Camping May 2008

We had a great Memorial Day Weekend. We went camping for 3 nights at Kerr Scott Res. in Wilkesboro, NC. We were able to catch a little of the 24 hours of Burn Mountain Bike Race. We had a great time boating, fishing, and playing in the sand.

Brad was able to get a road ride in even though he was still "broke down" from his hiking trip. I decided to try my first trail run. I actually really enjoyed the cool shade of the the woods... all 7 miles of it. The trail is a lot more forgiving to the joints, may become a new hobby. The kids and I have spent this week doing laundry and feeling the wrath of our allergies.

Fun cookout at Mom and Dad's on Monday night.

Ansley also got her first haircut today compliments of her big brother. It is actually amazing how close he was able to get to her scalp with his dull, toddler scissors. You can't really appreciate his work on film... her hair was already too short and too blonde.

This is the only piece of hair I was able to find and save after the stylist had done his work.

I need a vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brad's Hiking Trip in VT

We are so glad to have Brad back home. He had a great time with lots of stories to tell.

111 miles on the Appalachin Trail, Green Mountains in Vermont

A few highlights included,

Questionable sobriety of drivers while hitch hiking which made the start of the trip an adventure.

Awesome rock gardens and 180 piles of moose poop were some of the only views some days. It was a very wooded hike with less views.

Cold nights sleeping in hammocks

A tree that broke on Dave when he got in his hammock to sleep... could have been a disaster.

Effects of Gravity when your pack is heavy and you are goofing off.

End of Year Celebration

Bowen finished his year of Preschool with a bang. We were not sure how he would do because he cried at the practice. They were all adorable. His teachers this year were great.

Saturday Play

The mower has been in the driveway for almost 3 weeks while we are trying to get it fixed. Ansley has been quite interested in the process. I have to tell her to get out from under it. She is always trying to take off the bolts. Ansley has actually done more work than Brad.

The kids were helping Greg and Melinda with their sidewalk on Saturday. Mainly spreading gravel, playing with the dogs, finding worms, and dragging dirt in Melinda's house. Bowen has decided he wants to have a sleepover at " Grag and Elinda's" I am just not sure how they feel about that.
Madison and Bowen had a blast playing at Warriors Path. We were able to see Baby Drew and Donna and I visited for a few hours. Ansley took a great nap. YEAH!!

Donna and Drew Clevenger May 2008

Rolling Down The Hill

We are spending a lot of time outside. The kids are great at entertaining themselves while I mow or work in the garden. They spent about 2 hours planing in the neighbors ditch on Friday. I am very thankful for big yards and Shout stain remover. We are going to have a great summer.

Spring Fun

We went down to the River on Thursday to have dinner with Judy and Lo. Jenn was able to come and join us. There was dinner and fishing. Both Brad and Jenn lost their cell phones in the river. Jenn was able to salvage hers... Brad is using his old phone for now.

Ansley decided to go naked... again. Bowen and Brad have been getting some fishing in this spring. They try to go down to the river in the evenings. Brad's new job is really helping with evening playtime... especially with the long days. They have caught a few fish but mainly just play in the mud,

Biking... Bo is balancing but still not interested in pedalling. Jonny is really getting good at riding this year. They like to race. Ansley just runs behind them.