Apple picking is my favorite fall activity. I grew up apple picking so it's very special to be able to do it with my family. Fishkill Farms is my favorite orchard near home to go apple picking because it is beautiful and they have organic apples to pick. One thing I noticed on all the apples this time in the orchard was a white coating on the skin. I've seen it before … [Read more...] about Apple Picking + Why Apples Have a White Coating On Skin
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July 4th Weekend Birthday Celebrations in Boston
We spent the July 4th weekend in Boston celebrating my niece and nephews birthdays. It was so nice to have my whole family (parents, brother, and sisters) together to celebrate their birthdays. Life is starting to feel more normal and it was so nice to travel with my family and celebrate these special birthdays. Cheers to family, Chrissy xo … [Read more...] about July 4th Weekend Birthday Celebrations in Boston
Father’s Day BBQ 2021
Father's Day weekend is always a busy weekend filled with family celebrations with my family and Grouchy Husband's family. It's SO great to see my family and celebrate all the fathers and I love cooking and hosting them. Such a great weekend and I feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many loyal, self-less, loving fathers. Finished cleaning up the kitchen … [Read more...] about Father’s Day BBQ 2021
What I Learned from My Daughter’s Horse Riding Lessons
My daughter's started horse riding when they were 6-years old at a one-week summer camp. They loved it and looked forward to it every year. The asked me to take lessons during the year but my Chinese mind didn't see how horse-back riding could help them get into a good college so it could only be something they did in the summer. But after many many years of asking, my … [Read more...] about What I Learned from My Daughter’s Horse Riding Lessons
I Started Liking My Sister After 20 Years
My sister is three years younger then me and we are very different. Growing up she was a better student and athlete. I had more boyfriends. I can't remember ever playing together. I would ask her to sleep in her room to have some company and she always said no. She would read my diary when I left the house. We only knew each other because we were sisters. Things … [Read more...] about I Started Liking My Sister After 20 Years