Camp Happy Barnes

The kids have been showing an interest in going camping recently. I think a lot of this stems from the show they have been watching on the Discovery Chanel, Man vs. Wild and Survivor Man. I am more than happy to accommodate them and have been digging out a bunch of my old gear. They have no idea the monster that they have resurrected. Missy is already trying to bow out but resistance is futile.

Climatization

The poor dog spent all day outside playing and was a little cold. As if 22 degrees is cold. We got quite a bit of work done on the new skating rink facilities though. Picture of the work in progress to come later.

The Man is Five!

Aunt Nikki made Aaron a dinasour cake with a volcano and everything.


















Someone had a little more fun with the paper. The big ham!













Grandma bought Aaron a great frog blanket that has a hood and hands.

A taste of what's to come.

We got our first light snow on the mountain a few mornings ago. I went to the store and bought some iglo brick forms for when the real stuff hits. For you southerners, we will let you play with them the next time you visit.

Holloween

The kids had played their usual game on the neighbors with eggs and paper bags. Then went to another neighborhood to rid them of their candy. Aaron liked his costume from last year so much he wanted to use it again this year. Ha, who am I to judge.

Visits and Visitors

We have not spent much time standing still since our return to New York State. We either have visitors or we are running to visit some one else. My sister is going to want to kill me before much longer.

Bella is not quite sure what to make of our friends from Texas. (The new door works much better than the old)

The hat helps you forget exactly how cold it really is behind door number one.

The Neighborhood

The kids have been making some friends both at school and in the neighborhood.

Alyssa and her new friends at the skate party in the gym. Bring any memories back for anyone?

Aaron in the back yard.

at the neighbors birthday party.

on a school field trip

Second Anual Finger Lakes Wine Tour

I'm sure that we have all noticed the lack of postings that have gone on during the past few months. We are trying to catch up so some of these photos may be a little dated but still quite interesting.

The wine tour this year was eventful. We toured the east side of Seneca lake this year hitting about six wineries. Next year may be Keuka.






























It looks like the rest of the crew had just as much fun as we did over the weekend.

The Birthday Girl

Queen for a day! We made one of our frequent trips to my sisters house in Massachusetts to celebrate Madison's birthday. Eagerly awaiting the cake.