Took me a very long time to get this post written, but here we go:
November brought our first opportunity to be out in The Valley with many other partners for a Massadoah Work Weekend. We drove out on Friday night, and stayed until Sunday, and had a fantastic time. Everyone was so loving and kind to our children, and the children were loving and kind right back.
Zoe donated her tattoo talent to anyone who was interested, and thanks to her many sheets of sample drawings, there was a tattoo for every taste and style.
I was also intrigued and impressed to see how much work the children were willing to do/interested in. They raked leaves, helped cut and stack firewood, swept, washed windows, sucked up bugs, and had a great time playing out doors.
As is often the case, pictures speak more eloquently than I.
Suffice it to say, the children had a great time, and felt very included and involved, as did all the adults who were there.
Breakfast before we head out, back to reality.
Slowing down for the night.
Pete got one dedicated to his true love, and got a big hug and kiss out of it.
Ms. Nancy got a BIIGG tattoo.
Some quiet time with Dad.
Getting help from Ms. Kim.
You dream, she’ll draw it.
All colors…
All patterns…
Everyone got tattoos!
Showing Mark a game on the iphone.
Cold? Brisk? Freezing? Doesn’t matter. Yessa likes to get in the water.
Running home…
Running in the great outdoors.
We’ll keep taking this picture to see how they grow.
So many birds were chirping, we had to stop and listen.
The little ones and I went out for a late afternoon walk.
A beautiful, crisp weekend in the Valley.
Cinderella Sisters.
Making streak-free windows.
My dad would have loved to do this with the kids. Thanks, Dave!
Who knew ear protection was such fun?!
Keeping a safe distance from the splitter.
Good ear protection necessary around the chain saw!
Noa was part of the “plumbing team” of Pete and Kim for awhile. She loves the new flushers.
Zoe helps Dad and Dave get the mower ready to haul wood.
Always time for games at Massadoah.
Raking the leaves next to the house. Jerry was up on the roof, raking leaves off from up there.
The whole crew decides to get involved.
Calling in Marie Ann to help with the puzzles.
Zoe snuggled in with Nancy, working on a puzzle book.