Father's Day

Yesterday we spent some time near the water. We got to watch the blue crabs eating something off the rocks near the edge of the water. it was so interesting. 

And of course we had to have a picture of us girls with Dad

Weekend Vacation

Right now I am sitting on my bed in the house we're staying this weekend looking out across a beautiful display of mountains with the golden sun rising up over them. It is truly breath taking. I have been looking forward to this week for a few weeks now. Work, school and music practice have been keeping me so busy I just really needed a break. We have gone across the state to the Carolina campmeeting, and are staying in a rental house with the Moores a few miles from the camp. So far it has been a blast. Em and I went out walking this morning. Mind you, walking! Living at 8 ft elevation and then going to 3 or 4 thousand really makes a difference on the speed of your mobility. But anyway it was so beautiful that it has just made our morning really shine. I'll post photos when I get home.

Busy Summer Days

As summer approaches the more stuff seems to find its way into our schedule. But here is a little of whats been happening around here lately.

A few weeks ago we spent a sabbath afternoon out at Joseph's family's vacation home on the river. Of course Our photographer took the opportunity to capture a few more images of the "two love birds". 

I could not help myself in posting this one that my sidekick fixed up. I think you'll get a "kick" out of it (as my Grandpa would say).

Last week was quite the musical week. Tuesday I had my first piano recital. It was an experience to say the least. I enjoyed getting to see all the different students that my teacher has. Most were little boys between the ages of 6 and 12 which of course brought much amusement in watching them. I really enjoyed it over all.

But the best truly came that Sabbath evening after I had played the regular church stuff. That evening we went to our first real country band. A church member's husband had a large group of southern gospel instrumentalist and singers get together a couple time a month to sing. He had been asking us to come for some time, and so last Saturday evening we went. Several from our church went and we all ended up singing several hymns for them. Then some how I got roped into playing my violin as they had no fiddle that night. I have played that style a time or two, but it is not a style which I find "just flows from my heart". But it pleased those I was playing with and thats what I did it for. It was quite interesting though. 

This week I have been trying to catch up on all my WDC office work that has been neglected. We are working non stop to get all the orders out before we leave in a couple of weeks for NC campmeeting. I am really looking forward to a day of rest tomorrow. It is much needed. 

Easter Sunday...

This past week we have been enjoying the company of our grandparents and Uncle from Oklahoma. Yesterday after our grand easter dinner we went over to the Moore's house on the river and spent the afternoon ridding in Grandpa Moore's old Model A, and out on the river in the boat. I think all had an enjoyable time.  

The guys took the first trip out.

Grandma did ride in the car a short ways, but I think she liked these flowers better!

And this was the last group to go. I think the driver was very proud to have three girls with him. (particularly the one in the front seat!)

Today the tribe is out over to the outer banks today. Emily and I stayed here to do work and school, and to put some hours in for our lessons tomorrow. Needless to say we haven't had much time to practice. And I've discovered that you can't just get by with piano the way you can with violin. At lest I can't!

And he is...

The most wonderful son, The sweetest husband, The. Kindest father, And the humblest leader, He's the greatest teacher, Has the coolest ideas, Is the best listener, And is the sympathetic man I know, He is the all in all the greatest guy. And guess what he's my Dad! Yesterday was his birthday. I won't post his age on here. You'll have to figure out that one on your own. But I will say he has the youngest heart. And he is the world's greatest Dad. Happy Birthday Dad!

Spring!

Spring is such a lovely time of year. Every time it comes around it gives me a thousand more thrills then the year before. Right now it is 82 and sunny, the windows are open, and the sound of birds singing and little bugs at work fill the air. All make me feel so happy and relaxed even though my life has been everything but that the past few weeks. 

 Our yard is full of flowering bushes. Everything is at it peek right now.

Finely our mail box fits in with our "maple street neighbors".

And the flower boxes are finely full of  flowers.

For mom's birthday we each choose a project to complete. I choose this rocker because I thought it was simple enough to handle my limited refurbishing abilities. Well I don't think I'll be repainting a rocking chair anytime soon. It was good project for me, but I think I like the idea of spray painting spindles instead of brushing them! I'm thankful it turned out OK.

Long awaited update

Ok, so we didn't just fall off the planet. Our lives have been running faster then us lately. But since I last posted we have had our first ofical out of town company at this house. Ash and I started piano lessons (making our Tuesday Greenville days longer). And our dear mother had her grand 50th birthday. Oh, and spring has arrived in North Carolina. It is simple beautiful here! I don't think I can ever stop raving about the weather. Although some have been predicting a very hot summer. Long about June I'll not be so thrilled.

Anyway just wanted to let you know we all still here and haven't been devowered by any alligators! Have a great week