What a week it has been. Been absent from the blog world for a few days (more on that in a moment), and need to highlight a few important happenings! First, the DETROIT TIGERS are not only in the playoffs, they knocked off the Yankees in the opening round today! It's like 1984 all over again. Seriously, I was 8 the last time the Tigers were newsworthy (unless of course you count their 119 losses of 3 seasons ago). Second, my Wolverines beat up on the in-state rival Michigan State Spartans today! Could this be 1997 all over again? Another "Yeaf of the Wolverine"? I don't want to believe the hype for fear of the expected let down, but for the time being it sure is fun. I'm hoping for an undefeated Michigan when they venture to Columbus on November 18 to face off with the expected to be undefeated Buckeyes. That will make for some interesting family rivalry. We've already got the kids prepared--one kid in Michigan gear the other in OSU. Well enough about sports...
Lastly, we've just returned from a week in the mountains of Boone, North Carolina. Unbelievable week. Off the charts weather. Beautiful fall colors. Great hiking. Our girls loved it (Mackinley's first of many trips). Sydnie is an ol' pro. She loves to hike (which means I carry her in the Kelty Kid pack...I'm sore). We spent the week with Heather's parents and Kirsten and Brian. Caspian and Denali were along as well. I will post some pics soon (see right). This place has become a true place of rest. It's full of enough stuff to do while also being calm enough to truly relax. Worked through a couple of books (almost finished)...The Irresistable Revolution and The Shaping of Things to Come. Both have been great thus far. Well that's all for now. I will leave you with a family photo for your viewing pleasure. 
Good talking with you today. Jen and I took a look at your Boone pics and thought that McKinley looks like you. We already feel sorry for her. It certainly looks like you had a good time. Thanks for the update and talk with you soon.
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