Our Anniversary Trip. Lake Glenville, NC September 2008.
Our first morning in the cabin, breakfast with beautiful Hannah Mae. (9/2008)
A very happy boy with a full belly. He loves Daddy's crumsy oatmeal and toast for breakfast. (9/2008)
John Robert & Hannah Mae pose for Daddy's aerial shot. (9/2008)
A cutie girl gets cleaned up! (9/2008)
Mommy and Daddy love this sweet face. (9/2008)
Getting ready to go out on the lake. (9/2008)
Love and Hugs. (9/2008)
Mommy's number one man. (9/2008)
Our favorite kind of pictures, John's self-portraits. (9/2008)
Boat Captain John Robert. (9/2008)
Mommy holds on tight to Hannah Mae. (9/2008)
John Robert thinks that it is about time to start fishing. He gets his handy dandy bobber ready. (9/2008)
The children loved playing on the shore of the lake...lots of fun rocks and sticks! (9/2008)
Here they are collecting lots of rocks and sticks. (9/2008)
Cuteness. (9/2008)
Hours of fun spent here. We thought about swimming, but knew our Florida blood couldn't handle it! (9/2008)
A picture of a little girl having a great time! (9/2008)
This little boy was in his glory. A perfect vacation spot! (9/2008)
Mommy likes this one. (9/2008)
Playing puzzles in the morning. (9/2008)
The best puzzle girl we have ever met! (9/2008)
The children loved this little school desk. John Robert thoguth it would be fun to do his schoolwork at it. I told him I thought that two children shared one desk (at least that's how they did it on Little House). (9/2008)
A fun chair in the gazebo. Just ask Daddy! (9/2008)
John Robert gives Hannah Mae a swing but first he has to see the mechanics of how the swing is hung. Just like Daddy! (9/2008)
Not sure what was going on with Hannah Mae's leg. That some swinging! (9/2008)
Hannah Mae, looking too grown up! (9/2008)
See what I mean, Daddy loved getting a push on the swing. (9/2008)
Mommy and her baby girl. (9/2008)
More swinging, lots of swinging! (9/2008)
Mommy's sweeties. (9/2008)
They decided to hide behind the trees. (9/2008)
FISHING! So fun! (9/2008)
Loading up the hook with the infamous dough balls. (9/2008)
Waiting, sitting still...not something that my husband does well! (9/2008)
Our first fishie. We called him fishie because he was pretty tiny. (9/2008)
Hannah Mae offers Mommy some of the dough ball bread. She was our little bait eater! (9/2008)
Daddy was really good at catching branches! (9/2008)
Hi Daddy. We love you! (9/2008)
The children throwing rocks into the lake, Daddy supervised. (9/2008)
We loved being outside up there, so beautiful and cool. (9/2008)
Daddy widdled (sp?) pencils for us. A man of many talents. (9/2008)
A little schoolwork while on the road. John Robert does a math lesson with his sister. (9/2008)
Examining the leaves. Very pretty. We son't have those in Florida! (9/2008)
Our little goofy girl. Daddy thinks she's funny. Mommy is afraid she is going to break her head! (9/2008)
Momma's blessings. On adventure, hunting for waerfalls. (9/2008)
Mommy loves this picture. My babies. (9/2008)
There's that goofy girl again. Wondering where whe gets that from?!? (9/2008)
A big adventure for a big boy! John Robert really liked hiking to the waterfalls. (9/2008)
The investigators check out the falls. (9/2008)
Daddy checks it out first. (9/2008)
John Robert and Hannah Mae insist on joining Daddy. Monkey see...monkey do. (9/2008)
A scary Mommy moment... (9/2008)
Another one of Mommy's favorites. (9/2008)
“Feel the power of that water” Dady says. (9/2008)
John Robert was quite impressed. (9/2008)
Daddy and his girl. (9/2008)
Sweetness. (9/2008)
Picture pose with Daddy. (9/2008)
John Robert led the way back to the beginning of the trail. (9/2008)
Mommy just wants to kiss this little face all over! (9/2008)
