Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Visiting the Thompsons

Here we are at the Thompson house, practicing orchestra music! And it sounded really good too!


See Mr. DeL, we even practice on our 'play' days!


<- (Brahms Symphony 1)
As always, we had a great time with the Thompsons. Instruments were played, the horses were brought out, a delicious lunch was eaten, movies were talked about, and the moms had a nice time of fellowship :) Posted by Picasa

The mothers enjoying a day's chat.








horses on the stairs :)

HORSES- very clever Posted by Picasa
Danielle

Carrie

JenniFlower :)

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Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Martyr Party 2006: Remembering the Huguenots from the 16 Century

Our annual Martyr Party took place at the DeL family barn, and we enjoyed authentic French cuisine (Mousse au Chocolat, Tarte a la Pomme, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Cassulet, and French Apple Pie, to name a few), as well as some history about the Huguenots, and several interesting facts about the time period. Did you ever wonder where the terms "saved by the bell", "thresh hold", "don't throw the baby out with the bath water", came from? Click here to read all about it :)
Mr. DeL (as Pastor Augustin Marlorat) carves the roast with the encouragement of Jake Hyslop (as Pierre Dorteat)
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Some of the Huguenot men present:

Jon: Jacques Pavannes
Tom: One of 300 Camisards
A.J. Hyslop: Pierre Seguier
Mr. Hyslop: Claude Brousson
Jordan Hyslop: a follower of Pierre Seguier

...and of course, some Huguenot ladies:

Abbie Hyslop: One of 16 women imprisoned in the Tour de Constance
Annick: Madeleine Menanteau
Catrina: Louise de Coligny
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Catrina and Abbie Hyslop getting ready to play Balderdash!
Carol & Annick: caught mid-laugh by myself as photographer :)  Posted by Picasa

Friday, November 03, 2006

Harvest In The Country


Yesterday Sarah DeL and I took pictures at Past Tense Cider Mill. We had such fun, even though it was a bit chilly and windy out there! We didn't take many photos of each other because of cold, pink noses and some 'gone with the wind' hairstyles. (You ladies know what I mean:) If you are ever in our town, Past Tense has yummy cider, donuts, lunches, and ice cream. Do stop in! Happy November to you all :)


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