Okay. So I tell myself every time I blog that I will be a better blogger from here on out. And before I know it, it has been one week, two weeks, a month, several more holidays, new card in the camera, etc. etc. So I have decided that I will not even pretend to be a better blogger seeing as how I feel like a walking "daylight savings time ends"-one minute less of daylight everyday. We have had a great summer though and the lost blogging time was replaced with loads of fun. I wish (as always) that we could have done more, but it has been ferociously hot for most of the summer and me and the guys are just not the hot type. I like for my hot to involve a swimming pool. We did manage to take some really nice hikes by the Eno River and a few swims. The Eno is really nice because it has shade and water and is beautiful to boot.
Roland started his summer by going to hang out with Maw Maw and Jesse in Tennessee. I think he had a really good time, but I also think that he and Duncan missed each other-eventually. Duncan kept asking, "Where Roland go?" We all stayed a couple of days and went to the petting zoo, watched fireworks and rode go-karts.
I totally have a thing for camels. They are just so cool.
Shane helped Duncan catch this goat, but if Duncan set his mind to it, I don't think the goat would stand a chance.
Getting ready for the fireworks. They sucked. Afterwards, we hightailed it to another place and just caught some really awesome fireworks, so it was all good.
The thinker.
The most awesome part of the petting zoo was seeing a goat have her baby. I have pictures, but will spare you sensible types by not posting them.
For two weeks of the summer, Shane and I enjoyed free babysitting courtesy of two of the local churches. Some people call this vacation bible school, but that depends on your situation. This year was Duncan's first, and Roland's third. It is a huge rush to get from Raleigh to Durham, feed the babies, and get them anywhere by 6:15, but boys had a really good time, which makes it worth the effort. The last night of VBS all the age groups get together and sing songs from that years theme. This year's theme was Saddle Ridge Ranch.
Duncan is between the suspenders and the paisley. Roland is not depicted because he was too shy to stand in front of everyone.
My little trooper has some nice hair.
And...I was very excited to see my good friend Erika and her babies Maddox and Everett. The last time I saw her, the little bun in the picture was still baking. The boys dipped in the pool and I got to talk to a grown-up. It really was nice to get all the kids together and watch them play. I want to give Erika a special shoutout for making it happen.
A bunch of cuties enjoying some Mexican food (a favorite Erika and Christy pastime).
Adios amigos!
Roland started his summer by going to hang out with Maw Maw and Jesse in Tennessee. I think he had a really good time, but I also think that he and Duncan missed each other-eventually. Duncan kept asking, "Where Roland go?" We all stayed a couple of days and went to the petting zoo, watched fireworks and rode go-karts.
I totally have a thing for camels. They are just so cool.
Shane helped Duncan catch this goat, but if Duncan set his mind to it, I don't think the goat would stand a chance.
Getting ready for the fireworks. They sucked. Afterwards, we hightailed it to another place and just caught some really awesome fireworks, so it was all good.
The thinker.
The most awesome part of the petting zoo was seeing a goat have her baby. I have pictures, but will spare you sensible types by not posting them.For two weeks of the summer, Shane and I enjoyed free babysitting courtesy of two of the local churches. Some people call this vacation bible school, but that depends on your situation. This year was Duncan's first, and Roland's third. It is a huge rush to get from Raleigh to Durham, feed the babies, and get them anywhere by 6:15, but boys had a really good time, which makes it worth the effort. The last night of VBS all the age groups get together and sing songs from that years theme. This year's theme was Saddle Ridge Ranch.
Duncan is between the suspenders and the paisley. Roland is not depicted because he was too shy to stand in front of everyone.
My little trooper has some nice hair.
And...I was very excited to see my good friend Erika and her babies Maddox and Everett. The last time I saw her, the little bun in the picture was still baking. The boys dipped in the pool and I got to talk to a grown-up. It really was nice to get all the kids together and watch them play. I want to give Erika a special shoutout for making it happen.
A bunch of cuties enjoying some Mexican food (a favorite Erika and Christy pastime).
Adios amigos!
