All The Gear . . .

John loves his new gloves so much he wants to wear them all the time. Here he wears them for a game of Uno.

A walk in the park. . .

John and Emmalee enjoy a day at Holliday park

One night in Bangkok . . . Er I mean Ohio.

One campground is very like another when your head's down over your pieces, brother.

Queen to queen's level three . . .

Why do they play chess in their swim suits? Because they were on their way to the pool when they spied the irresistable, enormous chess set.

Pedal Power

John and Emmalee try out the pedal cars at the campground. That looks like fun. I want one.

Big Time Chess Game

John and Emmalee spotted the giant chess board on the way to the swimming pool.

Lake Louie

Record rainfall turns the new house into lake front property.

Vacation has begun

Camper is parked. Marshmallows are roasting. Lights are strung. Ahh, good.

Our son, the Loophole King

In the name of gaining traction, here he is obeying the bounce house rules and "wearing socks".