Who Are We, Anyway? « Fresh Air and Porridge

Who Are We, Anyway?

AUGUST 4, 2010

So who are the Dawsons, and why would you be interested?

Well, we are a family of 5 from Massachusetts. We just went on vacation in New Hampshire, so this is pretty much what we look like right now! Our oldest girl is 11 and just about to enter middle school; our son is 9 and going into 4th grade; and our baby girl is 21 months old, going on about five.

We do a lot of things that some (including our children) might consider outdated, unconventional, or just plain weird. We eat a lot of organic food; we don’t watch a lot of TV; we read books that nobody’s really heard of; and Mama makes everybody take cod liver oil every morning.

Despite these quirks, we live a pretty mainstream life, and the things that make us “weird” have also created a balance and a well-being for us that I think could bring some benefits to you and those you love.

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Sandi said:

Oh Rebecca… I just checked your blog again.. and see this WONDERFUL (GORGEOUS REALLY!!) Photo of you and your handsome husband and your delightful children… I LOVE the photo you chose to ‘introduce’ yourselves. I am SOOOO looking forward to enjoying your blog and reading about your terrific (and quirky!) ideas. You KNOW how much I love the way you write my precious friend. Bless you.. and Bless your wonderful blog! Much love to you… xoxoxo ~San

POSTED ON: AUGUST 4, 2010
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Dianne said:

What a wonderful picture of a very special family. I look forward to checking in on you from time to time. I must say that Grace has grown up so much since I last saw her picture and is just beautiful. Daddy better have a big stick!!!!

POSTED ON: AUGUST 5, 2010
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Kelly@Chatelaine said:

Congratulations!! I can’t wait to see more! I love this family picture, so great of all of you! Big hugs, Kel

POSTED ON: AUGUST 5, 2010
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Rebecca said:

You are all so kind! Thank you for “coming over!”

POSTED ON: AUGUST 5, 2010
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Denise said:

Rebecca -

What a beautiful family picture!! Congrats on your blog – I can’t wait to read more. xoxo ~ denise

POSTED ON: AUGUST 11, 2010
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gretchen said:

Congrats on the beautiful blog! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us all! Gretchen xoxoxo

POSTED ON: AUGUST 11, 2010
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Suddenly Jamie said:

Rebecca – Beautiful family portrait. You are absolutely glowing. The site looks beautiful and I’m looking forward to reading your great stories.
All the best.

POSTED ON: SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

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Who Are We, Anyway? So who are the Dawsons, and why would you be interested? Well, we are a family of 5 from Massachusetts. We just went on vacation in New Hampshire, so this is pretty much what we look like right now! Our oldest girl is 11 and just about to enter middle school; our son is 9 and going into 4th grade; and our baby girl is 21 months old, going on about five. We do a lot of things that some (including our children) might consider outdated, unconventional, or just plain weird.

Fresh Air and What? When it was time to think of a name for my blog, the phrase “fresh air and porridge” swam up from the recesses of my mind. It comes from the All Creatures Great and Small books by James Herriot - you might remember them from the public television series by the same name - and it captures the essence of what I want to share with you: simple things that help our family thrive.

Begin It Here we are at the foot of my Blogging Mountain, and as I write the first posts and figure out how to show and tell you all that I want to share, this Mary Engelbreit card that I’ve had since high school graduation in 1989 captures the feeling so perfectly.