Fence, Field Trip, Friends

I have pictures from lots of miscellaneous activities to share. 

First, the whole family volunteered at Lincoln's school to do a fence project.

We just had to feed slats through the chain link around the playground.

Lincoln took it very seriously - he was proud to be improving his school.

Next, Parker's class visited a saw-mill and a forestry expo.

Looking cool in bright orange vests, safety glasses, and EAR PLUGS!

We saw how the logs (above) enter the factory and all the stages before they leave the factory as big sheets of plywood (below). 

The boys enjoyed collecting scraps of wood that were scattered all around the factory floor.

Learning how leaves, sticks, and mud can actually act as a filter to make water cleaner.

Checking out the screen from an underwater camera to see a fish's view of the habitat.

The Forestry Service did a superb job of getting the kids involved in everything - GREAT field trip!

We've had many wonderful encounters with friends in the last little while.  For example, here's Anndra with each of my friend's three daughters (ages 5, 4, and almost 3).

I also babysat their sweet little brother- so fun to have a baby in the house!

Fun with Linc's best buddy and Parker's pals:

Finally, a pic of Todd (there are too few of him on this blog!) and another funny sleeping pic:

About to leave for the race

Is Costco really that boring??