Summer 2012

The summer fun will soon be over and it seems as though it just began.  These pictures were from the numerous trips that the grandchildren made to Hilton Head our first summer there.  Abi will soon be 3 and has become quite the swimmer this year.  Logan almost 2 and 1/2  has  perfected his batting stance.  Connor at 4 months is happy playing his role as the newest family addition.  If you've never met them, these are three very special children.

Three Amigos

Fun in the Fountains at Coligny Circle

Logan likes Pool Time

"Who is this guy with the funny tan on my board?"

"Take us home, enough beach for today"

Abi, Connor and family

"Do we really have to put all this sand back?"

Connor practicing for the 2032 Olympics!

Knee Deep in Fun

A smile like that means it's time to eat!

"Let Summer Time Begin"

Since attending the Easter Sunrise Service on the beach, we've made all the preparations and all systems are go for the summer fun to begin.  We've gotten our grill assembled, delivered, and tested.  We've assembled and tested our beach cart and Pop Pop has completed building the customized GBT (Grandchild Beach Transporter).  Logan has had his second birthday party.  Abi, now at 2 1/2, is busy helping Mommy.  Connor is getting stronger everyday as he puts on the pounds and bulks up.  He is now 5 weeks old.

Easter Sunrise at Hilton Head

Testing our Beach Equipment

Logan helping Pop Pop build the Wagon

 The Granchild Beach Transporter

Logan waiting for Summer

Now I just need someone to pedal

Connor dreaming of Summer

Abi on Big Sister Duty

Logan enjoyed his Firetruck birthday cake!

Enjoying the Bouncy House at Logan's Birthday

Connor - Born March 23, 2012

At 8:13 am, Connor was welcomed into our world by a large group of family members including "Biiiig Sister"Abi and  four Great Grandparents.

Our family was truly blessed with this 7 lb. 7 oz. healthy baby boy.  Abi let us know how special she felt when Connor wrapped his tiny hand around one of her fingers.  With a big surprised smile Abi said "He's holding my hand!"

Welcome Connor!

A Precious Baby!

Connor holding Abi's hand

A  cute "half- smile" showing his dimple



"Big Sister" holding "Baby Brother"



Logan meets his new cousin, Connor



Time for a Nap









Ship Collides "In our Backyard"

On the night of Jan. 26th, 2012 a 300 foot section of the US 68 bridge over Kentucky Lake was demolished.  US 68 is the main East-West Route through the "Land Between the Lakes."
Kenlake Marina, located on the western bank, just below this bridge was our home during Aug. and Sept. 2009.  We traveled across this bridge numerous times as well as making several passages up and down the lake on Play Dough while in the area.
The bridge was struck by the "Delta Mariner", a 312 foot cargo ship.  This ship routinely carries rocket sections from Huntsville, AL to the NASA facility on Florida's coast.  It appears that the collision was due to the ship passing through the bridge section immediately to the right of the taller center span.

"The 31 Days of Christmas"

Our family celebrated Christmas and New Year's over a 31 day period this year.  The events started early in Dec. with a combination Christmas and Great Grandmama Betty's 80th birthday celebration.  The next several weeks were filled with parties and get-togethers, drive-thru Nativity Scenes, Christmas Cantatas at church and "Lights of the South".   Abi and Logan visited our home and we visited each of theirs.  The holidays culminated with an eight day visit to Hilton Head to ring in the New Year.

Logan now at 20 months and Abi just over 2 years were much more attentive to the events of the season, which thoroughly kept all the adults entertained!  Oh to be that age!!

Happy 80th!!



Dancing to Christmas Songs

Let's see if Santa is out here somewhere

Touring "Lights of the South"

All Aboard!

Posing in Cinderella's Carriage

Abi in her Princess Coupe.....

And Logan in his 4X4



Guess who??

Christmas Fun at Gigi and Pop Pop's House

Santa brought some neat stuff!

No License Required!!

Check out my Christmas PJs

Abi and Logan Exploring Hilton Head

Abi and Logan just spent the weekend exploring their new home away from home.  This was the first of many trips that should be great memory builders for them.  They had lots of fun chasing each other throughout the condo, using the king size bed for a trampoline, rolling in the grass, hiding in the shrubs, horseback riding and walking on the beach.  Abi could not understand why she was not allowed to swim in the pool or ocean.  They should really enjoy the warmer months.

"Obi and Lo",  as they call each other, will add a third member to their group in March.  Abi is expecting the arrival of a baby brother!

Two little monkeys jumping on the bed!

Lots of Smiles

I'm not touching a dirty pig.

We're ready to ride, where is our guide?

Giddy-up  "orsey"

Ok, I've got this down, what other tricks can he do?

Gigi makes bubbles for us to chase and pop

Playing with Brock is always fun!

Push Logan, push, you already have it leaning!