So glad we visited Silver Run Falls. An amazing testament to the beauty of God's creation! (9/2008)
Picture moment. Looks like so many from Mommy's childhood. An undescribable feeling to now do these things with my children! (9/2008)
More hiking adventures. (9/2008)
This time, Hannah Mae rode in style. Pushed by the sweetest chauffeur we know. John Robert LOVES to push his sister around! (9/2008)
Whitewater Falls. The highest falls east of the Rockies. Breathtaking! (9/2008)
This one is for Nanny. The children requested and insited! Love you and missed you! (9/2008)
More sillyness! (9/2008)
Our family. Enjoying a fabulous vacation together. This is what we call special times. (9/2008)
More memories. (9/2008)
Our blonde baby. (9/2008)
Too cute. (9/2008)
Hannahh Mae helps Mommy make brownies while the boys were out tending to the grill. (9/2008)
Yummy...can't wait to bake them! (9/2008)
Hi boys! How's the grilling goin'? (9/2008)
Getting ready for some campfire fun. (9/2008)
LOVE. (9/2008)
Smiles for the camera...and Mommy. (9/2008)
Photo couresy of John Robert. Very impressive! (9/2008)
Sweet smiles from ourlittle strawberyry girl. (9/2008)
Bridal Veil Falls. A popular wedding spot. Right on the main road and you can even drive behind it. Neat. (9/2008)
Another view. (9/2008)
Another photo moment by John Robert. (9/2008)
John Robert and Hannah Mae wanted to get married too! So sweet! (9/2008)
More special times. Gem mining in the same place that Mommy went with her family 20 years ago! Just like I remembered. (9/2008)
Daddy digs up a bucket for us. (9/2008)
Muscleman John Robert gives Daddy a hand. (9/2008)
Hard at work. “Looking for our jewels.” (9/2008)
This is what we call good ole messy fun! (9/2008)
This little girl was in her glory. (9/2008)
Precious little fingers...the tongue thing is an inherited trait from Mommy. (9/2008)
All smiles. Who wouldn't be? (9/2008)
The screen weighed almost as much as her! (9/2008)
John Robert shows off some of his loot. (9/2008)
Very nice! (9/2008)
Cheese. (9/2008)
Hannah Mae shows off her newest find. (9/2008)
More jewels...more tongue. Love it! (9/2008)
The children spotted a kitty that was just like Poppy and Nana's. (9/2008)
Waiting in line to have our jewels inspected. (9/20008)
For posterity. A fun fun day. (9/2008)
Almost three hours of playing in the mud! Now that's a good time! (9/2008)
The nice young man helped identify and sort all of our jewels. (9/2008)
Hannah Mae's turn. (9/2008)
Who says you can't eat smores six nights in a row? (9/2008)
Deliciously perfect! Compliments of John Robert. (9/2008)
More campfire fun. (9/2008)
Yummy smores. (9/2008)
Thank you Daddy! (9/2008)
Not sure...but they were quite amused! (9/2008)
My honey. (9/2008)
Don't bother to ask a little girl with a sweet tooth to put down a smores for a picture...pointless. Come on, we all have to have priorities! (9/2008)
Love this one! (9/2008)
And then, they see each other. So funny! (9/2008)
Movie and popcorn. A favorite combination. (9/2008)
More fishing fun. John Robert became quite a fan of fishing. (9/2008)
Another favorite. (9/2008)
Hannah Mae runs her motor. Quite the Captain. (9/2008)
A little nap in the sunshine. Just wondering if this could become a habit? (9/2008)
Mommy loves this boy.....Soooooooooo much! (9/2008)
The children thoroughly enjoyed picking fresh blueberries. (9/2008)
Blueberry pancakes here we come! (9/2008)
John Robert likes blueberries...but he LOVED these ones! (9/2008)
Hard at work. (9/2008)
We enjoyed almost a quart of the sweetest blueberries I've ever tasted! (9/2008)
The children helped make an anniversary cake for Daddy and Mommy! Yum! (9/2008)
Licking the beaters. A real treat and bad habit. Thank heavens there's two of these on the mixer! (9/2008)
