Spray for Change

  

Totality

We weren't in the Totality Path, so I thought I might step outside after lunch and catch the cute little eclipse shadows if possible, but that was about it. Scott, on the other hand, was really excited about traveling somewhere to be a part of the Total Eclipse, so, the whole family packed lightly with snacks and Gracie, and headed to somewhere in Missouri just after midnight on Monday morning. We had 3 locations to scout out for maximum viewing and we brought a couple of bags of sandwiches, water, ipods and our viewers.

When we got to the first location (which turned out to be THE location), it was just after sunrise and there were only 2 other people on the lake at the time. We practically had the place to ourselves and we were close to a playground and a bathroom. Score!

Good Morning from Binder Lake

Tacking and Jibing

Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be 

Just a dream and the wind to carry me 

And soon I will be free

LifeSkillz

For the most recent session of LifeSkillz, we learned about finances. Not a lot, but enough for the kids to have a clue about what it takes to manage their money just a wee bit. The kids started off playing Monopoly. The girls seemed more into adhering to the rules and while David was more "creative" about where the bank or pot should go, based on his bad decisions.

Birthday Girl