Ride to Bug Light

This past weekend we took a ride through the woods with the kids. Since this is hunting season we wore our bright orange Dutch cycling jerseys. 

We rode about 25 miles all told halfway through we stopped at Bug Light Portland. It was windy, but the kids were really interested in seeing the lighthouse (Molly is studying them, among other things, at school). 

The Princess and the Tiger

There once was a princess and a tiger. They were best friends. 

One night, they decided to explore the surrounding lands and see what they could see. 

Before they left the safety of their house they made sure the jack'o'lantern security system was working properly. 

It was. 

And then they were off. They traveled hither and thither, over yonder and beyond. They met many a strange creature on their journey and saw many a fine castle. 

Each place they visited treated them like royalty and showered them with sweet, local delicacies. And there was much rejoicing. 

Bike rider

Wes is practicing hauling his bike up the mountains so he can go wicked fast downhill. 

Waiting for the muffins

Ocean Point

It was a perfect Maine day last weekend so we spend it on the coast at one of our favorite spots: Ocean Point.

We arrived a little just in time to see an excavator being loaded onto a barge. Not only was this cool for the kids in general, it also happens to coincide with what Molly is studying in class. So now she gets to go into school and tell them about all the cool things she saw over the weekend. Pretty neat (we have a video of it that's about 13 minutes long. If you're interested let me know and I can send you the link).

The kids were mesmerized by the whole affair. 

Then it was on to picnic time. Wes enjoyed hamming it up for the cameras. 

Grammie and Gramp joined us for the picnic. Apparently Wes was either explaining something or giving us directions here. 

Molly loved climbing all over the rocks. She even managed to sit still for a picture too. 

At the end of the picnic the barge was back without the excavator. The kids were happy to take a picture in front of it. 

In our drive out of Ocean Point we noticed a new nature preserve. So we deduced to take a hike. When we were in the middle of the deep, dark woods, I asked Molly if she thought there were any Gruffalos (from one of their books) that loved here. This was her reaction. 

Walking in the woods. 

Showing us what the leaves do. 

We found a beautiful little spot hidden inside another beautiful spot. It was a great day. 

Apple picking

Originally the forcast was for a rainy, cold, and generally yucky day. Thankfully that wasn't the case. Instead we had a perfect fall day and took advantage of it by going apple picking.

It was a perfect spot. 

Off to get the apples!

You have to taste them to make sure you like them. 

Tractor ride with Mom. 

Cider tasting. It was hard for the adults but we survived. 

Artwork

Molly is studying the ocean at school. Here's a bit of her artwork on the subject.