Tobias learns to wash dishes!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Two Dilemas...
Posted by Gabrielle
"Mommy, what can I read?"
Mommy has a solution, but then Elliot has another problem!
"Mommy, where can I put these?"
Elliot has a problem:
"Mommy, what can I read?"Mommy has a solution, but then Elliot has another problem!
"Mommy, where can I put these?"Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Surprise Birthday Party
Posted by Gabrielle
On August 18(sorry for the delay in posting) we were able to have our good friend Mrs. Clayton over for a visit. As it was her birthday last week we threw her a small surprise birthday party, banners, flowers, cake and all!
Mrs. Clayton and Mommy
Relaxing and talking after tea and present-opening
Also, Elliot read a short story from the "Verses of Virtue" on the sacrifices and the eternal value of motherhood and...
Christianna recited Proverbs 31:10-31 describing the virtuous wife.
Thank you ,Mrs. Clayton, for your friendship and encouragement all these years! How wonderful it is to fellowship with you!
On August 18(sorry for the delay in posting) we were able to have our good friend Mrs. Clayton over for a visit. As it was her birthday last week we threw her a small surprise birthday party, banners, flowers, cake and all!
Mrs. Clayton and Mommy
Relaxing and talking after tea and present-opening
Also, Elliot read a short story from the "Verses of Virtue" on the sacrifices and the eternal value of motherhood and...
Christianna recited Proverbs 31:10-31 describing the virtuous wife.Thank you ,Mrs. Clayton, for your friendship and encouragement all these years! How wonderful it is to fellowship with you!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Our Trip through the Outer Banks
Posted by Gabrielle
We just got back from a wonderful trip through Ocracoke, Cape Hatteras, Bodie Island and Roanoke Island!
On Wednesday, August 6th, we had lunch at the ferry station then rode the 2 1/2 hour ferry from Swan's Quarter, NC to Ocracoke.
The ferry docking.
Benaiah is excited about his first ferry ride,
as is Tobias.
Benaiah, from the seats in the passenger lounge sees his beloved Timothy on the other side of the window!
Nearing the ferry dock at Ocracoke, we saw pelicans, in perfect pairs, perched on the poles. We were even able to watch some dive down to catch fish.
After dinner that evening at our very sandy campsite on Ocracoke we went down to enjoy the beautiful beach. We hadn't been to the beach in a couple of years. And after this we had enough sand and water to satisfy us for a while! In fact, Daddy even went swimming, which looked like a lot of fun!
Tobias and I.
Elliot, the brave, defies the waves!
Oh, and of course, collecting shells was a hit with all, especially the little boys. Here Arianne found some pretty specimens.
Jedidiah absolutely must wash his handful of shells.
Christianna, wet of course, with her shells.
The next morning we took the 40 minute ferry from Ocracoke to Hatteras and, after visiting the Cape Hatteras Light House( we didn't climb it), we had lunch on the road while driving through Hatteras' cute little beachside town and on to Bodie Island.
The Cape Hatteras Light.
We arrived at the Oregon Inlet campground and after setting up our tents we just played, ate and relaxed for the rest of the afternoon, had a huge dinner and read for a while.
Pictures from the afternoon:
A detour from the ramp leading to the restrooms resulted in this as several found out:
The giant cactus shoes...
and their owner!
Some of those cactuses were really big!
Benaiah played on a sleeping bag and had a fun time!
Notice Benaiah's hair in the above picture; it was a little breezy. That night it got so windy that we were up at 1 a.m. 'holding down the fort' while Daddy collapsed the tents and packed everything in the van. The wind was blowing in the sides of the tent almost flat on our faces and finally an especially strong gust directed at the side where Benaiah's playpen was tipped it over with Benaiah in it! We spent the rest of the night in the car as the mosquitoes lined the windows, waiting to get in.
The next morning, August 8, on the way home we stopped at a couple of places of interest.
First was the Bodie Island lighthouse. From our campground the night before we were able to see it flashing.
By the time we arrived at the Wright Brothers museum poor Benaiah was so tired that we transfered him from his carseat to the stroller, still sleeping.
