Sunday, August 18, 2013

Camping


 We began camping years ago when our big boys were just little guys.  We started out in Kampin' Kabins at the KOA, then moved onto a tent, then bought a camper.  We all loved camping so much but stopped when we moved to our property because we live out in the beautiful woods now and it feels like a campground here.  But, we did miss the fun of camping so a couple of weeks ago we rented a Kampin' Kabin at the same place we started way back when in Boone,NC. 
I'll admit we were a little scared how it was going to go with a toddler and a 3 month old.
It was AWESOME! 

We had the best time together.  We got there and I immediately set up.  I love making the beds and setting the table.  I love to make it homey in the cabin.  
The boys played in the pool.  They were crazy, in my opinion, as it was cold outside and even colder in the pool, but they didn't care they just wanted to have fun.  Joseph played on the playground and had a great time seeing the baby goats and donkeys in the animal area.  We had a lovely dinner together by the campfire, listen to some bluegrass music playing in the rec hall and then went for a lovely walk on a mountain road.  We then came back and played games together. 

The kids had a great time. They didn't ask to watch a movie or anything.  They just wanted to be together. 
We all sat on the porch later and talked while I nursed the baby in the swing.  It was so wonderful.  I can't wait to do it again.  
We may just have to purchase a camper again as we all didn't realize how much we missed it.


 Juliana loves camping!


Darryl, Matthew and Joey on the porch swing.
 

Our cozy bed!
 

Matthew lovin' on his baby sister.
 


It's so neat to see Joey playing on the same things the boys did at his age.  He loves to climb the stairs.  
 





Sleepy baby.
 

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Just Us Girls


Parade


 Some pictures from the Annual 4th of July parade here in our lil' ol' small town.
Joey was infatuated with the tractors...
There are LOTS of tractors in our parade.
And horses...
And beauty queens...
And candy...lot's of candy...













Saturday, July 27, 2013

Pool Days


 We haven't had many pool days this summer.  It's either been raining or too chilly for the pool.  But, the last couple of days have been typical summer time weather one would expect to go swimming.  So, off to the pool we went.  The kids had a great time!


Matthew causing me to have a heart attack.


My sweet Joey. 


Playin' football.




Juliana turned over by herself!


 This little lady is growing WAY.TO.FAST....She is smiling, laughing, babbling and now today she turned over by herself!  I just can't take her cuteness.  I'm so in love with her, my heart swells looking at these pictures. 
Sweet baby, slow down...it's all going by in the blink of an eye.








Sunday, July 14, 2013

Juliana's 40 day Blessing



What a blessing and honor it is to be part of such a beautiful, ancient faith that is the Orthodox faith.
I'd never had my other children churched because they converted at older ages.  This was a beautiful service that brought Juliana and myself back to the church after 40 days.  It was more than 40 days in our case, but none the less, a wonderful tradition. 
God Grant You Many Years Juliana!