First day of School 2016

 And here we are - in September already! Sophie started at her new school, Cynwyd Elementary, which is about a 4 block walk from our house. She's in Miss Henry's 1st grade class and so far loves it. Lauren started at Bala House Montessori School in their primary program. She has two years to go before starting Kindergarten. She's in Miss Kiernan's class and also loves it.

The girls on their first day.

Miss Henry's first grade class - first day of school

Lauren doing counting work in Miss Kiernan's class.

Montreal/Lake George Week

The last week in August we drove up to Montreal and spent four days there and then drove down to Lake George and spent three days there. Both amazing places! A good mix of exploring, eating good food and relaxing before the school year begins. 

We went to the Ben & Jerry's factory where they make about a third of their ice cream. Unfortunately the production lines weren't running on the weekend, but we did see the factory where the ice cream was made and also enjoyed free samples at the end. 

In Montreal we went to a ropes course one day where the girls tested their high walking skills. Dave and Sophie went way up high and Lauren and I stayed closer to the ground. 

We did some sight seeing - here overlooking the City of Montreal. 

After Montreal we went to Lake George and to a very old school amusement park. The rides were last updated around the 1950s. They went way faster than rides today - evidence in this photo where the girls are almost flung out of the car. 

The girls first roller coaster ride. I think I'm freaking out the most in this picture. I wasn't completely sure that the car was going to stay on the tracks. Fortunately we all survived :)

We rented a cabin on Lake Luzerne, which was totally relaxing. There was a dock where we did a lot of fishing...

and also a lot of marshmallow roasting.  What a great vacation and a great way to end a wonderful summer!