Around the Farm // 4

by Ashley Weeks Cart

We’re headed out to the Poconos for our usual Labor Day antics. Two of James’ a capella besties from college, and their families, are joining us.

When I asked Sunny if she was ready to fight in her first Tomato War, she responded, “Mommy, fighting is very bad. We don’t fight.”

How do you explain pretend battle to a preschooler, with the caveat that under normal circumstances (i.e. any day other than Labor Day) you refrain from hurling tomatoes at your peers?

We’re looking forward to one last summer hurrah before tackling a very busy September.

1. One of our mountain views. *swoon*
2. Kaki, purveyor of dirt. Kid loves her garden.
3. Chickens and their domain, namely the compost.
4. Abundant, beautiful Swiss Chard
5. Sisterly sweetness. I can hardly stand it.
6. On a walk.
7. Not on the farm, but at the bowling alley. Sunny laying claim to her bowling ball.
8. Impressively tall sunflowers.
9. Why hello, Nemo.
10. Sunset on the farm.