Navy fighter

The Navy flyers were practicing landings and take off on aircraft carriers so we saw and heard many jets flying overhead. Here is a sample-Turn up your speakers! Oh man, Would I love to ride in one of these!

Colonial Williamsburg

We spent a beautiful day at the market in Colonial Williamburg. Marion and I really enjoyed this day. History is so much fun. I sat in George Washingtons seat in the church. What a fun place. I think we will have to go back.

Visiting the Childrens Museum

A Fort made out of blocks.

Trains!

Firefighters!

Big Balloons!

And one very tired Little Girl.

MEA in Virginia

We spent MEA in Virginia visiting Mitch, Emily, Ayden, Aubrey and yes Zoe too!

We flew into Richmond, Virginia which is only an hour from the Schueler's home. Emily came and picked us up late at night. Ayden and Aubrey were at home in bed with one of Emily's friends staying at their home. We went to bed and the next morning Ayden and Aubrey came to wake Papa and Nana. Hugs and kisses in bed. How wonderful is that!

We visited the childrens museum, Ayden's school, A couple of parks, Colonial Williamsburg, a fun farm with animals, hayrides and lots of pumpkins!

Mitch is very busy preparing the U.S.S. North Carolina for it's first cruise. He gets very little family time and even less sleep. In spite of his rigorous schedule we were able to spend some time with him also. One night we went out for Mexican food which was superb! Even better it was Mitch and Em's treat! Good food, fantastic company and they paid! Can't beat a deal like that. We spent another evening at home with Mitch when he made us a fantastic meal. Mitch love to cook and does a superb job. Thanks Mitch!

Here is a picture of Aubrey modeling her Halloween costume. Have you ever seen such a cute little bug?

The Birthday Girl with her treat at Bugaboo Bay

Sarah's Birthday at Lake Carlos

We celebrated Sarah's birthday while camping at Lake Carlos State Park. Stephen, Klair, Brienna and Conner were camping with us along with Erick, Carrie and Olivia. It was a very windy weekend. So windy we didn't even put the boat in the water. Saturday was spent visiting the Carlos Creek Winery and going out to eat at Bugaboo Bay. Sarah was given a ice cream sundae for her birthday. From Bugaboo Sarah, Seth and Jenna headed home and we headed back to the campground. That night we sat at the fire and enjoyed each others company. Sunday morning it was a downpour! We had breakfast and headed home.

Now the motorhome and boat are both put away until next year. How sad is that!?

Another adventure awaits us next week (the 17th to the 22nd) when we fly to Virginia to visit the Schuelers. 6 more months and the Schuelers will be relocating. Where? We wonder and pray.

A Day at the threshing show

We took Seth and Jenna to the Atwater Threshing show and had a great day. We saw many old tractors. We visited the blacksmith and attended school in the old country schoolhouse. Papa was an attorney for a few minutes (that is long enough). Nana lived in the Gingerbread house and Seth and Jenna loved playing in the straw. We ate hamburgers and then had some homemade ice cream. It was a very fun day for the kids. Sarah said they talked about it until they fell asleep that night. Papa and Nana really enjoyed the day. Papa got to drive a 1948 Gibson tractor. That is one year older than Papa and it moved slower than I do.