Honeysuckle

I took my camera while walking Jackson this morning. It's amazing how many flowers we have growing wild in our yard. Good thing, 'cause I sure don't know how to garden.

Blue Angels

It's fun to have a boat. It's even more fun to have friends who have boats. That way they have the headaches and you get the benefits at times.
Today was one of those times. The family that Betsy nannies for took us out on their boat to see the Blue Angels. They really are amazing pilots. We used to live in Pensacola and watch them practice but this is the first time I've watched them for several years. And we were in a prime location. We went out and anchored amidst a virtual flotilla of boats. One by one they were asked to move until we were in the front row of allowed space. It was great. And the day could not have been more beautiful, the children more well behaved...it was all just perfect.


If I click on the photo below to enlarge it, I feel almost like I am in the jet with the pilot!

Senior projects

My girls' school has projects for seniors instead of exams. Chistiana did hers on orphanages. Her friend did his on swing dancing and she helped him give his demo. Family members, including Andy, attended.

Practicing...

Ring dance and puppy love

As juniors the mids go to ring dance, the biggest dance of their time here. Usually people make a whole weekend of it and sail, or go into DC or eat at fancy restaurants for three days.
Our little puppy is growing up. He was born February 28 and already he's almost up to our kitchen stools!

Sea Trials

Plebe sea trials at the United States Naval Academy.

Sister...wild and tame

Mother's Day

My kids (Christie in particular) had copies made in black and white of each of them as children and then had them blown up and framed. Christie is going to hang them in a special way, probably above my bed.