXA3L/flowerbeachstmaweb.jpg Still Life - Pink Passion... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382487170618-16JT70NPFFQAPPWTF896/textureandmasking_edited-1.jpg Still Life - Peonies... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382487234981-51I9GNKBN750H3D9L3J1/Fineline.jpg Still Life - Lace Edge... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1383509502754-USHBWFBQJPY8DN1OOA2D/kk_tulipsonblacksample_edited-1.jpg Still Life - Let Love In... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395343716131-B2W25U00PZU1PTXZS3S7/jennabathstfweb.jpg Still Life - A Daughter... A Memory... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395343752612-4W9880TNTUBCEHJ55D8U/teacupupsidedownweb.jpg Still Life - Top Down... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395343774747-L51WX0A18TY1YBV15TS6/teapotsweb.jpg Still Life - The Colors of Tea... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1424471145753-K9WYINI9LPP0SG1CRLGW/image-asset.jpeg Still Life - Pepper Berries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1424471295609-089UPTFKV4WA5JRE6A38/IMG_1393-Edit.jpg Still Life - Sweet Christmas... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427055422801-PNPEKWS91HGG3Y0QE33J/IMG_1554-Edit.jpg Still Life - A Beautiful Life... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427055460521-K3DB3TTMEK0A334ZQUT8/IMG_0490.jpg Still Life - Beautiful Girl... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427055544216-5PKB7886JXZULPHPZARG/IMG_1304-Edit.jpg Still Life - I Love Paris... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427246119314-6KU0AFYVJT7IJ39A2TQ3/IMG_2611-Edit.jpg Still Life - Friendship Tea.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427246755761-CB15OPMARJX21QHX66I2/white+roses+triptych+Be+Still+32-Edit.jpg Still Life - When Roses Speak... http://www.cherylcrotty.com/new-england daily 0.75 2015-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382490038725-IJ97NOWM3ERR22F9UXZV/backyardtreeweb.jpg New England - Winter White... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382490038725-IJ97NOWM3ERR22F9UXZV/backyardtreeweb.jpg New England - Winter White... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382490090273-36PE586SNYNR9M4X2Q49/homepageblogweb.jpg New England - Country Road, Vermont... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382490382339-5W9FVP6H3MRUQ85Z20FT/WinterIslandligthweb.jpg New England - Winter Island Lighthouse, Salem, Mass... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382491250289-5VX0MQEZOSBYIT1P66C8/maplebucketweb.jpg New England - Maple Sugar Time, Wenham Mass.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382490403945-0PVSNKDRAY6Q6H5HGZ9F/beachriders.webjpg New England https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382491308377-YV3E1RVJ4QL274VD2NUV/lupinechurchweb.jpg New England - Lupin, Sugar Hill New Hampshire... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382491465007-FBB0UXJXSUR8PB352PJQ/treetexturedfallWeb.jpg New England - Fall Colors, Wenham, Mass... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382491500904-2CGZC27HOBW21P00SQU2/leavesontreeweb.jpg New England - Holding On... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382491521325-U5UHPH43ZIHGRURHM6CD/laundrymainefallweb.jpg New England - Blowing in the Breeze, Maine... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382491653829-85S18T91A7JJ5WE07VD7/schoolhouseweb.jpg New England - One Room School House, Maine... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1383508511873-FNPRWSACC4S2BMB3RX26/pumpkins_edited-1.jpg New England - At the Fair... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395343906953-QZFOWN9TE2QG0XDQEH41/feetinleavesweb.jpg New England - From Where I Stand... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395343938306-B8VQ8Z6UBV36CDEYZR99/sugarshackweb.jpg New England - Maple Sugar Shack..Topsfield Audubon... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395345800414-I4F8FOHLHI84LVLCCRA7/parkerrivermarsh2web.jpg New England - Seagrass, Plum Island, Mass... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427308666556-PMY8PVDJ2FGFM741RFPG/IMG_5253.jpg New England - Sunrise...Goose Rocks Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427311212223-MBCZCT6HMHIU7MC9UXFE/tuckspoint_edited-1-flickr.jpg New England - Tucks Point, Manchester Mass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427320141742-WBTAZF4P2C6VEIATF6ND/IMG_0152.jpg New England - New England Colonial... http://www.cherylcrotty.com/portraits daily 0.75 2015-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1379871066775-6KYKYV2DFDIQBLWQSJ66/jaxsonbwsmileweb.jpg The Boys - Let each day bring you joy....J.B https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1379871066775-6KYKYV2DFDIQBLWQSJ66/jaxsonbwsmileweb.jpg The Boys - Let each day bring you joy....J.B https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1380766065028-A8QSF5H1XPQQ6YSFHSNL/jaxsonapple1web.jpg The Boys - Eat your fruits and veggies.. J.B https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382488086095-0896920A8WIGWGS28ATK/jaxsonb%26w_edited-1web.jpg The Boys - Smile often..and hope it spreads.JB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382488121496-VN71S7HDBDYS08SFWH9L/jaxsonsuitcaseweb.jpg The Boys - Rest your head whenever you can...J.B. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1382488144659-SJ2HR1RUGS09JHSH706H/jimandboysb%26wweb.jpg The Boys - Spend time with Nana and Papa..the boys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393291279918-35SJSN1OPINRHWI4C5RO/boysblackandwhiteheroweb.jpg The Boys - It's o.k. to be silly..especially with a friend...the boys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393291797266-ZBVK7S1Z4ZD9MRRIGSI7/jaxsontongueweb.jpg The Boys - When life gives you lemons...give them raspberries. J. B. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393291339282-DKX3VRVFI564GWVF0R5J/jaxsonchurchweb.jpg The Boys - Go to church...it's good for your soul. J.B https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393291373053-TNMGP1Z17XNT0KFBXDJC/jaxsonliambeachweb.jpg The Boys - Enjoy summer...it goes by fast. He ain't heavy, he's my brother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393291429324-PM5LVK60L1VY7KWAT1FY/Liamappleorchardweb.jpg The Boys - You are unique..embrace it. L.B https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393291453480-366RP0MLKDWHSMNSTILA/liambwportraidweb.jpg The Boys - Contemplate the goodness of life. L.B https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393291502803-R716NTPSE3C3OOENS884/Liamintreeweb.jpg The Boys - Climb a tree..enjoy the view..L.B https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393291532641-EUBS3ZJDMT30KDFQ3HLH/Liamcameraweb.jpg The Boys - Do something you love everyday...L.B. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393291691260-AB4K5IIXI4LB1Z6HWLGG/liamhorseweb.jpg The Boys - Learn how to be a friend..L.B. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393291757044-ZR82KCMUMK5GQFN2YO32/liamcartajweb.jpg The Boys - Take a ride..enjoy your world. L.B. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393291851345-V515S5AUGNXQZP2TQDPK/theboysinbedweb.jpg The Boys - Share a good book with someone you love. the boys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1393375554177-RBXOKPOCHDP0V6DQDNF1/LiamJaxsontub_edited-1web.jpg The Boys - Don't forget to play...the boys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426620028980-3CH90MA8D5JPJOMAPU4G/DSCF0476.jpg The Boys - Most importantly, hug the ones you love..as often as you can. the boys.. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/nature daily 0.75 2015-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1392997525926-CRYZGE55BN5X4XZ6C07M/puffinwingsweb.jpg Nature - North Atlantic Puffin...Seal Island, Maine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1392997525926-CRYZGE55BN5X4XZ6C07M/puffinwingsweb.jpg Nature - North Atlantic Puffin...Seal Island, Maine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1392997144779-0BOT5OOBWD24SZBMNEG3/hummingbirdrawheadfirstweb.jpg Nature - Dragonfly...Wenham, Ma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1392997364597-M3934TV9MYC2M17IPYCC/loonbabyweb.jpg Nature - Loon with baby...Naples, Maine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1392998556531-O6CHKB5F49XIR8HUCVXW/zebrachickadeeplainweb.jpg Nature - Zebra Chickadee...Massachusett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395511326906-2JYICLDVN1PQ9E8I83TZ/web.jpg Nature - Swan Family...Wenham, Mass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426552911867-NTPVDL1ANRI3Z6AHUEFH/IMG_6421.JPG Nature - Hummingbird Mom with babies..Hamilton, Mass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1392997796239-UR1JZLJM22ZXP1YPKKX7/seagullnesting3web.jpg Nature - Seagull sitting on Nest..Gloucester, Mass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426553428660-CK1T29YVSAQX25J3JH1C/IMG_0049.jpg Nature - Seagull with babies....Gloucester, Mass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427246616799-A6P9OA3BABL9JDQOY40U/362A1592.jpg Nature - Up A Tree... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427320446010-5VVH2AFVO302QBFCUHHE/BaldEagesdead_edited-2.jpg Nature - Eagle Kill...Wenham Lake, Wenham Mass. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/horses daily 0.75 2015-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395343207948-EYSX4TEABF3GVTXS7XMD/liamhorseweb.jpg Horses - Flower and Liam...Hamilton, Mass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395343207948-EYSX4TEABF3GVTXS7XMD/liamhorseweb.jpg Horses - Flower and Liam...Hamilton, Mass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395343227823-3S4MKRL3O3RHOU3EOIQG/horseinfogweb.jpg Horses - Horse in the Fog...Hamilton, Mass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395343267989-R52SMKVNXL60ZUNLAOXL/IMG_7994horseownerweb.jpg Horses - Horse Rescue...Hamilton, Mass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426554645526-KI8M8QAT0P95W1OACKW2/IMG_6251.JPG Horses - Trotting...Hamilton, Mass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426554723855-0L9FL8DR7UVR0MXKX892/Francewhitehorses_edited-1+2.jpg Horses - White Horses...Bull Farm, South of France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426554833828-6NQB29G6104ZNUK61PSL/IMG_0336.JPG Horses - Canadian Rockies...Banff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426555367559-NW2UHW7S32R39TISTM9I/IMG_9648.jpg Horses - The Eye..window to the soul...Hamilton, Mass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426555428940-H7B2XSYX7RR44CBAKXXC/LiamPrincessbarn_edited-2.jpg Horses - Best Friends...Hamilton, Mass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426615480334-EB1R4SGBP0T6T1MCISWY/image-asset.jpeg Horses - Goose Rocks Beach...Kennebunkport, Maine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426702612044-ZGP15V7HRP5QOHF301Y0/IMG_0160-Edit.jpg Horses - First time up. Jaxson 2 yrs old http://www.cherylcrotty.com/people daily 0.75 2015-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395507353802-RR2AR4JMF41PFN2ZANW8/Ellaweddingweb.jpg Portraits - Eleanor... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1395507353802-RR2AR4JMF41PFN2ZANW8/Ellaweddingweb.jpg Portraits - Eleanor... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426621077600-0YJXE13T4702P11G7ZYM/image-asset.jpeg Portraits - Olivia... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426621386219-TW8MX3N45VGJ4VGGN52H/362A2029.jpg Portraits - Jaxson... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426621464036-MUTDKQOMAJBR9FAUSFL7/362A2001.jpg Portraits - Liam... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426621965053-1FYCA25RZWERZXY10RTQ/362A1680.jpg Portraits - Senn... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426622074161-QLGILZJSY7Y8TYV7K8MD/362A2137.jpg Portraits - Mom and baby... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426622195167-ESG77Z6VV5PQTJKDRYSW/IMG_0160-Edit.jpg Portraits - The Boys... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427056403586-R37SF0M4LMJ1IFNQCOTS/IMG_9801.jpg Portraits - Into the Light... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427069307810-BYN31KG5E7WGEDBD08SE/liamhandsknee_edited-1.jpg Portraits - Light...up my life... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427070405852-7160XZKS59OAFB1I79N6/image-asset.jpeg Portraits - Us... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427070608881-D82MB0SFTNNY6HS70GLP/IMG_0185-Edit.jpg Portraits - Jenna and Jaxson... http://www.cherylcrotty.com/photographs daily 0.75 2015-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426544967756-E4ORJKA2VSEJBFZ9298I/carneweb.jpg Landscapes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426544967756-E4ORJKA2VSEJBFZ9298I/carneweb.jpg Landscapes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426538597489-SYTRFRCJEWN2VN49XKFY/MtMcKinleyweb.jpg Landscapes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426545963972-4TTAXAP2238K9XXOG63T/LongHillGardenweb.jpg Landscapes - Long Hill, Wenham, Ma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426545113268-6ARIEJUI9TI4KL60072N/screwaugerfalls_edited-1.jpg Landscapes - ScrewAuger Falls, Maine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1424469167565-EULI8M8W7XY8QO1TTIKY/image-asset.jpeg Landscapes - Main St. Wenham, Mass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426537104067-FJS4PDGCF3SMNJBM56W1/image-asset.jpeg Landscapes - Mr. Rainier, Oregon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426537732030-VT4HLZVOOSI1A4CAUKU1/pariscityviewweb.jpg Landscapes - Paris..city view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1426547016311-0TOZ6L7T09SDXRF3NID9/IMG_8615.JPG Landscapes - Eastern Sierra Mountains..Bishop Calif. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1427054230882-JW3LZ083RSL2CA7TN6TY/IMG_7981.jpg Landscapes - Emerald Lake...Yoho National Pk. Canadian Rockies. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1699380709374-TNU4G7O568OC85UVOLUA/DSCF5323-2.jpg Blog http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2026/2/16/when-the-snowys-come-to-visit monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/7c5dc8bd-e01b-4054-994e-2678919d8c47/DSCF0325.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/814561ec-035c-416e-95c4-afaddc11fbfe/DSCF0321.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit - Make it stand out She is a curious one and she had this dreamy look about her, almost like she was thinking maybe she should catch a nap…they are great for resting for short periods of time if nothing more interesting is happening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/65010d7a-e915-4718-8042-41b72b00cf59/DSCF0329.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/f081705d-bb78-4fbc-aecc-62f94987dc68/DSCF0340.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit - Make it stand out She pops up and lets us know that she is keeping her eyes on us. Her parking space here was at the beginning of the marsh and she was situated on a corner lot so that some of use were on one side of her and another small group was around the corner. Owls have swivel necks so she would keep rotating her neck to check up on her audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1771702568886-HBEW8LQ70Z6XVZPJ1X42/DSCF0342.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1771702614428-NUQFVL2SIH3JEOVMTXGP/DSCF0346.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1771702668919-VXDF088000P5Q2U9VXUQ/DSCF0348.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1771702695350-MUTFFERQ974DCGEPE2QY/DSCF0351.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/ac172d95-8634-48b4-bb62-4072aa610d0f/DSCF0357.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1771703513587-1SPVROMRLHVGSX9FKGP6/DSCF0374.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1771703553919-ICCL6UVH2IEMY93GEQSY/DSCF0404.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1771703562233-5PE25HU4IFAWRT3KDZL3/DSCF0416.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/79c54dd1-5947-4435-8d8c-868b1b90e2c6/DSCF0439.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1771705981689-CI181DRODZ9PE1HOQDF3/DSCF0357.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1771706021113-6W0RG2TGAJJW58SQPKOR/DSCF0470.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/ff64b644-3a94-4980-a3ef-4415d3a6c8d5/DSCF0504.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit - Make it stand out Deep dive to finish up and on the move…leaving her seat and turning around…maybe she will fly off now that she has had her fill… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/90ffb12a-6154-45b5-ab43-7d872ba25af4/DSCF0506.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit - Make it stand out No, she just turned herself around and now she is looking right at us…I think she is still sitting on the rest of the rabbit though…maybe save it for a snack later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1771706603203-G1BHDJ7QW4OKCQ1BT9ZX/DSCF0508.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1771706610796-2HFQGYBDBNU4B2IBT1O0/DSCF0510.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/8f99372f-5a1d-4e66-b618-48e1aa22eac7/DSCF0541.jpg Blog - When The Snowy's Come to Visit - Make it stand out By this time my fingers are frozen and my little Ramona has had her fill for the moment. She has settled herself in and her eyes softly close. She keeps a bit of her lunch by her side, just in case. She no longer feels the need to keep watch over her kill because she has feasted on it and now she feels safe and satisfied. She will not be flying anywhere soon. The sun is shining and she rests in the presence of nature. Sleep little one because we didn’t know it then but we found out shortly after that the snowstorm that came the next day was the last time anyone saw her for days. Her location here was completely snowed in so I hope she has moved to another beach and is busy, once again, filling her belly and enjoyed her fly-over of the coast. She is a beauty. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2024/9/26-beach-days monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/fa4c9372-6260-4ce5-90f6-203f7ab644ab/DSCF0017.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/a9381069-fd29-47f2-be0c-990dfa6e1b78/Archie+and+kids+at+Dane+St+Beach.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out Dane Street Beach, Beverly, Mass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/9aa3691b-f45c-4ce9-aa5e-1b9e67fd51bf/DSCF7297.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester Mass, at the end of Cape Ann. Look at that luscious sand. One of my favorite beaches for many reasons. I love to photograph the many moods of this beach. It goes for miles and is open year-round. It also borders the marsh. It's not a beach I come and hang out on but it is one I come and walk and enjoy whatever gifts arrive while I'm there. The sand is perfect and the sky is so blue. And on a good day, you can see the lighthouse way out there protecting the boats from those rocks. On any given day the boats are coming and going, big and small and people-watching is always fun. Birds, duck and fish also entertain us with their antics and yes, I do take a few snaps also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/32afb825-3e4b-42aa-bff7-6d1eb909d7b8/DSCF9530.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out Another view of Plum Island beach...almost to the end of land. Boat jetty and more secluded. I love the fence and all the beach grass. This summer was perfect beach weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/98475a20-8136-47df-aa04-0a3048ee9c3c/DSCF0151.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out Provincetown, Massachusetts...at the tip of Cape Cod. This is it. If you love collecting seashells this is the place to do it. All of the beaches are public but sometimes the residents put out signs that would make you think otherwise. Another beach that you can walk for miles when the tide is out but you better keep track of the time or you will be swimming into shore. Provincetown is a great spot for the beach, restaurants, unique shops, and a cast of characters to enjoy on Main Street. You can even take the fast ferry over from Boston if you want to come just for the day. I highly recommend it. We enjoyed our time here this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/a3e2ba5f-00e7-4edf-8b59-5204ed17074c/DSCF0729.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out How inviting does this look? Taken last year in Nova Scotia, Canada. The fog was in but the weather was warm and the sand was free. Anywhere along the coastline, just pick a spot and plop. I love that this person is alone, taking up a small bit of space, and is untethered from the world of business. Just the ocean at low tide and a good book. Time seems to stand still in Nova Scotia. This area is where my grandfather was from. Close to Lunenburg. Bonus: laundry on the line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/504a5ee6-92da-4e9a-9532-13e1a44d7753/DSCF9106.