Happy Mother's Day

I had a wonderful Mother's day thus far.

First we were able to attend Hannah's Baptism. It was a wonderful day with family coming from all over.


Then we got to go watch Sam preform at a piano recital. Jackie Jones at the Crossroads Presbyterian Church. He did a terrific job! We were very proud of him.

Then... we took my mother out for Mother's Day dinner at the Outback STeak House. I had Tilapia with crab and mixed vegetables. Sam had the same. Mother had ribs and Mark had steak. It was a wonderful evening.

Eagle Harbor Boys Ranch Day of Service

This was a great day for all involved. We had over 220 volunteers show up and work work work.
We:
1. Graded the Basketball Court with dirt
2. Graded the Pavilion and planted new nursery shrubs
3. Filled in holes around the ranch that were left from construction. (pot holes)
4. Filled in holes around the lake that were causing erosion
5. Sorted donated clothing in their warehouse
6. Provided Childcare so that young families could participate
7. Painted the office
8. Distributed gravel (crushed concrete) into the many deep potholes on the Ranch road.
9. Built 8 picnic tables
10. Repaired the Small Picnic Pavilion by installing trusses for support.
11. Had a wonderful Lunch with the Boys at the Ranch
12. Socialized and developed future relationships of service.

It was wonderful serving side by side with another congregation (Church of Christ) and the Eagle Harbor Boys Ranch Staff.

We were the epitome of Many Hands Make Light Work.

Afterwards the boys invited the youth to swim and relax in their lake.

Labor Day

Unlike other family members who went hiking on Labor Day.. we went canoeing.

The only mishap we had was when Dad lost his golfing hat to a tree branch along the river.

We rounded a corner to find a large tree blocking our path. The strong current pushed us into the tree and the branches reached out and grabbed dad's hat.

We are canoeing with friends.

Other than that it was a lovely day. :)

Dad's Bday

As a surprise we had a nice dinner for several new friends. Many had helped us with the wedding and I wanted opportunity to get to know them better and also say thank you.

It was a great way for us to get to know our fellow saints and share an evening of surprise with our DriverDad. He did not know about it and was pleasantly surprised. We were able to share almost all of his German Chocolate Cake." so that he didn't have to bear the burden... :)

He scored a golf game with a new friend and enjoyed this on his birthday. We had a busy but eventful weekend.

79 Is Divine

Mother had a wonderful birthday. She has been busy with the house and getting everything organized and cleaned. We helped her with the garage in August and it is looking pretty good.

We had a nice dinner at Gilligan's. It was a yummy seafood feast.

A Nurse In the House

Our new friend and nurse is staying with us while attending MUSC this fall.

He is enrolled in a Masters Program for Nurse Anesthesia.

He and Guitar Guy get along pretty well. He's not hear that much.

It takes a lot of studying to become a Nurse Anesthesist

Kiawah Beach Outing

We got in a trip to Kiawah before the wedding crew arrived.

We went with our new freinds from SEattle.

It was a beautiful day for the beach and even greater fun on the way home, when we stopped by the Angle Oak for a few pictures. But not before we got yelled at (???) for sitting on the tree.

ahem...

A great day of fun. :)