Finished book 49 of the year today. Was saving this one for enjoying in the quiet space between Christmas and New Year’s, and it didn’t disappoint! Thanks again for a great birthday gift, Mes! #readinggoals

When winter sun and ice crystals make rainbows…😍#nofilter #icerainbow

Was there ever a more me gift?! 😍Thanks, Mom! 😘😘

About 50 layers of ice by the river gave the boys a solid hour of (noisy) entertainment. The slomo video looks like water cascading ( which, I suppose, it is…) #iceplay #icyriverbank #getoutside #exploremore

About 50 layers of ice by the river gave the boys a solid hour of (noisy) entertainment. The slomo video looks like water cascading ( which, I suppose, it is…) #iceplay #icyriverbank #getoutside #exploremore

Paper dolls

Paper dolls

Today, featuring: the last tree in MA ( I think), procured this morning for an outdoor covid Christmas Eve celebration, snowy walks, a black squirrel (!!), snowy walks, and bird feeder friends. #sundayfun #ilovewinter

Today, featuring: the last tree in MA ( I think), procured this morning for an outdoor covid Christmas Eve celebration, snowy walks, a black squirrel (!!), snowy walks, and bird feeder friends. #sundayfun #ilovewinter

Frost feathers today #olloclip #olloclipmacro #ice #winterbeauty

Frost feathers today #olloclip #olloclipmacro #ice #winterbeauty

One more #olloclipmacro #olloclip #snowflakes #snowflakebentleyismyhero

One more #olloclipmacro #olloclip #snowflakes #snowflakebentleyismyhero

And swans. Picture taken by Kaleb while he was balancing on a fallen tree over the water #goodshot @kaleb_sands

And swans. Picture taken by Kaleb while he was balancing on a fallen tree over the water #goodshot @kaleb_sands

Makes me happy every damn time #ramen

Makes me happy every damn time #ramen

Another gorgeous and delicious @3riverfarmersalliance box! #freshandlocal

Another gorgeous and delicious @3riverfarmersalliance box! #freshandlocal

My favorite winter soup: “ rough and ready potage “- turnip, potato, leek. SO delicious #deborahmadison

My favorite winter soup: “ rough and ready potage “- turnip, potato, leek. SO delicious #deborahmadison

Looks pretty. Hopefully tastes good, too

Looks pretty. Hopefully tastes good, too

November beach, gray and cloudy and beautiful. Engineering with the tides. #adventurebraids #nofilterneeded #exploremore #getoutside

November beach, gray and cloudy and beautiful. Engineering with the tides. #adventurebraids #nofilterneeded #exploremore #getoutside

I sit so far forward when playing cello that I didn’t realize I was sharing my seat! #sneakycat #freshcat #musicfan #ludwigfilterofcourse

I sit so far forward when playing cello that I didn’t realize I was sharing my seat! #sneakycat #freshcat #musicfan #ludwigfilterofcourse

I call this series “sorry, not sorry, but I love snow and ice”. It’s just so transformative and beautiful 😍

I call this series “sorry, not sorry, but I love snow and ice”. It’s just so transformative and beautiful 😍

Sparkly hedgehog snow. Swamp snow makes me so happy. #sograteful #nofilter #snowyhalloween

Sparkly hedgehog snow. Swamp snow makes me so happy. #sograteful #nofilter #snowyhalloween

Current read. Just started. Loving it so far…. #bookstagram

Current read. Just started. Loving it so far…. #bookstagram

Most of the time when my kids yell, “Mom! Come quick!” it’s because they found a cool bug that they know I’ll love. This week’s call to action was for this beautiful wolf spider in the cup holder of K’s tractor. Thought she was so lovely that I gave her a little photo shoot. #Arachnidsarebeautifultoo #olloclipmacro #arachnid

Most of the time when my kids yell, “Mom! Come quick!” it’s because they found a cool bug that they know I’ll love. This week’s call to action was for this beautiful wolf spider in the cup holder of K’s tractor. Thought she was so lovely that I gave her a little photo shoot. #Arachnidsarebeautifultoo #olloclipmacro #arachnid

Love this shot. I call it “Stinky and the nail” #insectsofinstagram

You could say today is a nice day. Sassafras mittens, salt marsh, horseshoe crabs, and sunshine. #aok #exploremore #nofilterneeded

The grapes were ready, so it was jam time! #concordgrapes #concordgrapejam #homemade #falltraditions

Part 1 of White Mts day. Kaleb’s favorite fall tradition—Lost River! #loveithere #getoutside

Gorgeous, no filter, glowy wood. #treerings

Oh hi! Such gorgeous leaf mimicry #olloclipmacro #insectsofinstagram #insects_macro

Macro capture on our walk 😍 In love with the colors in this one! #olloclipmacro #insectsofinstagram #insects_macro #macro

