The Cabela's store was massive. An elephant was in this scene. We took a break from the car to visit -- and didn't buy a thing. 

Surfers

Jim and Grant in Maine's beach -- after surfing.

First day of school -- 2005-06

First day of school in our last "gravy year." Grant is headed to 2nd grade and Erik to 5th. Both go to the SAME School, Phillips Elem. on the South Side.

In Maine. August 24, 2005. We learned to surf today.

Erik and Grant on a floating pad at the Somerset swim pool. We learned to surf on real surf boards this summer -- but didn't get to do that with two people on the same board. 

Pitt Captains Darryl Washington and Jason Miller with Erik and Grant

Jason Miller, (Green Tree's coach in the summer of 2005), Darryl Washington, Grant and Erik after finals at the USA Swimming Championships.  

At the swim pool in Yorba Linda, Calif. Dennis took us to his parents' home.