Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Hiking at Blacklock Point

Today we went hiking with Uncle George, Ben and Brooke out to Blacklock Point.  It is just north of Cape Blanco.  Basically, it's the most westerly point on contiguous 48 states.  The wild strawberries were ripe too.  Turned out to be yet another great day!

Monday, July 25, 2011

Visiting the KOA

This evening all three of us went and visited my friend from high school, Katrina.  Her parents own the KOA just south of Langlois.  They have a playground so we thought we would try you in a swing.  You weren't terribly excited.  I'm not sure it if was the swing or the annoying little boy that kept grabbing the rope and making you careen around like crazy.  Hopefully, next time you will like it a little better!

Nice Walk on the Beach

I love when we get to visit Grandma Colleen and Grandpa Bud...it gives us the opportunity to go for a walk on the beach.  Today was yet another great day to take that opportunity!

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Campout Weekend 2011

As a kid, I used to go to Campout with my grandparents at Fred and Vera Virtue's.  Campout is a bunch of people who get together, play fiddle music and eat. Grandma always makes pancakes in the mornings.  We swim at Laverne Park and hunt for crawdads.  

When Fred and Vera passed away, they gave the property to our family knowing we would continue the tradition.  It has become a de facto family reunion.  

This year everyone but your cousin Will was able to be there.  The family picture we took ended up missing Chris too. Otherwise, we're all there!
 

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

First Time Away at Night

I'm really having a hard time tonight; it's my second night away from you.  Yesterday,  I left at 3 o'clock in the morning and flew to Savannah, Georgia for work.  I miss you terribly.  I was pretty anxious about this trip and while the trip itself is great, being away from you is awful.  You have become such an integral part of my day to day life that I don't know what to do without you.  I ended up calling your Dad at midnight (in Savannah) because I couldn't sleep.  I love you so much and can't wait to get home!

Monday, July 4, 2011

Fourth of July with Grandma and Grandpa Jones

Wow, was this a busy weekend or what!  Today, we went to Grandma and Grandpa Jones' house.  Your Dad helped Grandpa work on the roof of the garage.  You, Grandma and I took our bikes up Agency Rd. for about 6 miles.  It was a beautiful ride.  You didn't seem to mind the bumpy road.

Later in the evening, Grandma and Grandpa had friends over and we had a barbecue in their front yard.

Your Dad and I got Uncle Donald some fireworks as a late birthday present.  So, he lit them off before we headed home.  It was a nice day.  Now, I have to go back to work to rest up!