A replica of one of the Wright brother's earlier models.
And a later model with the rudder on the front.
We walked up to the Wright Brother's memorial.
Elliot the astronaut(hambone).
Elliot and Daddy.
We had a very exciting trip but, as always, it was good to be home again.
We just got back from a wonderful trip through Ocracoke, Cape Hatteras, Bodie Island and Roanoke Island!
On Wednesday, August 6th, we had lunch at the ferry station then rode the 2 1/2 hour ferry from Swan's Quarter, NC to Ocracoke.
The ferry docking.
Benaiah is excited about his first ferry ride,
as is Tobias.
Benaiah, from the seats in the passenger lounge sees his beloved Timothy on the other side of the window!
Nearing the ferry dock at Ocracoke, we saw pelicans, in perfect pairs, perched on the poles. We were even able to watch some dive down to catch fish.After dinner that evening at our very sandy campsite on Ocracoke we went down to enjoy the beautiful beach. We hadn't been to the beach in a couple of years. And after this we had enough sand and water to satisfy us for a while! In fact, Daddy even went swimming, which looked like a lot of fun!
Tobias and I.
Elliot, the brave, defies the waves!
Oh, and of course, collecting shells was a hit with all, especially the little boys. Here Arianne found some pretty specimens.
Jedidiah absolutely must wash his handful of shells.
Christianna, wet of course, with her shells.The next morning we took the 40 minute ferry from Ocracoke to Hatteras and, after visiting the Cape Hatteras Light House( we didn't climb it), we had lunch on the road while driving through Hatteras' cute little beachside town and on to Bodie Island.
The Cape Hatteras Light.We arrived at the Oregon Inlet campground and after setting up our tents we just played, ate and relaxed for the rest of the afternoon, had a huge dinner and read for a while.
Pictures from the afternoon:
A detour from the ramp leading to the restrooms resulted in this as several found out:
The giant cactus shoes...
and their owner!
Some of those cactuses were really big!
Benaiah played on a sleeping bag and had a fun time!Notice Benaiah's hair in the above picture; it was a little breezy. That night it got so windy that we were up at 1 a.m. 'holding down the fort' while Daddy collapsed the tents and packed everything in the van. The wind was blowing in the sides of the tent almost flat on our faces and finally an especially strong gust directed at the side where Benaiah's playpen was tipped it over with Benaiah in it! We spent the rest of the night in the car as the mosquitoes lined the windows, waiting to get in.
The next morning, August 8, on the way home we stopped at a couple of places of interest.
First was the Bodie Island lighthouse. From our campground the night before we were able to see it flashing.
By the time we arrived at the Wright Brothers museum poor Benaiah was so tired that we transfered him from his carseat to the stroller, still sleeping.
A replica of one of the Wright brother's earlier models.
And a later model with the rudder on the front.
We walked up to the Wright Brother's memorial.
Elliot the astronaut(hambone).
Elliot and Daddy.We had a very exciting trip but, as always, it was good to be home again.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Happy 1st Birthday...
Posted by Gabrielle
Benaiah! On July 20th, we celebrated Benaiah's 1st birthday! It hardly seems like a whole year has gone by!
Typical of his older siblings, he howled!
At the second try, comforted with his spoon, he calmly contemplates his peach tart.
"Hmm..., maybe this isn't so bad after all!"
"O my head! These birthdays are just too much to understand."
"Okay, now on your first birthday..."
Benaiah! On July 20th, we celebrated Benaiah's 1st birthday! It hardly seems like a whole year has gone by!
Typical of his older siblings, he howled!
At the second try, comforted with his spoon, he calmly contemplates his peach tart.
"Hmm..., maybe this isn't so bad after all!"
"O my head! These birthdays are just too much to understand."
"Okay, now on your first birthday..."Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Our Vacation in the Mountains
Posted by Gabrielle
On July 9th through 11th we were in the mountains! Yes, you heard that right. It's been quite a while since we've been on a true vacation and it was time for another one!
Blowing Rock, NC was an absolutely beautiful mountain town. Even just a drive around town offered breathtaking views of the mountain ranges.
