Power Tools

So this summer has left us in the dust, quite literally.  Between building things, travel and just general fun, we are now out of time (and covered in construction dust).    

Of course, being "Glass is half-full" I realize that my absence for work travel may have been a gift in some way to the girls.  You may see a theme....

Helping to build her bookcase

And if you look closely, there is only one arm being used here, broken collar bone....

While you may think, wow - kids and power tools, by themselves?  Well, we're not quite that relaxed or willing to let all of that good work go to waste.

Check out the new deck!!! So excited and thankful to my father, father-in-law and of course, Joe, for making it happen.  Have seriously enjoyed it....it brings "working from home" a whole new meaning.

And of course, what else has happened since the summer flew by?  Oh right, now we're back in school!  Crazy.

First Day of School

Soccer season has also begun, unfortunately with only one player....the other refuses to sit still, so that pesky collar bone is still very broken.

 But we're still smiling, and laughing, and enjoying every minute.

Until next time.....

Beach Living

Our 4th of July was incredible, the post below won't capture it all, just know we were able to relax.

The Basics: Sun + Beach = Vacation. 

Nags Head, NC was the beach of choice.

 Kayaking on the Sound was a must.

Body boarding was essential.

Spending time with family, a given.

And silliness topped it all off.

Oh, and did I mention the food?  Yep, no pictures of that.....it didn't stick around long enough. So thankful for the week that was given to us.

Until next time, we'll be dreaming of our feet in the sand.

Memorial Day Camping

Can you guess where we went this weekend?

Here are a few hints:

1. Long Hikes on Pebble beaches

2. Windy shores

3. Birch Trees Everywhere

4. Waterfalls requiring winter wear

Yep, we went up to the North Shore on Lake Superior. Our second trip and we got to see so much more.

From my perspective, there is almost always a silver lining, no matter the hardship.  Despite the cool and windy  conditions, the silver lining for us was virtually having entire parks to ourselves, which allowed for some great shots.

We had fun also testing out the new camera, so here are some updated photos of the kids/family.

Natalie's desire to smile for the camera waned at about mile 12.5 of the weekend, but can you blame her?

Silver lining of long hikes? Sleeping children and dog for the entire 3 hour ride home. What a great weekend.

Waiting for the Green

I haven't posted, waiting for some big moment, specifically hoping for Spring.  Unfortunately, Spring has been a bit slow to come this year; however, the best things come to those who wait - right?

   

 

 We were all beginning to go a little crazy with cabin fever.

Passing the time with science experiments, both educational and tasty.

Better late than never - Spring. Has. Come. ...and I don't want to come inside :)