Keep Away Grace

Alex got a new wooded sword at the Renaissance Festival. As you can see, he was very concerned about little sister damage:

Renaissance Festival

As part of Miky's 30th birthday celebration, we went out to the annual fall Renaissance Festival. The weather was perfect and we all enjoyed the sights, the attractions, and especially the food! Andre and Gracie got their faces painted after initially feeling too shy to participate. Ethan and Scotty jousted on horses. Andre ate a huge drumstick. And I took photos!

Black Stripe Belt Test

Alex tested for his next belt, black stripe, in karate this morning. He's now only two more tests away from earning his black belt! It may take him, however, another year to achieve that goal. We're very proud!

BELT TEST PICTURES

Dunk Road Trip Day 14-17: Heading Home

We headed out towards home with a sick Alex. He developed a fever and sore throat. Poor guy was sick through the rest of our trip time. We took him to urgent care in Omaha Nebraska. We were happy to get home after 17 days on the road!

Day 14-17 Highlights:

SNUGGLES

SLEEPY GRACIE

GOODBYE NONAME!

NEW MEXICO SKY

SICK BOY

CRASHED IN THE CAR

GRACIE AND MAMA IN THE POOL

SICK IN A FANCY BED

THE LAST LEG HOME!

Dunk Road Trip Day 13: Downtime

We spent our last day in ABQ relaxing and shopping at the famous Jackalope in Bernalillo. We'll be heading home with green chile that will last us for months. Yum!

Day Thirteen Highlights:

GRACIE AT JACKALOPE

ALEX AT JACKALOPE

SILLY GRACIE AND UNCLE MARK

MORE FROM THE SILLIES

Dunk Road Trip Day 12: On the Farm

We ate at Sadie's for lunch (yum!), and then headed down to Jen and Chris's farm for the day. The kids had a blast with the animals and Scotty and I made a chicken cage on wheels with his KNEX. Gracie really loved holding the chicks.

Day Twelve Highlights:

SADIES!

THE FARM

JEN AND THE GEESE

PIG WHISPERER

GRACIE AND THE CHICK

THE CHICKEN CAGE!

KNEX FUN

FARM BOY

BALING HAY

Dunk Road Trip Day 11: Playing at the Park

We had a great time playing at a local Albuquerque park with Jenny's unschooling friends. Later, we headed to Mark's house for a BBQ. Gracie and Eliza wore matching outfits, which of course, spawned a photo session!

Day Eleven Highlights:

SCOTTY AND ALEX AND THE TIRE SWING

COLD MOM AND JEN

SLIDING DOWN THE POLE

ALEX SLIDING

POKEMON CARDS

SCOTTY

MATCHING GIRLS

MORE MATCHING

ALEX AND ELIZA