It is hard to believe that we have been in OH for over a week. The weather has been cool, bordering on cold, but successfully enabling us to beat the FL heat. Unlike the early part of our adventure, these past twelve days have been quiet and restful. We have read, watched movies, played games and really enjoyed the downtime.
Jeffrey completed his first week of Magic Tree House Camp. Despite the rain- and every day last week was wet, he had an awesome time. The program really was a great find and he loved each day. They did a variety of projects and games all focusing on the theme of the week, Tigers at Twilight. They had a chance to hike and explore some of the nature trails. Each day he was dirtier than the next, so we knew for sure that he was having fun. They even went to the zoo in between the raindrops. On Friday, David and I were able to go to a short show and tour the facility. There is a main pavilion, a large outdoor porch and then the tree house itself. As far as we were concerned, we were in the middle of the woods, in the middle of no where. It took a bit to convince Jeffrey that there were no bears in the woods. However, there were plenty of misquitos. Anyway, tomorrow's theme/book is Knights at Dawn and he is looking forward to whatever comes his way. He was taught how to take notes and now he is writing down facts in a notebook at every opportunity. His enthusiasm is refreshing.
We spent a quiet July 4th until late in the day, when we went to see the Indian's play the Oakland A's. We had passes to the Terrace Club (an indoor restuarant overlooking the field, which was much nicer than eating hotdogs and peanuts for dinner. The view was amazing and it will be a comedown for Jeffrey to have to sit in a regular seat next time. While on a bathroom break, Jeffrey managed to get himself picked to be part of a group of boys, who sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" for the crowd, during the 7th inning stretch. He had no reservation and belted out the song. He was on TV and the Big Screen too and of course ate up all the attention. Shy he is not.
The rest of our weekend was quiet. Jeffrey is trying his best to teach David to use his DS, but there is fundementally something missing in people over age 21. Many of us just don't get it...We need to go out to dinner and change our scenery. Too much togetherness in the hotel gets old fast...
Enjoy the week ahead. We have nothing special planned. Actually, I am supposed to go to FL on Thursday, for a few days, but for a varierty of reasons may not go. Regardless of what I do, David and Jeffrey are going to MI next weekend. They are going to visit cousins and go see the Tiger's play the Indians. On the way back to OH, Jeffrey will have his debut visit to Cedar Point Amusement Park. I wasn't invited on this get-a-way and may end up alone, in OH, with no responsibilty and nothing but free time. It is a hardship, but I'll try and endure.
Thanks for still keeping up with the Brovers!
Until next time...
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