July!

We are ready for the rain and severe weather to stop soon, but when it isn't raining we are trying to take full advantage of the sunny days. Virginia's favorite thing to do after dinner is head downtown and get ice cream. She always asks for a "soft serve, 'nilla in a cone" (we usually ask for a dish and plenty of napkins along with that). I think she will be pretty upset when the Bubble shuts down for the winter!




We have had lots of nice visits with family and friends. Our cousins Nicole, Maria and RJ came for a long weekend in July. We swam, played mini golf, knit, shopped and best of all won the 2nd Annual Glow in the Dark Wiffleball Tournament for the family division! RJ is planning to come back next year and defend our title. Check out Jamie's pictures of the little Hokies when we visited Beth, Samuel and Jonah.


















Virginia enjoyed her trip to Storyland with Taylor and I. She had a ball riding the teacups, dutch shoes, driving the tractor and antique cars. I think I was more nervous about some of the rides than Virginia... she wanted to go on the log flume again and again (I think she liked getting splashed). She was fascinated with the Big Bad Wolf in the Little Red Riding Hood story and continues to talk about the "Wolf! In Grandma's bed! OH NO!" Hopefully, we didn't leave any permanent damage.







































Amelia, Virginia and I rode on the Conway Scenic Railroad one rainy day, but it was still lots of fun... the cows at the farm were definitely a highlight. Although we have only made it to the beach one time this summer, Virginia has been working on her swimming in the tub. She has mastered floating on her back and blowing bubbles. Maybe when we go on vacation to OBX she will be able to practice her new skills.

















Taylor and I celebrated our 6th Anniversary this weekend. We cheated and drove up Mt. Washington to take in the beautiful views at the top. I can't believe how fast 6 years has flown by... my how things change!