"This is my cat Delilah" -- Magdalene Nichols

Now that school has started for Maureen, Claire, Paul, John, Veronica and Magdalene it is time to put this past summer behind us. Though it was full of some broken bones up here in Malone, we had some great times. Theresa started us off by coming up and helping care for an old man; Cindy came with Andrea and Anna and Luis, too; Maureen came up unexpectedly from Albany many times; and a lot of other things, too.

And, of course, Meacham Lake. Our two intrepid explorers...

Meacham Lake has been our favorite spot for a very, very long time. Longer than the time that Maureen and Claire were as little as Veronica and Magdalene

Then, there are those things that you just don't want to think about happening... But they will.

Kathleen has always had a penchant for taking the kids out and letting them drive. Her Aunt Anita allowed Kathleen the same favor when she was but a little girl. Now she returns the favor. I am not sure that we are ready for the insurance rates, however.

I am not quite ready to unleash this dynamic duo onto the roadways. But they sure did have fun.

Then, in our house there are the ever present Webkinz. These cute and cuddly animals have become standards in our house. Magdalene has more than a passing acquaintance with each and every one...