Josiah Update

Josiah is 8yrs and is in the 3rd grade. He continues to be our premier entertainer – a good sense of humor, hilarious body movement, and devoid of the inhibitions that make most people unfunny. He does a good job of feeding the chickens and collecting their eggs. His most recent favorite activity is airsoft (plastic BB guns) battles with Caleb, his friend Sam, and me.

Fall at Bass Lake

A couple of weeks ago our family enjoyed a walk at Bass Lake (Blowing Rock, NC), which has become somewhat of a Fall tradition.
One favorite attraction is leaf sliding. Here’s Nathaniel (4 yrs)

Hannah (6 yrs)

Samantha (4 months)

Pictures of Samantha’s First Day

Here are some pictures of Samantha’s first day.

OK, now I saved the most hilarious picture for last. This was an unbelievable fluke shot–she’s not really smiling yet, of course. We have got a lot of laughs out of it. Maybe Samantha forgot, just for a millimoment, that she was supposed to act like a baby and blew her cover. Apparently, she knows something we don’t.

Dana and Her Children

Happy Mother’s Day to Dana! I am so grateful to have a wife who loves to have and care for children. She is doing a great job! Here is a picture of her with her seven children (one born in three weeks!).

The Kids on a Hike

We enjoyed a picnic and hike yesterday at Jeffress Park on the Parkway, just a few minutes from our house. Here are some pictures.

The Girls

The Boys

All Six on the Bridge (Stairsteps)