They get this from Mommy. She can't pass up raw cookie dough either! (9/2008)
Putting together puzzles with Daddy. We've got some really good puzzle makers in our family. One of our favorite things to do! (9/2008)
Family pictures after a nice anniversary dinner. (9/2008)
My honey and I after 7 wonderful years and 2 precious children! (9/2008)
The munchkins enjoying the rockers on the screened porch. (9/2008)
A family picture in the backyard, on Lake Glenville. A BEAUTIFUL and peaceful place! (9/2008)
Mommy and her babies. (9/2008)
The children LOVED sitting outside by the dock. LOTS of acorns and neat leaves to gather. (9/2008)
Our little Diva dressed and ready to go shopping. (9/2008)
SWEET....rock candy. A first taste for John Robert & Hannah Mae. (9/2008)
Um, yes...Hannah Mae liked it. Sweet and pink, what's not to like? (9/2008)
Cuteness, they were doing “Cheers” with their rock candy. Mommy was also loving the hydrangeas that were growing EVERYWHERE. Kinda like palm trees in Florida. I'd much rather hydrangeas. (9/2008)
Good luck getting that thing away from her! (9/2008)
Our sweetie girl. (9/2008)
Playtime at the local park. By far, the best neighborhood park we've been to. The children were quite happy. (9/2008)
Daddy was pushing them and still managed to capture this pic...good job Daddy! (9/2008)
This one cracks me up! (9/2008)
More smiles. (9/2008)
Our version of Olympic gymnastics. (9/2008)
More balance beam. (9/2008)
The garden that Mommy wishes she could visit everyday. I'd also settle for having it in my backyard. (9/2008)
Pretty flower pics from the garden. (9/2008)
Our pretty flower posing in the flower garden. (9/2008)
She had a fun time sniffing all around. She was very gentle too! Good job Hannah Mae! (9/2008)
A sweet smile. (9/2008)
Mommy loves this one. (9/2008)
More sniffing. (9/2008)
John Robert liked watching the bees do their work. (9/2008)
More flowers...love the colors on this one. (9/2008)
More bees at work. (9/2008)
Pretty pink ones. (9/2008)
More...(9/2008)
Going for a little walk...“exploring” as John Robert calls it. (9/2008)
This one too. (9/2008)
Goofing around on the abstract art sculpture. (9/2008)
Monkey man John Robert tests his skills. (9/2008)
Daddy's turn. (9/2008)
...and Mommy. Daddy said she cheated bc she took off her shoes. Mommy claims that she just got inspired. I'm telling you, this thing was just begging you to climb on it! (9/2008)
tuckered out! (9/2008)
The gymnast is back on the balance beam. (9/2008)
A little boy on a large adventure! (9/2008)
No fear Hannah Mae (Daddy was right behind that pole, Mommy was nervous!) (9/2008)
A very proud little girl...she can do it, just like her Bubba! (9/2008)
There's that tongue again...sorry son, it's Mommy's fault! (9/2008)
Cutie. (9/2008)
Talk about fun, slides and swings. Two of Hannah Mae's favorite things. (9/2008)
I don't think this is how the playground equipment was intended to be used. (9/2008)
Best friends. (9/2008)
These are the important things. (9/2008)
A little boy and little girl all ready to go fishing. (9/2008)
Fishie faces and fishing poles. These two became quite fond of fishing while in North Carolina. (9/2008)
9 acorns. It was a lot of fun looking for and finding things that we don't have in our backyard. Good looking John Robert and Hannah Mae! (9/2008)
More math...8 bluberries for our counting book. (9/2008)
6 sticks. (9/2008)
The children had a schoolwork assignment during our vacation. They had to find items for our alphabet and counting books. Here they are with their 10 rocks. (9/2008)
5 pieces of ruby from our mining adventures. (9/2008)
A very sad day...we leave Lake Glenville with LOTS of wonderful memories. A most cherished time for our family! What a blessing! (9/2008)
