Maple Syrup

Today was the first day of the maple syrup festival. It's supposed to be much warmer tomorrow but we went today because we thought the attendance wouldn't be quite as high. Buddy went with us so that was an important consideration. It was colder than we expected. There were flurries now and again while we were there. Nevertheless it was good.

Waiting in line for food. The evaporators are behind me.


Nyla eating her pancakes and syrup.


Cora had to help Buddy get his bags in the hole.


Bohdin and Nyla doing the scavenger hunt. One of my favorite aspects of the festival is that it is small enough that the kids can run off and explore by themselves.


Bohdin remembered this game from last year and looked forward to playing it again.





Buddy was inspired to tap the maple trees in the forest behind the house. In addition to all things maple, they also sell spiles and tubing so we came home with over a gallon of maple syrup and the ability to make our own. Buddy already tapped three trees. We'll find out tomorrow if it worked.




Nyla and Cora are big fans of each other. Nyla tries hard to take care of her. She has even dressed her up a few times. She and Bohdin help Cora into her car seat and buckle her up. Sometimes the unbuckle her. Today Nyla was holding Cora's hand while she was nursing.
I asked Nyla what was the best part of having a sister. She said that if she dies Bohdin would still have one sister. That was not even close to the answer I expected.