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out Awe, Maine, how I love Maine. We sold our Maine house this year after spending 32 wonderful years there, not on a beach but on a lake that provided the same relaxation that I'm always looking for in the summer. What to do, rent a place on the coast in the lovely little town of Ogunquit. This was the view from our deck. The beach just follows the coastline of Maine for miles and miles. Ogunquit Beach is spectacular any time of the day. Tidal pools for kids to play in deep swimming when the tide comes in and if you are a senior like me it's great just to sit on the deck and watch the world go by. Then when I get tired of that I head down to the beach and visit the lobster pound or a great summer restaurant and enjoy a fresh from the ocean meal. Usually lobster right off the boat. You can't beat Maine for beaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/79216a8d-b667-4d05-b6d6-a6960e2c1cb6/DSCF9779.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out This was special. Hilton Head, South Carolina...last year. Next week we will be going back there. It's a good off-season place to visit because it stays warm and the beach life is still around. Jim is ordering up our beach chairs and Daisy is just being her cute self. We love that they are so pet-friendly and Daisy gets to come to the beach also. The sand is just so smooth and clean. There is always an ocean breeze and the days just melt away like cotton candy...Close your eyes and breathe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/c06d7807-af21-4805-a142-6c305d78152e/sunnybeachweb.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out This was one of my favorite beaches for eight years so I didn't want to leave it out. It was taken on the Island of St. Maarten. I just love this Island and this beach. Where you could see to infinity. I truly took some of my best naps here. No phones, no people looking for us, and no schedule. Pure relaxation. We didn't even have the pup to worry about. Life changes and we adapt and move on but St. Maarten is forever etched in my heart as one of my "happy places." The color of the Caribbean sea is amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/6c2a9dba-2271-48fe-8b4e-01c553724b67/IMG_4349.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out Summer is always nice at the beach but other seasons bring their beauty and a different vibe. In the Fall we are free to bring Daisy to the beach and she loves being there. The air is crisp and you never know what kind of weather you will run into...You switch out of your flip-flops and transfer to boots. You walk instead of sitting in a chair or laying on a blanket...but when you are done, you feel so good mentally and physically for having been out there in the beauty that only nature can provide. Even an angry sky doesn't keep us away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/e38bbb76-7719-4cbc-b709-7c5f7b791855/DSCF7374-2.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out Some days are a challenge though as we head into the heart of winter but you just have to dress for it and hopefully, you don't mind getting blown around a bit. This day was windy and It took all I had to hold that camera with the 400mm lens. I took a couple of quick shots and got out of there before my camera filled up with sand. Still, it was a great day at the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1727110845374-37O80FDSD6O7MK2SNYN0/DSCF7855.jpg Blog - Beach Days https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1727110855557-88UYRU5W2M9S42GNK419/DSCF7310-2.jpg Blog - Beach Days https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/8dcfad6c-fd71-4bcc-8798-9d57891922af/DSCF0845.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out Collins Cove, Salem, Massachusetts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/0633959b-6de5-46a1-951a-e9d984f27508/3BBA7E1E-911B-4C0E-9637-F5FF45129505.jpg Blog - Beach Days - Make it stand out This was the beginning of my beach bum days. I'm still a beach bum. The sea wall still stands at Dane Street beach but for how much longer? We need the beaches and the sand. I don't think I needed those pigtails but I didn't have any more say in that than we did in global warming when it began but we do now. And the wall here. Yup, this was a much bigger beach than my little Collins Cove beach. This beach had lots of sand and back then when it was time to leave, my Dad would take me and my brothers to the water, wash us off, and then carry us to the wall. God forbid, we should get sand in his car. So go to the beach. Drink in the sunshine and the ocean. Dig your toes into the sand and if you are able, bring a good book. It's the best place to read and nap. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2024/6/6/normandy80-years-later-qUSFW-xA8aD monthly 0.5 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/393ed131-3bc5-4385-82ca-9acc1d8203d5/DSCF7567.jpg Blog - Normandy...80 Years Later March 8, 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/2a44e958-1f2b-4652-985d-712c6b8a4f1c/DSCF7575.jpg Blog - Normandy...80 Years Later March 8, 2024 - Make it stand out This section had stones with the soldier's names, ranks, and where they were from. They could not be sent home, so they rest here in France. Some, again, were unknown, and words on their stones read: “Here rests in honored Glory a comrade in arms known only to God”. Even today, as I write this post, it brings tears to my eyes. Gone but never forgotten. They rest here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/b984daee-0114-44bc-9c09-740ecdeb2898/DSCF7584.jpg Blog - Normandy...80 Years Later March 8, 2024 - Make it stand out Another section holds the remains of known soldiers; their names, rank, and hometown are also on these stones…I remember choosing this shot because I was overwhelmed by the care and attention that the people of France took with our boys. They even recognized the soldiers’ religion and honored them with their own special monument to designate their religious preference.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/b1f1e418-4453-44f1-a7b4-1e92d4c8c33c/DSCF7580.jpg Blog - Normandy...80 Years Later March 8, 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1717693351714-IS34ELBG3HLVPAIM2NTO/DSCF7581.jpg Blog - Normandy...80 Years Later March 8, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1717693352080-9H3R9BQTUKX1MPEW2JBR/DSCF7582.jpg Blog - Normandy...80 Years Later March 8, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/b5d2e920-abeb-4239-b35d-db158d78bfb3/DSCF7483.jpg Blog - Normandy...80 Years Later March 8, 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/aa07479e-35a6-4dfb-aa60-ab2037be2876/DSCF7534.jpg Blog - Normandy...80 Years Later March 8, 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2023/7/31/happy-birthday-daisy monthly 0.5 2023-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/04ed99ca-563c-4662-b32e-9ca1a7b9bc76/IMG_7877.JPG Blog - Happy Birthday Daisy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/40644d7b-634e-4538-8604-4ea42831e83f/IMG_7725.JPG Blog - Happy Birthday Daisy - Make it stand out Right now, in the summer, you love to sit out on the front porch and watch all the birds, people and cars. It is kind of a bummer for you though because there are only two houses down our little end of the road. Every once in a while a UPS or Amazon truck comes, and you use to like to go fast and chase them but now I have you on a long red leash. No more chasing you for me. And yes, you alway sit on the back of any chair you are sharing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1690919236759-EZ8U6CHZZTLURMDFD3ZD/IMG_7582.JPG Blog - Happy Birthday Daisy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1690919301434-ECNBX7F5G52EIUDSFV7T/9606F12D-B98A-4CEC-BB18-864E7B02C49C.jpg Blog - Happy Birthday Daisy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/77b379b8-9b60-437e-ba02-2d4e87a35086/IMG_6663.JPG Blog - Happy Birthday Daisy - Make it stand out Sometimes we take the boys with us to the Maine house or around town, and you really enjoy sitting in between them, that way you get lots of pats. You are a happy girl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/4b312091-ca64-47cb-b050-2df0d7d5e0b2/IMG_7522.JPG Blog - Happy Birthday Daisy - Make it stand out When I’m working in my office you are always with me. Honestly, you hardly ever leave my side unless you go sit with Papa. In the office though, you love sitting on my chair. Then when you hear something good come up on Instagram you pop up, and put your two front paws on the desk, and watch your videos. It’s crazy how much you love them. When I’m taking a lesson you watch @kimklassen when she is teaching. 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You love going to the beach, and watching everyone. Sometimes you think you’d like to catch a seagull, but that never works out…darn. “Papa always has a leash on me so I can’t escape and he only likes sitting under that tent. That cuts into my people watching.” Still, it’s a fun day at Mother’s Beach. We head home for a rest in the afternoon. You think you are tricking us as you hide behind the pillows and Papa always says “where did Daisy go”, and then you pop out. Silly girl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/ffb7de53-3af9-4097-8b63-b9d3041718b2/IMG_8393.jpg Blog - Happy Birthday Daisy - Make it stand out Sometimes Nana and Papa go away without you…oh, I know, it’s not your favorite time, but then again, you do love spending your days with Uncle Chris, Julia and Gus. You fit right in, and you have so much fun running around the yard with Gussy. Uncle Chris says you settle right in, but then you get bossy to Gus. You need to start getting better manners when you visit. Good thing Gus doesn’t get mad at you. I think we will work on manners next year… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1691516095774-3QN1ETMFICJN0CGCNPNY/IMG_7060.JPG Blog - Happy Birthday Daisy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1691516105282-GHR60JRBLP77ZCC1IJ61/IMG_6981.JPG Blog - Happy Birthday Daisy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/6e1d89c7-d4c0-4248-9896-9665d60bd6bf/DSCF1910.jpg Blog - Happy Birthday Daisy - Make it stand out So there you have it Daisy…just a few reflections from your second year with us. You are beautiful, feisty, great with people, and love to travel. You are a cuddle-bunny, but somewhat independent and you know so many tricks. I love this photo of you because you are hardly ever off leash outside. When you do get off you are so curious of your surroundings, and you love to roll in the grass, sniff all the flowers and do your zoomies. You make us laugh, you bring us comfort, sometimes you growl at us just to keep us in line but you are always loving. I am never alone, you follow me everywhere and I’m o.k. with that. Now, if you could just slow down a bit in year number three that would be great. I’m not young enough to chase you when you escape running after the UPS truck. You, a tiny little four pound pup, bring so much joy to our home. I’m so happy that of all the puppies that were there the day we visited you at your first house, that you choose us to come home with. That little lick, that first kiss did it for me…and you still are the best dog for kisses. We love you and can’t imagine our life or adventures without you. Happy Birthday Daisy. It was the best year. Looking forward to what you might teach us in year three. We were made fur each other. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2023/7/11/lingering-in-happiness monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/182be7ca-6a82-4e1e-a68d-21c16d114db5/DSCF1953-Edit.jpg Blog - Lingering In Happiness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/a0814117-fe08-49f5-8c58-ffa4dc0f6f99/DSCF1966.jpg Blog - Lingering In Happiness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/69b9d783-d5dc-4b8f-a029-cff5bad29351/DSCF2046.jpg Blog - Lingering In Happiness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2023/6/8/the-pinewoods-in-spring monthly 0.5 2023-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/d2b26656-0091-4858-a6f7-e5eded0e52b1/DSCF1958.jpg Blog - The Pinewoods in Spring - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1686241963305-R13TWUPPQWVL33DCJGJO/DSCF1493.jpg Blog - The Pinewoods in Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1686241968414-RQ5SU8G23MIDZUTP89A4/DSCF1491.jpg Blog - The Pinewoods in Spring http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2023/5/22/the-happiest-place-on-earth monthly 0.5 2023-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/14ba544a-fcf4-4a43-8e9d-3f35fde13ab4/DSCF2081.jpg Blog - The Happiest Place on Earth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/da239b11-1a52-42b1-91ef-1d153ee7c716/IMG_1163.jpg Blog - The Happiest Place on Earth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2023/4/29/hear-ye-hear-ye-march-book-review-here monthly 0.5 2023-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/d407b6ee-a11e-4805-ac6f-11744a67c904/IMG_7213.jpg Blog - March Book Review is Waiting For You - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2023/4/22/earth-day-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/7281cedb-0c75-4cc9-ac34-5a709288cb9c/IMG_1155.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/13a601c4-4b67-4fff-8ca3-5b9dd96ff391/IMG_7498-2.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/42fa66f0-aa49-4c17-9e8f-09a2ca1d3caa/IMG_1446_2.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out My faithful and loving horse, Hawk. Such a strong, and steady companion. Lazy on the flats but slow and methodical on the tough parts, where it matters. I loved him and trusted him with my entire being. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682195516930-2QH2ILWG06SEXLLP4GYK/IMG_1307.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682195526306-IK1T3XG4HBAKW2QJ513H/IMG_1284.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682195538806-PXTK4BIVILQ4AK0PBEEC/IMG_1188.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/08ab87e7-86b2-4692-b213-6c097f168c78/IMG_1183.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out Wildflowers we came across in the backcountry. We would have macro lessons at 5 a.m. every morning. Only two of us ever showed up. I think the rest of them were resting their butts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/f2274ab3-5f66-47b1-92b9-3b321f996c11/IMG_1269.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/9c4b39a2-2da5-4ccd-9a49-c9ff80b7b410/IMG_1272.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out Our field guides…Michelle, in the top photo, learning how to do photography, and Shane, bottom right, were our Yellowstone Field guides. They cooked, packed us up, and moved us as we traveled all over the backcountry each night. On the left, John and Barbara Gerlach were our photography guides. The best in the business. Michelle and Shane ended up getting married a few years after our trip in and invited Jim and me to the wedding. We shared some fun and dramatic stories around the campfire each morning and night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682196189526-SZGXXQ518QMZ4UO9TRI2/IMG_1132.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682196202832-GURRMMSYMRMH0AGA73S0/IMG_1155.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682203537289-YU7Y3S87C2G8OZVCU5O8/_DSC1292.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682203553526-ZCX6LBST0XFYCN9OC8LW/_DSC1338.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682203594605-KBKLPG70NCDNZBFGZWG2/IMG_1113.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682203611393-KGDUSCXP3C318BJG0MLP/IMG_1246.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/4820f15c-a8d9-42d7-9f94-565a5a17c3d5/IMG_1053.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out A little early evening shooting with John while we wait for dinner to be cooked on the open fire. I was practicing my waterfall skills. There is a very steep drop right where we are standing. My left shoulder is firmly planted against that tree. My teeth are chattering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/e9cf6c8d-db46-4c72-b6a2-a50a0af66b2a/IMG_1131.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out A tremendous dramatic hot spring along the way. There are many of these that we came across. Of course, we were cautioned never to get close because they were so hot. None of us tested the truth of this. We did, however, come across a large spring of warm water, which we did swim in, and it was delightful. Our only shower/bath of the week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/3eeb591f-0e74-4d3f-b955-c52ac416d98c/IMG_1200.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out Night falls on our quiet piece of paradise. The only light comes from the moon. 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It almost looks like I know what I’m doing. Actually, I’m just trying to stay vertical. I also think the look on my face shows some pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682206533037-B47COSYEBICNW3EB8ZQ8/IMG_1243.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682206539793-FDCNY3SHVXEVKYY26XR0/IMG_7498-2.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1682206549880-IK13W4QMZ33UROA5S7JG/IMG_1326.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/286fcfeb-48a7-48c2-88cf-c6f06c078386/IMG_1690.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out Lower Falls…this was not actually taken in the backcountry but in Yellowstone, as we emerged. It was such a long, luxurious fall that I wanted to include it in this post. So important to see what is at stake here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/40077635-627d-4e6d-9fb3-63db77525d5f/IMG_1161.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out The last day has arrived. The mules are packed to total capacity, and our horses are back on level ground. Each horse carries a total weight of 25 lbs that includes all of our clothes and gear, the mules much more. We have one last river to cross, and I now look forward to this. Such a thrill to experience an adventure that not many get to do. I’m feeling blessed on this day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/7ada3c01-d1b1-40a4-8c7d-f8d617011cca/_DSC1585.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out What a majestic sight. These beautiful 1200-pound creatures are as gentle as kittens. They are funny in their antics and carry this trip's weight on their backs. The pine trees and mountains in the background remind me of what we can lose if we don’t fight the good fight to save our land. Everything we took in, all the tools and paper we used, comes out with us. Not one scrap of waste hit the ground, but I feel bad about the chamois towel I left hanging on the branch after washing up one day. All the toilets in the ground have been filled in. It takes many hands and hearts to do a trip like this. I’m grateful to our tour guides and to the other six people who joined Jim and me on this excursion. Can you imagine packing and unpacking those mules several times during the week? No easy feat. I used to watch them do it. At night, everything we had, including toothpaste and creams, was put into big crates, and with pulleys, Shane would pull them up into the trees so the bears couldn’t get in them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/8e00a2a5-d653-43c5-b7b2-3b72831cb89a/IMG_1220.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out And to Barb, our photo instructor and a true cowgirl. I’ve been fortunate to meet two cowgirls in my life, and they are both the real deal. She was breaking this horse in on this trip, and It was a fantastic sight to see her finally let the horse know who the boss was. She didn’t have an ounce of fear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/f8259f0a-3eeb-45e6-b9ac-7c44e61e6316/_DSC1163.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2023 - Make it stand out And finally, to not only my photo partner and tour guide but to my life partner who puts up with all my crazy ideas and goes along, although on this adventure, neither of us had any idea what we had signed up for, and in hindsight, that’s a good thing. If I had read and understood the full itinerary, I’m sure I would not have signed away liability on the dotted line. I have a history of claustrophobia and of being in control. Fifteen minutes into the trip, I gave all that up without realizing it. No cellphone, no connection to the outside world. In case of emergency, we had a first aid kit and a rider who maybe would ride out and get help. If a helicopter were needed, it would cost you 7,000.00 to get it in there. No toilets, no showers, and no wine except for the bottle I snuck in and we shared on the last night. All of my fears stared me in the face, but I was in after Hawks’ first trip down on his knees. Perhaps he didn’t just stumble; maybe he was praying for the both of us. Was I scared, so many times I can’t count, but long talks on dark nights, hugs, encouragement, and major victories…Did I learn about photography in the wild, I surely did. Early morning is the best time for wildflowers if you want to catch the dew drops. Waterfalls take a lot of practice and a tri-pod. No getting around that one. Most of the important lessons though were learned because of the backcountry. Without exposure to deep nature, trust in others, both human and four legged, and at the end of the day, trust in myself. I learned lessons that for years I would never believe I was capable of. I walked out of the backcountry a new person. Perhaps even the person I had always wanted to be. I try to carry those lessons with me every day. I learned that when you have nothing except your will and wit, you can accomplish anything, and when I use the hashtag #natureismytherapy, I mean it. So thank you, Jim, for finding the crazy in me delightful. We have had a lot of adventures together, but I do believe none will ever top this. 