Wildlife Center, Asheville NC

Abby and her friends Winston and Lincoln got a chance to learn 1st hand about the animals at the North Carolina Wildlife Center.

Sliding Rock, Asheville NC

Ok, sliding down a waterfall in late October might not be everyone's idea of fun, but why not??!!



We decided to go to Sliding Rock and although it was only 65 degrees outside and the water was in the 50's, we jumped in and slid down!


Never let it be said that the Bennett or the Sloan families pass by an any opportunity!

LEAF Festival

What a great time we had at the LEAF Festival! We got to see old friends and meet new ones, enjoy all the music and arts, learned to hula hoop, hang out around the campfire, be in a parade, and just generally chill and relax!

Abby's Fairy House Business

Abby has opened her own business - Fairy House. She made homemade fairy crowns & wands to sell in the store and at the LEAF Festival. She created her own business plan, including expense and income reports, and made up posters to advertise for them. She did so well at her business that she sold out of everything this year at LEAF and made $135.

Educational Fun all Summer Long

I always feel terribly guilty in the summer since we don't focus on Abby's educational needs as much as I would like to, but this year we were able to get some educational field trips in in spite of the fact that we have been so busy.


Abby, Zoe & Ayden loved seeing the animals at the Binghamton Zoo, we got to go to the Herkimer Diamond Mines twice this year, once with with Mema & Tami and with the Homeschool Group, we met up with some fellow homeschoolers at the Unadilla Game Farm. Abby also had a good time at swimming lessons and acrobatics this summer and fall, and has made some new friends.

Washington DC block city

I came in one day this summer to see Abby spread out on the floor with her blocks. She built the entire city of Washington DC, including the reflecting pool, Arlington Cemetery, the White House, Pentagon, etc. She even had people driving their cars and walking though town.

Guess she remembered a lot from our trip there two years ago!

Summertime with Family & Friends

This summer we were fortunate to be able see lots of our family and friends. Bobbi & Eric decided that they had to head back to California in June, and fortunately not long after that I got a call from Tommy asking if we had any positions open at the campground (funny how things like that just seem to work out!)


Seth, Becky and Faith came over a lot to visit us this year, and Abby & I spent a week over there watching Faith when she kept getting sick in daycare.


Debbie & Chris came over for Pirates Weekend, and everyone, including Grampa Bill & Granny Kay, came down for my birthday party!