A few more nights in the tent

This is the second weekend in a row that we camped out but this time we were at Papa Jim's.  It seemed like we couldn't get out the door...and when we finally did, we came back to the house twice for a book and the rain fly!  We eventually got there (~9) and were happy to see Papa already had a fire going for us.  After a quick tent set-up we relaxed around the fire a bit. 

In the morning, I was off to meet Jason and his friend, Bob, to run my first Tough Mudder.  It was ~9 miles with 25 obstacles.  We had a blast!  It wasn't quite as hard as I expected but was even more fun than I thought it would be.

It was especially nice that Dad, Lara and the kids surprised us and showed up to watch.  It took about 4 hours to complete it!

The day after the race we went to look at a motorhome and decided to buy it!  We have been keeping our eyes peeled all summer and just felt like this one was the perfect fit for us...a Winnebago Warrior.  It was Sunday so we couldn't bring it home (& it was getting a new alternator), but we will be going back to get it soon.

Then we went back to Papa's for a few games of cornhole, a hike to Grandpa Law's memorial site, and Gracie went for a chilly swim in the pool.  We got home in time to watch the 2nd half of the men's US Open finale.

Weekends don't get much better.

Activities

This is the first year that Grant could play an instrument at school and he chose the trumpet, "because it is the loudest".  His lessons start during school on Thursday, his tennis lessons start back up next week and he is doing intramural sports after school one day a week.

After taking the summer off, Gracie's ice skating lessons started back up this week on Monday.  When I asked her how much fun it was to have lessons again (rating from 0-10), she said it was a 10. 

We are also still finding time to get outside and get a little exercise as a family.  Luna sure loves a good hike in woods.

First Day

The next day it was off to school.  Both kids were up early and raring to go.

Almost School Time!

We dropped off Gracie's supplies at school and met her teacher on Wednesday.  It is Gracie's first year at Huth and the first time she will be at the same school as Grant.  She's so excited and doesn't seem to be nervous in the least. 

Since we were in the school, we scouted out Grant's classroom and locker too.

Both kids were happy to find out they have some good friends in their classes.

Labor Day

Friday morning we rolled out to Forget-me-not for a few days of camping.  Jeff and the boys camped with us the first night and Grandma camped with us the second night.

 

Then on Sunday it was off to the Great Stoneboro Fair.  Jase and Heather didn't make it this year but we had lots of fun with Papa Jim and Aunt Denise.