Berit: Was incredible hiking in Chautauqua, yesterday. Post-Brownie hike change rendered Berit a leader of the family hike we took. Not only did she not complain about the hike, she led us and pointed out Bear scat and useful plant whose flower's center you can chew like gum and use to alleviate poison ivy.

Rowan: In Border's Books ladies room with Berit, could not reach the sink to wash her hands so she approached a woman entering the bathroom and asked , "Please could you lift me up?"

Griffin: At Dan's house, Jenelle had left an iron on (!!??!!), and Griffin found it, burning his hand. After much pain, ice, and crying - he seems to be alright. Yesterday, on the hike, he insisted on running and falling much of the way. He's pretty tough.