Grandma Q's New Do!

I recently found a great hair stylist through a friend at work.  I sent my Mom there to enjoy a little makeover. And here she is:

Love it!

Happy Birthday (Party) Sammy!

OK, so her birthday wasn't until the next day, but it was time to celebrate being 11 years old!  She pointed out that if she had any magical abilities she would have been receiving her letter from Hogwarts the next day. We celebrated with the usual pool party, go cart rides and with a new person to join us!  Nanny had just arrived from New York a day or two before the party and was able to join us for the first time.  Welcome to Virginia Nanny!

Playground Project, Phase I

In the beginning....

Progress being made...Screw A going into Hole B in an appropriate manner...

Owen found his supervisory role exhausting and decided to take a nap.

But when it was done, it was play time for Owen and Jigsaw! Sammy was off with Laney, but her turn would come later.

Elementary School Graduation!

Can you believe it?  Sammy's going to be a Middle Schooler next year!  

If you're going to graduate, do it in style, with a hat!

She's all business though while watering the garden.

The 5th grade class

Eating snacks at the reception with friends

We got together with Laney's family after the ceremony

Where they didn't let growing up go to their heads!

Last Minute Grandma H. Snuggles

It was time to head back south, so the kids got in a last few Grandma snuggles.

Makin' Lunch with Grandma H.

Sammy, Daddy and Grandma Higgins stopped by my Grandfather's grave site while I was home with Owen.  They got the date wrong on the stone, but it was nice to see all the flowers left for Memorial Day.

Val's Cabin

We went up to visit Val and Vince's new cabin that they are building themselves.  It was another cold, rainy day - but it was nice to see our friends no matter what the weather!!

We were staying with Grandma Higgins and her floor was nice and comfy.  What's better than a nap with  your puppy?

Once he was awake though, it was back to climbing as usual.  The window seat was a guaranteed Owen magnet!