It’s been quite a week! School started for teachers, and I’m in a new position at a new school— exciting changes but wee bit stressful! Some nature and art ( another Goldsworthy 😍 thinking of you, @emilyevans724 ) at deCordova with my sister and fam were the perfect reset button! #exhale #artinnature

My new favorite picture of the boys #nofilter #goclimbatree

Bradley Palmer wander. What a gorgeous day! #shenanigans #nofilterneeded😍

Bradley Palmer wander. What a gorgeous day! #shenanigans #nofilterneeded😍

Tomato hornworm caterpillars are so destructive to tomatoes, but so beautiful, so we temporarily took this guy in and are controlling which tomato leaves he eats while we watch him grow. #olloclipmacro #insectsofinstagram #macro_insects #insects_macro #nofilter

Tomato hornworm caterpillars are so destructive to tomatoes, but so beautiful, so we temporarily took this guy in and are controlling which tomato leaves he eats while we watch him grow. #olloclipmacro #insectsofinstagram #macro_insects #insects_macro #nofilter

Ummmm….it’s possible I didn’t need all these books. But set me loose in a used bookstore on a day when both kids are in camp and this is bound to happen. #notallforme #usedbooksbringmejoy #makingupforlosttime @usedbooksuperstore

Ummmm….it’s possible I didn’t need all these books. But set me loose in a used bookstore on a day when both kids are in camp and this is bound to happen. #notallforme #usedbooksbringmejoy #makingupforlosttime @usedbooksuperstore

Don’t know what this is yet, but it’s gorgeous! As small as the distance across my pinkie nail, found by my son on a maple leaf #insectsofinstagram #olloclipmacro #insects_macro

Don’t know what this is yet, but it’s gorgeous! As small as the distance across my pinkie nail, found by my son on a maple leaf #insectsofinstagram #olloclipmacro #insects_macro

No monarch caterpillars on my milkweed yet, but a whole bunch of milkweed tussock moth caterpillars! #fuzzylittleguys #insectsofinstagram #olloclipmacro

No monarch caterpillars on my milkweed yet, but a whole bunch of milkweed tussock moth caterpillars! #fuzzylittleguys #insectsofinstagram #olloclipmacro

Today was all about the diving, especially for Cam. Also, this dog was living his best life. Awesome sauce. #lakelife

Today was all about the diving, especially for Cam. Also, this dog was living his best life. Awesome sauce. #lakelife

File under “ so damn lucky”. Bucket list item: seeing Goldsworthy’s work in person ✅ #artoutside #grateful @kaleb_sands

File under “ so damn lucky”. Bucket list item: seeing Goldsworthy’s work in person ✅ #artoutside #grateful @kaleb_sands

#exploremore #everydayisanadventure

#exploremore #everydayisanadventure

There are so many happy pollinators in my butterfly garden that the air is dancing 😍 Ray Bradbury called it the “bee fried air” in Dandelion Wine ❤️

There are so many happy pollinators in my butterfly garden that the air is dancing 😍 Ray Bradbury called it the “bee fried air” in Dandelion Wine ❤️

Just finished book number 26 for the year! Sooo good! And of course it was, because the endpapers are a map! #ilovemaps #mapsinbooks #bookstagram

Just finished book number 26 for the year! Sooo good! And of course it was, because the endpapers are a map! #ilovemaps #mapsinbooks #bookstagram

Beach bugs

Beach bugs

#mythree #myboys

#mythree #myboys

#bestgraffitiever

#bestgraffitiever

#tbt to that day 14 years ago when we got married. Fabulous day, fabulous life together since. I love you @keegsands !!!! Happy Anniversary!!!

#tbt to that day 14 years ago when we got married. Fabulous day, fabulous life together since. I love you @keegsands !!!! Happy Anniversary!!!

And a seriously cool, seriously gorgeous leaf #arteverywhere #artinnature #olloclipmacro

And a seriously cool, seriously gorgeous leaf #arteverywhere #artinnature #olloclipmacro

More cool critters #olloclipmacro #insectsofinstagram

More cool critters #olloclipmacro #insectsofinstagram

Spiderlings #olloclipmacro #arachnidsofinstagram

Spiderlings #olloclipmacro #arachnidsofinstagram

Cool dude. Gives off a “don’t mess with me vibe” #insectsofinstagram #olloclipmacro #insects_macro

Cool dude. Gives off a “don’t mess with me vibe” #insectsofinstagram #olloclipmacro #insects_macro

Yurt trip. Love it here ❤️#backformore #maineforestyurts

Yurt trip. Love it here ❤️#backformore #maineforestyurts

The actual name of this moth is the Beautiful Wood Nymph. Wish I could see it in flight, because while I think it is super cool, based on current appearance, Bird Dropping Nymph might be a more accurate name #insectsofinstagram #olloclipmacro

The actual name of this moth is the Beautiful Wood Nymph. Wish I could see it in flight, because while I think it is super cool, based on current appearance, Bird Dropping Nymph might be a more accurate name #insectsofinstagram #olloclipmacro

