Yesterday Andy and Chris Blue, Ben Murphy, and I had a small skating party on the Bentley Farm's frozen pond. We played a intense round of hockey in which Chris and Ben beat Andy and me 15-8. After ice skating we went for a winter exploration trip on the trails of Bentley. Overall we had a great time of fun, fellowship and laughter.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Isaac and Allie Tie the Knot
Sunday, December 19, 2010
A Visit to Nate's City
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Highlights -
Attending Christmas Around the World at Times Square Church
Touring the Lego store and FAO Schwarz
Posing on the Trump Tower's 6th floor garden patio (and with Elmo!)
Drinking Starbucks coffee on 5th Avenue
Finding just the right fellow to take our picture in front of the Rockefeller Tree
Stopping at every other street vendor to try on a variety of hats and scarves
Visiting Nate's apartment on the Upper West Side
Worshiping at Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Having seven NYFD firefighters coming to Nate's tiny apartment (bringing the total up to 16 people!) to check the carbon monoxide sensor. Thankfully, all was fine.
Enjoying being together with family and our new friend, Anna!
Labels:
holiday
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Preparing the Calves' Home for the Winter
With the return of the college brothers, the house been abuzz with many different activities of which today's project consisted of making a winter dwelling for the calves on Bentley Farm.
Labels:
work
Friday, December 17, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Amelia's 9th Birthday!
Friday, December 10, 2010
I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along the unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
Till ringing, singing on its way
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And in despair I bowed my head
“There is no peace on earth,” I said,
“For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.”
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on earth, good will to men.”
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along the unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
Till ringing, singing on its way
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And in despair I bowed my head
“There is no peace on earth,” I said,
“For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.”
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on earth, good will to men.”

Monday, December 06, 2010
Newest Arrivals at Bentley Farm
Our calf population on Bentley Farm reached four today as two of our cows had heifers. The cute days-old calves are very full of the thrill of young life!
Labels:
Bentley Farm,
calves
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Maryella's 93rd!
Maryella turned 93 years old today and had a blessed day! She continues to be a source of joy and she cracks many new jokes everyday. All of us here at Bentley Farm wish Maryella many more years of life and love.
"Angell" food cake and vanilla cup cakes!
A new pair of brown mammoth crocs to keep her feet warm.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
O Christmas Tree!
Today being the first Sunday of Advent a group of us (Hagers, Farmers, Angells) went to pick out three farm-grown Christmas trees off the back lot for our collective living rooms. Then we trimmed and decorated our tree with many lights and ornaments to a point of beauty. This annual event is always special and memorable to us here at Bentley. This year was no different!
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advent,
christmas tree
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Waterfall Friday!
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Our annual tradition of hiking the Kaaterskill Falls on the day after Thanksgiving was continued today with our friends, Mike, Ted and Larry. Kaaterskill Falls is a two-tiered cascading waterfall actually taller than Niagara Falls. In true adventurous spirit, we all forded the stream even though more than a couple of us got wet feet. It's hard to beat--breathing in the crisp, cool mountain air while hearing the crescendo of gushing water and taking in the resplendent beauty of the falls.
Labels:
friends
Thursday, November 25, 2010
We Give You Thanks
Praise be to you, LORD,
the God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
- King David, 1 Chronicles 29:10-13
Labels:
bible
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Happy 21st Birthday! To Luke!
Grandma threw a fantastic and delicious birthday party for Luke topped off with a double-chocolate four layer birthday cake. Luke's joy and love of life inspires and blesses all of us who know him! We also had the pleasure of his two friends from Cornell-- Ted (Nevada) and Larry (Tennessee)--joining us for the festivities.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
2010 Winter Lego Competition--Danbury, CT Edition
Caleb's new and improved Olympic style ski jump took first place at the Festival of Trees, Lego Arts Competition in Danbury, CT. Caleb's creativity and "non-kit" originality inspired many youngsters and adults alike. He enjoyed sharing his traveling exhibit and meeting new friends!
--Field Reporter: Nate and Photo Editor: Hannah
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Happy Birthday, Pal!

Thursday, November 18, 2010
Pre-Thanksgiving Baking
Monday, November 15, 2010
Splitting Wood!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Beating Yale!
We traveled to New Haven today to cheer on our cousin Benjamin and the Princeton Tigers as they took on the Yale Bulldogs. The soccer match was hard fought and Benjamin played a pivotal role in scoring the first goal on a header. The final score: 2-1 with Princeton awarded the Ivy League Title for the first time since 2001. They were undefeated in the Ivy League this season, an historic feat. And we also caught the tail end of the Princeton-Yale football game before the soccer game started. Unfortunately no tail gating, but plenty of tail wagging (see photos)!
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
The Unity of the Trinity
Thou who art Three in unity,
True God from all eternity,
The sun is fading from our sight,
Shine Thou on us with heavenly light.
We praise Thee with the dawning day,
To Thee at even also pray;
With our poor song we worship Thee
Now, ever, and eternally.
Let God the Father be adored,
And God the Son, the only Lord,
And God the Holy Spirit be
Adored throughout eternity!
True God from all eternity,
The sun is fading from our sight,
Shine Thou on us with heavenly light.
We praise Thee with the dawning day,
To Thee at even also pray;
With our poor song we worship Thee
Now, ever, and eternally.
Let God the Father be adored,
And God the Son, the only Lord,
And God the Holy Spirit be
Adored throughout eternity!
-Martin Luther
Labels:
hymn,
reflection
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Farmer Wedding!
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Greg, Our Friend
Greg, our family friend, came for a sleepover this past weekend. Dad and he spent many hours working on weekend chores together. They also dug up a row of potatoes, which Greg greatly enjoyed. When Greg comes to visit he brings with him a lots of joy and laughter. During the busy weekend, he found time to play checkers with Maryella.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Varsity Soccer
Monday, October 25, 2010
Antique Sale at Middle Vale Farm
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Home Again
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Saturday, October 09, 2010
Showers of Blessings!
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Labels:
bridal shower
Monday, October 04, 2010
Early Fall Colors at Bentley
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Labels:
Bentley Farm,
fall
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Poughkeepsie Plaza 17th Annual Brick Art Competition
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