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I do think they thought of everything. The children's room also has a fireplace on the third floor. Speaking of which, let’s take a walk upstairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/c09be7a1-c3aa-4be9-8986-4b0439958040/DSCF1641.jpg Blog - There's a New Store in Town - Make it stand out We see Charles Street at the bottom of Beacon Hill from the second-floor window. My favorite street in all of Boston. I love the sign that the bookstore had made for their shop. Squirrels are such an intricate part of the landscape of Boston, especially in this area, which encompasses The Boston Public Gardens and Boston Common. And, of course, the old gas street lantern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1681324039513-D9SX30JA6SEAE2YP2X8P/DSCF1646.jpg Blog - There's a New Store in Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1681324040382-EAREER35ZFRBZVFI2A5O/DSCF1653.jpg Blog - There's a New Store in Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/735f2402-5530-4302-ada7-d5dc97e6c657/DSCF1655.jpg Blog - There's a New Store in Town - Make it stand out We are on our way up to the third floor. Might you guess what could possibly be up here? There is a hint at the top of the stairs. The stairs are very old…narrow, and winding, with that little shelf right at the top. Hold on… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/e56186f8-d79d-4862-97ff-fe2ec4ba10f9/DSCF1665.jpg Blog - There's a New Store in Town - Make it stand out Look at this lovely space with its warm glowing fireplace. This, dear friends is the children’s room. What a delight. It makes me smile just to walk through the door. This main room is set for tea with bright-colored chairs and a couch just oversized enough for little ones. Books are low on the shelves with intention. Children are encouraged to choose a book, sit and look at it and tell stories to anyone who would love to listen to them. They know this space is just for them because everything in it suits them and their size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1681325134414-S5Z9N9VO82D6BIJ0X5TM/DSCF1658.jpg Blog - There's a New Store in Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1681325134339-OI34HCIBX44Z779MQLAG/DSCF1667.jpg Blog - There's a New Store in Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1681325135524-ZALHQRFV82BWBW1T2ZB0/DSCF1669.jpg Blog - There's a New Store in Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/ac9d0867-34bd-4145-8ba3-cd828650490c/DSCF1660.jpg Blog - There's a New Store in Town - Make it stand out I think this is my favorite room. I would love it just for me. Not for the books that are here but for the chair and the coziness of this room and, oh, that view out the back. Tucked away from the “littles” room is this well-thought-out room. Specially set aside, an out-of-the-way room just for young adults. A room of their own. Chairs, books, and privacy. What every young adult is seeking these days. Bookcases are full of their favorite books and series. A window of their own for people and rooftop watching. A view from the third floor. Neatly tucked away so you can easily forget that you are missing someone when you leave the shop. I love this idea because this is the kind of room my oldest grandson would love. No distractions, no conversations. Just him and a mess of good books. So there you have it. The new bookshop in town is waiting for you. I know many of you are book lovers, always on the prowl for a new bookstore. This is so much more than a bookstore. When you come, plan to spend a few hours on Charles Street. My guess is you will probably get lost for most of that time amongst the stacks…but one more surprise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/a2c482dc-70dd-4421-8b29-c720d38bdd94/DSCF1630.jpg Blog - There's a New Store in Town - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2023/3/21/i-go-among-trees monthly 0.5 2023-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/963a7604-965b-4903-a40b-829afb4f2ed1/362A4152.jpg Blog - I Go Among Trees - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2023/3/16/book-review-february-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/88822bb7-686b-4e16-a7e8-76adf534b586/IMG_7015.jpg Blog - Book Review February 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2023/3/71b1njca0wjxnl3el7ncftxfkqpuu0m monthly 0.5 2023-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/e5dbd0d4-0d0a-498a-a28d-564c932c8a91/IMG_6981.jpg Blog - Banned Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/c61da097-cf60-4cf3-b86a-c7feffdd4ff8/IMG_7018.jpg Blog - Banned Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2023/2/12/january-book-review-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/5a494923-7271-4229-99ce-4a35825040f9/IMG_6589.JPG Blog - January Book Review 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/cadfc7b4-8eed-48ac-8208-4a7b4b577925/IMG_6907.JPG Blog - January Book Review 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2023/1/19/twilight-time-in-the-north-end monthly 0.5 2023-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/d0e940eb-3625-4753-881f-80dadff986c7/DSCF8818.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End - Make it stand out The sun is just starting to fall lower into the sky. It was such a pretty pink but by the time I got the tripod set up it was almost gone. Lesson number one…be ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/6e635e19-0dc4-41c8-a7f5-6e3817441725/DSCF8738.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End - Make it stand out Faneuil Hall, around the corner from the North End, is a great place to start. There is always music and other forms of entertainment happening inside and outside if the weather is good. We were so fortunate to have a good night… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/cd96c3d4-b3db-47e0-82b4-70f823921e06/DSCF8740.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End - Make it stand out As you enter the North End from the top of Hanover St., you will leave Haymarket Square. The building above is the State Street bank, and the sun was starting to descend. The light on those buildings really caught my eye. So warm, and the blue glass was stunning. No need for the tripod yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/fdd55cfa-6d05-4084-8231-a1d705361c2b/DSCF8741-Edit.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End - Make it stand out There she is. Mother Anna’s is the gateway to the North End and one of the oldest buildings in Boston. The restaurant opened its doors in 1932 and is still run by the same family today. 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Two of Bostons finest buildings surrounded by clouds and gorgeous light. The building with the clock in it is the Custom House Tower. It was the finale end of the light for this day. It sure went out in style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/c70995c5-2871-4915-91cf-ca1daa60a2ed/DSCF8778.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End - Make it stand out Before we take a right and start visiting some of the side streets I wanted to show you the reflection behind me. The side streets not only have shops but this is where the housing is for all the folks who live here. It’s fascinating to see and still holds true to this day. It’s home to many families that have been here for many, many years. Such an authentic section of Boston. Some shops might come and go but the North End never really changes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/9751b639-f71e-45a7-823e-3dde1f915813/DSCF8836.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End - Make it stand out The sun has set, and the tripod is out. We are now in a little square that is one of my favorites. I love the old-world charm here. The restaurants are more upscale, and the housing is much different. North Square—the oldest public square in America sits on a small hill overlooking the city. ... Boston skyline with cobblestone streets. The oldest public square in America has a cozy, private, less touristy feel Mamma Maria is a special occasion restaurant for some of us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/d42297eb-5fba-41ef-8cc4-eb8c189e4c82/DSCF8813.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End - Make it stand out Still part of North Square is the Sacred Heart Italian Church and schoolyard. This lovely couple caught my eye as they were walking through. I thought I had been transported from Boston to London for a minute… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1674065938071-S3NV6ONICX69E6HLG6QW/DSCF8824.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1674065943867-AXMNVBA6RF5OX681RT2R/DSCF8831.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/427f9d81-de63-459b-8166-d97bbde500a6/IMG_6549.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End - Make it stand out Oh, what a night…leaving North Square, we cross directly across Hanover Street and head down Prince Street. The clouds roll in, and the sun is gone. We are now in the neighborhood—the Corner of Prince and Salem Street. Salem Street is one of my favorites. You really get the sense of family down here. Local shops, local people, and the old feel of days gone by. I love it here. I think the buildings are stunning. Standing in this spot, you can feel the old but then look up, and the new part of Boston is not very far away. It’s a perfect walking neighborhood. Come with me now to taste the real North End. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/52bd189c-2518-4dd6-9084-17e32214304b/DSCF8842.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End - Make it stand out This is it. Bovas…the bakery where the local goes. You can not beat it. Every time I come to the North End, I save Bovas for last. A family owned business, they honestly have the BEST coconut cream cake on the planet. Everything else in there is pretty good also. When my brother was here we would go there and between the two of us we would go home with at least three bags of pastry and he’d be eating it in the car on the ride home. They are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year…now that has to tell you something. 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A small coffee/tea shop, all fresh and loose. Grinding up the coffee all day long. This is where I buy my loose tea. Spices abound, as does Italian candy and dried fruits and nuts. Go in and breathe and say hi to Bobby for me. He is one of the best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1674073623945-O6F25PO9355IIFFVLAQU/DSCF8856.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1674073630169-R1TFMGTB7EUIY4Z4MJ5E/DSCF8848.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1674073661949-PDL9GSH212VZN9EYT7Q8/DSCF8854.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/4aa178af-c130-4276-a3dd-66e8cc0b3c4f/DSCF8782.jpg Blog - Twilight Time in The North End - Make it stand out Ah, I have saved the best for last. Gelato. The perfect end to a beautiful night. Gelato, Italian ice cream. Not like American ice cream. Much smoother and richer. Winter, summer, spring, or fall…gelato is the choice for all. Perfect ending. Those two in front were some of my photo buddies…one was the teacher. He helped me to fall in love with my tripod again. 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She was cute as a button. This was not the day that we knew she would be ours. She was so tiny, and she could barely move around. It had been a long time since we had seen a puppy because our last two dogs were rescued, so they came to us full grown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1659551499881-ERC8E0E9DKO8DU8BOOLM/IMG_3978.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out The next time we saw Daisy was September 14th. She had a lot more hair and was much more significant but still not ready to come home. The little black was offered to us also, but on this visit, Daisy gave me lots of kisses and the black one slept on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661281652333-1J8KYIB9CPRI4R32M4RN/IMG_3318.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661283471441-91C16BIG6YHJPFWBKZ5D/DSCF5926.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661283484743-NH8QL6RUTADEEXT67T7Y/DSCF6059.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661283506856-B3MOHK3RTW2MPH2JLKKC/DSCF6203.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661283521672-D3SI30Q6S4FAING9YC1F/DSCF7198.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661284555506-B1TJE5E4UZ8BVCN6F2FR/DSCF7252.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661284566534-PR3KIID3AOVUA3F8NZS0/DSCF7213.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661284575011-PPBWGMU14QGOMACKIRKK/DSCF7386.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661285274370-GFI569U5D4I4OZAB9AND/IMG_3591.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out Daisy continues to grow and becomes more curious about the world around her. She eats really well and now sleeps through the night in her castle downstairs. We never hear a peep out of her until 7. am. She is so excited about starting her new day when we go down and get her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661285413504-O0SVTCGM7Z3SAFOO402A/IMG_3622.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661285425618-AOGPGPFX2YWHJQ8DTT17/IMG_4351.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661300193457-99CD2FXXXGCW6H2OH0E8/DSCF7305.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out Daisy is discovering that not all of New England is her cup of tea. Even with her new down jacket that Uncle Chris got her for Christmas, she is doubtful that she ever wants to go walking in the snow again. She tucked herself in a snowbank, I took the shot, and then she was back in the car, nice and cozy. This shot was taken in Camden, Maine, so she does get around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661301634486-06IVWNZWIFCPLRXNAT78/IMG_4430.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out Along came March and a warm weather streak, and Daisy was all in for a road trip to the Big Apple. By the time we left, four days later, she had earned her Rock Star status. I’ve had many dogs in my life but never one who attracted as much attention as Daisy. I’ll share a few examples with you here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661301887942-N9FBNAWF1IREHPDDXNLW/IMG_4427.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661301937153-80Y13MXLXUDI3MGAT5NF/IMG_4440.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661301972975-S4LEQ1H3ZAHONXJKJF1R/IMG_4453.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661302265635-7OZ0JB9GQ5U6SMOT15FG/DSCF9170.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661302364806-9R4AMFEC95KUAISN6668/DSCF8512.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out Yes, people were a bit crazy about her. We were a bit overwhelmed and really didn’t know what to do, but everyone was so lovely, and Daisy seemed to be enjoying herself and loving all the attention. I figure maybe Daisy is here to be a goodwill ambassador, and if she makes regular people happy, then maybe we are supposed to share her. But these crazy women are getting down on their knees…holy smokes. Daisy also made a friend of her own. I think this might have been the first time she saw a dog her size, and it was a sweet encounter. BTW… Thank god Jim is a patient person…I’m not sure I would have handled all the attention so well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661302951635-QOH6M57B628ASALQB84T/DSCF8533.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out Sometimes, we would walk on the sidewalks to get away from the crowds. Daisy and Jim are walking along Central Park on our way to 5th Avenue. She was so good, and everyone was good to her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661303240292-894UVRTGE7QSPHOFNEYZ/DSCF8571.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out And yes, sometimes I did get a chance to hold her. She knows I’m good for getting her to rest and snuggle. It was hot, and we had walked for hours, so this bench in Central Park was just what Daisy and I needed. She also takes her water bottle with her wherever she goes. It’s turquoise, not pink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661357676050-C2MK92V0Q1C8R4OVZY2E/DSCF9096.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out After a few weeks home, Daisy was on the road again. We went to my son’s apartment in Cambridge and toured this city that we have not spent much time in. Daisy was delighted to be there, and I thought you might like to see how much bigger she is now than in her last photos. She is now eight months old and filling out nicely. She comes from a line of show dogs, so she prances when she walks. Her back legs are a tiny bit longer than her front legs, allowing her to strut her stuff. Yes, she took her first trip to Charles St, which she loved between Cambridge and Boston. I think she knows it’s one of our favorite streets in all of Boston. You might also notice now that we don’t cut her like a poodle. This is the teddy bear cut. So cute, don’t you think? Her little paws do show, though; Jim wanted that. She actually looks like she is wearing pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661358002001-T2RJOIJX5YQY5SUEYUXD/DSCF9110.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661358016229-9X6F7T0TIB9ZIES8Q6LO/DSCF9114.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661387847961-OQS1SI7LBRS0OGQ8ZTQ6/IMG_4614.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out Lunchtime, and wouldn’t you know it, Daisy gets to come inside and sit at our table while we have lunch. The owner thought she was adorable and gave us a table with an open window to the street behind us. Daisy sure is getting spoiled. She looked out the window for a while and then settled down on the bench and took a snooze while we ate. She is just super cool in any situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661358361298-YXMWCKUS9LM04593PKSB/DSCF9138.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661358374380-DOUMM4D4CB6DK4NJWDRF/DSCF9147.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661358380607-VS0PM62MXBD4AKBNF8GN/DSCF9204.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661359090362-2223XSG6ZC6DFBPBLXX1/IMG_4677.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out Daisy was happy to be home for a while. She loved having Easter at our house, and she loved the Bartons so much. She even helped the boys do their easter egg hunt. She was slightly disappointed that she didn’t find any of the eggs, but she gave it her best try. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661359199531-D7C4E46HX25J7VKUI90R/DSCF9269.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out Maybe next year, Daisy, now that you know how it is done. Your running skills are excellent now. I’m sure you will get a few eggs next year, but you need to slow down and take a look. Maybe you are just too fast for the egg hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661359360124-JJ0GNFGW8N369QYNHDYK/DSCF9779.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out Oh boy, this was one of her favorite trips of her first year. She had her first plane ride, and she was so good in her crate. She got to stay in a nice hotel with a particular doggie park for her and her fur friends. She also got to go on the beach, which she loved. Great people watching there, and she got to go to almost all the restaurants because of all the outdoor seating. Poolside was her favorite place to be. Lying under the umbrella, chewing on a bone, and having her very own water bowl right by her side. She was in Hilton Head, South Carolina, living her best life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661359606410-VUONUB04XK0M46A899XP/DSCF9807.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661359620457-7E76TRA5PV38JWF1OGD7/DSCF9814.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661359632526-BGS6RX0TFD3L1V1VAD78/DSCF9861.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661359726065-MR8JSWJKUC03V2RQ9M8B/DSCF9915.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661359851458-W3BIRO1M8XA6JEJBLU6E/IMG_0976.