Gone Fishing

The weather has been unbearable. The temps have been in the 100's (102-120) in the afternoons. We had planned to go to the beach on Monday, July 5th but thought better of it. Instead Dale took the kids to Wally-World (Walmart) for new fishing poles & supplies. (I found live worms in my fridge later...yuck!). That night when it dropped into the 90's, we headed out for a picnic and fishing (and no the worms were not our picnic dinner.) :-)

4th of July 2010

We have not seen fireworks in a few years. A couple of the kids are sensitive to the sound. This year they were ready for the fun though. We did keep our distance by staying in the mall parking lot, across the street from the main event but the time together was still sweet and the display was really pretty.

Down on the Farm 2010

We made our second trip to Clark Eliok Farm. Last year we went for Lily's birthday, this year for Aaron's birthday/4th of July weekend. My little brother Joel is visiting and was able to go with us. Lily & Aaron rode their first pony and we were able to enjoy the hayride this year. You don't want to miss the picture of Lily kissing the goat!

Another June Hike

Hiking with the kids in the Patapsco Valley, along the river, followed by a picnic under a tree and a good book in the shade.











~This beautiful part of the valley is just about 3 minutes from our home. This is also the same site we took our "snowy hike" this winter. ~

My Sweetheart and I

Dale and Dawn after the I Will Rise concert.

Kya in the Children's Choir

A Walk in the Woods

A walk in our woods on a beautiful June afternoon....