Not only did we have a beautiful couple of days, including a sunset, a sunrise and a full moon (Strawberry Moon), but we got to see some horses and crabs!

Sam trying to get a photo…

That poor crab…

After all that – both Sam and Mom got a couple of great shots!

Shackleford Island

Sam getting in a little snorkeling time.

Alex and Sam didn’t really want to fly a kite, at least until they did and then they realized it was actually kind of fun.  🙂

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This is what our sunset stroll looked and sounded like….

We have had this kite for 2 years and we finally remembered to take it to the beach with us. 😀

Low 80’s, partly cloudy and breezy – perfect weather for Father’s Day

Sam had an overnight basketball camp at Trinity for all the Junior Varsity players – it lasted from Wednesday night at 6:30pm until Friday at 7pm.  Apparently all they did was play basketball and workout with a couple of Devotionals splattered in for good measure… it is Trinity of course.  Anyway, he was exhausted by the time the exhibition game was over on Friday night and he came home, ate, took a shower and went to be before 9pm.  Sam finally got up on Saturday around 10am, which is late for him – poor guy must have been tired.  We didn’t get any photos, but did capture a couple of 2 minute videos below….

Another tradition continues even as the boys get older.

The week after Graduation and after the Alex and Zack Graduation Party, we moved the party to Waynesboro.   This time it was a combination Graduation party for Alex and Birthday party for Sam (Sam’s birthday is on June 3rd).  Nana and Aunt Becky did most of the preparations, including a very delicious nacho and barbecue banquet.  Everybody went back for seconds, except of course Sam who managed to put down 4 barbecue sliders besides some nachos.  We had a full house as Uncle Deke, Aunt Kim and Lilly and Annabelle came down for the weekend.  In addition, Cousin Allen, Francee and Meghan all came down for the big day.  Everyone had a great time and it was great to see everyone.

Setting up a return trip in July

It’s not a party until someone brings a gun.  🙂

Test Flying the X-Wing

Alex and Sam getting in some kicks

Snow Boots the party cat

Alex and Zack had their Graduation Party at our house on Saturday.  We grilled burgers, dogs and bacon on the grill.  We also had a big cake and a cookie cake for dessert.  All told we had about 35 people show up for the party, mostly students and a few adults – parents and friends.  After a very long week of preparation the event went off without a hitch and everyone seemed to have a good time.

The calm before the storm….

The seniors

Alex and Zack receiving some gifts… Alex of course forgot to read who gave him the first gift – even though the name was on the envelope.   🙂

The new sofa, before the party… it took 5 of us, sweating and straining, to get this thing in the house. 🙂

As you can see it came in quite handy…

After the party, Gung Gung presented Alex with his graduation present… a very nice Tissot watch.