Here we are again...

Sometimes a picture says a thousand words. When I look at this one, it says, "Kinda windy, decent waves, and the people standing on the pier are not in their right mind." Oh, and Allie is wearing warmer clothes than everyone else. Note the carefree expression. The lake was mildly different than a month ago when we were still swimming in it. The hundred people sitting in their cars watching us take pictures, I am sure, were wondering where these tourists were from. Not tourists, just locals making memories, I thought. After we noticed how much beach we brought into the car, I thought about my memories with the ShopVac, cleaning out the cars.

Soccer season has now ended, thank goodness. The first 50 or 60 games are kinda exciting, but it quickly becomes a chore after that. In a few weeks basketball starts for Emma, Matt, Mason, and Ben, so the quiet time will be nice. We are almost ready for winter, here. The septic tanks have been pumped, the umbrella taken down, and the plants cut back. The trampoline will come down shortly, and all will be ready. Note to readers: Don't forget your septic tanks, or the guy comes to the door and says something like, " Lady, you got a lot of solids." It's an interesting line, that makes you think of all the good books you have read on the toilet. Anyway, we are past that and ready for the season change.

Almost bought a boat, but we will wait for spring. I checked our 401K's and thought maybe waiting would be a better option. Our retirement plan did its part to buoy the economy. I will be working until age 88, in order to buy food, but I guess that will keep the mind young. Matt says we can live with him, when he becomes a pro golfer, so I have my fingers crossed. Come spring, we will be boat searching again, and hopefully take to the water this summer. Using the kid's savings accounts to pay for gas. Taking suggestions for boat names. So far the leaders are, "Matt is cool", "Boys Stink", "Girls Stink More", and my favorite, "Empty". Empty of gas, money, and credit. Still working it out.

Once we get going in our new season, we come back and tell you how its going. Remember, gale force winds, are not something to be played with. Pictures tell the story.