Exciting Uncle Mike

Our kids are so happy to have Uncle Mike here for a visit. All sorts of fun goes on, from gifts, dinners out, games, and lots of field trips!
Yesterday we went hiking in the afternoon. The weather was perfect - just what a fall day should be like, crisp and clear. We started out at Hampton, a national park just north of Baltimore. It was once a large plantation, and at this point you can tour the farmhouse and farm buildings. The mansion is closed for renovations (Air conditioning!!) until next fall/winter. The kids weren't too thrilled with the farmhouse - although they did enjoy the hands on exhibits.
A few minutes away was a county park, which also had a farm. This park had trails, and more importantly, a geocache. Mike brought his GPS and taught Dot how to use it for this "treasure hunt." Jamie couldn't follow them at their speed, so we wandered along the paths as we could. Eventually we all ended up back at the car, tired but happy with our afternoon's adventure. Dot loves geocaching - and hopes to get a GPS for Christmas... unfortunately, "Santa" can't afford that sort of present.