Dry Falls

Apparently Jackson County, NC is the land of the waterfalls. This one is called "Dry Falls" and it is easily accessible. You can even walk right underneath the falls. 

Sunset Rock

We took a quick trip to the mountains of NC over the weekend. It was nice to escape the heat of SC for a few days. We our not really a "hiking" family but we found an easy hike up to "Sunset Rock" that the little guys could do. When we got to the top there were some good puddles in the crevices so the little guys had fun splashing around in them- of course that meant they were soaking wet for the walk down but that didn't seem to trouble them. Whit was a good hiker but Murphy needed to be carried most of the way. Not great for my persnickety back so I think we will put hiking on the back burner until all members can haul themselves up and down the mountain.

Party Like It's Your Birthday

Hadley FINALLY got her own iPod Touch!

Brett belting out "Happy Birthday"

We had a simple celebration today. Just cake and presents but Hadley didn't care because she got her iPod Touch that she has been waiting patiently for since January. She has had it in her hot, little hand all day and I think she has had to recharge the battery at least once! She is having a small party with friends on Thursday so there is still more celebrating to do! YIPPEE!

Nine is Fine!

Happy Birthday Hadley!!!

Today baby girl turns 9!

She definitely keeps life interesting.

Always looking for fun and adventure.

Stubborn and Pigheaded.

Never meets a stranger.

Smart yet Clueless at the same time.

Sweet and Caring.

Sassy.

Has to get the last word in no matter what.

Great at slamming doors.

Always wants to give you a hug.

Can't live without popcorn.

Best 9 year old in the world!

Love You Hadley!

Many Faces Of Whit

(photos courtesy of Carson)

Baseball Buddies

Griffin and Brett have become baseball junkies this summer. Griffin has rekindled his relationship with the sport and Brett is learning to love it for the first time. Griffin has been "coaching" Brett and working with him on his throwing, hitting and catching. He still has some work to do but we are hoping to have him ready for little league in the spring. 

Murphy's New Hangout

Murphy likes to hangout in the laundry basket with or without clothes in it. If there are clothes in it they usually find their way to the floor- that's not so bad if they have not been folded yet but he does occasionally dump out a basket of clean, folded clothes before I have had a chance to put them away-AARGH!!!