Leaving the Farm Behind

Sometimes a subway ride and Chinatown adventure is just want you need. It was really cold in Toronto but some urban exploration is just what the doctor ordered.

Freezing at the Falls

I think we picked the coldest day of the year to visit Niagara Falls. It was freezing but fantastic. We were the only ones there!

Alone at the Zoo

Apparently a freezing cold day in March is the absolute best time to visit the Toronto Zoo. We are alone with the animals and everyone was happy to come out to say "Hello!".

Maple Syrup Fail

We collected sap only for me to burn it to the bottom of the pot while forgetting it during a work meeting. I spent three days scrubbing the pot. Not worth it. Apparently I am not to be trusted to boil maple syrup while Ian is away. He has NEVER burnt a batch even while multitasking. I burnt my first one. So much for my back up career plan of maple syrup maker.

Sunset Sap Run

I was elected to collect the maple sap today. It was glorious. There is nothing that says springtime better than the beautiful melody of sap drops pinging into dozens of metal buckets. The sunset was the perfect visual accompaniment. This was the highlight of my day, for sure.

Seed Starts

We have contact! Our peppers have finally peeked through the soil.

Sheep Go To Sleep?

Sleep? No way - the weather is beautiful!