Maybe Amari felt he should be serious since Greta was being a silly clown.

The lettuce looked so good when Auntie Dove was handing it out but Amari was not sold on the taste.

Back to the garden.

Amari seemed a bit impressed that I can catch frogs but needed to get back to trying to empty the pond of water.

Dakayla coached Amari on his first smile for the camera.

Drumming with Heather Jean.

Group photo of a small fraction of the group of people on the farm.

Children of the corn (a cute not scary version).

Life at Orchard Hill Farm. The day often starts with helping Meme feed the chickens.

Visiting the baby ducks and turkeys.

Some days Amari has breakfast with Riley and Kale and other days with Greta and Asher.

Checking out the tractor.

Cousins! Riley, Calliope, Amari, Kale, and Asher.

After some kid wrangling we got photos of 5 of the 8 cousins at the farm this summer.

A big hug from cousin Kale.

Digging is an important part of the daily routine.

Drumming on the trash can with Asher and Kale at pizza night

Every Tuesday in the summer my brother Noah hosts a community pizza night. He supplies the dough and sauce and cooks the pizza and everyone brings topping to share. I think there are often up to 100 people who attend.

Joining the group who attempted some juggling at community pizza night.

4th of July weekend we went to Fairy Land with Faith and Shawn and Sofia.

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Looking at the alpaca that reminded Shawn of Prince.

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Enjoying the musical tunnel.

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Almost ready to be captain.

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Perhaps a bit annoyed at having his moment with Snow White intruded upon.

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When he gets older I doubt Amari will need to stand on his tip-toes to kiss anyone.

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Amari decided Snow White needed a kiss.

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Hammering with Zachery! Amari has found a friend who shares some key interests.

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Working with Lornie and Alef.

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Taking a break from hammering to wash rocks.

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Summer gardening with Acacio.

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To be a good gardener you've got to get in there and "be" with the plants.

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On our last visit to Alef's house Amari and Alef shared a hat and worked together.

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Working with Alef.

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The observant apprentice.

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Using the level

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Dinner with 2 child psychiatrists and family, but I don't think he was emotionally scarred by the experience.

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