THE GREAT OUTDOORS

It has been such a beautiful September to enjoy the outdoors. The kids love to be outside helping Grampa, riding in the tractor, or watching him mow. Sunday afternoons are great for a walk in the woods or on the power line.








The grandkids watching Grampa mow.











Sunday afternoon walk on the power line and in the woods.

Ava, Ellie, and Paxton

Look what we found! Is that a bear paw print???

Grampa, Ellie, Ava, & Paxton by one of the rock towers that Brent and Paxton have built on their numerous walks.

Brent & Paxton enjoying the walk.

Grampa & Paxton

Some of the pretty flowers at Monson Place -- an old little town years ago with just cellar holes left and the area preserved to enjoy.

Paxton's 4th birthday

We went to Paxton's birthday party Friday night. They set up tables and chairs and had the party in their garage. It worked out great! It was a gorgeous night, and the kids played outside a lot too.

"I'm 4 years old!"

Blowing out the candles.

"I can't believe it! A new bike!!!"

Checking out the new swing set. Even Grampa and Gramma went down the slide! WHEE!!!

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The kids played outside, and Ellie was thrilled to find a toad. "Isn't he so cute, Gramma?!!"

Luella brought Aunty Kaye up from Baltimore to visit Mom for a few days, and they joined in the party fun.

Enjoying fall in New Hampshire

Last Tuesday we took the day off and meandered up through the mountains to see the foliage. It wasn't at its peak and just beginning to be colorful most places, but around Benton, NH we found this colorful picturesque spot! It was so peaceful and pretty and a gorgeous day for weather, so clear and sunny.

It was so colorful around the lake!

A couple was sitting out on the rock enjoying the beauty and quiet!

Beginning to be colorful.

Tom & Marilyn here for visit

My sister and her family from Florida, Marilyn and Tom & son Erik, were at the Cape on business and came up for dinner and the evening Thursday. Brent's and Brad's families were here also. Erik and the boys had fun together. Ellie enjoyed a brief piano lesson from Marilyn. It was such a short visit, but nice to be together again! Marilyn was here for overnight a year and a half ago when she was passing through on business, but it has been 5 years since the rest of the family were here.





Marilyn, Tom, and Erik












Erik has his own business rebuilding computers.
Sharing some laughs from his laptop....

OFF TO SCHOOL!

Gramma & Grampa came to see the kids off to school.


Ellie & Breanna started school Aug. 29th.
They are waiting for the bus.















Off to 2nd grade and a new big school!















Ellie & Ava ready for school Sept. 10th.

Ellie is off to 2nd grade on the bus.















Ava is ready for 1st day of Kindergarten.



















Paxton is ready for his first day of pre-school!



















Ava & Paxton off to Sonshine Inn Kindergarten & pre-school.

Sunday dinner with Mom & Dad

Mom and Dad joined us for dinner on this rainy Sunday.
Our clematis was in full bloom on the back patio.

Labor Day week-end

We went up north to our Lodge for Labor Day week-end and got up there late Saturday night. The weather was gorgeous, and we had a great relaxing time! Several others were up at their camps also, meeting at Carl and Sally's Sunday and a potluck, into Buck Mt. Camp Sunday evening, and out to eat with Carl & Sally Monday night to celebrate her birthday. We came home Tuesday PM.
















Relaxing!















View of lake & mountains from the Lodge.















Mom enjoying her buggy ride with Norma at their camp.