Blueberry-Blackberry-Birthday Bonanza, Take 2

I had such a great birthday out at the farm last year, I decided for a repeat. It was hotter than blazes, but we had a great time picking (and eating) berries. I've only made freezer jam the last few years, but have resolved to try "real" jam this year - maybe the extra year of wisdom will help?

Last Day of School

The year flew by . . . but it's amazing how much has changed. He can read, is down 1 tooth and so much taller!

Babies, Babies Everywhere

. . . "and not a drop to drink" doesn't really work here. But there are babies everywhere - which means I've turned into a one-woman baby hat knitting factory. Today, we were off to Richmond for Paula's baby shower. We gave her - you guessed it - a hat, along with some of our boys' favorite books.

Memorial Day

Chris & Shana came down to visit for Memorial Day, which we celebrated with some slip-n-sliding and a baseball game. All we needed was a Jello salad for pure Americana.

 















Charlie running the bases after the game (sanctioned activity)

Visit from Aunt Moni

My Aunt Moni, who lives in Germany, came stateside for a visit this summer. Since our opportunities to get together are few and far between, we were so excited to see her - and Omi and Opu, too.

On the grounds of the NC Museum of Art

 

Boys in tow, and we're off to Pullen Park

 

 Charlie dyes a silk scarf at Fiber Fest


Owen on the sidelines, looking glamorous

Finished product, which he then gave to Aunt Moni

Checking out the tractors

At the pig races

Quiet time back at the ranch

Toothless

Mother's Day in GA

Charlie's birthday and Mother's Day have comingled for the past few years. This year, we got a whole week in between and a special surprise. We all got to meet the latest addition to our family, Carter, and spend some time with both sets of grandparents.

Hanging out in the pool with Opu

Poolside with Omi

Forgotten swim diaper = soggy bottom

Being drug around by Grandpa

Rainy day adventure

Playing at the creek with Olivia

Golf cart equivalent of a 15-passenger van

Carter!