The Value of Encyclopedias

I knew this set would get a lot of use!

Georges Island Continued

The boys learned how to wash dishes in the tiny sink.
 We enjoyed touring the fort in the fog. Mom, on my computer I can click on each picture to see a larger version.
Charles takes the wheel on the trip homeward.

Overnight Sail to Georges Island

Our goal was to learn how to prepare for a week-long trip in August. Our biggest lesson: It's going to take a lot of food to keep this crew happy! Also, everyone needs a pillow. This is Thea on the mooring where we spent the night. It was peaceful at sunset, but Boston Harbor on a Friday night is full of party boats, and later fog horns.

Dance Recital

Natalie's the one with the beautiful right arch. 

Butterfly field trip

Everyone in Robert's class hoped for a butterfly to land on them. Between his yellow shirt and his sweet disposition, Robert had several land on him, including during this photo when he also had one on his heel.

Spring Soccer

Moosilauke

This weekend was about the hiking!

 Gill, Kathie, and Charles took a quick trip to the summit on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, Kevin, Gill, Charles and Robert took a "long cut" to the summit, spending most of the day on the hill. On Monday, Kathie went alone to the summit instead of breakfast. When she was thirty or forty minutes away from the lodge--on the way down--Charles met her and together they went to the top one last time.

Natalie hung out in the chilly lodge basement, reading, and watching Star Wars, while her cough got worse. Next year she's staying with Grammie.