Canal Side Ships

A few weeks ago we went down to Canal Side to go on the naval ships with the kids.  Brett had not been on the ships since his Papa had taken him years ago.  It was a beautiful breezy fall day and we had so much fun.  I think the boys could have played sailor for hours and hours!

Mighty Niagara Half Marathon

A few weeks ago Brett and I 

ran the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon together.  

It was a very rainy and cool day but that did not detour all the runners that morning.  It turned out to be such a fun race - totally soaked and all!!

The Girls Join The Fight

The girls have finally gotten tired of being taken prisoner one to many times.  They have been chased, hunted down and even tied to trees (all in good fun... I promise)!  Today they donned some army clothes and formed their own militia.  The battle is taking place out in the woods as I type this.  Wonder who will prevail?

1st Day of Preschool

Finally it was Brenna's turn to start Preschool this week.  Boy was she excited!  She has been talking about this for months and could not wait till it was time to go.  She is attending the same Church Preschool that both boys went to at age 4.  It will be a fun year for her and we are sure amazed how much she has grown up.

Brenna and Best Friend Sophia

Daddy driving Brenna to school at the end of her 1st week.

The Boys First Day Of School

Joshua Age 9 - Fourth Grade

Matthew Age 7 - Second Grade

Brenna Age 4 - Starts PreSchool Next Week

Farewell To Summer

It is always to sad to say goodbye to summer up here in the north, even though we do look forward to the changing of the seasons.  We quickly put away our sundresses, sandals, swim suits and shorts and pull out the jeans and sweatshirts.  It is amazing how in a matter of a few weeks we can tell that the sun is sitting a bit lower in the sky, the night sounds have changed, the clouds seem to float a bit darker above our heads and the days shorten.

Goodbye Summer...Welcome Fall

River Walking

Always a favorite every summer is to go out to Brett's favorite (New York, that is ) fishing stream. In the August the water level is down and the stream is nice and warm so we take the kids for an adventure.  They love to find the swimming holes, catch frogs and toads, and this year Brenna caught her first snake.   So proud she is holding up the little guy!