One of the things we love most about our new area of the country is the lake. Clark took sailing classes with the sailing club last summer, loved it, and bought a boat over the winter. My parents were here to witness and assist with the launch. 
Mom, keeping an eye on the kids.
The fabulous four amusing themselves on the beach while they waited for the big moment.
And the Day Dream is in the water! Yeah! Now we get to go sailing! Thanks for the help Mom and Dad!
Our little town celebrates “lost in the 50’s” with a parade of classic cars and a car show. We attended the parade for the first time this year. The kids were sad that no one threw candy -I mean really, is there any other reason for a parade? But they enjoyed seeing the old cars and trucks. They were especially impressed with the car that backfired flames! It was a fun event to take my parents to.
Cooking smores for dessert on the fire.
We’ve roasted hot dogs for supper too. 🙂 The kids think the fire place is great. Ben sets his army canteen in the coals and makes hot chocolate for all of them.
I had fun playing with my camera and the kids had fun dancing!
So far our first winter here has been great. Not quite as sunny as I had hoped, but we’ve had plenty of snow and it hasn’t been too cold.
Snow storm:
Ben read 300 minutes for a school reading contest today! I hope his class wins!
Three little munchkins at the end of our walk today:
My kids think there’s nothing better than camping out in a tent in the basement.
We spent fall break in Canada with some friends. Most of our time was spent in Banff, but we did make it to Calgary for an afternoon at the zoo. We were very impressed with the Calgary zoo, it was one of the best I have been to.
Here are Ben and Dan, eye to eye with a big vulture.
I know, I’m a little late, but better late than never!
We enjoyed our first trunk – or – treat at the church in place of trick or treating. Halloween is always fun – and this year I was smart and had Clark hide the kid’s candy – and be in charge of rationing it, so I wouldn’t eat it all!
The Little Things 