The Shy Gardener

Family

I am a busy mother of two teenage boys. Peter and Eric have been my focus for over 20 years and remind me daily of the importance of family.

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My sister and parents are key parts of my life and are very close to my heart. I also cherish the special bond with my extended family, the Barnetts.

Peter and Eric, I am grateful for your energy, enthusiasm, humor and love. I dedicate this site to you.

Cooking Tips & Recipes

Puzzling

Completed Jigsaw Puzzles

Family Posts

• Traditional Christmas Cookies

• Mouse Condo & a Total Teardown

• Colgate Camp Golden Anniversary

• How to Double in Size

• All That Jazz

• A Sweet Ride

• Puppets in Paradise

• Give Me Some Slack

• 100 Push-ups and a Kick in the Stomach

• My Flowers are History

• The Long Recovery

• The Cats Came Back

• Dog Sitting for my Dog

• My Grandfather's Dedication

Outdoor & Travel Posts

• Reflections on the Clark

• Hiking Mt. Toby

• Hiking Mt. Orient

• Hiking Mt. Norwottuck

• Hiking Mt. Holyoke

• Hiking Mt. Monadnock

• Camping: the Highlights

• White Mountain Adventure

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Zion National Park

• Bryce National Park

Backyard Ice Rink Posts

• Digging in the Dirt

• Heath Hutchinson and His Steam Shovel

• That's Rotten!

• Fellowship of the Rink

• The Journey is Complete

• Ice,Ice Baby

• Down the Drain

• Pucking Awesome!

• Thursday Night Lights