Lazy & Educational Sunday Afternoon

Visit to Uncle Gardner's-- Blue Ridge Mountains

Our good friend and former neighbor, Gardner, has been building this home in the Blue Ridge Mountains for almost as long as we've known him... 3 years! Many times we've wondered if the house and the "glorious" mountain views he often told us about even existed. But Gardner didn't exaggerate even a little. It's incredible! And it's a wonderful retreat from the madness of the city. We enjoyed our time with him and at his new home so much. Thanks Gardner!

This is the view from the upstairs deck! Imagine waking up to this every day.

Country roads.... This is Gardner's 1/2 mile driveway.

The "Mountain Man" himself... and his dog Angie.

Isaac got to enjoy cool mountain air for the first time in his life; he loved it!

Reagan loved it too. And he loved playing with Angie, romping through the woods, chasing sticks and wasps (yeah, he's not the brightest light in the harbor), and peeing on everything that didn't move. He was meant for the mountains.

Lion King

Okay, so we got TONS of pictures of Isaac in his lion towel, so be thankful only 2 pictures made it on the blog. He looked like he was part of some Ugandan tribal ritual.

Isaac- Son of Laughter

We are firm believers that children take on the meaning of their names. And Isaac is no exception. Some of the things we've read say that he should just be starting to laugh and smile spontaneously. But he's been doing that for several weeks. And we pray that laughter and joy will mark his little life always.

Florida blood

Our little boy is a Virginian by birth, but he's got Florida blood running through his veins. These pictures are proof. Doesn't he look like his PeePaw (my dad)... or Rick Warren!?