Carolina Kids....Meet the Tarheels 07

Annual meeting of the UNC Tarheels football team. 3 things to say.....hot....crowded.....and dead camera batteries...... need I say more??

As we always do, we intended to take Rendan's picture on the field. Here's the only 3 pictures I was able to capture with my dying, dying, dead batteries.

Beach fling and 1st day of School

We spent the last week of summer vacation at the beach with Mema and Ms. Beverly. After a fun weekend, Rendan started his first day of 3rd grade. He is now in year round school. On his first day of school he's sporting his new school spirit by wearing a Salem Salamanders shirt.

Soccer Try-Outs

Rendan tried out for the Apex Soccer League on a very hot Saturday morning. Soon after he got the call from Coach Rick that he would be on the Extreme team.....

Zachary's Birthday Bash

Happy 9th Birthday to Sir Zachary. What a great time everyone had playing games and riding rides. The Drop Zone seemed to be the best!!

You may be able to tell from the faces of those that were brave enough to ride.

Thanks for a great time!

Lake Lure Vacation

Here we are taking a little rest at Lake Lure with the family. It was a very nice, relaxing week in the mountains. We spent time together, resting, reading, watching movies, playing with the kids, holding the baby, and touring the lake. Of course, there's a shot in here of Tim's friendly find (walking stick). Enjoy the pictures.

Little J's 3rd Birthday Party

What a nice day to celebrate turning 3.

Laura planned a nice party with lots of food, swimming and fun. As you can see Rendan was his usual silly self. Cousin Greta was passed around to everyone and was certainly a hit at the party. Laura worked herself silly. Rendan and Cousin Josie had big fun with their costly shades. And apparently Josie had her first taste of popcorn. Not sure if she like it or not.

Rendan sure likes spending time with his cousins. He doesn't understand why they all have to live so far from him.

Fun in the sun....

Pictures speak volumes and these are no different. We had a fun couple of hours swimming at Mema's house. Wish we could have spent a little longer with Cousins Zach and Jessi.

Zach spent a lot of time diving, doing cannonballs and learning how to do jack knives.

Jessi enjoyed diving and jumping of the side. She's doing great in the water.

Rendan too enjoyed his version of diving and jumping like a wild man. I particularly liked the jump from the side holding one ankle with the other hand behind his head busting a dance move on the way into the water. It's one you need to see to believe.