Summer's End

We spent last week at my Mother's lake house in New Hampshire with grandparents and cousins enjoying the final days of summer. Here are some scenes.

Long days in the water--ferrying a snack out to the raft.


Two cousins finally old enough to canoe away from shore off to their own adventures.



Another new solo boater but not allowed to go off with the big kids yet!


Woodburning with a magnifying glass.

Reading ancient issues of Mad Magazine.

A few rounds of Candy-Land.

Blueberry picking


20 pints are now tucked away in my freezer for winter. Thanks to my nephew for many great blueberry photos!

Three generations canning tomatoes together--9 quarts are on my basement shelves.

The rafts and docks are now put away, the kayaks and canoes are tucked in the boathouse (but available for an autumn paddle), and the porch rockers sway in the breeze as the season turns.

It's been a great summer!