It is not the usual rose petals that we are accustomed to, but Susan and I woke up this morning to a trail of Ginkgo leaves leading us downstairs. I’ll settle for that on a late-September morning.

Leaf Rubbings and Ginkgo Path
It is not the usual rose petals that we are accustomed to, but Susan and I woke up this morning to a trail of Ginkgo leaves leading us downstairs. I’ll settle for that on a late-September morning.

Leaf Rubbings and Ginkgo Path
Last weekend we made it back to Cincinnati to visit Simon, Rachel, and their new baby, Samuel.

Andrew & Samuel

Mari & Samuel

Elliot & Samuel
Since we were camping for Susan’s birthday we had to celebrate a little late.

All Smiles
We got out for a quick camping trip last weekend with Cat and Andy and had a great time. We camped at our friend’s land, so there was no one else for miles around.

Hauling our gear to the site

On a big rock

By the fire
Here is a video I shot at one of Mari’s soccer games. She is #17 on the green team. I am the coach, which is why I have to coach every now and then.
Mari's Soccer Game
Susan and the kids hit the apple orchard today. They had good time and came home with a bunch of apples.

Easy Pickin's

Pulling someone else's weight

Processing plant or plant processing?
Today was the first day of school for all of the kids. They were a little excited.
