 Ready to hit the hiking trail? |
 How about you just carry me? |
 Kristina bums another ride, from Daddy |
 We made it to the rock wall |
 Simon's pic: family at the mountaintop campfire |
 The boys |
 Maria's initiation into the playhouse club |
 Meeting up with the gang at Torchy's |
 E&E arrive in time to dominate shuffleboard |
 The humble challengers |
 Raising a toast to Tommy Lane |
 Emily's amazing robin-hood dart shot |
 It's always a party in Noxen |
 We heard a rumor they are digging holes in Hubble Field |
 Looks like the rumor was true |
 Eric in action |
 Excavator lessons |
 Already a pro |
 By dark, it's a nice-sized hole |
 A nice campfire at home |
 The guys relax |
 Throw another tube on the fire |
 Watching flying "emperors" (embers) with Simon |
 The tube turns into a blowtorch! |
 Eric fans the flames |
 Verge of collapse |
 Fireworks |
 Proud of his accomplishment |
 Breakfast crew |
 Aunt Emmy learns train skills from a pro |
 Another trek on Lane Mountain |
 ?? (We love him anyway.) |
 Hiking team |
 Simon's not so good at shoulder rides |
 Kristina finally decides to walk on her own! |
 On the trail |
 Q: Will sheet ice break over Eric's head? A: Yes. |
 Revived by his ice concussion, Eric throws a snow-fastball in Race's Field |
 Kristina enjoys the warm sunshine |
 How to carry 3 kids while hiking |
 Happy hikers |
 Matt ready for more digging |
 The kids survey the work project |
 Matt explains their responsibilities as part of the crew |
 Getting right to work on the excavator |
 All hands on deck |
 Kristina decides to joyride in the golf cart instead |
 She hikes to a waterfall |
 Peaceful contemplation |
 "Stevie" is really kickin' as 2011 approaches! |
 (Can anyone explain this photo?) |
 Watching the pinball wizard |
 Who forgot the cream in my coffee? |
 Just kidding. I only drink milk. |
 "Show them your good side." |
 Hmm, bulldozer or excavator. How will I decide? |
 Simon opts for the excavator. |
 Practicing at the controls |
 Kristina takes a turn |
 Hike to the creek |
 Simon tosses a (large) rock into the creek |
 Ice still pretty thick, despite warmer weather |
 Ice walking |
 One last hurrah before the ice-rink melts |
 Be warned: I'm coming back next year! |