Weekend Hikers

We have been trying to do more outdoor walks/hikes with the kids. On Memorial Day we went to Jordan Lake on a hike to a viewing spot for bald eagles. Last weekend we went on another hike in Umstead State Park. So far we haven't seen any animals (sorry no bald eagles!) but we have gotten some good pictures of some bugs. We have also gotten to talk about plenty of plants and trees, how they grow, how to tell how old they are etc etc. Enjoy the pics!

Favorite Activities

Kids love to play in Mom and Dad's room. I think this is just a basic fact of childhood. In any case it is true of my kids. Anytime the door opens to Mom and Dad's room, there is a mad scamper of feet racing to the room! They climb on top of the bed and play possum. Sometimes it is cute...other times exasperating!

Updates!

Well...life flies by! School is over for the year! K. and I. are both a year older! M. has been on multiple campouts with the scouts this summer already. X. has been successfully potty trained. I have lost about 20 lbs. It has been busy!

X-- Isn't he proud of himself?

We took the kids to Jordan Lake for Memorial Day for a little hike.

Ivie's Birthday cake!