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The boys asked to go to Carrabba's while they were here and since they'll be leaving soon, tonight was the night. They each ordered the Pasta Carrabba (an alfredo-type dish with grilled chicken, mushrooms, and peas) but forgot to request that they leave out the latter two items. It was amusing to watch them each pick out every single piece of mushroom and every single pea!!
They had no problem, however, sharing and digging into a huge piece of chocolate something with brownies, mousse, whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
We had fun. :)
Summer vacation means staying up late and catching up on good TV shows missed during the school year. Christopher chooses a comfy chair to do some of that catching up.
As into sports as they get, the boys enjoy a little brotherly competition playing baseball on the Wii.
Our grandson Christopher, with a patch of curly growth under his chin, is ready for that rite of passage of all teenage boys... his first shave. So, at his request, his poppaw (aka Lew) bought a pack of disposables and will be helping him with the process. My little guy is growing up so fast - despite my protestations, the kid just will not stop getting older!! *sigh*
Not so terribly long ago, we sat on the floor playing with these brightly colored cars. Now he's going to be driving one. My #1 grandson called last night, all excited with his news ... he got his learner's permit yesterday. *sniff*
Michael was overwhelmed with a complete set of drums (better them than me!!)...
while Christopher was stunned with his very own Play Station 3!
Ah, the rewards that come with growing up. Finally past the constant bickering stage, brother and sister share a tender together moment watching TV.
Our half-way, drop-off point is just outside of Roanoke, VA in a Long John Silver's restaurant. We've made this trip some dozens of times over the years and "our" booth/seats are always there waiting for us!! I think we've only sat somewhere else maybe twice. Anyway, everyone was happy to see each other... it was good to see a little sibling love going on!... and the boys are back home in SC.
Wanting to help, Christopher donned some of Lew's old clothes and grabbed a paintbrush. We chose Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee - a slightly creamy off white. It's just a tad different from what we had, softer and not quite as bright. It's looking good!
While the family room is being worked on, the boys have been reduced to watching plain ol' dusty cable TV on their bedroom set, sans HBO or the recorded program feature. Life is soooo difficult!! *sigh* ;)
Christopher made a deal with Lew to wash the van for some spending cash. Today was the day for the job and he did it well and impressively. 
Of his own volition, he even took a toothbrush to the wheel rims ! What a kid!
Not only is he a fun kid, but he's comfortable in the kitchen. Christopher wanted to make Ritzy chicken, so I let him have at it while I gave directions. He done good too, it was delicious! He now informs me he's for hire. LOL! :D
I got this book for the boys in hopes of sparking their interest in the magic and mystery of being a boy. It's an old-fashioned collection of useful and interesting facts and bits of info that encourages exercising the imagination rather than losing it to the electronic age we live in.
My kid and his. Jim and Christy took off this am but we sure had a great couple of days. We laughed ourselves silly and just had a fun time. I expect the next few weeks with Christopher and Michael will be just as lively.
Grandsons Michael (11) and Christopher (14) along with Bananas, the monkey. We're already having a great time - they keep me laughing!
The boys asked to go to Carrabba's while they were here and since they'll be leaving soon, tonight was the night. They each ordered the Pasta Carrabba (an alfredo-type dish with grilled chicken, mushrooms, and peas) but forgot to request that they leave out the latter two items. It was amusing to watch them each pick out every single piece of mushroom and every single pea!! 
