Wednesday, February 29, 2012

February 2012

 The Train Table.  
If I could only show how much Owen loves this table.   He's there every chance he can- going through tunnels, up hills, down the mountain, over the bridge, and back to the station.  The sweetest words always come at the most inopportune times- "Mommy, play trains?"

 I had a winter break at school so we headed up to VA to see my parents.  Chris' dad and Pat met us there for a quick visit!  It was good to see everyone.

Golf lessons from the pro

Owen and Grander reading stories


Ferry ride to Williamsburg!



Required stocks photo.

A cold day to stroll Virginia Beach!


A very important call.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

January 2012

 We went up to Brevard to visit our friend Steven over MLK weekend.  We stopped in to the Fish Hatchery before climbing John Rock.  It was a cold and icy day, but super refreshing to be outside taking it all in.  Owen loved feeding the fish.


 Bundled up for the hike!

Weird and beautiful frozen ground

We are at the top of John Rock looking across to Looking Glass Rock. 



Looking Glass Falls

We went to the Blue Ridge Parkway hoping to drive a while and enjoy the sights.  Once we got to the top, we found out the road was closed due to ice.  Instead of turning around, we parked the car and set out for a hike.  The Parkway is even more amazing on foot, and a lot easier than trudging up a mountain.  


 We had a lot of fun playing in the tunnels with our echos.

Owen found a best friend in Clem over the weekend.  

More Clem snuggles.

 I don't remember what Owen and Nora were up to, but it looks like it was nuthin' but trouble! 


 A quick trip over to Birmingham! 

He's too cool to sit and eat.

 These poor kids were bound and determined to get this kite up in the air!

They are all going in opposite directions!

 Aunt Darcy to the rescue!

Yay Claire!

 And it crashed (or was pulled from the sky by its tail).


Emma is definitely related to Nanny with that dainty pinkie finger sticking out!

A little croquet?

Saturday, December 31, 2011

December 2011

 Decorating the tree!

 Just hanging around the house!

 Our handy people were repairing train tracks

Christmas on Peachtree!




 Christmas Eve


Look what that crazy Santa brought Owen for Christmas!



Breakfast on Christmas morning!

 Christmas Dinner



 Eskimo kisses

 New Year's Eve hike in South Carolina