Lately

Haven't posted in awhile.  Things have been eventful, but uneventful I guess.  We've had some fun and excitement with two new babies born in the last week or so and a couple of fun outings, but for the most part life has been pretty normal...and good!  I am continuing to learn so much from our Bible Study, books I'm reading, and even songs and it makes life so rich.  Maybe I'll write about some of that another day.  In the meantime, here are some pictures from the last few days:

 Gray's turn!  He got to go to a Duke basketball game with Matt, Randy, and Andrew.  Matt says he was ready to go partway through the first half and this game went into overtime!  He had to employ many distraction techniques (a.k.a. food and candy) to make it through.  But Gray says he had fun and Duke is his most favorite team.  Don't think Matt will be signing up to take him to a game anytime soon...good thing it's the end of the season!

 Julia got all decked out in her jewels for a family party Saturday night.  We celebrated three birthdays (they just keep coming in this family!) and it was a fun time to be together.

 Of course the cousins just love getting time together.  Here they are playing "stay on the hammock"...think there were about 7 kids on there at one time and lots of screaming, laughing, and falling.

 Stacy was cleaning out and gave us this trombone.  Matt has an affinity for musical instruments and enjoyed getting it out the other day.  Gray was super excited to get a chance to play and have his picture taken.

And then he insisted on me taking a turn playing...and getting this lovely picture made:)