XC

Ambrose is running cross country this fall. He is running with JV and is doing fantastic! So far they have had one meet and look forward to more in their 'bumblebee uniforms' with shorty shorts. He is really enjoying the runs everyday after school. We've even bought spikes (that's spikes mom, not cleats) for his next meet.

 

modified soccer

Blaise is playing modified soccer for McQuaid on the gold team this year. They have 2 teams (gold and black) as they don't cut anyone for modified - about 40 kids total. 

He is having a blast. Mom has a heart attack on the sidelines whenever he plays in goal (he is 3rd string goalie - so it isn't a lot) and he plays midi. Blaise - be aggressive! That is our cheer from the sideline.

 

raising the cottage

We've had a few springs where we have had high water issues in Sodus Point. We have built a wall of sandbags in the middle of the yard, dug down in the crawl space for a pump and worried what might happen to our cottage. We made the investment and had our cottage raised up.

We will have better access to replacing floors, plumbing, etc. This does come with a bit of work - new mud room floor, new bunk room floor . . . 

 

geocaching

geocaching merit badge - the guys led the scout meeting tonight and teams had to find 4 different geo caches

 

september camp out - mendon ponds park

It was a brisk 35 degrees overnight sleeping in our tent as a family (due to covid restrictions). The boys had fun playing football in the wide open field where two other groups were also camping (scout camping area). 

A search in the woods for firewood and kindling resulted in Ambrose 'finding a pond' that was covered in leaves. Next thing you know a change of clothes was in order because he was soaked and muddy up to his waist.

Tacos in a bag by one patrol, tacos in pie irons for another while the adults made teriyaki chicken for dinner. Campfire program complete with long stories by Ambrose with short ending (geez, just get to the point).

 

knights

 Blaise (grade 7), Ambrose (grade 9)

boys will be boys

Peg bike and a rope equals hours of entertainment.

A visit to the Walkers property means go karts and tractor fun! Blaise even drove a truck. Watch out!