Lazy days of summer

Wow! The "Back to school sales" have been going on for weeks and we are still trying to catch up with the blog. In actuality, these days have been anything but lazy.

This was the sign that greeted us on our first trip to the lake this summer. All were intially disappointed. We made up for it with a vigorous hike and then caught a snake. Kids loved it when the snake bit me while I was holding it.

Christel and the kids have been working on an amazing garden.

Micah nurturing what will become "The Great Pumpkin"

Michaela and Amber on a cliff waiting for the sun to set on the 4th of July. Choice spot to see the fireworks.

Micah sitting too close to the edge.

Amber and her best friend, M. They grew up together when we lived in TX, and have both been living with us for the summer. They just recently moved to NYC to fulfill their dreams of one being a writer and the other, an actress.

Jazz hoping to get the best view of the fireworks once they begin.

Classic New England.

No explanation needed.

Honour growing fast.

Beautiful Michaela

Buddies. Lola, the gentle giant. She would give her life for any of our kids.

More to come...Like maybe some pics of Ty who seems to be strangely missing...Oh that's right, it's summer time.

-Rob