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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.
Michael has always been very good at solving puzzles... trick, mechanical, assembly, etc... so the Rubik's cube was right up his alley. After figuring out the regular 3x3 version, the 4x4 was only slightly more challenging. The kid is is a master puzzler!
As into sports as they get, the boys enjoy a little brotherly competition playing baseball on the Wii.
A rainy day kept us inside with Yahtzee, and after baths, a repeat viewing of "Beetlejuice" is on the agenda.
As we work our way through the games, tonight was Monopoly's turn. For a change, I won! :)
Exhibiting a bit of brotherly teamwork, the boys working on one corner of a 1000 piece mystery puzzle. A gift from my sister when she came down earlier this year (thanks again, Lonnie!) it included a short story, along with a mystery to solve from the clues in the finished puzzle. The solution to the crime was somewhat convoluted, and not one we would have reached on our own, but it was challenging and we all had fun with it. Lew has the finished product on his blog.
The grands have always enjoyed playing cards and board games and UNO is usually the first thing to get pulled out when they come to visit. Even though we have a newer one, this well-loved, dog-eared, old classic deck is the one we always turn to.
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*
The Long John Silver's restaurant in Pulaski, VA (a little outside of Roanoke) has long been our meeting place to pick up the grandkids when they come for a visit without the parents. Located at about the half-way point between MD and SC, meeting there saves either of us from having to make the complete (long!) round trip.
Surprisingly, after about 15 years of doing this, the restaurant is still there, the furniture is still the same, and "our" booth is always empty and waiting. I keep thinking that one of these days we're all going to show up and the place will be closed and boarded up!
Okay, today it really is lawn furniture! ;) The curvature of the stacked lawn chairs resulted in an interesting design.
More like furniture on the lawn... and not where one usually expects to find a kitchen chair. :)
Usually there's a cat laying on this piece of family room furniture...
BONUS PHOTO:
My tiny visitor has returned several times since my first picture, and today I managed a few more shots. I just got it in my viewfinder and kept clicking! Had to delete about half of them - all blurry - but these turned out well. It's really exciting to be able to take pictures of this fascinating, non-stop little creature. :)
I'm with Karin on this week's theme... the convenience of a houseful of furniture, plus avoiding the outdoor heat and taking photos in the comfort of AC... works for me!
Carroll Creek Park, looking toward the Community Bridge
Michael getting ready for a ride around the lake - 
Strolling amidst the people-friendly ducks and geese.
We spotted this newcomer, some type of sandpiper, we think, 
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.
Michael has always been very good at solving puzzles... trick, mechanical, assembly, etc... so the Rubik's cube was right up his alley. After figuring out the regular 3x3 version, the 4x4 was only slightly more challenging. The kid is is a master puzzler!
As into sports as they get, the boys enjoy a little brotherly competition playing baseball on the Wii.
A rainy day kept us inside with Yahtzee, and after baths, a repeat viewing of "Beetlejuice" is on the agenda.
Exhibiting a bit of brotherly teamwork, the boys working on one corner of a 1000 piece mystery puzzle. A gift from my sister when she came down earlier this year (thanks again, Lonnie!) it included a short story, along with a mystery to solve from the clues in the finished puzzle. The solution to the crime was somewhat convoluted, and not one we would have reached on our own, but it was challenging and we all had fun with it. Lew has the finished product on his blog.
The grands have always enjoyed playing cards and board games and UNO is usually the first thing to get pulled out when they come to visit. Even though we have a newer one, this well-loved, dog-eared, old classic deck is the one we always turn to.
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*
The Long John Silver's restaurant in Pulaski, VA (a little outside of Roanoke) has long been our meeting place to pick up the grandkids when they come for a visit without the parents. Located at about the half-way point between MD and SC, meeting there saves either of us from having to make the complete (long!) round trip.
More like furniture on the lawn... and not where one usually expects to find a kitchen chair. :)
Usually there's a cat laying on this piece of family room furniture...
My tiny visitor has returned several times since my first picture, and today I managed a few more shots. I just got it in my viewfinder and kept clicking! Had to delete about half of them - all blurry - but these turned out well. It's really exciting to be able to take pictures of this fascinating, non-stop little creature. :)
I'm with Karin on this week's theme... the convenience of a houseful of furniture, plus avoiding the outdoor heat and taking photos in the comfort of AC... works for me!