It reminded me anew of the expanse and majesty of God's creation and how much there really is that we have no idea of!
The menfolk setting up our second tent upon our arrival at our campsite on Wednesday afternoon while...
'us womenfolk' set up house.
Benaiah's response to his first camping trip!
Wednesday evening after dinner was an inevitable run into the cute little town of Blowing Rock, NC for ice for the cooler and, a stop at the playground.
This is just one of the majestic views of the spreading mountain ranges, taken from a restaurant parking lot. The urge to stop for this on Thursday morning was obviously irresistible.
Thursday morning we spent at the Moses Cone Manor. This house was built shortly after the Civil War but has been well maintained. Relaxing in the rocking chairs on the front porch we could gaze out over the fields, forests, lakes and towns for miles around.
Tobias and Jedidiah apparently enjoyed this!
Aaahhh...do we see Benaiah the future wood carver?
On the porch and bottom level of the manor were various booths of local artists and craftsmen. Among them was a wood carver and it was fun examining all the interesting carvings he had for display. One of the most fascinating was the wooden chessboard with actual carved, painted people for the figures.
Jedidiah having fun with the chess set!
And, of course, a family picture. Isn't it hard to get everyone to look and smile at the same time? :)
Unfortunately it rained Thursday afternoon. In fact, it didn't just rain, when it rains in the mountains, it pours! Eating lunch in the car on the side of the road with the rain pounding down around us was a unique experience! Later on though, it stopped and we took a short break at an overlook area. While Daddy and some others went for a short hike, I stayed with Mommy and the three little boys, and took pictures.
This one is of Grandfather Mountain.
It took most of Friday morning for the men to pack up camp. What can Tobias do in the meanwhile but play with sticks and trees and ham up for the camera?
On Friday afternoon we came home to rain in tiny Rolesville! Home Sweet Home!
Check back to hear about our next planned trip in August!
On July 9th through 11th we were in the mountains! Yes, you heard that right. It's been quite a while since we've been on a true vacation and it was time for another one!
Blowing Rock, NC was an absolutely beautiful mountain town. Even just a drive around town offered breathtaking views of the mountain ranges.
It reminded me anew of the expanse and majesty of God's creation and how much there really is that we have no idea of!
The menfolk setting up our second tent upon our arrival at our campsite on Wednesday afternoon while...
'us womenfolk' set up house.
Benaiah's response to his first camping trip!
Wednesday evening after dinner was an inevitable run into the cute little town of Blowing Rock, NC for ice for the cooler and, a stop at the playground.Christianna on the swingset!
This is just one of the majestic views of the spreading mountain ranges, taken from a restaurant parking lot. The urge to stop for this on Thursday morning was obviously irresistible.Thursday morning we spent at the Moses Cone Manor. This house was built shortly after the Civil War but has been well maintained. Relaxing in the rocking chairs on the front porch we could gaze out over the fields, forests, lakes and towns for miles around.
Tobias and Jedidiah apparently enjoyed this!
Aaahhh...do we see Benaiah the future wood carver?On the porch and bottom level of the manor were various booths of local artists and craftsmen. Among them was a wood carver and it was fun examining all the interesting carvings he had for display. One of the most fascinating was the wooden chessboard with actual carved, painted people for the figures.
Jedidiah having fun with the chess set!
And, of course, a family picture. Isn't it hard to get everyone to look and smile at the same time? :)Unfortunately it rained Thursday afternoon. In fact, it didn't just rain, when it rains in the mountains, it pours! Eating lunch in the car on the side of the road with the rain pounding down around us was a unique experience! Later on though, it stopped and we took a short break at an overlook area. While Daddy and some others went for a short hike, I stayed with Mommy and the three little boys, and took pictures.
This one is of Grandfather Mountain.It took most of Friday morning for the men to pack up camp. What can Tobias do in the meanwhile but play with sticks and trees and ham up for the camera?
On Friday afternoon we came home to rain in tiny Rolesville! Home Sweet Home!Check back to hear about our next planned trip in August!
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