Family Mellmann

Exciting times here in the Williston area, and in Vermont in general.  Here are some pictures of life in Williston, " post Hurricane Irene ".

I was on my way to bed when I spotted this little guy clinging to the front door. He's about the size of a quarter. I love living in the country.

Summer was just getting started when I made my last website updates.  Fortunately, for me, we also have a blog which can be updated easily from my cell phone.  Otherwise there would be large gaps in the story-telling of the Mellmann Family life. It's been a great summer, but it is already half over.  By half I mean that half of my kids are back in school.  Patrick started on Monday ( see his picture here ) as a fifth grader at Trinity.  For the first time, in nearly five years, he was ready for school to start.  Patrick looked forward to reconnecting with his school friends, and his teacher, whom he really likes a lot.  With the first week almost over, he is still sporting a really good attitude toward school and the work required.  I wish I could say the same about guitar practice and Tae Kwon Do. :) Katherine starts her first grade year next Wednesday.  It will be interesting to see how she handles the new academic requirements (first g...

Patrick has been so busy hanging out with his camp friends, riding his scooter, and catching newts, that he hasn't been to the pool. Today we remedy that, and it's the perfect weather for it.

After two nights and two and a half days of constant rain and cold, today is warm, sunny, and perfect for the pool. Hopefully, Patrick is as much fun at camp as we are.