Rainy Day Fun...

We finally got a bit of much needed and desired rain in WNC... It did put a damper on outings, but we didn't let that stop the fun! We decided to go outside, in the pouring rain, and play in the new 'creek' which the running water made in our drive. Even Evie Bean got in on the action.

My Beautiful Grandmother

She turned 93 this year, and is one of the most Beautiful people I know... inside and out. 
I have been so lucky to have her in my life, to have her unyielding support. She is completely unconditional with her love and generosity. 

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature,

But beautiful old people are works of art. 

- Unknown

Family Visits

We were lucky enough to spend our holiday weekend visiting family in West Virginia.

The boys fished, swam, played, rode bikes, water slides, and more, all in Grammy and Dad-Dad's back yard! Even Evie got into the boat rides and lake activities.

Here is Evie catching her first fish with dad...

Here are the kids, enjoying their grandparents, and their great grand-ma.

July 4th

Happy Independence Day! I hope yours was as fun and beautiful as ours.

Crazy Kiddos...

Just a shot of the crazy kiddos.

At the River with Friends.

We had a great time on Father's day at the river with some good friends... the water was refreshing, burgers and dogs were grilled to perfection, and everyone had fun.

The kids jumped off the cliff...

And after seeing how much fun it was, Arden wanted to try... and he tried... but couldn't bring himself to take the leap...

We spent the whole day, just hanging out...

 And goofing off.

Not all smiles and fun...

So many times we look at photos and think "oh what a perfect family" or "what a happy child"...

For the most part, we want to project those thoughts into our images... but I have to share one photo of my not so perfect, but perfect none-the-less, daughter. Here is my little fusser-butt in all her glory:

Summer Vacation at Myrtle Beach...

We got to go to Myrtle Beach this past week, and had a blast!

We tend to spend most of our time at the State Parks. It is less crowded, and there are tons of fun things to see and do.

Myrtle Beach State Park is the closest to the house and is fairly isolated, giving the impression that you aren't "in town":

Huntington Beach State Park is another local park that is a ton of fun. They have a Nature Center, marsh lands, and a beautiful beach. Unfortunately while we were there, it was POURING rain, so we didn't get to do as much as we normally do.

We also went to "Broadway at the Beach" and while we were there this summer, Lego's Brickation was there! The kids (and cute hubs) had a blast!

The boys also decided to go in a fountain while we were there... I told them it was only ok IF they didn't get wet... they listened REALLY well.

We also went to Barefoot Landing.

All in all, it was an awesome trip, and we can't wait to go back again!

Birthday Fun

The Big A-man turned 6 this week, I cannot believe how big he has gotten!

For his birthday he got some fun things, including a new 18in bike! Here are a few shots from his first birthday pool party, his first ride, and his first wreck!

I'm so proud of my big guy.