Barnum and Bailey

Our computer is back.  Here are some highlights from this fall.

Ringling Brothers Circus came to town and we took Zach.  It was fun to be out together.

 Zach has had a great year so far, and he is growing up in many ways. He sprouted up some and is becoming a good little helper to me.  He looks like my youngest brother, Gary, in this picture.  I still sometimes call Zach, Gary and  vice versa. 

The elephants were neat to watch.  I kept thinking of Dumbo.

The tigers were fascinating, but I felt bad for them.  This is no life for them. :(

Zach sure loves his dad.

I'm pretty impressed with the tight rope acrobat-folks.  It would be fun, for a summer, maybe.

Summer family reunion by the Maumee river.  In the swing is Eric's grandma and great uncle.  They have lived here (mostly) their whole lives and who know how many times they have sat like this together.  I hope Zach and Avery will be close their whole lives too.

Avery is a dog lover!  No, we won't be getting any pets, but let me know if she can come and visit your dog. :)

My parents came out for a brief visit in October.  Aren't they cute?  It's a huge bummer that we live so far apart, but it makes their visits all the more special.  My parents are getting their papers together to serve as missionaries for the church.  Who knows, maybe they'll be coming to your neck of the woods. :)