Catching Up ... Memorial Day Weekend!

As I prepare this belated post describing our trip at the end of May 2008, I'm trying to think back to the beginning of summer. I cannot believe that it's already August, and that we're getting ready to send Nora to public school (K-4) next month. Although our jobs have kept us busy, we have had some time to get to know our neighbors, enjoy some barbecues in our back yard, and to travel a little bit.

An annual tradition is our trip to Washington Island over Memorial Day weekend. This year, we were joined by our great friends Ed & Christine and Liza & Alex. Unlike previous years, where Nora was the only kid there, this year we had Eliot (Ed & Christine's 2 year old), and Mirabelle (Liza & Alex's 18 month old), and of course Henry. That made for some great memories, but it also led to logistical issues with sleeping arrangements and meals, a renewed focus on nap times, and decreased motivation for things like sightseeing and late-night card games. (Ed & Christine rented a camper, which worked out very well for all of us.)

Overall, we had our usual wonderful time. My highlight was exploring our 4.5 acre wooded property and working on a walking trail through the woods. Maybe, in the future, the kids will play together out there. It would be excellent for hide-and-seek, maybe even a tent or a campfire...

Anyway, I hope to post more pictures and news soon. Enjoy the slide show below. To link directly to the photo gallery, click here.

Father and Son

Since Steve's usually behind the camera, he's not usually in the pictures. These two shots are just to prove that he and Henry are indeed bonding. Why look! Henry even enjoys reading quality literature with Daddy!