Wednesday, March 16, 2011

embrace the camera {tapping trees}




With the cold nights and warm days sugaring season has arrived! There were a few trees that still needed to be tapped, so we packed our minivan full of sugaring buckets and headed out to give Daddy a hand.

It was the perfect spring day. The weather was warm and the sun was shining bright!

The snow was still a bit deep in spots, but we wont complain, especially to those of you that did the majority of the tapping a few weeks ago in the pouring rain!




Our little girl was a little more interested in playing in the snow then helping out. Walking in the deep snow was still a bit challenging for her. Plus she knew that a certain auntie had some marshmallows inside waiting for her.

All the trees are tapped and the sap is flowing like crazy! 8 1/2 gallons has already been made. It already looks like it's going to be a good sugaring season.




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13 comments:

  1. AmandaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I didn't know you all did that! How cool! Hope you've been well! :)

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  2. AmberMarch 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    WOW! That looks like so much fun! Cute pics!

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  3. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I am loving the picture of your little boy looking back fromt he tree. That photo is absolutely precious. Looks like you guys had a great day helping dad! :)

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  4. JamiMarch 17, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Wow, how interesting! Looks like so much fun. Great pics.

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  5. pakostaMarch 17, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I did this as a child, so much fun and great memories! I am sad my girls miss out on doing this type of thing! great captures!

    tara

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  6. WendyMarch 17, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    That is so cool :) I love hearing other people's stories!

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  7. Kristine@thefoleyfamMarch 17, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    How fun! I love the third pic from the top!!! SO CUTE!

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  8. Andi AdamsMarch 17, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    So awesome! Love the pics!

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  9. Super LilyMarch 17, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Wow, I have never seen a sight like this...now I feel deprieved. Looks wonderful!

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  10. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    wow. very nice

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  11. mustangkaylaMarch 18, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    How cool! I have never seen pictures of this before!

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  12. MichelleMarch 19, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    So jealous you have such beautiful maples. I don't sugar myself -- but so love it. Maine Maple Sunday is next weekend - and, well, it's one of my favorite holidays :)

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  13. queenbeazMarch 23, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    WOW! You guys just do it all! How fun, but I've heard it can be a lot of work, right? Do you sell your syrup when it's all done?

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