Lake House Fun!

We came out to the Tate Lake House today for a visit and were joined by mice! We haven't seen any in the kitchen . . . yet, but have been invaded by them on the screen porch. Joel and I were sitting on the couch eating klondike bars and looking out at the water when Joel says, "There is a mouse . . . " That is all I needed to hear and I quickly jumped up and I was outta there! It turns out it was a momma carrying two baby mice on her tail and Joel and the girls chased them out. Later, I was sitting out there with the computer when I heard this pathetic squeak from underneath me. I then realized that there were probably more baby mice. I grabbed the computer, stood up and as I walked out a baby mouse came out from underneath the couch. I hear it was quite cute but I didn't stick around to verify that fact. Other then the mice, we are having a nice time.

This is for Uncle Josh . . .

Before Obie was born, Josh gave me a patch that he earned through a hunter's safety class. He thought it would look cute on a onesie. Well, I came across it recently and ironed it on a t-shirt for Obie. I like it! It says, " Hunter Education Graduate, Vermont Fish & Wildlife." It goes nicely with his camouflage shorts. Thanks Josh!

Cherry Picking

The Elliotts joined us on a trip to Douglas Orchards to pick cherries & strawberries. It was loads of fun! Obie is behind Lucy. The next couple of days we will busy processing it all!!


Ipod Kids! I believe they are listening to Toby Mac.

Bandana Dreams - The Job Tate story

This would be the song for the part of the film dealing with Job's years as a lady's man at the HC.

I really like this song and video, and if you do too, there are a couple of other videos by Noah and the Whales that are worth looking up on Youtube.

Pool Fun!!

Lucy had a princess attitude when it came to using this tube.
Cranky little man!

A tree frog hung at the pool with us.
Reba (my sister) and Grace having fun at the pool.

Albany, NY

I took the kids to the Empire Plaza. The building behind them is called The EGG. My high school graduation was at the EGG . . . a long time ago.
This is also at the Plaza and the building behind them is one of the state buildings.
We visited the New York State Museum. A Wooly Mammoth stands behind Lucy.
I believe this is called a white island whale . . . I can't quite remember.

A Visit with the Forster Women

We visited my great-grandmother on Monday (the reason for our trip). She is currenly in a nursing home. Grace brought her violin and played for my grandmother. My grandmother than had her go to various lounge areas and play for anyone who would listen.

Grandma Forster (my Mom) with the girls.