the actual number was 25000 when we started.

i had been watching for days.

pulled into the drive way last night...

it turned.

with the bustle of packing for the trip,

going to the dump &

dropping books off at the library...

i forgot to snap the photo.

close enough.

our journey begins.

until next summer.

the chic's boys.

tyler, rory, dan, & matt.

plus olivia.

emma was off today.

they play with the boys daily.

helps pass our days...

and theirs.

in between renting out boats

they play ball.

chase them around.

set them afloat in rafts.

bert gets them their fishing poles.

readily replacing hooks snagged on the rocks.

all around entertainment.

explored the natural stone bridge today.

finished just before the rain.

sam mesmerized by the waterfall.

illustrating the sign perfectly.

rec center on a rainy day.

heated ping pong tournaments.

pool shark in training.

stimulating game of candy land.

a little who dun it.

looking a little silly with headbandz.

charlie asked to buy it.

he plays with ryan at home.

taught nicklaus...

now his favorite game.

challenged mr. dave tonight.

after some clarifications on the rules...

mr. dave won.

don't think that is the last time we will see that match up.