Water Effect

On a recent vacation to visit family in Virginia, I had a realization.  Water brings out a special personality in my family.  While not scientifically validated, I believe there may be truth to this for not only my family but others as well.  Take a look...

It even affected the larger people.

Perhaps it's the crazy Minnesota winters that makes us, well, crazy.  But I think water has a similar, albeit happier, effect.

Let's hope this happiness last well into next year.

Measuring Stick

There is often a measuring stick in someone's home.  This particular stick, or doorway, or other marking device can be used to measure the growth of the children in the house.  This is our stick:

Almost every trip back home to Virginia is marked by a hike up to White Oak Canyon.

Looking back through the photo albums you can see the growth of the kids over the years.

And while seeing them grow so fast is mind-boggling, seeing their growth compared to slower growing, slower moving, items is even more mind-blowing.

A beautiful, cool August morning allowed us to experience this trip once more.

And allowed us another opportunity to be silly and laugh about it all - so much fun to hike with them.

Enjoying these moments while they last.