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 :)

The mothers enjoying a day's chat.








horses on the stairs :)

HORSES- very clever 

Danielle

Carrie

JenniFlower :)

David  

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)
 

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 

Catrina and Abbie Hyslop getting ready to play Balderdash!
Carol & Annick: caught mid-laugh by myself as photographer :)  

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 :)


 

Happy 10th Birthday, Abbie!

Yesterday the Marshall and DeL clans drove to the Hyslop residence, to celebrate Abbie's 10th birthday. We all enjoyed some lunch, complete with Pumpkin Praline birthday cake, the girls played "stick the apple on the tree", and decorated some candles. Last but not least, we oohed-and aahed as Abbie opened her gifts.

Happy 10th Birthday, Abbie!

Love,

The Marshalls :) 

 

Enjoying the "pin the apple on the tree" game in the company of little Louis.


Louis and Carol pose for a photo :)  

 

Happy 13th Birthday Catrina!

Catrina turned 13 on the 15th, and for her special dinner she chose Raspberry Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Scalloped Corn, Croissants, Fruit Salad, and Chocolate Cake (made by Evvie) and Ice Cream.

Catrina a is a blessing in our family, as she brings laughs, and enjoys making things in the the kitchen for all of us to sample :)

Happy Birthday Catrina, we love you!

Papa, Mama, Allison, Annick, and Evvie.

Esther's gift to Catrina was a handmade crosstitch of an angel. It is hanging in our bedroom :)

News Flash: This just in from BBN*- Father has a change of mind when he presents daughter with CD player**

*Birthday Broadcast Network
**This is a photo op.