Best of FB - Aug 2013 Edition

Here are some kid related highlights from our FB threads in August. We've got some funny kids!

• Paul is in an after school program that goes until 6:00, but I picked him up at 4:30 because I was concerned that he might be over-tired and over-simulated. Bad: When they brought him to me he was inconsolably upset. Good: He was upset because he wanted to stay "seven hours longer." 
• At the second of three Kindergarten transition events for Paul this morning. He was so excited he was running in circles. When offered a tour of his new classroom, he simply grabbed his new teacher's hand and pulled her inside the building. 
• Shawn had the "Birds & Bees" talk with Paul tonight. When I was done, I asked him if he had any questions. He answered "Yes. Daddy, why does water put out fire"? 
• Beren asked Joss how high he could count. He began counting in a squeaky voice, that reached bat-sonar frequencies. Smarty pants.

Melrose Town Safety Day

At the town safety day, Paul learned a few things.


How to approach a dog.
 

How to play "Wheel of Fortune."
 

How not to drown when you're on dry land.
 

How to steal a police car. All in all, a fun morning.
 

First Day of School

It's Back to School time! Joss was moved up to the Preschool 2 classroom over the summer, but this year marks Paul's first year in a new school. And he's excited.

Smile and look at me, boys!

A short walk to school.

No - it can't be "Class of 2026."
 

The local paper got a good shot of the family talking with the principal.
 

I've got the whole country now!!!

Ren Fest 2013

We made it to one our favorite places - the New York Rennaisance Faire!


Beren and Cindy are outnumbered by their boys

 

Hanging out on Robin Hood's Bridge - Ren Fest Style
 

And Paul meets Robin himself
 

Face Painting
 

Real Spiders
 

Showing off their ink
 

Time to get knighted by the Queen herself!
 

Getting the names right. It's "Joss" NOT "Josh"!!!
 

Sir Paul and Sir Joss

Homeward Bound

It's great to see old friends!


Now with cute babies!
 

 

Don't worry, Joss. She cried when I picked her up too. 

New Hampshire Adventure 2013

We headed back to the White Mountains of New Hampshire to try a longer hike for our second trip into the wilderness. We had such a good time in 2012 that we had to outdo ourselves!


Before the hike begins. No bruises yet.
 

3.8 miles in - traveling on the 19 Mile Brook Trail
 

Asher is a rock leaper.
 

Matching hats. Too bad Paul's hat didn't make it up the mountain.
 

 

A bridge like Robin Hood's
 

Asher is excited when Paul catches a fish!
 

We stayed at a hut in Carter Notch. It was awesome!

View of the Carter Notch Huts from the Carter Dome trail
 

 

Enjoying time with my nephew and son!
 

Eric and the boys
 

The whole family at the top of Mt. Height
 

Favorite cousins
 

 

Views from Mt. Height
 

Asher gets the royal ride. Once he was done, Paul got the ride
 

 

 

Picture Time!

 

The Brothers Weil

We found fish and toads and snakes. Paul fell into a dammed up stream and Eric carried Paul down the mountain once the blisters got too painful (and the sneakers fell apart). We hiked 12 miles with several thousand feet of elevation. A great trip!

What will the adventure bring next year?
 

Joss knows how to be a superhero

All you need is the right pose!