After the storm . . .

None of our trees were damaged, but the tree across the street lost a big branch.

No damage to anything else, just a temporary lane restriction.

Day Two

Can't be summer without roller coasters.

Happy Kid

Heaven must have roller coasters. At least, heaven on earth does.

Tinker Toys

John poses next to his tinker toy helicopter.

Smiling faces

Dinner at a friends house tonight. Thanks, Carters, we had a great time.

Monkey Boy

My son can climb anything, even a mature tree with no branches within reach of the ground. 

In the good old summertime . . .

The swimming pool at Clifty Falls State Park is one of the best we've seen. The kids enjoyed the slides and diving boards.

Just a baby duck . . .

John and Emmalee enjoyed watching the ducks at the park.

Start 'em young

Nephews enjoy sitting on Uncle Ted's bike.

Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok (1985)

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".