Fun at Granny and Grandpa's House

 At Granny and Grandpa's house, we enjoyed the outdoors. Their house is on a lake (which is not so surprising in the lake-rich state of Minnesota). The canoe was a favorite.

Canoeing with Grandpa

Coming back

Another group out on the lake

Closeup of same

Coming ashore

We had a spooky candy trail for Halloween. The walk was at night in the dark (hence the spookiness); different spots along the way had stashes of treats (hence the candiness). 

Getting ready for a spooky, sugar-filled stroll

A good variety of tree swings were set up at the house as well.

About to swing out into a leaf pile

We had fun inside the house too. Watching TV was a time for cousinly closeness.

Two chairs, four cousins

We helped bring in a tree as their Christmas tree. By "we," I mean my daughter! I did the chainsawing.

Treebearer

Some trees did not fare so well. We helped Grandpa clear out some dead wood from the forest and then burned it by the lake.

Carrying logs

The fire starts

The fire burns!

Side view of the fire

A good helper

Grandpa was generous enough to let the kids drive his riding mower around the yard. It was a harrowing time for the adults. In the words of George of the Jungle's theme, "Watch out for the tree!"

Giving some pointers

Cruising around

We saw the moon rise over the lake!

That white dot is the moon--more impressive in real life

The weather got cold enough that we could walk on the lake.

Grandpa did an experiment in the kitchen which fascinated us all...

Fun times were had at Granny and Grandpa's!

Fun on the couch