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out This is the story of Daisy and one of my favorites from this vacation. She is the Goodwill Ambassador. From one Princess to another, I think they share the same philosophy. Just enjoy each other on the journey. Find friends along the way. Look them in the eye. Wear pink whenever you feel like it, and always be on the same level as everyone else. What a wonderful world it would be if we all spoke through our eyes. Words aren’t even necessary when we respect each other. This little girl was so precious, and they shared a hug when she had to leave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1661360325698-10U0JWR941NMQD1FWTAE/IMG_5312.jpg Blog - Daisy Living Her Best Life - Make it stand out Where is Daisy now… Well, she is in Maine for most of the summer. Resting up from all her travels and taking a break from learning all the big things. Now she loves sitting on the back of the couch on the screen porch in Maine. She has a great view of the road and of all who come and go. Mostly, she waits for her people to come and visit with her so that she can go out on the boat and play with Jaxson and Liam. Last week she even tried swimming when Chris, Julia, and Gus came. Gus went swimming, so she thought she would give it a try. She did fine, but I don’t think that’s really a good idea. Her cotton candy fur got all matted up, so now she really has a summer haircut. She fits in perfectly with our life. And last week, she finally hit the four-pound mark. We think we will keep her. We love you so much, Daisy Duck. Here’s to more adventure in your second year. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2022/7/28/some-summer-reading monthly 0.5 2022-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1658862030790-6LA926V57D0ZMS2FLL2Z/IMG_5483.jpg Blog - Some Summer Reading - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1658953949207-N6DQ9YUG894G3OTAIY7E/277673814_5360984477266896_8128958947926321666_n.jpg Blog - Some Summer Reading - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2022/6/27/sprout-enters-the-double-digit-era monthly 0.5 2022-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1655855929190-R0TYPTZYV49PDGZU8XW5/362A5657.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656271378287-QFH1N9GUZG0DFVHK3JXJ/362A5660.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out The two photos above are from your birthday party last year. Because your birthday is in June we always have a swim party for you. When you and Liam were with us every week before Covid we always took you both to swimming lessons at the YMCA. I’m so happy we did that because today you both love the water and are such good swimmer. Also, no fancy store bought cake for you. You like my homemade cake and frosting. 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This was a great morning. The sun was shining and we went to breakfast instead of dinner. We all love breakfast and Papa came with us. That is his most favorite meal. I was glad he was there to take this photo of us. I don’t seem to be in many of the photos from our adventures because I’m the one always taking the photos I just love you guys and your happy faces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656289114001-3VKLTAOTL5NCC39HYIJZ/DSCF6147.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656289119162-E3U3S4KLC1DZXGKZ64OB/DSCF6150.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656289306308-HBGZJQHMR3P0L5QI4DBT/DSCF6182.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656289590163-BUU7L7SXZZLMK0KVOM9K/DSCF7402.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656289633138-2ALV3V6HVEMBURGY6Q92/DSCF7394.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656289647329-TT6HM61XYOG9B5R722EB/DSCF7396.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656289844348-WCS1MXHZF20A405HK5E7/DSCF7776.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out Just a photo that I love of you from last year. You are changing, growing so fast now, and discovering all kinds of new things about yourself. I especially like your haircut and bright blue eyes. This photo also reminds me and it will remind you also someday of those long days of Covid. Things are getting better though and you were so brave during that entire time. Never once did I hear you ever fuss about wearing your mask. Good Job Jaxson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656352716192-1RFTBE1QL546SI1VQJVN/IMG_0299.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656352749989-EMD1QNLA9SEK1CTISPSN/IMG_0303.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656352760097-AMSB7FPJLWXURZPDQNCZ/IMG_0321.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656352816246-WSNFPNKNUIQ5DUOJPVEM/IMG_0284.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656352838240-SYZBFZRSX2CF6PJ59HDK/IMG_0283.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656353243046-JMCWSZWB6T64AJC6UV5Q/IMG_0895.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out I love this photo of the three of you. It reminds me of all the days we spent at Barnes and Noble when you were little. It was a favorite spot of ours and it still is. We were fortunate to have you all to ourselves on this day and where better to go for a new book, and time spent than Barnes and Noble. You and I, we like to get our books and go to the cafe for tea and a treat. I love that you still love tea. I bet you will always love tea. When you were little you used to get the cheese stuffed pretzel but now you just like a snack. Let’s keep doing Barnes and Noble sometimes Jaxson. We always have such good conversations when we go there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656353492448-MX25QLPN809WGHJXEYEB/DSCF9280.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656353527463-JI58QXZUDG4GPK84R0WA/DSCF9279.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out I was thinking that perhaps you would not be doing the Easter egg hunt anymore but I was wrong about that. You figured out that the eggs no longer had jelly beans in them but money. The hunt was on. You beat Liam by one egg this year but like other years the money was divided equally. That was my rule and I think it works out well. I see Daisy joined you in the hunt this year. It must have been her first time outside without a leash and it looks like she was having a great time also. Notice also, that Papa is in the process of taking your swing set down. Such a sad day. You both had a lot of fun on that for so many years though. Times change and little boys grow and Nana and Papa’s have to adjust. We love watching you grow into such wonderful boys though. You are the best gift we have ever received. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656353975658-3JHKJ8TXFI6D2R0XPR4X/IMG_1475.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out We were at your house one day and you and Papa were in the kitchen having a chat. I snapped this photo of the two of you and I knew it would be one of my favorites. You love Papa so much and he really loves you equally as much. What a sweet team you make. He sure loves his boys. And you Jaxson, are so handsome. I see the difference between nine and ten right here in this photo. You make me so proud of you…and Papa is not so bad either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656354318370-WEJ90MVPWDIX4QF57G4A/IMG_4668.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656354324667-9DBAGAHU3MLBSFF5XFKH/IMG_4677.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656354691388-F7XIWDCQQ5KEB27V4002/DSCF0294.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1656354913501-84EIDT9SBPOMA9XQ4SVF/158617932_10159212515659375_6083440377316213982_n-3.jpg Blog - Sprout Enters the Double Digit Era - Make it stand out That’s what we did for ten years…let’s keep doing that. You are my sunshine…today and every day. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2022/5/31what-ive-been-reading monthly 0.5 2022-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1652747643771-8R8KERL08QPJZENNJS4A/IMG_4810.jpg Blog - What I've Been Reading - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1652748251923-86ZC9V3JCTEIIVSDSG97/IMG_4807.jpg Blog - What I've Been Reading - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1654047531855-GC1LQAYYSXTAS8LNHPW0/IMG_4808.jpg Blog - What I've Been Reading - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2022/5/09/boston-is-blooming monthly 0.5 2022-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651082866692-HU0JFQ8D7R7QYBM8MXVU/DSCF9106.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651089251774-PM1J48WUT7TE8MQ7ORNQ/DSCF9108-Edit.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651693493580-CFJXHH3RDTNGBX1ZAGAZ/DSCF9110.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651693494421-BRB1TJ555Y587X70O9CT/DSCF9111.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651693494588-FA2B0BJ4TX96XNJI8KEL/DSCF9112.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651693714165-LXY9EO0Z4E4HYCV342PK/DSCF9114.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming - Make it stand out We didn’t get very far before Daisy became the center of attention again. It makes me happy that she brings so many smiles and such joy to people wherever she goes. Our Gracie was a shy dog. This one is quite different. It’s crazy how the people want to pick her up and hold her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651694379254-XEVPD38LKE5E6EMXOY3S/DSCF9116.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming - Make it stand out The flowers and trees were just starting to bloom in the Public Gardens. It really lifted my spirits to be out and about, in the sun, people enjoying the spring weather and the signs that surely spring and summer would come again after our long cold, windy winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651694565921-OPULU0H9DIVXSTIERL1C/DSCF9123.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651694566231-605VQMCDBX4B5476UQ4W/DSCF9124.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651694566716-WNYC1FISE9MGOSO5WS0D/DSCF9137.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651694641459-WFFZNXPGJCI37YNGXXPO/DSCF9149.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651694641801-40AVYEOZNOG4UXBOK9NL/DSCF9152.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651694642212-SFLLQP6N7Z27WD06WP6M/DSCF9157.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651694868127-3FRCU3VLC8Y1KTII46MS/DSCF9132.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming - Make it stand out Then there are always picnic’s in the park. Young love, music, and the warmth of the sun. I remember picnic days like this both as a young girl and then we picnicked with our kids and recently with the boys. It’s a beautiful, relaxing, and humbling experience to be amongst nature as things start to come back to life after their winter hiatus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651778507642-JAEQAG4M4OS9EXET28YX/DSCF9129.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming - Make it stand out All around the pond, you will find so much to see. Trees of many colors bloom. Ducks, turtles, and of course the squirrels who think they are humans running all around. Waterfalls, reflections, and of course the famous swan boats traveling back and forth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651778717497-NSE6P8QSK7WNV9LGXDL8/IMG_4614.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming - Make it stand out Before you know it, it is lunchtime and we stopped in at our favorite restaurant on Charles St., the Paramount Diner. Daisy was even able to work her way into sitting at the table with us. She is such a good girl. No worries, the window behind Jim was open so while we were eating she was people watching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651778968025-Z5047KG1V84LKW6KT1SZ/DSCF9164.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651778968240-UEL58R2KMM7YP5FE2A49/DSCF9165.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651778968735-U7SMWBVAU1BYXXIRIU8R/DSCF9170.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651778969038-QF0YTQCO48KA1OVAL7SX/DSCF9192.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651779251458-AKZZXD9BOKFMS07JXC97/IMG_4622.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1651779251785-HP629QVFZ0GNZTEXGH0C/IMG_4624.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2022/4/11brattle-street-and-books monthly 0.5 2022-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1649376655501-GJI3DHV7UUOLPSAX32WU/DSCF4724-2.jpg Blog - Brattle Bookshop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1649528703638-4D3CG7OLQ76B5UYDL7GZ/DSCF4730-2.jpg Blog - Brattle Bookshop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1649528774305-7MAPC4MGCR68Q2HCRDLC/DSCF4729-2.jpg Blog - Brattle Bookshop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1649530845752-K0DLZ7SS4P84WSKSQNX6/DSCF4726-2.jpg Blog - Brattle Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1649530846970-1OAVVAE74RQXD1102YQU/DSCF4731-2.jpg Blog - Brattle Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1649531174693-KPK2U8AU3TBRKAPFZN3T/DSCF4732-2.jpg Blog - Brattle Bookshop - Make it stand out This black and white gives you a feel of what it might have been like in 1825 when the bookstore was first established. It has now been in the Gloss family since 1949. This outside space is great for just seeing what you see. The store claims you can get 10,000 books for 1.00 each or one book for $10,000.00. So you see why you can spend an entire day here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1649532112365-441645PJ6BMP0CJMZ927/DSCF4723-2.jpg Blog - Brattle Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1649532117590-8TMZD7FV7FBM9LCDNP7T/DSCF4737-2.jpg Blog - Brattle Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1649532344523-A074GF0257SSOVX48UZ8/DSCF4740-2.jpg Blog - Brattle Bookshop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2022/3/27/an-elite-raptor monthly 0.5 2026-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1648410035248-I96MR0IWMF3N8GZJBHSD/DSCF8769.jpg Blog - An Elite Raptor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2022/3/10/historic-houses-of-salem monthly 0.5 2022-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646182349826-UQ7SWWCQ57ZD8R90ZKDP/DSCF7428.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646770795899-OFFZNFTGZBIGRXMVJGQ3/DSCF7425.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem - Make it stand out Unfortunately I didn’t take down the name of this house but the plaque tells me it was built in 1802. I love the color and and the doorway with the spider web glass above the door and with the gas lanterns on the sides. What I especially love though are the curtains, pulled forward and tied in the middle. The winter light and shadows from the tree make it a little bit spooky, don’t you think? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646771416803-97HH8JLNZKFKVLGDNP23/DSCF7430.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem - Make it stand out The brick houses are usually the ones that everyone associates with Samuel McIntire. There are many of them through the city of Salem, some here on Chestnut St. but many more down along the Salem Common. The other noticeable item that he used a lot was the black, wrought iron fences. Always, shutters, and on the brick houses, mostly black. This house does not have a plaque that I can see but notice that it does have the same spider web design in the glass above the door. By the looks of the snow on the steps…this front door does not get a lot of use in winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646772073890-H3EDSF0TDWSUDKLHOD0O/DSCF7429.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646772546987-O5Q9QVI83IRI9XJTKICW/DSCF7427.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem - Make it stand out The blue house with the gorgeous, rich wood door is one of my favorites. Wrought Iron rail and wonderful windows with lovely curtains. I love the color of this house and it doesn’t appear to be as old as some of the others and I’m thinking it might not even be a McIntire but it surely belongs on Chestnut St. The street is a long sweeping street with houses and doorways of many colors and styles, all in impeccable condition and they carry on, one next to the other in great continuity. The window and treatments are usually wonderfully attractive and those windows are spotless. I always leave this area thinking I should go right home and clean my windows. I do appreciate the quietness of the street and the beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646772932683-932ATJNY2VRV1NHSY3H5/DSCF7418.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646772977133-3313Y6VZ4WBY1QZ23IRP/DSCF7417.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646850406982-TZ886FFX85OR1JQRKXS1/DSCF7441.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem - Make it stand out I took this photo to give you some idea of the street and the houses…brick streets, wide sidewalks, all houses have a fence of some sort and all the doorways are beautifully painted in vibrant colors as are most of the houses with some of the doorways decorated all year long. Lots of trees, most hanging over the sidewalk and on a sunny day the shadows on the houses and walks are so interesting. It’s not a busy area, very residential, so it’s a lovely place to just take a stroll. When I was little, every once in awhile I would veer off of Federal Street if I saved my dime for the way home and I would walk slowly down Chestnut St. I would imagine what it must be like to live in a big house like those houses. I loved to try to get a peek in the windows. They truly were beyond my imagination. We lived in the working class section of Salem where lots of houses like mine were two family dwellings with a tiny yard. I look back now and know, even with all of this loveliness, I was more fortunate to have grown up where I did. But in those days I would have liked to have gotten inside one of these beauties. You know, the grass is always greener story. Lessons learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646850928906-YNYWB3R7Q32K6H3CQKHN/DSCF7422.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646850929387-23CVPVL2E05SW0BEQHJ0/DSCF7423.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646851349430-FXNCW6759LJNXYSA7CI9/DSCF7438.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem - Make it stand out Keeping with the colors, this one stands out before you even get to it. The bright blue with the ruby red trim on the windows. Do you notice that most of the front steps are the same on all the houses. I’m sure it was a McIntire design. White pillar fencing is also seen on many of the houses. And of course the late afternoon winter shadows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646851832762-30E7PL0T7PSEP9O4J63Z/DSCF7440.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem - Make it stand out This is one of my favorite streets. It is off of Chestnut and it is only open for cars to the residence of the street. It’s a very narrow street and I have driven down it but I’m always thankful when I get to the other end. Fortunately, it’s also a very short street. The houses are so cute and so unique and they have charming little yards with interestingly decorated little porches. I always feel like I would just love to sit in one of those wicker rockers, with a chintz cushion, having a cup of tea in a Royal Dalton china cup or perhaps a glass of wine in a small Waterford crystal glass while reading or naping. It’s the kind of porch more suited for a cat than a dog. It should be a no barking zone. Tall brick walls, amazing colors and lots of puddles for reflections when the snow melts or the rain comes in buckets. And yes, gas lanterns. It is always a good idea to take a side street when in Salem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646852107015-J72GYKOTNF1AZ7RHI2FJ/DSCF7431.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem - Make it stand out Another view of the street from the opposite side. Wide street, and only one-way, roomy sidewalks, which I’m surprised were not shoveled. When I was growing up it was required for every house to shovel their sidewalks and if you didn’t you would be fined. You can be sure my mother had my brothers out there at the crack of dawn cleaning our walk. The houses here on this side are large and support great big back yards along with huge side yards. Try to imagine all those trees in bloom all summer long and the vibrant colors of them in the Fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1646852333348-RM9WUZIGO8B3DJUI7S1U/DSCF7443.jpg Blog - Historic Houses of Salem - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2022/26/01/srr96f8ai6wyazojsuwe4s5e58bd52 monthly 0.5 2022-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1643132455923-9SLBRSGDZUGEYW6JM4BR/IMG_4083-2.jpg Blog - End of Year Book Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1643133411331-QI7ICYOHPZRI9PXQ9QR5/IMG_4104-2.jpg Blog - End of Year Book Review - Make it stand out All Is Calm by Shannon Butler. Also from my son. A Maine Christmas Reader. Excellent 5 Stars Hourglass by Dani Shapiro Time, Memory, Marriage A Memoir. Great writing .5 Stars A Magical New York Christmas by Anita Hughes…A fun story well written. I will read more of her. 5 stars. Christmas books are so much fun. Paris For One by JoJo Moyes…LIke Christmas books, Paris books are always a great adventure. 4 Stars Rosie by Annie Lamott I love Annie Lamott An outstanding book. 5 Stars That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo I like Richard Russo but this was not one of my favorites.. 3 stars Indigo by Ellen Bass A unique and lovely book of poetry. 