Smoky Mountain cabin

 We cancelled our crowded Myrtle Beach trip this year for a cabin in the North Carolina Smoky mountains and were not disappointed. (Social distancing approved!)  Above is the view from our deck of the Smoky Mountains.  The tallest peak is Mount Pisgah.  Cabin in Fletcher, NC.

Chimney Rock State Park - view of Lake Lure

 Chimney Rock and hiking Hickory Nut Falls trail.

Evening mountain views. 

Some gem mining.

Happy 4th of July!

Fishing on the Broad River in Chimney Rock, NC.

Adventures in Virginia

After 100 or so days of quarantining at home we went for some fresh air in Virginia and had a great time making memories with Oppie and DD.

Water fun in VA - June 2020 video - CLICK HERE

Mentos and soda explosion - June 2020 video - CLICK HERE

 Fishing on the Rappahannock River. 

Lola's favorite spot at Oppie and DD's so she can watch all the squirrels and birds.

Shark tooth hunting on the Potomac River. (Westmoreland State Park)

Happy Birthday and Happy Father's Day Oppie!

Pond fishing at a farmer friend's place.  Caught lots! Blue gills, and bass.

Hiking in Warsaw

Back yard sittin'.

Birdhouse building...

Happy 6th birthday Nolan!!

Growing up before our eyes.  We enjoyed a small get together (because of the the corona virus of course).  Oppie, DD and one of Nolan's school friends helped us celebrate.  Home made pinata and lemon poke cake.

Lola and Ardan

Ardan made a pillow fort around Lola and she tolerated it. 

Pet pillow fort video June 2020- CLICK HERE

Paper mache

This guy wanted a pinata for this birthday so we decided to do some homemade paper mache.  It turned out great. And was very strong!  See Nolan's birthday post for more.

End of school 2019-2020 (Kinder and 2nd)

Wow this was quite the school year.  Starting March 12 school was out to due a county water contamination and then they kiddos never went back due to the COVID-19 corona-virus.  It was a year to remember.  Mom did her best with home schooling and we played lots of board games and got to see our teachers via computer.

So excited to share that both boys received the "Gator Award" from their teachers for this year!!  One per class is given out to highlight the best overall student for their kindness, respect, willingness to learn and willingness to help others.   So proud of the work they put in to receive these awards.  Our hearts are full.

 Ardan Art from 2nd grade school year

Nolan Art Kinder school year