Photo Fun

So the kids had a blast putting on old fashioned clothing and having me take their pictures at Avonlea Village on PEI. They are just too cute, wouldn't you agree?

Long Time,No News!

Is it just me, or does Terry look a bit like Charlie Chaplan?

Oyster Shucking

Alana's pony ride. She was a little nervous.

Dancing with Diana Berry

At Avonlea School

It has been quite awhile since I have had the time or the inclination to post, but here are some pictures from our summer. We were busy all summer with relatives visits, music, and library contests. Chris and his family came from Alaska in two separate spurts, and then we took a trip to Prince Edward Island with Terry's folks . Very fun! We rented a cottage and went to all the "Anne of Green Gables" stuff that we could fit in. The island is so beautiful, you should go whenever you get the chance.(: This is the view from the deck of our little cottage. You can walk all the way to the water and just sit. Soooo nice!

Rest and Relaxation at Last

Lobster boats

Beautiful Northeast Harbor, Maine

Finished castle

Our teenager

Working on a Sandcastle

Papa's campfire

Popcorn cooked over the fire.

Harbor seals

We had a mini-vacation over the Fourth. Terry was miraculously able to get a pulpit supply for that weekend, and we got the very last available campsite in Bar Harbor. Going to Bar Harbor on the Fourth isn't something that we would usually do because it is so crowded with tourists. But, I got a great deal on a fireworks cruise, which was awesome. We went out on the waters of Frenchman's Bay and saw harbor seals, porpoise, puffins, and lots of birds. Then, came back to the harbor for the fireworks which we watched away from the crowds on the boat. We definitely had the best seat available. We also hit the beach and the kids loved the crashing surf. The water on our coast is so very cold, but once you're numb, I guess, you're alright. Facebook users can see the kids playing in the surf.

Spring Recital 2008 and Mikayla's Graduation Party

The Nephew

The cake

The guests

The balloon

One happy kid

Surprise!!!

Our piano teacher

Mikayla receiving her trophy for piano accomplishments.

So, we have been pretty busy this summer so far. We have had our VBS which went well. I didn't get pics of that. Someone else took pics of that. Mikayla and Nathanael had their spring recital for piano. The videos of that didn't come out very well, but Facebbook users can see the kids playing on my profile there. I can't seem to get videos to upload on the blog. Sorry. They did very well. Lanie has just started piano and voice, so she is excited about that.

We threw a surprise eighth grade graduation party for Mikayla. We down-played her graduation for weeks beforehand, telling her that it was not really that big a deal, and it was just eighth grade and so on. Poor kid!! Meanwhile, I sent out invitations and quietly spoke to all her friends. We planned a big barbecue, cake, gifts and all. Then, on the day of the party, we asked her best friend if she could come over until party time. Of course, they called and asked her to come over and played along with the whole surprise thing very nicely. She had no idea, and the picture by the black SUV is worth a thousand words!