Every year Nate join us for either his February or April vacation.  This year we got April.  We hadn't expected to be on the west coast by that time, but here we are. His arrival is always a big deal. Think 'Paul...

When I was young (naive/immature/hadn't traveled), I assumed homeschooled kids were weirdos.  I'd only known 2 and they were being raised in the Jehovah's Witness religion.  They had a unique way about them.   I extrapolated that to all homeschoolers. To myself,...

Pictures from the 4th of July in the middle of nowhere Maine.  This little parade has become quite famous.  Nothing like a good tractor and some horses to make you really get into the spirit of things.   And back...