4 Stars The Mother-in-law by Sally Hepworth Wit, Suspense, family dynamics, and love. 5 Stars A Perfect Stranger and other stories by Roxana Robinson If you like short stories, you will love this set. Roxana Robinson never disappoints and the book has such a beautiful cover. 5 Stars The Last Gift of Time, life beyond sixty by Carolyn G Heilbrun An interesting look at life as we age. A unique and wonderful book. 4 stars Windows on the World, 50 writers, 50 views by Matteo Pericoli. Some interesting writers share the views out their window of where they write and what the view means to them. Drawings of windows in each story. 3 Stars. Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah…a wonderful story of two lifelong friends…and how it all ends. A great fireside read. 5 stars Hunger by Roxane Gay. A memoir about being overweight. She never got her life together. 2 stars and I rarely give out 2 stars. So that is it for the early winter selections and for the year 2021. I don’t know how I would have survived the year with Covid still playing tricks with us and the loss of both my nephew and my beloved brother. Books truly do hold me together. I hope they help you out also…in good times but most importantly in bad times. Just another note: my reading challenge on Goodreads this year was to read 55 books. In the end I read 60 books. A few were small. I love setting the challenge and I do believe it helps me to read more books. I’ve kept the same 55 book challenge for this year also. Happy 2022 Reading. Why not challenge yourself? http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2021/11/18/part-summerpart-fallbooks monthly 0.5 2021-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1636923370038-S3XKWKW9KYOCCUOWZAB9/IMG_3415.jpeg Blog - Part Summer...Part Fall...Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1637089015360-NECSYEFXPYFNC100G291/IMG_3411.jpeg Blog - Part Summer...Part Fall...Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1637168332201-ADF17QVJ8C5NHG1S4JE9/IMG_3416.jpeg Blog - Part Summer...Part Fall...Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2021/11/2/afmzjmmc8i5ocu09spl8atsph1f7ip monthly 0.5 2021-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1635881295357-37ECPOFKBJVGNSH9ENIV/362A6600.jpg Blog - The Process Continues - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2021/10/11/digging-clams-and-family-business monthly 0.5 2021-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1634057207108-TMSPE28HL0SNNX1162UP/328019_3705260830124_1086956076_o.jpg Blog - Digging Clams...A family affair - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1634057760871-UZU1WF54DAV71F2YODVS/DSCF5417.jpg Blog - Digging Clams...A family affair - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1634058912016-PMHMV1RRSVDS7LGP87A8/DSCF5418.jpg Blog - Digging Clams...A family affair - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1634141256134-QI3JJN1SADVIVIENG0WD/DSCF5419.jpg Blog - Digging Clams...A family affair - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2021/7/31/words-words-and-more-words monthly 0.5 2021-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1627834831754-LL50OW5IVKMBIBVS5Y3A/IMG_2607.jpg Blog - Words, words and more words - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1627838340322-4XS18JVZ3PX1THTCRSIQ/IMG_2606.jpg Blog - Words, words and more words - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1627949979470-KR9KK6HKCFUGAOQTWEGA/IMG_2605.jpg Blog - Words, words and more words - Make it stand out This group were all favorites…All different but for reasons that matter, they were all very special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1628012417842-KEV8XIH42IAWNGDTM1Q3/IMG_2612.jpg Blog - Words, words and more words - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2021/6/15/the-old-grape-vine monthly 0.5 2021-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1623774510248-7BBEMU2PINQOGI0Z5S3S/DSCF3233.jpg Blog - The Old Grape Vine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2021/5/28/lilacs-and-birthdays monthly 0.5 2022-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1622301253469-4U08YAHIDXFL0VSFSYDA/IMG_1681-Edit.jpg Blog - Lilac's and Birthdays - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2021/4/28/earth-day-2021 monthly 0.5 2021-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1619115415876-QJ79I8USSAQVP7V16OJV/IMG_1672.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1619538010195-8659V7HMXGY3BVNNCAU0/IMG_1926.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1619637796803-AHTDLM36O81JAEL7C73O/IMG_0652.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2021 Coastal areas. I live in New England we are blessed with oceans, quarries, mountains, lakes, streams, and ponds. Forest and beaches. How sad it would be to lose any one of things things that give us so many gifts. Warm sun in the summer. Cool falls and springs and deep cold in the winter. We enjoy it all. Colors of the seasons constantly changing providing a magical show as pretty as a VanGogh or Monet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1619637940334-GVZQ4UOD6KJXMHRL6YOD/13735107_10209893285425911_3364999991411405393_o-2.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1619637940528-GSC4OBL4C9KIPVNEPO29/362A3452-2.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1619639358661-NR0FO06Y0ZFRL66P25DD/10960394_10205806002886402_832105194047420250_o.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2021 The other side of a Maine. It’s quite something to come up the road and meet a moose. I was thankful that he was in the woods and I was able to get a shot before he moved in my direction. What a thrill to see him. Sunsets and clouds, squirrels that have trees to climb and build a nest in, seagulls that live off the ocean. Snow in all its forms and shapes. 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Birds, bees, owls and boys…all enjoying the great outdoors. Thank Goodness for the Audubon for saving some of this priceless land for all to enjoy. 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This one is from the backcountry at Yellowstone National Park. Below is a gallery of the many flowers, bushes and shrubs we get to enjoy. 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Two of my favorite bears. Black bear cub on the side of the road in Alberta, Canada…Canadian Rockies…the other one was taken in Yosemite National Park. My favorite flower, in memory of my Mom…the bright purple lilac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1619655057233-7TAVYOWJTCHFPE92VXL2/933035fd199c2dfdbd95c8fbb8ff4f1d.jpg Blog - Earth Day 2021 http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2021/4/15/boston-is-blooming monthly 0.5 2021-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1618505967341-H9ZSDXUBB9DU0DKAZ8AC/DSCF2372.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1618530947951-UF7BWF8337RNRADXKKOL/DSCF2371.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming A lovely magnolia blossom…simple light and soft pink bokeh. So delicate and gentle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1618531028338-TLREU9T6K0SAP1M07X5K/DSCF2382.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming They are even beautiful from behind. They have such a Victorian feel to them and that sweet bokeh just makes them pop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1618531222076-XG489YGF6ARKUXI062I5/DSCF2379.jpg Blog - Boston is Blooming The pink is not the only one that shines…beautiful soft white with gently falling petals. 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Some like this are wonderful and lasting. That is what I want for my Grandsons. I'm happy for my own Christmas memory of the skaters but so many more memories live in us. The boys love their new Villages. They love that they have their own but I have yet to tell them how those village really came to be and why their Papa and I started collecting them. Those villages have very strong memories for us also...because many years ago, when we didn't have a dime to our name, we were building the roots of this village and we didn't even know it. But that is a story for another day. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2020/2/5/life-stories monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1580951664865-5AC9DYGQNL15SZZF6GKG/IMG_2422-Edit.jpg Blog - Life Stories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1580951858692-3YSMAP96QJFOCPS1YJ9N/Scan.jpg Blog - Life Stories This is me at about 6 years old. On Sundays, when my Dad was home on leave we would go to Dane St. Beach in Beverly. When it was time to leave he would lift me up on this wall with my clean feet and my Mom’s purse. Well, there is a story right there. More about my beach bum days in another story. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2020/1/27/the-last-few2019-books monthly 0.5 2020-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1580157664892-Q2CJ3WAESLVY8JR109WL/IMG_0377.jpeg Blog - The Last Few...2019 Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1580158660152-3JRAPO8WRJ26OAKYHSPA/IMG_0379.jpeg Blog - The Last Few...2019 Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1580173226435-YPV7895ESEH5KEFC7UIR/IMG_0378.jpeg Blog - The Last Few...2019 Books http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2019/12/6/books-books-and-more-books monthly 0.5 2020-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1575664408284-CRAK51MNFMNM7GPUXPYT/DSCF6515.jpg Blog - Books, Books and More BooksL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1575664736224-3BK0A710H7BMEZ1HH3BJ/DSCF6516.jpg Blog - Books, Books and More BooksL http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2019/11/19-here-we-godouble-digits monthly 0.5 2019-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574024043855-6R9EETUIDWXH46K3SY15/DSCF2167.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574097738051-3IQT6TTMYQTZD2GJLV2J/362A9348.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574097745233-5NI3A1896Z5MA65E9Q0A/362A9366.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574124411103-TOB3XB5A56XM2YPK7IQN/362A9919.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits Last Christmas you participated in the Christmas musical at school. It was very festive and you did a great job. I’m really looking forward to this year again. I wonder if you will be playing your musical instrument? This was a nice beginning to the Christmas season and we loved seeing you with all your school friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574124759985-TIWUOKEU1YVSTCJ02I1X/DSCF2281.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits I love the Christmas season with you and Jaxson. This year we visited the Castle at Cranes beach again. Such a great night with music and cookies and hot chocolate and Santa even came. I think we wore Jaxson out…Thanks for always going on my crazy adventure with me and Papa…I kind of think you still like them though… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574124947779-KQRU81X85NAK1K3RZIL8/IMG_9437-2.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574124956078-RI37N0XASXP0DGUO1QDR/IMG_9525-2.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574124967787-Q77KEOTPS8HMKOXH8K07/IMG_9556.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574125707947-7LCUVPNHA8GY2ZHY328X/DSCF2179.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits Thank you Liam for helping decorate our house for Christmas. That’s how grown up you are now. You love the Christmas village and it just makes me feel so good that you are a boy of tradition. Christmas traditions are best kind and now you remember them and take charge of making sure they go up…xo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574126016143-6GKI1OG79BUJRAI86UTY/DSCF2672-2.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574126024935-9JKJHHU1U34YU2QY9OCP/DSCF2749-2.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574126189562-HLM091BH7XPEPMSI132S/DSCF3394.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits In March Papa and I took you and Jaxson on a mid-winter weekend away to Rockport. We actually had nice weather and you both had a great time climbing the boulders and skimming rocks. We had a nice pool at our hotel and you can tell Jaxson went swimming right when we got there. His hair is still wet. I love our little get-aways. I hope we can do a few more before you both grow up. Thank you both for the love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574126468165-3ZV4MTZ0P56CAX26GC63/DSCF3388.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574126476858-IQJQ1THYIVTR5LVPOAXP/DSCF3420.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574126621668-RW9B6X20X4GFPUS2BCF7/DSCF3516.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574126621853-VLYASQWH6EMIXOCDPN8Y/DSCF4018.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574126622674-9WNIZZQ09S39GT41HOXA/DSCF4088.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574126622933-R9LXR106E9CWUKOQBE2F/IMG_7193.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574126939213-OLSI64ZGZWPCAGD504BH/DSCF4382.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574127056402-7IWWMIRK0HM0DX8HYA0P/DSCF4694.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574127056298-MN6VY60LLMFTQ7IG4D6Y/DSCF4699.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574127057667-HOZMTFS2QFOKTUGYLZN7/DSCF4793.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574127057790-5ZLRBZOL85NEDGBBP9HI/DSCF4801.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574127174983-QPH7ZF461VZOXB9R6R5W/IMG_7509.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574127175062-IT6HRQN41VBEIWNBIQRZ/IMG_7526-Edit-2.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574127977404-YIJKZ2IIODOMZYK97CT6/IMG_7725.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits We went to Build A Bear and you and Jaxson made bears and then we made one for our friend in Chicago…Oscar…let’s go and visit him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574128067233-VM37B98MSE43KR7XDZ6E/DSCF5609.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574128067231-PX4UUS158LL4DFR2KBI1/DSCF5681.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574128068811-WC8LCEPMU79UI32PZXKE/DSCF5704.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574128068505-TPINT2OPX8PD7MNEF6KA/DSCF5764.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574128680965-0ENGDDDHFBGHA6UN5QHT/DSCF5868.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574128761084-BSRTUM3ODQ4VQHXG8XAT/DSCF5897.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574128899200-ROX49VVCLOADQUSHOGGX/IMG_6984.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits And while you are out there doing your own thing…I’ll be close by watching you. Keep talking selfies of us…it makes my heart sing. I know this photo is a bit blurry but I love it anyways…because, well, it’s us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574128987711-NVEJI8GJJ096GJFJNXDS/362A0656.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574128988053-MB0B93LBV51SHO7SIMJ3/362A0780.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574128989173-S4AGLMSF78RPC6E9EJ5Z/362A0784.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574129173876-7ULTCJ00M1AW3042VAYI/IMG_7984.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574129174151-5CT64EXMAJV85GIOBKN5/IMG_7975.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574129505272-ZR0VTAU2HHAUAAQSEED6/362A0639.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits This is one of my favorite photos of you from this year Liam. It speaks to me. It’s how I see you most days. Sweet and kind, with a gentle smile and a sense of confidence. You continue to grow into your own skin and you make me smile each time I see you…not much different than the first time I met you ten years ago. This year you have started to be aware of your surroundings and now when its time to help you offer your services. This is new but I know you will continue to work on it. You offered your seat when there was not enough for everyone. I saw you do that on the monorail in Disney. Keep being you my friend, because you are one of the best. I don’t know how 10 years have gone by so fast but everyday I’m grateful that I have been close to you for all these years. I hope I have taught you about family and fun, adventures and laughter, tea time and conversation. Now you will teach me about loyalty and love beyond what we already share. So, to my best friend, I’m wishing you wonderful adventures as you travel through your tween years. I think I’ll stick close by just to see what direction you will go in…whatever you do, I know you will do it with style and grace. I love you to the moon and back Liam.. You really are quite special-Nana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1574130072287-HHUR2GNE8DOVM4VL6JTV/DSCF7038-Edit.jpg Blog - Here We Go...Double Digits Happy 10th birthday from Mickey and me…may your Kingdom always be magical, ride on Lil Man. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2019/10/28/the-gardens monthly 0.5 2019-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572308178975-4PTHYKWE4DMWJFIRKDCI/DSCF1154.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572308623232-WFY6K93VKZM30YAMBLPI/DSCF1067.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572308632162-9HJCK4O9B5NNC3HXL4UH/DSCF1073.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572308643829-AQ0AH001U8SELHP3SVS1/DSCF1115.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572308682245-US8WG2BZYNOYW90DMWER/DSCF1114.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572308721146-U0RT6ST3DPSQAFABTJOO/DSCF1116.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572308730572-NQGOGIESO3HTQ93ENQH9/DSCF1117.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572308748689-BIVV441W5EL1FXQ5LT9J/DSCF1144.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572308803061-WOC9BQLEXBEH8EALVLD6/DSCF1094.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572308836893-XFYDEMZ8IXRPHC40G7EQ/DSCF1145.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309063570-2K4X87WIVE91DSEEV6J2/DSCF1124.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309069395-HURLXWGRBAR2NL7DP6XG/DSCF1125.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309076059-WWZE6IUVOD4GGSC8VMMN/DSCF1130.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309082685-6UQNC87H6OOOXREMOD7Y/DSCF1133.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309264529-55WEFD1H41VFS3NA7FBY/DSCF1129.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309383418-QTXRXIJNG8W4COUF9JSG/DSCF1136.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309390793-E8MAFPTFF024MPPLI8LO/DSCF1141.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309404658-4GQKR7G54CFI3C6CQBZU/DSCF1182.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309468977-64ARB3BMKPGZSD8MHIGV/DSCF1139-Edit.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309478109-A88D6GYFG5CU0E0ABI53/DSCF1145.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309491183-4BT27X36Y09NPQTMCB9Z/DSCF1152-Edit.jpg Blog - The Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1572309532313-FQBNC91V0CVTPE8LVH79/DSCF1135.jpg Blog - The Gardens To sit amongst the flowers, walk the flower filled paths, breath the perfume of nature and then imagine the mind of this great painter. It’s such a gift to be here and take in such beauty and creativity. 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Claude Monet… http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2019/10/16/giverny monthly 0.5 2019-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571255054479-RHP0RMN75KA7UIYVW6WL/DSCF1197.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571256301174-OPAC3UM2JSCAOJKXTZ4U/DSCF1077.jpg Blog - Giverny Turn the knob and step into yesterday…let your mind wander and take in the ease of this home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571256378419-YN9MWFBHWZ22AYG079WC/DSCF1080.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571256378637-PEWTX34TW3M4BH4KO2NB/DSCF1081.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571256379449-5FFI5Z39MXMTM6PDITCG/DSCF1088.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571271115994-RRU8UE9CO1PM8IOS5XW8/DSCF1082.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571271116216-BJ64XXQ340DXGBAYK06Z/DSCF1084.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571271254706-9CRQ41NI23DARSZJLBC5/DSCF1087.jpg Blog - Giverny Above is the reading room and the living room. He very much liked flowered and pattern upholstery through the house. It was very French for sure with it’s bright colors but also very comfortable looking. Yea, for books and a reading room. This photo of him was hanging in a hallway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571271417685-ZDQ2Q86YBSC30DD2IYPY/DSCF1091.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571271417583-4DMQFW41895K98SDK36W/DSCF1098.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571271418464-9X8RHQSG35IEYA9GURK2/DSCF1102.