Sunday, August 21, 2011

North Carolina Fun

Early in August Jason and Kimberly spent a week in Europe where Jason completed an Iron Man competition in Germany. What an amazing accomplishment for him and his very supportive wife.

Meanwhile back in NC, I got to hang out with these cute kids. They did some serious fort building while their parents were gone since it was HOT outside. We went to 3 movies. Yep I've seen my quota of animation for the year and we went swimming to cool off a couple of days.
One day we went with the Becks to the Durham Museum of Life and Science. Very cool! Not the weather but the indoor and outdoor experience.
Watching the black bears outside.
Maddie showing her block building skills. This girl has spunk and confidence!
Sweet Colin!
Ethan made an impressive tower
This is Maddie after she recovered from the trauma of seeing "my mommy" on Skype. Her parents actually left her in charge of me and the boys. (I was kind of a figure head)
Randy flew down to hang out with us on the weekend and so we all went to the Planetarium in Chapel Hill. Here Ethan was chosen to participate in a Science Experiment.
With Papa in town there was some serious rough housing

Aren't they handsome all cleaned up and ready for church???

5 comments:

Cathy said...

Ann: What a sweet post. I think you and Randy have to be the greatest grandparents around!

*megan said...

Cute kids! You ARE the greatest grandparents around. We sure are lucky to have you. That last photo of Ethan looks so much like Jason... I think.

Kimberly said...

Oh, those pictures are so cute! I'm so glad you survived, and that you were able to have a good (non-asthma) experience with Maddie. She still talks about you every day. Thanks again!

Rachel said...

That was some serious fun! I love the picture of all the kids on the dinosaur...I may have to steal that. And I wanted to add that the kids looked so handsome and beautiful at church!

stephanie said...

how fun. and adorable. i loved the comment about maddie being in charge of you and the boys!