Do dragonflies remind everyone of has ass motorcyclists? I mean really, this insect needs a Harley. #insectsofinstagram

Do dragonflies remind everyone of has ass motorcyclists? I mean really, this insect needs a Harley. #insectsofinstagram

Sooooo good. Cam:”they should call the ones from the store Storeberries and these Strawberries “ #ciderhill #itsmyfarm

Sooooo good. Cam:”they should call the ones from the store Storeberries and these Strawberries “ #ciderhill #itsmyfarm

Totally captivated by this cool dude. Leaf footed bug. #insectsofinstagram

Little bit of garden glory. My poor peonies are nearly dragging on the ground. I never cut them but figured I may as well. Trying for a lovely arrangement a la @ma_may but alas, don’t have quite her skills. #stillpretty

Those are some pollen baskets! #nofilter #bumblebee #insectsofinstagram

Camouflage like 😮#insectsofinstagram

Well, hello gorgeous!! #startSaturdayright

Fern study #olloclipmacro #nofilter #fernfan #olloclip

Fresh air is keeping me sane

More moth #olloclipmacro #insectsofinstagram #nofilter

Front door moth #olloclipmacro #insectsofinstagram #nofilter

Backyard camping ( looks sweet and lovely but the hour prior was drama and pouting and tears and it nearly didn’t happen, pretty much because of the teenager) #realdeal

Reading buddy #blackcat

Another book, another map! 😍#armchairtravel #thesaltpath @raynor.winn

And seriously, what is more delicate looking than dandelion seeds? 😍 #notaweed #olloclipmacro #nofilter #dandelion

Today was such a good insect picture day!!!! So excited! Went for an afternoon walk with KB and hit the jackpot! #olloclipmacro #insectsofinstagram

Catio complete!

Friday night date night: a walk around the neighborhood and the yard by ourselves. I’ll take it. #thankgodtherainstopped

Left the house and it was AMAAAZING

Hey there, honeybee! I see you’ve been busy! 😍 #honeybees #pollenbaskets

I don’t remember these ever blooming last year. Lovely surprise!

Went to smell my hyacinth and saw this teeny tiny guy. A quick garden walk turned up tons of lightning bugs on the maple, too. #nofilter #insectsofinstagram #olloclipmacro #olloclip

Because why the $@# not, right? Thanks Godiva.

Rainy morning

Pussywillow spring

Beaver made art. Sculptural and gorgeous.

Front door greeter. That antenna 😍. #welcomehome #insectsofinstagram

On our hike today we saw a BUTTERFLY, a snake, a bluebird ( not pictured) some gorgeous trees and rocks, and found a perfect exhale spot. We’ll take it. #quarantinedbutlucky #physicaldistancingexpert #nofilter

Spring garden jewels #takejoywhereyoucanfindit

Seems like a good time to read this book, as I don’t see myself getting on a plane any time soon…. ( plane crash story)

Amazon delivery for my remote learning lessons! Better markers for charts that show up better, and giant binder clips to hold my paper on the easel! #remotelearning #tryingsomethingnew m.youtube.com/watch

m.youtube.com/watch Being brave and having fun while I’m at it!

More signs of spring!

It has been A DAY. But after all the craziness I’m feeling very grateful for the people who had tough decisions to make and still made the right ones, protecting our community as best we can. Also these spring flowers. And everyone who listened to me battling with uncertainty and the unknown this week. And finally my students, half of whom left my room at least claiming to be sad today, and making plans for how we will keep connected over the next weeks. Exhausted, but grateful.

Moss AND ice bubbles?! Be still my heart ❤️

Manatees!! Mama and baby- look closely. Beautiful place. Thanks for the tip, Grammy! #bluespringsstatepark

Manatees!! Mama and baby- look closely. Beautiful place. Thanks for the tip, Grammy! #bluespringsstatepark

Visit with Papa ❤️

Sunset and turtles. Lovely end to a lovely day! #nofilter

Droid building! #luckyboys #galaxysedge #didntdisappoint

Leia buns…..closest I’ll get to mouse ears

Continued fun!

Sea turtles 😍😍😍 also pelicans and cruise ships . Great afternoon!! Well planned, Grammy!

❤️from my valentine ❤️

Home with a sick waggle meant working on valentine friends! #boxofcute

Saw this gorgeous cocoon right at the end of my hike. Stunning. That is all. #olloclip #olloclipmacro #nofilter

Olloclip adventures. Love the forms of these tiny fungi. And I know the pine needle one is out of focus, but I think the fuzzy quality is gorgeous in its own way. #olloclipmacro #olloclip

Trying to capture the snowy woods a new way today #treetopsbluesky #olloclipmacro #olloclip #droplet #nofilter

Starting a new journal for 2020. Less bullet journal style, more reflection. Just got this beauty- love the creamy paper, the grid lines, and that gorgeous green! #minimalismart #minimalismartjournal #2020goals