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571271461583-GW13RFNR4R2Y8LF976V0/DSCF1099.jpg Blog - Giverny There were three bedrooms in the house and a dressing room between them. The light in most of the rooms was lovely in the morning. My favorite is the pink bedroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571271593539-B9HTWT3AL3UTWM6F44TZ/DSCF1088.jpg Blog - Giverny This is a painting from his famous lily pond. It was hanging in one of the bedrooms. I think it was nice that he appreciated his own art. His paintings from the lily pond are some of my favorites. Beautiful colors but very subdued. They bring a sense of peace while viewing them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571271897107-PHCRNKEZAXA5NBWLNQZV/DSCF1090.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571271934091-P7VW6MRBCUC1L0Y3TDEK/DSCF1097-Edit.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571272021629-VSYTF1GU53SJ34OS39H6/DSCF1100.jpg Blog - Giverny All of the windows on the front of the house were beautifully lite by natural light in the morning. I loved the wide shelf of one window, the lace curtains in another and the beautifully draped pink flower curtains in the pink room. The cast iron radiator reminded me of my first apartment after getting married. Great heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571272388617-F9BNPA1G77YIKPZ2R8NF/DSCF1103.jpg Blog - Giverny This is the dining room with its bright yellow and blue color scheme. The tiles on the fireplace were extraordinary as were all the blue pots lining a few decorative shelves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571272510033-O3WO8DQQYRHOAS106VZ3/DSCF1104.jpg Blog - Giverny Look at the colors of those vases over the fireplace. The floor is an amazing design as is the color that was chosen. And it all goes together. Not only does he love color, he loves decorating. This room gives me a sense of happy times with lots of great meals and family and friend. Simple but inviting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571272689383-ZM3KP27PJ3SOGRRS7K8R/DSCF1108.jpg Blog - Giverny Each room had it’s own color and personality. The kitchen was many different shades of blue. Beautiful light again and lots of copper pans for contrast and texture. The blue kitchen tile reminded me of Holland. I’m guessing he carried the blue over from the dining room so it blended nicely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571272801439-T4U8L2NBVAVFDUZG5RY5/DSCF1112.jpg Blog - Giverny How can you not fall in love with blue gingham. Since the time I was a young girl I love blue and white check in blouses and shirts. I remember buying my husband a blue and white check shirt one year for Christmas when we were dating so many years ago. To this day it still pulls me in. This was my favorite window in the house. It looks out to the front gardens. The blue tile wraps around the entire kitchen and hugs you in its welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571273020955-QVNW7MVZ8ZBI3DHZGFS6/DSCF1118.jpg Blog - Giverny The man himself in a room that we did not visit. Maybe a room for his male friends to enjoy. You know a whiskey and a cigar man cave. That kind of room. Bright light and his most beloved lilies on the back wall. A man who knew what he wanted the first time he came to Giverny and a man who enjoyed his beautiful home for many years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571273168015-M6LTQT4GJLO4HWLPWYOJ/DSCF1071.jpg Blog - Giverny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1571273175430-OM0I3A3XCM4JPKJJVMGS/DSCF1074.jpg Blog - Giverny http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2019/10/8/finding-fall monthly 0.5 2019-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1570547555525-HBV27S1UZFNZBAI11V2T/DSCF6201.jpg Blog - Finding Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1570548993991-L9DGP2KF5V3JWVFFA4OR/DSCF6213.jpg Blog - Finding Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1570548994689-B0H3NTUHFK51P4W61E0Q/DSCF6214.jpg Blog - Finding Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1570548995638-L6ZHDOCF3DQIGZ3FYS6J/DSCF6215.jpg Blog - Finding Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1570549341032-FSTA0M1HAUKTLH5V0GEX/DSCF6204.jpg Blog - Finding Fall And as quick as he came he was gone…Leaving me to photograph the beautiful acorns and yellow pine needles. 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You both shine bright and when I think of you in my busy day, my heart gets so happy. A few years back we took this photo at the Audubon and then framed it with this crazy frame. It’s our story though, isn’t it. the lights, the hugs, the smiles. Just us, doing what we do best. 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The boys were having a great time finding and tossing rocks. it just always feel so right to see them enjoying being outside and having fun. Fresh air is a great for little minds. Picking the perfect rock for tossing is a creative task… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1559408937291-4982NOOYPH26U8084OOY/DSCF3428.jpg Blog - Rockport Weekend With The Boys When we were done with the wharf side of Bearskin neck we crossed over to the ocean side. On this side, they found lots of boulders to climb on and of course, more rocks to toss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1559497653758-VHX9S720XG06H2CP9581/DSCF3434.jpg Blog - Rockport Weekend With The Boys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1559409281848-T4QXBLCACUNLBATOV0VH/DSCF3444.jpg Blog - Rockport Weekend With The Boys All done with the rocks. We stopped at a few shops on our way to dinner. Jaxson’s favorite shop was a children’s store with lots of toys and books but Jaxson being Jaxson, loved the hat the best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1559409381406-Z39ONK4NSAR17ERZVB0E/IMG_6661.jpg Blog - Rockport Weekend With The Boys My favorite photo of the trip, hands down, is this one of the boys. It just tells the story of my life and love for where I am right now. In New England, on the beach, in a little fishing village with Jim and the boys. The night was beautiful, the sun was shinning and the boys were happy, not only with the day but with each other. Life was good on this day. Time to head back to the Inn and sit by the fire. Perhaps there are some good sticks for tossing in the flames. Early Saturday morning Jenna joined us for breakfast than her and the boys went on their way. Jim and I were fortunate enough to have an hour or so to ourselves so we went back down to the docks where I was able to take some more shots of the boats from a different perspective. It was a wonderful weekend with the boys. It’s nice to not have to hurry them and to get them just to ourselves, even as they grow. For me, it’s just another memory in my memory bank and I hope someday when they are grown they will also remember the fun times we had. I’m sure the ocean will always be a part of who they are and to me, the ocean means being outside in nature, appreciating all that is natural and mysterious . I horemember. 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Nothing fancy, just good times with those we don’t get to see so much all year long. Boat rides, hammock time and tons and tons of reading and rocking. Mountains views, late mornings just lazing around with coffee, tea and puppies. The gentle sound of the lake beating against the rocks at night. The cry of the loons so forlorn and haunting.. A sound so unlike any other bird. Watching them glide in front of the dock so gracefully just fills me up as I run to grab my camera for that perfect shot. Maine is summer for all it provides us. There is nothing that I like better than to be with my kids and grandkids. Outdoors where the air is fresh, except for when it isn’t. Hot summer days full of humidity are my favorites. There is a quiet in the summer that you never hear any other time of year. I think of Sunday mornings here in Maine or at home…windows open, soft breeze blowing, I’m reading my book in bed, all of a sudden, I hear it, the sound of silence. No cars, no kids, no dogs barking and the smell of that early morning air as the heat hits the pavement, warm and fresh. Heat rising. Summer really does have it’s own smell…Soft, like baby powder but only in the morning. As the day heats up and the heat bugs come out to remind us that this day will be a scorcher, that soft sweet smell and that shot time of silence fades away. I try to hold onto it for as long as I can. 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Under normal circumstances, I would just say forget it. Let’s move on. I can’t do that here because I read some great books this summer. and I want to share them with you. Maybe this isn’t so bad. Perhaps you will find a Christmas gift for someone in this pile of books. So let’s get to it… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1543197392570-D0PG5CQZF06YBAALLA6D/IMG_9293.jpg Blog - Summer Reading List, A bit Late https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1543250362423-0BFL7B9YUQBHXW7TB62S/IMG_9286.jpg Blog - Summer Reading List, A bit Late https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1543337299145-8B4LJYV98GD89VXUZLRW/IMG_5749.jpg Blog - Summer Reading List, A bit Late Jaxson is a lot like me…he loves the smell of a good book also. Even upside down it works for him. Fortunately both of the boys love books. Trident Book Store and Cafe in Boston is one of our favorites bookstores for books and a great lunch. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/11/12/my-lil-man-turns-nine monthly 0.5 2018-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542073574180-AAKGIAB4HNAE54F2RHM8/DSCF6397.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542215235242-Q1U95AQ3VFXLYITYQ4ZK/DSCF6419.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine This is one of my favorite photos from last Christmas with you and Jaxson. Usually you are the quiet one and Jaxson is the silly boy but you turned the tables this night. I love your rare silliness and the look on Jaxsons face is priceless. You are a lot like your Uncle Chris here. Both of you get very excited over holidays. Always keep that sparkle in your eye Liam. It makes life much more interesting. Below are a few more fun Christmas shots from last year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542215398033-WTI04KT0Z1DH7CMS5NV6/DSCF6540.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542215419246-K3R9O61FNUFU3B32K8PS/IMG_4383.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542215431463-EKRE1HMZDA79EA2OI6DM/IMG_4401.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542215624469-K6R9DTI6TPBXWVJMNXH4/362A4483.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542215824683-EE9NL1D32D6XB743SZHB/362A4843.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine Last year was such a cold winter. Still you boys loved being outside. On this day in Maine, you and Jaxson took your very first walk ever on the frozen lake. Very brave of you both. You didn’t stay long because of the cold but somehow I suspect the creaking and groaning of the frozen ice brought you in a bit earlier also. I have never liked walking on that ice. The groaning scares me to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542216343942-YFPWFXPJPSTZYR65DI0G/IMG_0412.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine March was another cold month but we all decided to take a trip into Boston. I got us all tickets to go see Adam Trent, remember him, he was the magician that you wanted to see. Your assessment of his performance was a bit skeptical. After the show we walked over to our favorite eating spot on Charles St, the Thunderbird diner. What a great family day this was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542217686193-A04TBYDU892Y6FD4K3YY/DSCF8055.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542217687134-H11V4H2Q2ATKIK3DPF6N/IMG_4251.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542218021981-7NQJXG0SV5121B16OEWO/DSCF8927.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine Do you remember Celebrating 50 with Papa and I. It was the best gift ever for all of us to be together in Bermuda. We have all said that we would like to go back there again. Thank you for sharing this time with us Liam and Jaxson. Here are a few more fun photo’s from that trip. Of course, one of my favorites is when you and I took our camera’s and went for that beautiful walk. I love that you love photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542218346220-Y0ADWJO05KCEQ5QJ8Q3E/DSCF8695.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542218347226-VKJ8SZQCP4RDLY4PBH79/DSCF8781.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542218352062-Z1IEF1IDF8XW9LMGZIDE/DSCF8851.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542218353197-0LEYO2PXYFN9J7EW0KEQ/DSCF8897.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542218769490-ZIDSY4U22POER6HDLGWS/DSCF9669.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine Before we knew it, summer was here. A train ride, a walk and then a leap into the fountains at the Rose Kennedy Parkway. The official beginning of summer for you, Jaxson, Papa and me. I wonder how many more summers we will get to share this special day. For now, we just continue to go. Here are a few more things that you love to do in the summer. Maine is always on the top of the list. Especially cousins day and Fathers Day with Papa. Now you have found that you love reading time also. You and Jaxson reading. Sigh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542218957675-IRQDMS5IQQSL91UQWILU/362A8621.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542219168715-85BUJ9Y3PEZKWCFUCPZ4/362A8724.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542218957149-D9LSA67DW6F31QLYKYH2/362A8631-2.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542219169549-55AP988SFJBZXXFN3HRW/DSCF0363.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542218958614-YIL9M10PCGTPDPQILJXR/DSCF9966.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542219207364-DPZLFM3YFQILMCYRO926/DSCF9594.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542219590433-Q2R4FY2WJQKSP1E3Q7UD/362A8779.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine I love this photo of you Liam. You are so confident in your ability to get the job done. The good news though is that if your team doesn’t win, you never stay down for long and I really think that you “get it”. It’s just a game. How cool is that. Such an important lesson in life to learn. I’m really liking your teams new helmets also. I know that took a bit of getting use to and I know that you play flag football but still so important to wear the gear. Great job this year Buddy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542219825879-ENZ9BCI09TA03D9U9H6D/362A8808.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542219826003-Y0VAQZQJVONFSJGDOKXV/362A8869.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542220004919-8LCWR2Q2V1BYXM77ICLB/IMG_4790.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine On the hottest day of the year Uncle Chris got us all tickets to the Red Sox game. That was really special. Can you see Jaxson hiding under the red B right there on the left. Everyone has their Red Sox hats on…to keep the sun out. I wonder what was happening on the field. You and Papa are so interested. Thank you Uncle Chris and Julia for this really special family day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542220353230-98FVM4YCIN0UT0SU97X0/IMG_4446.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine This is one of my very favorite photos of you this year. On a day that we were just here at home I asked if I could take a photo of just you. At first you didn’t want to and then after hearing how much it would mean to me to have a special photo of “just you”, you agreed. This is how I see you Liam. With a smile on your face beaming those big blue eyes at me, more relaxed lately as you grow, and even though it doesn’t show in the photo, I can see your heart. It is big and loving. You are wonderful boy and full of warmth. You also share so much of yourself with me in words and deeds. It’s your birthday but we know that we are the ones who receive the gifts of your love. Thank you for letting me have this photo Liam. When I look at it, you are looking right back at me…I just love that. How handsome you are. Now here are a few more of Nana’s very special photos of you. Some of the ones I like best from this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542220745947-J3NA37IBDM2GT7GN4FVT/362A4773.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542220746297-FFUIO4554WMZXYQ32TOC/DSCF2116.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542220747270-298YKPZVMQFXXOWTZ84P/IMG_1371.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542220747462-HKXE76DEQZH7MR0XAHOG/IMG_4483.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1542220933645-K9732279SHV4YUVN3R6S/IMG_4805.jpg Blog - My "Lil Man" turns Nine http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/11/02/california-sunshine monthly 0.5 2018-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541030699407-5S248AOJELW3ZO5YEVKP/DSCF1692.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541087149809-8WKAITIJXICC6TDOTUXS/DSCF1632.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541032057811-AS8V2XAFXNUKMP29O0TI/DSCF1654.jpg Blog - California Sunshine The first morning we were there we walked downtown to a lovely little cafe/restaurant called The Butcher’s Daughter…Tables outside and lots of good vibes and food. We sat inside and had the best breakfast since leaving Paris… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541032171416-2UPLC26BTYFWIFU93WXC/DSCF1687.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541032185066-09E45NXT9696INZQZIOD/DSCF1663.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541032247770-S3WS25GAALV9DHEP9MA0/DSCF1637.jpg Blog - California Sunshine So much beauty along the way. The early morning light was great for photographing the scenes. I found myself stopping frequently to take a snap. Fortunately my family knows my passion and so they just let me do my thing and they just walk a bit slower until I catch up… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541032366678-9WMBCYSTYS8V6QYZ8OOU/DSCF1638.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541032391414-270GX0BZ59NSQ9Q8UTD7/DSCF1644.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541032495617-U10AQ8J47OG5OOOYLJX2/DSCF1645.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541032615017-8VSA4JWMMJWXD3CF13OM/DSCF1641.jpg Blog - California Sunshine So many different things happening on our walk. I could have stayed there all day but the beach and a ride were waiting. I did go back though on our last day for one more walk. I did love this little area with the peacock and wonderful words..if only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541087559234-Q8TTL58TNGX63JQXKG7R/DSCF1713.jpg Blog - California Sunshine It was really hot when we were there so besides cooling off at the beach we went walking in the woods. There has been a draught there so instead of lots of green, we saw lots of brown…still we enjoyed the time out of the sun and a few other lovely gifts of nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541087674508-L44D6JU35E73WIS9NU42/DSCF1718.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541087685925-NVK7VX15KW6MD9NI78XM/DSCF1739.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541087707044-07GX86L0GXJB8UIDH3W7/DSCF1745.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541087734585-7ON1NYACLKH69HYJ4J1S/DSCF1767.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541088187283-NM8SWT2W1J0RTZLSY0FG/IMG_5606-2.jpg Blog - California Sunshine Welcome to Julia’s house. This is the front yard where we would relax in-between our trips. It was lovely to sit and enjoy the sun in such a lush and private setting. Do you see Bae there? That is Julia’s dog…Such a good girl and she loves being outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541088307152-T99KXGEEFU5RA78ISTQF/DSCF1673.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541088511761-OORIFVLUSVMEKBYZGRSI/DSCF1627.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541088994476-3QFG99BT8ABISNML2ZPJ/DSCF1647-2.jpg Blog - California Sunshine Then there was Hal…something about him that drew me in..the tones, the light and the roughness. So after Hal…we moved on to the Getty Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541089180674-BSTL5G356WLOY0JPPB5R/DSCF1788.jpg Blog - California Sunshine So beautiful here. So much to see. This is the second Getty Museum we have visited and after this one, we have one more to go. I’m only able to give you a tiny taste of it here but if you ever get the chance, go. We spent most of our time in the gardens. 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This is the view from our room. Still warm and sunny. Honestly, we are so fortunate with weather when we travel…We were meeting friends for a few days. Ruthanne and I met on Flickr many years ago and have been friends ever since. Amazingly enough we manage to get together about every 3 years and it’s always so much fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541096134532-4AMCB9CX2491APNH2YRK/DSCF1872.jpg Blog - California Sunshine A little relaxing and then we headed to dinner at the resort. Oh my, we had no idea that Ruthanne and John had planned a little 50th celebration for us. It was also so nice to meet their niece, who also joined us for dinner. I think we killed off a few bottles of wine. So much fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541096285169-U557I40FYYANND8B899H/DSCF1874.jpg Blog - California Sunshine Day two, we headed the Getty Villas. Another beautiful Getty property. We have now been to three of them.. The other one was in Florida with another Flickr friend of mine Peg Rogers. This place was amazing. Thank you Ruthanne and John for planning this trip for us. We enjoyed every moment of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541096430766-2QSFV823WRSNNDTLLZCM/DSCF1893.