Grandma Hastings' 85th Birthday

On October 14th, we went to Gilsum to celebrate Grandma Hastings' 85th birthday! It was a great fall day and the cousins Graham, Katie and Jon had a wonderful time. Garrett came, too, but he didn't jump off any rocks -- that was the highlight of the day for Graham.

We visited with Grandma and Popa Houghton for the first time in a while and were surprised at how many goldfish can multiply in a pond in a few months! Graham checked out his "scary forest" and made sure that "Autumn's Bunny Trail" was in good order. We also checked out all the scarecrows in downtown Jaffrey.

Labor Day 2006

Chuck had been invited to a wedding of two co-workers, so Graham went to Sleepy Hollow with Grandma and Popa all by himself! He ran them ragged, and had the first bad dream that he was able to tell us about. It involved a long slide and monsters who ran away when Graham burped! The mind of a three year old at work!

The wedding was a traditional Greek affair, and Chuck and I had a very good time. I picked up Graham on Sunday from the Hollow. Here's a picture of Graham stomping in some puddles with his umbrella.

Lee Country Fair

I'm still a little behind on retelling the events of our summer, but I'll keep working on it!

The second weekend in September brings the Lee Country Fair. It's the best little fair I've ever been too, and Graham loves it. He asks about it starting with warm weather. The main reason is the coolest competition I've ever seen -- the Pedal Tractor Pull! Graham participated last year, and has spent all summer "training" for this year's event.

The Pedal Tractor Pull is exactly what it sounds like -- little kids pedaling toy tractors, and pulling skids with bricks on them! They pedal on a track made of plywood that's about 30 feet long. Last year, Graham made it about half-way. This year, he went off the track! He had a great time, and very proud of himself. He didn't win a trophy, but did get a ribbon and a t-shirt which he proudly wears.

The pictures are in reverse order, but this gives you an idea.

Graham also experienced helium balloons at the Lee Country Fair for the first time -- I think we lost two to outer space, and popped one. He ate cotton candy and played games for prizes -- in all a great day!