Mt. Blue's State Park overlooks Lake Webb. It's not a long hike by any means, but the view wins.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Labor Day Weekend Hike in Mt. Blue State Park
Mt. Blue's State Park overlooks Lake Webb. It's not a long hike by any means, but the view wins.
Riding the BIG Waves on Lake Webb
Peter has become a superb boatsman in the kayak. Today, in 2-3 foot swells (some looking like 4 footers), Peter kayaked nearly three miles in the lake. Alex and Rich kept track from the wave runner. You'll get a good sense of the wave depths by looking at the picture just below. At the end Peter had nearly two feet of water in the stern of the boat. An amazing feat of paddling, to be sure.... 
Learning the Ukulele on Burt's Point, Weld
Rich's brother Allen has a Ukulele at camp, so Alex will borrow it for the school year. He's already got "Somewhere over the Rainbow" in good shape!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friends at the American Football game
Peter and me with some of the friends from our soccer team. (Josh, Chessie, Kyle, Alex, and Peter) 
Alex and Matt
Jordan's first modeling shoot.
American Football Game (8-29-08)
Friday night football in Rumford. We tried to learn the game... for 15 minutes and then spent the rest of the time talking with friends. --Alex
Thursday, August 28, 2008
First Day of American School: The goal? No detentions!
Peter and Alex were up at 6:20 am and their soccer teammate Myles Mercier came by at 7:20 to pick them up. Classes start at 7:55 am... the American high school adventure begins. Can you spell homework?
Tour of Mountain Valley High School
The evening before school started we took a tour of the high school to find classrooms. One of the American football coaches, Rick White, who is hosting a Brazilian student (soccer player) took our picture at the front door. Alex thought briefly about playing American football when he saw the training sled.... Peter's sticking to soccer.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Rangeley Road Trip at Sunset
After the soccer tournament we headed to the lake for a few hours and then up the the "Height of Land" where these pictures are taken looking out over the Rangeley Lakes. From there we headed to a sports pub for quintessential American food (i.e., ribs, burgers, pasta).
Mount Abram Soccer Tournament (1W-2L-1D)
Alexander listening to the coach and Peter between matches. 
Alexander (#9, silver) moving to far post in a match against the host team, Mount Abram. This match, a tie, against a good opponent was the most impressive match for the Mountain Valley HS Falcons. Alex served up a brilliant ball to the far post from 25 meters and his teammate scored the tying goal with a header.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Dinner at Aunt Connie's and Uncle Ben's
Chicken pie and blueberry pie at The Venskus Home...i.e., pigging out at Connie and Ben's! Awesome meal and easy company.
I can't eat another bite.... But, I'll have blueberry pie.
Myles Weighs in on Danish Licorice
A senior defender on the soccer team, Myles grins and bares it while trying out some of Peter's Danish licorice, a strong, salty "candy."
Thursday, August 21, 2008
First week of Falcon Soccer
Top picture includes the school coaches and Myles Mercier, one of the senior players from Mountain Valley High School.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
The Olympic Party
Rob, Peter, Ty, Fred, Ryan (what's up with that face?), Alex, Jose, and Rich.
Tyler, Peter, Alexander, and Ryan on Michael Phelps' Night.
Pam, Anne, and Victoria
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