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541096440324-EJPFW929F18IGXVNLLBS/DSCF1899.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541096456726-ROGAVJI34OVFQN52TKTN/DSCF1903.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541096501522-6BH86LOIIENDILEG9JEC/DSCF1911.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541096525102-FKD914R5HSEIYGQSU0T2/DSCF1929.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541096558411-CIL0VVQMBH44WPUVGP58/DSCF1887.jpg Blog - California Sunshine The museum was so lovely. The gardens were beautiful. The weather was perfect and the company was the best. You know you have a good friend when you only meet a few times every couple of years and you pick up right where you left off the last time… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541096676575-ASQWZJ6OAWLIY15Z2MTI/DSCF1945.jpg Blog - California Sunshine We had lunch at the Getty Villa and then John took us for a beautiful ride along the coast. We stopped at this lovely spot but I don’t remember the name of it. Perhaps when Ruthanne sees it see will tell us. I’m thinking it was in Malibu though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541096773045-Z7CBHG0G81HLMHMVMJ06/DSCF1952.jpg Blog - California Sunshine Then this beautiful ocean scene. We walked a lovely little path to get out here. Travel is just so exciting. It opens our eyes to so much we would never get to see or experience. Every coast line is so different. This was beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541097604044-WUP0K7FKPKGG3CURMJVI/IMG_5648.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541097059756-8OA8L2RZQZC4I41JBAOZ/DSCF1971.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541097565090-IKQPW1BW94OKMS2W6RYP/IMG_5657.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541097578769-FVGIYG2D878YJA33V78G/DSCF1967.jpg Blog - California Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1541097870160-W1YK34AGF7BGNDZ4YKW1/DSCF1965.jpg Blog - California Sunshine Goodby my friends…thank you for coming on the 50th Anniversary Tour…a great end to our 50th travels. We will miss you but I know that whenever the spirit moves either of us…there is always IG and texting and the phone. We are never really very far apart. Next time…The New England Coast. By the way, John, my daughter would like for you to bring the car when you come. So there you have it my friends. Yes, all of you are on the 50 Anniversary train also. Each of you who visit here is a special friend . We might not have been able to gather but we do keep close in our sharing of photos and stories. Each one of you is a gift. Family and friends, it’s the little loves that make the world a better place. Thank you all for the gift of Friendship. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/10/3/celebrating-jenna monthly 0.5 2018-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538611948393-67GA7HSDB6Z776GAL1SJ/IMG_5509.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538612868121-M64UH2FFSRL42RJW6RDF/DSCF1599.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538612884337-CMCRFIRZBQ6N4QOZ5AF4/DSCF1600.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538612902856-WHDG4TB39DMAQTQDC474/DSCF1601.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538612927419-IB4C1I7MWN2JBSRVTQFD/DSCF1602.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538612967262-DTZWKX9GR1W0YW6VBZUH/DSCF1611.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538612974499-E8VI0XYFNG4M17YEG7A3/IMG_5505.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538613091097-2ODF6CFZTW6EVYR458FS/DSCF1605.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538613110960-MWDUDU4BA7M17WH7CK9M/DSCF1606.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538613282370-NTB0L7T9O9NYSALM825N/DSCF1607.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538613344127-KNY74CAYM2W2U52IBOCS/DSCF1613.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538613475311-OVQPZAAV28TF7DHDRJEX/DSCF1615.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538613486273-C8J52SA9655FT5JSHX61/IMG_5500.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538613607623-BSK6YR1C87C75XO2YWJN/DSCF1618.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538613652927-CF391M4LOYDZ2X9UW44V/image.png Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538613683657-743B4RN9P06MN0ZJ55DM/DSCF1623.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538613705623-ERPXFHQEMGX8CCAWCUT2/DSCF1624.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna Sunday walkers crossing over the Charles River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538615893392-U9ZSEE2EPL5ICJTDXNWC/mother-happy.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1538615973680-IPXQRCMEPYV4U9WFUJ2K/quoteCard_motherDaughter_03.jpg Blog - Celebrating Jenna http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/9/19/pariscelebrating-50 monthly 0.5 2018-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1537403984186-47K7KRP1N5VT6I3JIS2N/DSCF0730.jpg Blog - Paris...Celebrating 50 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1537405561079-66F9EBOSMP5TYW3MES3I/DSCF0687.jpg Blog - Paris...Celebrating 50 An early morning walk with his French Poodle. I sure missed Gracie when I saw this dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1537405643613-91TJRHJQT2L0X6Z24O85/DSCF0698.jpg Blog - Paris...Celebrating 50 One almond and one chocolate croissant with tea several mornings for breakfast at an outside cafe right around the corner from our hotel. 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Oh my, I have so much love to share with you in so many different ways. Look how she caresses his face with her finger. 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We were staying in Le Marais, very close by, in the 4th arrondissement, the trendiest shopping district in Paris. So much happening here in this photo. 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According to Jim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1537467231633-WUCF2THLLTHSZKMP4UOI/DSCF0744.jpg Blog - Paris...Celebrating 50 A favorite of ours. Within walking distance to our hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1537467320566-OH9QHG1MPN3I9S73R8US/DSCF0795.jpg Blog - Paris...Celebrating 50 - Paris You are in our hearts… http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/8/17/once-upon-a-time monthly 0.5 2018-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1534535993200-PL9OLMIBDIBVNXMXSTC6/Jim-and-Cheryl-Wedding-web.jpg Blog - Once Upon a Time... There was us. 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We are so fortunate in their love and attention. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/8/15/letting-go-of-fear monthly 0.5 2018-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1534350515761-5FGG7GI5K7UHXKYYM3LP/DSCF9049.jpg Blog - Letting Go of Fear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1534378091959-4QBF890RZOGQ3DQCDWUE/DSCF8781.jpg Blog - Letting Go of Fear Liam and Uncle Chris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1534378164338-ZC53R9QZ5TUUBYP0QX1C/DSCF9045.jpg Blog - Letting Go of Fear Jaxson and Uncle Chris http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/8/7/spring-reviewbooks monthly 0.5 2018-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1533584530867-2A27M73LRH19QB9JZ5WA/DSCF0125.jpg Blog - Spring Review...Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1533584854380-A40D742SHBIAW486JM5Z/DSCF0126.jpg Blog - Spring Review...Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1533598448893-OGFQE1RNZQBDF7IDNSB6/DSCF0128.jpg Blog - Spring Review...Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1533600631359-D8AWQ6ALRDTFC7EGIIKW/DSCF0129.jpg Blog - Spring Review...Books http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/7/23/the-joys-of-a-small-town monthly 0.5 2018-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1532365261896-WGJZ5JJY36SOP2DI4W02/DSCF9892.jpg Blog - The Joys of a Small Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1532366418786-K60TLPM3IEPUD093BMNT/DSCF9872.jpg Blog - The Joys of a Small Town Every Saturday morning from early spring right through the fall Bridgton holds it's farmer's market. So many fresh and homemade items, from the soap, to the cheese and veggies to handcrafted products. This is always my first stop. 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This is a great shop...I especially like the name. It seems to speak to me. Bridgton is an old Maine town but they do take good care of the property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1532367086446-58CEMTDEDWUN1UZ2G0U0/DSCF9883.jpg Blog - The Joys of a Small Town This is a fairly new Italian restaurant in town and it is so good. You need a reservation to come here unless you come early. For a small town, Bridgton has many fine places to eat. Something for everyone's budget. Next time I'll take you to the bakery...so yummy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1532367251097-UM9S1Q1J50DLY553Y2XF/DSCF9891.jpg Blog - The Joys of a Small Town I'm going to assume anyone who has even been near Maine, knows Renys. It's a Maine adventure, as the sign says, second to lobster, I think. I can get lost in here for hours. Remember that store when you were growing up that had everything, yes, that's Reny's...even better, you simply cannot beat the price's here with a stick. Even Liam and Jaxson love coming here. This is a great place to spend a rainy day... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1532367481445-VVEMVQFJRJQ6U5OS1U9W/DSCF9897.jpg Blog - The Joys of a Small Town Antiques are a staple of Maine. Bridgton has it's fair share of them. I love this one on Main Street...It always has some nice homemade doilies.. reminds me of my grandmother's doilies.I always pick up a few over the summer. Then when I want to toss one, a new one is waiting. Most of them are handmade.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1532367642869-GEUEGFJL6398S5YKGUJE/DSCF9896.jpg Blog - The Joys of a Small Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1532367655356-E1BLR0LHSBU97ROGWG2B/DSCF9898.jpg Blog - The Joys of a Small Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1532367990719-6Z4M5LMVNTJ20L11Q8O6/DSCF9900.jpg Blog - The Joys of a Small Town Heading out of town this is what waits for me. It's the pink that pulls me in...It's the ice cream that keeps me coming back...and it's usually lunch time. I often think ice cream makes a great lunch.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1532368159276-B0LPTI702A1S0SHUOLQU/DSCF9901.jpg Blog - The Joys of a Small Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1532368169595-9AS8XBW5FM4RE0SOHMSW/DSCF9904.jpg Blog - The Joys of a Small Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1532368350190-E7IX77EZVMDY7EP5Y21Z/DSCF9899.jpg Blog - The Joys of a Small Town So that's my little tour of a lovely small town in Maine. There really is so much more. Bridgton is a small town but they pack a lot of goodness in a small space. You just park your car and start walking...next time I'll take you to Tea... http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/627/happy-6th-birthday-lil-buddy monthly 0.5 2018-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1529957043365-PXZ8F4ME8XQT7QWD2SZD/DSCF5041.jpg Blog - Happy 6th Birthday Lil Buddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1529970892394-DVQPSLCCUFQYCIDT3ZCW/IMG_2482.jpg Blog - Happy 6th Birthday Lil Buddy So handsome and you always have your smile with you. This was last year, right after your fifth birthday. We went to breakfast with Liam in the town of Manchester where you had just moved to. This photo of you makes my heart happy. I think its the sparkle in your eyes.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1529971110561-44QE2AZP6VGLBMS0WEJ9/DSCF5067.jpg Blog - Happy 6th Birthday Lil Buddy At the beginning of the summer, we went on an adventure to Kimball Farm where you learned to drive these little boats all by yourself. You only got stuck a few times. Great job. Whenever we go someplace that we haven't been, we always call it an adventure. 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You go each week after school and you always bring home such a special surprise. This pottery was awesome and I'm so glad you decided to keep it for yourself. Remember to always give yourself some love. You are so good at giving things to others, but sometimes, when you really love something you have done, it's o.k. to enjoy and keep it "just for you". I hope I see it on your bureau the next time I visit you at your new house. I love that you have your own room.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1529972477983-QIBOGZ2UDED6TJXEZN3L/DSCF5693.jpg Blog - Happy 6th Birthday Lil Buddy One other big adventure we went on last summer was to Lego Land. Look how tall you are now. Your legs are almost as long as that giraffes. Well, not really but you are catching up to Liam. You guys loved it here, Nana, not so much. LOL . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1529972632732-DPOSM6IYF9FBJWWM2K4H/362A3194.jpg Blog - Happy 6th Birthday Lil Buddy It was really such a busy summer but now the sun is starting to set earlier. I saw you resting here in the hammock one day in Maine after swimming and you just glowed, from the inside out. I want to keep this image of you in my mind for a very long time. Rest little one, whenever you want. Life will be busy so capture the golden moments whenever you can. Know that it is always o.k. to recharge your batteries. I do wonder what you were thinking about here as you gently swayed in the breeze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1530032008683-VCI27HYO03G3FHYHM0WZ/362A4040.jpg Blog - Happy 6th Birthday Lil Buddy Summer fades into fall and you enter your last year of pre-school. You also go back to karate for your second year. You are doing an amazing job Jaxson. You earned your red stripped belt this year and you already know the importance of respect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1530032139400-RY6W068S7HNCTI4PJL9S/362A4347.jpg Blog - Happy 6th Birthday Lil Buddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1530032182766-JMB9BB2G87DOLTOUDQ6S/362A6895.jpg Blog - Happy 6th Birthday Lil Buddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1530032290303-LA5K9QYZ63O9F7MBHPC1/362A7344-2.jpg Blog - Happy 6th Birthday Lil Buddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1530032323722-ZAIMSCJ3SJTCH681C4OW/DSCF8584-2.jpg Blog - Happy 6th Birthday Lil Buddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1530032599651-X0EG4TB6NYCR6FES18OI/DSCF8058.jpg Blog - Happy 6th Birthday Lil Buddy Oh my gosh, how much do you love your brother Liam. I'd say to the moon and back. You look up to him and you really are becoming best friends. I know sometimes he tries to trick you but mostly he really loves you and takes good care of you. I also think it's awesome that you both still like to wear the same kind of shirts sometimes. 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Thanks for taking Papa and me along also...we had pizza and cake with gelato. Then a train ride home. This is a favorite photo of mine. 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This photo of you and Uncle Chris is pretty special. At first, we didn't think Mom would let you ride but you so bravely wanted to go and Uncle Chris was really great at keeping you safe. What a wonderful family time this was. We made a lot of memories here Lil Buddy. 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This is the view from the house we rented in Smith's Parish. A perfect house for all of us with three bedrooms and three baths. It had a nice front deck and a lovely pool out back, which the boys enjoyed every day. The view was spectacular.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528224247049-CCRXLPRIFCP3MABJFIVX/DSCF8695.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528226379202-VV5BWD29R4VW8TMMSA7V/DSCF8762.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... The Island is just full of the most beautiful flowers. In May so many of them were already in bloom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528224320068-R6OZ3KISFUG6H9F6IAIG/DSCF8615.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528224333518-12EDK59TDZP9J4KQ4PJS/DSCF8626.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528224350936-URDCCERZFVILVFESCYPJ/DSCF9038.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528224487887-1AKK4RXYNVY74HYKUB9H/DSCF8937.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... We visited so many beaches. This was Horseshoe Bay. I think the prettiest of all. So many caves to check out and like all the others, beautiful pink sand and the colors of the Caribbean in the ocean.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528224666124-EPELLB7T31XV48YUPDJ4/DSCF8834.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528224675736-XYFE9IQSE73EKLAV8Z73/DSCF8877.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528224693742-JFNS19WW4STSLIMU8S0K/DSCF8745.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528224738998-51G6A4LP33HUSK5AL8ML/DSCF8947.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528224850153-GSGACUUOZAE73AHDNZ4S/DSCF8897.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... A great place for a budding photographer to learn his craft...He and I had so much fun walking the beach, snapping photos, talking and just being together sharing our hobby. He's a good learner.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528225001060-C906AR7GF0XC4TDNPOBY/DSCF8949.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... Our three Amigo's at Coconut Beach. This is where Chris and Jenna took us for our Anniversary Dinner. It sure was a magical night. Just the perfect gift for us. Definately a night to remember.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528225132261-V6UJ3XRBXBA3V5K2JFY6/DSCF8987.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528225144289-O09I3DUYUC2IDXYFI5VN/DSCF9008.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1528225220738-43UKRISGDQHC8UJS1G8M/DSCF9049.jpg Blog - Celebrating 50... This is probably my one of my favorite photos of all time. One of the things on my bucket list was to ride on a motorcycle. That did not happen because I was so scared. When Chris got this scooter I kind of knew it was my last chance and who better to trust then my son. I hiked up my dress, put on the helmut and hung on tight. Off I went. I can't say I loved it and it was a bit scary but I did it. I knew then, that it wasn't about the motocycle or the scooter, it was about fighting another fear. I'm so glad I did this. Bonus Anniversay gift to myself. Kudos to Chris for being as gentle as he could on the bumpy roads. 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I know I have written about them before but sometimes, when you really need a lift, this is where you want to be. The Macha Latte is the best, then add in a cherry pistachio tart and for a few moments your troubles melt away. I am not busy at Tatte. This location was on Boylston St. at Fenway. My plan is to eventually hit them all.   http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/4/26/winter-reading-2018 monthly 0.5 2018-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524763366696-TS3LW8O8RV4K1WUVIZZV/DSCF8157.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 I read some great books this winter and we finished a project that I have been looking forward to having for some time now. I'm going to confess, right up front, that I do judge a book by its cover. At least until I read the inside cover or the back page of the book .. then I make the final decision on whether to go with it or put it back, thinking how pretty it is. So lets get startd because I'm happy to say I read nine books this winter season.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524763737676-3Y82PB4ZX07JAT4KGSJM/DSCF8143.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 First I have to thank my husband for making this very old piece new again. It is my Mother's bookcase and I love it. Jim completely stripped it down, sanded and restain it to it's original condition. I love the little draw on the bottom. My Mom used to keep our photographs in there. The detail is lovely. Thanks Jim..xoxo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524763950448-1AABJ7QLXH7OHXXVDWON/DSCF8148.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 Pile number one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524764014742-B57IPXR5ASO3EI1FQJ2P/DSCF8163.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 Pile number two... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524764284320-KC1ILTMRQT4RDCT1MY9Z/DSCF8153.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524764858351-IBSQ8X5WDNW9MIUA29A9/DSCF8155.