Peach Picking

This morning we went peach picking with our friend, Meredith (who took all the pics, that's why there are actually some of me).

The boys had more fun swinging from the branches than picking!

Carissa didn't like being stuck on my back, but did enjoy pulling at the branches/leaves she could reach.

Stomping on the fallen peaches was also a favorite activity.

We picked Georgia Belle and Blake.

Tumbling Class

On Wednesday mornings the boys have been taking tumbling classes with their friends, Owen, Ellie, & Sam. Here are some pics from last week.
Josiah doing a forward roll on the balance beam.
Ellie is in red in the middle with Owen beside her in blue. Josiah is on the very end.
Caleb doing a roll on the octagon.
Josiah doing a handstand.

Josiah doing a cartwheel.
Josiah rolling on the octagon.
Caleb doing a forward roll on the balance beam.

More pics from Asheville

Here are some more pics from Asheville that Charity sent me.

Trip to Asheville

This past weekend we went to Asheville for the French Broad Cycling Classic. Chris raced as well as his friends, Victor and David. All our families rented a cabin. We had 8 kids 6 years old and under! It was chaotic fun.

Saturday, Charity (Victor's wife) and I took the kids to the stables/farm at Biltmore.

Here are Josiah and Samuel playing with some farm animals.

Here are Sofia and Carissa.
Caleb with his version of the ring toss.
Josiah petting a draft horse.
Josiah, Caleb, Samuel, and Brady petting some chicks.
Caleb, Tomas, Samuel with Sofia, Josiah, & Brady!

Everyone having a snack in the shade.

Eating some blackberries in the Kitchen Garden.Later that afternoon Chris and Victor took all the boys to see David race. Here are Tomas, Brady, & Caleb with Chris, Samuel, & Josiah in the background.

Carissa's First Birthday!

I can't believe that my baby girl is one!
Carissa going right for one of the strawberries. She loves them.
Trying out cake and ice cream for the first time.
Opening presents on her bday with Daddy and her helpers, Josiah & Caleb.
Playing with her princess castle.

4th of July

Last night we were able to go downtown to watch the fireworks. Our friend, Ms. Lou, came over and we grilled out steaks and corn before we went downtown.

We got caught in a little shower on the way to get ice cream.
Ms. Lou and Caleb enjoying ice cream. Caleb ordered mango ice cream. (Of course!)

Here are Chris and Josiah enjoying their ice cream. Josiah ordered lemon ice cream. Both boys got to have cones for the first time. They were little cute kid size cones. A very good picture of all three of the kiddos. (I think this might count as a miracle!)
Josiah learning how to break dance from Mr. Rusty, while we wait for the fireworks to start.