Bodee

 Introducing our newest family member.........Bodee Buttercup Griffin!!! (BB for short) Isn't she precious??!!!  Nor has wanted a dog for a loooooooong time.  We held out for a long time for various reasons.  But it was time. I truly believe that children need to have a dog.  We always had dogs growing up and there are some fond memories.  It seems like Bodee has always been a part of our family. 

Happy Birthday America

We had a great 4th of July.  We headed to a friend's house in Morrison for the 3rd to see fireworks from their back yard.  It was great because then we didn't have to get in the YMCA crowd.  The on the 4th we headed to "The Farm."  We have friends who live on a working farm as their hobby and we love visiting.  We put the kids in old clothes and they run all over.  They ride golf carts and four wheelers.  We had a great time; food, fun and fellowship.  We had our own little fireworks show too!!!  And then the next morning kids who slept almost until 10 am!!!!

Wrightsville Beach

 The last week in June we headed to the beach.  We had never been to a North Carolina beach and Wrightsville was awesome.  I did NOT want to come home.  We had such a good time.  There was some iffy weather the first part of the week but by Wednesday it was HOT. We were loving it. 

Because of the iffy weather on Tuesday we decided that would be a great day to head to a light house.  We took a ferry to Bald Head Island and saw Old Baldy.  We had a great lunch and headed over.  We climbed all the way to the top.  I didn't realize Bald Head Island does not allow cars so everyone has golf carts. In fact, those who live on the island year round have little garages that match their houses to park their golf carts.  It was a hoot.  While in Wilmington we did a ghost walk, toured the USS North Carolina, had some great pizza downtown and just relaxed.  It was a great vacation and I can't wait until we can go back.

First of the Season

Love the color and fullness.  And I have one bush that is turning out bright purple flowers, which I have never seen one quite that color.  But I still like this color the best!!!!

Singing (and Dancing) in the Rain

 Nor loves the rain and about a week or so ago we had a weird storm where it poured rain but the sun was shining.  We even saw a rainbow.  Thankfully it was just before bath time so we let them go play in the rain for about 20 minutes.