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524765692865-XR7T77AVWAATFPYFT1F0/DSCF8157.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524766248476-YELNTEUYHWNSXRDWYY79/DSCF8158.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524766873850-XGR8U77Y4BFOVA3DGAE0/DSCF8162.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 I actually got this book in my book page from Random House. A new writer that I had not heard of before. It was a wonderful story about love and forgiveness, the violence of memory and the equal violence of losing it. The landscape was sweeping. A meditation on the power and limits of the individual imagination. I would read her again. 4 Stars   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524785318903-4IH77X3686OYTZ5ACG38/DSCF8149.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 By now most of you have already read Eleanor Oliphant. If not, run out and get it now. A wonderful read about an outspoken and socially challenged girl who meet an unkept and quirky young man. They save an elderly man who has fallen and together the three of them save each other. Heartwarming and 5 str worthy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524785936069-UL4IL9BCPCO8Z3S5JIE6/DSCF8150.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 I just couldn't love this book. I tried. Then I read the back of the book and realized it wasn't so much about me as it was about the Gothic tour de force. I'm not a fan of gothic and I wasn't a fan of The Remains of the Day either, which was also by this same author.. I should have known better. I did not finish this book...so no stars.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524786122180-BNLIVNZ0MPOADK9NVFDV/DSCF8151.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 Another Christmas gift and I enjoyed it so much. It is uniquely written. A memoir written in poetry form. I could relate to lots of it. The writing was beautiful, the drawings fantastic. If your heart needs healing this is for you.. I just bought her second book, The Sun and the Flowers. Can't wait to read that one, Four stars   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1524786456630-J65LBWZRVF22XI8OWPPF/DSCF8152.jpg Blog - Winter Reading 2018 http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/4/12/play-time monthly 0.5 2018-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1523579429046-BK564CGK6NNRKF7PR23O/IMG_4251.jpg Blog - Play Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1523900936347-BYOJ6ZPESSWBM0AZUQ95/IMG_4250.jpg Blog - Play Time They loved the balloon room. I had to go in with them but with my claustrophobia, I kept one foot holding the door open for a quick exit. You really are suppose to exit at the other end but no way was I diving into that mess... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1523901048110-U5N1Z9D77XW4IFVPG7T8/IMG_4255.jpg Blog - Play Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1523901085325-5S9R32YA95FBFYSQHT13/IMG_4256.jpg Blog - Play Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1523901136568-2ZKBYQHPNVBKRHTXPHON/IMG_4271.jpg Blog - Play Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1523901158112-QMATQ67TYS356RIIU13Z/IMG_4265.jpg Blog - Play Time Jaxson is hanging back. It was very dark in there. A light at the end showed a pink "something" kneeling and then when you got to the end, it jumped up. You know I didn't go, right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1523901254649-0A59IH241KRLI8MJBB9D/IMG_4267.jpg Blog - Play Time This was fun. A sweater just laying on this block. What would you do with that to make it fun and playful? Well, you could share that sweater with your Papa. All the blocks had different things to play with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1523901565263-1OOP7EW5QGO3DR9QHDJX/IMG_4268.jpg Blog - Play Time I'm not quite sure what this was. He was dancing though, so it had something to do with music. He does have a good time with himself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1523901644222-6MLKH90SCTMDB53VO999/IMG_4270.jpg Blog - Play Time Both boys spent a lot of time with this game making Avatars. They picked the model, then named them, dressed them, picked hair color and descriptions of what their Avatar would be like. Liam made at least 5 and Jaxson, probably three. They really loved this and had to type all the info in themselves...well, maybe Jaxson needed a bit of help but not Liam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1523901858155-4KGJ85DKHXWUPBC34IHW/IMG_4272.jpg Blog - Play Time I love this quote. If only we played more as adults. Then again, the boys are always making us play. I love that part of being a Nana. Without the boys I'm not so sure we would go out and do all these fun things. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/4/3/springis-in-the-air monthly 0.5 2018-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522798756234-HTMY83RSIDPM2B2UCTGS/DSCF8042.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522799531851-J33IOYZ47ZY1ZHVKWVAW/362A6829-Edit.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... This was the first sign. The Hawks have been missing all winter. Now this one is back...in my yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522799597457-EUVJS17JTIF2DJ8VUGDW/362A6913.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... I was not really happy to see him in the tree but when he showed up on the ground for the very first time, this really bothered me. He was gathering sticks for a nest. Nest means spring and babies. Not my favorite raptor since I have a very white 6 pound dog who is now on a leash full time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522799835391-PUA01WN4AUYPGKQ38O17/362A6899.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522799835887-W69ZP5ECJZ4THNLB22E7/362A6901.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522799837039-AKGK19I7BPOQEV9V38YC/362A6909.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522800038600-PNHXNQ0684DV370ELN0J/DSCF8059.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522800105250-KYM2MKWG4JGJJ5G13L7W/DSCF8061.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... The most significant sign of Spring is always Easter for me. I got help dying the eggs this year and the boys also decorated the table. The sun did shine for the Easter egg hunt which made us all very happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522800240618-8O2BSXVKICQK0FKMDZS2/362A6914.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... Sunshine for one day and then back to snow. The good news is I am so excited to see Mama owl back again this year, to her nest in the big pine tree. Snowflakes flying, as she sleeps with one eye open. Resting up to take care of the little owl that will soon join her. I can't wait.. Welcome home Mama Owl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522800466710-1AVVEP1P20TV5KJ53IU6/362A6933.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... My owl friend gave me a big boost so I headed to the pond to see if spring was visiting there. Look what I found on this snowy, dull day. Such bright color and he was singing his lovely mating song. This day, dull and dreary, was giving me such a beautiful sneak peek at Spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522800641914-XLANFYD6BKYGCW67O68O/362A6941.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... Further down on the pond, not to be left out of the miracle of spring, were these two lovelies pruning and primping..using the pond for their mirror. Yes, they were also being snowed on but by now it only added to the beauty and miracle of what is called Nature. Seasons changing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522800812047-BGGQLOQ0XXZBER9IEY87/362A6910-2.jpg Blog - Spring Reveals Itself... Back home again, in my own backyard, the crocuses broke through the mud and revealed themselves in all their beauty and strength. Tiny little spring flowers pushing their weight around. Like us, they refused to wait any longer for Spring. I'm renewed in their beauty. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/3/27/new-york-cityafter-dark monthly 0.5 2018-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522171185357-A9ZL2NVQG3S6DBAGMMR0/DSCF6238.jpg Blog - New York City...After Dark Day is done. It was a good one. Now for some nightlife. Back through Washington Park...heading towards Soho and dinner. Looks like doggie day care is getting out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522171309070-JWZG7I7WV8UI4HKMWZ0G/DSCF6239.jpg Blog - New York City...After Dark The sun is starting to set. Color is still in the trees and people are slowing down and relaxing. There is a nice feeling in this park. A place to find some peace in a city full of noise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522171402253-NPOKLY2EO9X3PBVX1WIK/DSCF6303.jpg Blog - New York City...After Dark It's darker now. People heading home. Bike rentals everywhere. Shopping bags slung over shoulders. Early evening. The crossroads at the end of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522171507988-3Y7KQWJWF7PCF05JP2QW/DSCF6312.jpg Blog - New York City...After Dark I turn around for one more look. The park is busier but still holds a sense of restfulness. Soon, it will be very busy. Groups gather and speak their minds. The resting folks head out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522171838903-OYA6NF9YFB9M0PTP328B/DSCF6319.jpg Blog - New York City...After Dark For a November night, it was cold but quite lovely. As we walked, I found it so difficult to comprehend the violence this city sometimes experiences. All the people we met were lovely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522194088856-MBUAY1DBBKK2KF98WO7U/DSCF6324.jpg Blog - New York City...After Dark When walking, it is nice to just look at all the shops and little places to eat. The Malt House looked like a nice place to check out for an early dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522194169911-GBZTSL1028S5WI836NG3/DSCF6345.jpg Blog - New York City...After Dark A good choice. It was warm and cozy with a fire going. Jim is a beer man and he gave this place his approval. Food was pub style, which we like and the best part, interesting people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522194256324-WCFK2WMAZXG6LVT5M63F/DSCF6352.jpg Blog - New York City...After Dark Who can refuse a bokeh Christmas tree...double bonus, it was reflected in the window. My wine was so comforting and warm, the music loud and fun. I loved how festive and alive it all was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522194368412-6KB48XT4BCN4W8EJCK3D/DSCF6347.jpg Blog - New York City...After Dark Ah, young love. How perfect. I smiled at this. At the memories, it stirred in me. Sneaking that quick kiss when you think no one is watching. Actually, you don't even care if someone is watching or snapping. The little Fuji doing it's job....quietly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1522196652226-SD27G9AML6FQVHTL264W/DSCF6334.jpg Blog - New York City...After Dark Feeling full of both food and drink. Feeling grateful for not only making it to the city again but to a great book event, we walk back to the hotel. Soho is beautiful and feels safe and the colors are vibrant, especially at night. Stars in the sky, snuggled in winter coats, we walk home, him and I. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/3/22/off-the-page-random-house-event monthly 0.5 2018-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521740662895-RAU610ZKXCT6AM3WK7UH/DSCF6254.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521739956058-OQT19G579JL7TO7YINQO/DSCF6187.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event So one thing I love about New York is that it is a very walkable city. We left early in the morning for our walk over to The New School, where the event was being held. It was quiet this early morning.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521740061084-EHJ8UEJN7G773YJW21ZZ/DSCF6234.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event Our walk took us through Washington Park. A beautiful spot with so much to watch and captured. I loved that people just hang out here and they have a great dog park. I also love the clouds hugging that building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521740281192-RQYL7BUIIOEDA3TAKM0B/DSCF6237.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event The sun comes out and the day begins for these New Yorkers moving from one side of the city to the other. Through the park is the way to go. This was our route to getting to the school. I could have stayed here taking photo's all day long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521740424602-1POXMIDSJMM3ARW80KZV/DSCF6249.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521740435427-VQDMJ4IZMAK2TLBWPTC4/DSCF6250.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521747803338-AXFW6XZFSD3U8W4VAF65/IMG_3523.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521747814108-3Q77F6U6ZD8UJD7WVBR1/IMG_3493.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521757974777-MVG5ZY9MP98T1I7BOY9K/DSCF6273.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event Well look who I met while we were out walking for lunch. Elizabeth has a favorite food cart that she likes when in New York. She tells me they have the best chicken and rice. She likes it so much, she got it twice while there. We had such a wonderful chat, standing right there on the sidewalk. HIGHTLIGT.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521758237813-F0X407WEWGU5FUC5YJJ5/IMG_3525.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521758247597-CO6AL2S99AADQMBDMMV1/IMG_3531.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521758989181-GVG977918NG1M1X86FIA/IMG_3488.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event So the day was wonderful. When it was over, it wasn't really over for those of us with this special name tag. Yes, Cocktail Reception Guest. That's me...   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521759088628-BH15SZJCEA9FQP476IZB/DSCF6283.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521759096414-ULQV0293JIOAJNJVWV6J/DSCF6292.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521759229650-PCSC7VC59ZL8OILNVYXL/DSCF6301.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1521759415929-NMAT0TL1OPIIRSBI9GL7/IMG_3536.jpg Blog - Off The Page-Random House Event Back in the hotel room, we lined up all the free books we got. We also got a wine glass, wine opener, and peanut butter cups. Scored big here. There is nothing more comforting than a huge pile of books waiting to be cracked open and enjoy. Oh, yes, we will be going again. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/3/8/cruising-on-the-river monthly 0.5 2018-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1520528453162-FG4CBYM9SQMYWNYDAIY0/DSCF7824.jpg Blog - Cruising on The River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1520528998378-RS6JFTQPIFX415HK703R/DSCF7767.jpg Blog - Cruising on The River As we were leaving the dock this wonderful blue heron was standing on a sand bar. So beautiful to see and photograph. He didn't mind at all being a celebrity for a few minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1520529096652-XZKG9Y7MM2YU31WBC3KE/DSCF7772.jpg Blog - Cruising on The River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1520529569698-4FLX691OIORZUSZ3MA5R/DSCF7777.jpg Blog - Cruising on The River Beautiful scenery, strange looking trees and nice gentle reflections against the clear, slow-moving river...It is warm out, not a drop of snow anywhere and birds are singing in the trees. Almost like a Huckleberry Fin Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1520529780920-SF1MLOOXYE6JE17SRU14/DSCF7793.jpg Blog - Cruising on The River Just when we were starting to zen out, we came around another corner and look who is waiting for us. Well, this brought me up off my seat and I started clicking. Oh my, I was so excited to see him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1520529906465-HNY9VWWCB7QSYHKOK5KH/DSCF7779.jpg Blog - Cruising on The River Just after passing that beauty of an alligator, we turned the corner and along came this kayaker and his partner. Well, we all sat there, kind of scared for them because they had no idea what they were going to witness. We didn't hear any screams so we assumed they made it safely by that boy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1520530043122-GE7YQE7SHCS7JT035M0N/DSCF7766.jpg Blog - Cruising on The River All along the river bed were little wildflowers and bees having lunch. So small and delicate, both the flowers and the bees. Once again, the river was peaceful, just sharing some of natures beauty with us. I never get tired of seeing what nature offers up to me as her gifts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1520530186389-1I8SHAVOMJIOGWLPHIXU/DSCF7794.jpg Blog - Cruising on The River Ah, but don't get complacent or lost in the world of bees and flowers because you need to be ready for this BIG BOY. Oh Ya, supposedly he is one of the biggest on the river and we were told that they can move as fast as 30 miles an hour but only for a short sprint. Amazing. I'm so happy that he wasn't up for a sprint today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1520530455180-TN4RUQIK821P8WBGCO2G/DSCF7798.jpg Blog - Cruising on The River Just in case you need a different view...He's got one eye looking at me.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1520530509716-QJUQL42A5HDAWHJOKMOI/DSCF7811.jpg Blog - Cruising on The River Then back to cuteness again...These turtles were quite lovely and much smaller than the alligators. I just hope that they didn't become lunch for them after they woke up from their nap. http://www.cherylcrotty.com/blog/2018/2/27/my-boston-birthday monthly 0.5 2018-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1519782872092-UKY02XQIPGV7Y19R9TJM/DSCF6684.jpg Blog - My Boston Birthday The Boston Public Library entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1519833869254-TJDOY484Z6TXBPRVOQLN/DSCF6685.jpg Blog - My Boston Birthday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1519834443870-J3CW6TDB7X3X9TL6FR6X/DSCF6686.jpg Blog - My Boston Birthday Bates Hall....The main reading room. Gorgeous, and those lights, and the light streaming in. This is what I came for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1519834533568-YFSG5OABJHUEH0PFVSTS/DSCF6689.jpg Blog - My Boston Birthday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1519871455154-85VUEDI9VP6P36CKZ7PU/DSCF6694.jpg Blog - My Boston Birthday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1519834533865-BMS6VZZXUK40CE3MGWQP/DSCF6695.jpg Blog - My Boston Birthday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1519834625148-ISCUVW9KPR78NRFJRL4J/DSCF6701.jpg Blog - My Boston Birthday The Light...The Wood...The Marble. 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Most likely on the hill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1519868237322-UVVIQ1MBQSAXIZMGX9PG/DSCF6718.jpg Blog - My Boston Birthday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1519868237264-JD5ZP57B90ZHMDHICDC8/DSCF6719.jpg Blog - My Boston Birthday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1519868442460-9F0TQ4K4332J1XQI3FC8/DSCF6726.jpg Blog - My Boston Birthday Honestly, it takes about 20 minutes of looking and deciding because everything is so delicious...so hard to choose just one treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1519868506722-2MUEP3PMN03CMRMBCV6N/DSCF6721.jpg Blog - My Boston Birthday I don't drink coffee but I sure like the smell of it. If you have never had a machta green tea latte, you should treat yourself. Oh MY Gosh, the best ever and it's so good for you. 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She must be drooling for a piece of that fresh fish. Stingy man. He's got her tail feathers all ruffed up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1516320150802-MI3YSGZUDRSH9B5BTCYO/362A4903.jpg Blog - Then...I Go To The Lake Well they finally switched places ad now it's her turn. Let's see how he likes keeping the look-out. Now she is stepping on the poor fish...Nature is so brutal sometimes. 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Most days I walk in amazement at the simple joy of this safe and comforting town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1511401404075-EDA5RVTMHZR84ILL4SDI/DSCF5847.jpg Blog - Grateful Heart On the days when life seems to turn me upside down and in and out, I am privileged to sit by the ocean and meditate on all the moments that add up to a complete and sweet life with Jim and my kids...A short time by the rolling sea sets me right again...rested and re-newed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/523f1b96e4b0534df7df051b/1511401760253-6AZNIHLTBS938OWT1UX8/DSCF6422.jpg Blog - Grateful Heart Then there is always the comforts of home..good food, warm house, light, laughter and love. 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My favorite photo of you from St. Maarten last year. Someday we will go again to that magical place...I love you Liam...Happy 8 Birthday... 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