Pit stop

The Capitol of North Carolina is...

Raleigh.  Sir Walter Raleigh who wanted to start new colony's in the New World. 

Long time friends.

It only took a minute before we were laughing and our kids were friends.  It's been twelve years since I've seen this sweet girl...  Our kids have never met, but laughed like they had been friends forever!   Thanks JoAnna for having us over:)

Phillips Homestead

Nothing...   But a good time!   

Swimming.  

Laughing

Movies

Church...   We love this family!!!

Grandmas 90th birthday

Happy birthday grandma!!!!   You are such an inspiration to everyone you meet!   Your smile lights up every room by making others feel special.   We love you to pieces and want to be like you!  

Susan and Jill...   Amazing neighbors and friends!  

Tyler and Samuel getting into mischief!   Pink tongues and all....

Claudia and Sophie's Art Class

These two are making some money this summer by having an art class!   They had a great time planning and crafting and playing.  

Claudia painted with the girls...

Sophie made God's Eyes...  Everyone had a blast!!!!   

Bike and Books

Samuel, Rory, and Issac are book clubbing it this summer and bike riding.   

This month is...  The Contract by Derek Jetter.  They are all loving it!  

Taking a break by the "Little Library" in our hood.  

They were so funny chatting and riding along...  Sweet boys!  

Daddy Daughter Date

Claudia wanted to have a date with her daddy...   

So off to see "Secret Life of Pets!" 

Great night for these two!    

Sweetness

While Valerie is teaching one kid piano...

The others get in some time with baby Emmet... Such a cutie:)  he's such a sweet baby!   And big brother Kurt thinks so too:)

Grandma and Games

While it was raining for a brief moment today...  Kids were inside playing the new monopoly game that Samuel wanted from our resent visit to "the Smokey Mountain National Park."   

Grandma watched and laughed as Daniel, Kaylea, and Claudia played...   Samuel started the game but as soon as Scott got home from work, he wanted a minute with his dad!   

So...  Pool it was.  Scott playing one handed!  

An evening of fun and games... 

Seed spitting contest

Since watermelons no longer have seeds...  We resort to cherries!!!   

Cowboy Tubin'

Tubin down the river...  Lazy day!  

Yanz family and Lindsey family make all activities exciting.  

8:30 am on vacation

Teenagers still asleep...  And little boys watching TV.  Too funny!!!