Monday Afternoon

Well...it's 2:30 and there are no naps to be had here.
We had a good run last week with both the Youngers resting for at least 1.5 hours. 
Not so much this week. 
They're tired, though. 
There was soccer, t-ball, Children's Liturgy,, one of CJ's friend's sleeping over and the Neighborhood Beer Hunt on Saturday. 
Sunday followed with Jim working, a First Communion Retreat and softball. 
Yeah, we're tired.  But in a good way.

Caroline had a great experience at Mass on Saturday.  The Altar Servers didn't show up and she was recruited to help during Mass.  She was nervous, but did well.  The younger boys would yell, "Hi Caroline!!!"  periodically during Mass, usually accompanied by frantic waving.  She is psyched to serve again.  :)

The Youngers and I beat the rain this morning and went hiking up at Catoctin Mountain.    We did a very short and easy trail, only 1/2 mile and Benjamin was totally under his own power the whole time. 
Nate got to investigate some deer bones with a Ranger and held a deer skull that had been found.  After that he was looking for bones everywhere.  When he discovered they were at a premium, he switched to fishing.  Unfortunately there were as many fish to be found as deer bones.  We had fun, though.  :)