Having two businesses and two homes on adjoining properties affords us the luxury of having a very large yard, a little more than two acres in all. That means there is a whole lot of room for all kinds of fun! Last year, the kids inherited two homemade soap-box racers from my uncle Bob. It was fun to push them around for a while and coast down the small hill in the backyard. But the need for speed quickly became apparent, and Grampa’s electric lawnmower proved to be just the ticket for a fast ride - especially on a somewhat bumpy lawn. This is the new favourite thing to do - until we think of something new and exciting.