Friday, December 30, 2011

King Creek Falls

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Lots of activity with Christmas and all. Wanted to share some pictures from Mark's new favorite waterfall, King Creek Falls. This hike to a waterfall is now a tradition every time the Texas cousins come to town. Why? We aren't sure. We started thinking about it and talking about it and every little hike is a disaster. This one was no different. That is the tease line.

The hike started off well. Everyone was ready to go:

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AM looked great in her new hat a gloves!

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Here is Grandma in THE JACKET THAT I WORE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL!!! Time for another? Maybe a Christmas present next year!

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The first part of the hike was fine. The trail was wide and downhill. James brought one of his sticker books and stopped occationally to pass out stickers:

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All the Texans:

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AC. Doesn't she look happy? It doesn't last.

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Here is a picture of Andy showing a waterfall. He took several good pictures on this hike so there will be some more.

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The trail cut off from the first section to a more narrow and more difficult section. The boys had a great time.

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When we got to the waterfall, Mark had brought rubber boots to carry the kids across a pool to the beach. He stayed dry. Foreshadowing: not everybody did.

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Everybody means Brian. Ooops!

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Cedar stayed dry. Smart dog!

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The meltdowns started on the way back. Who knows what happened to AC?

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AM stayed pretty calm during the whole ordeal:

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And Andy still was happy!

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

The Blue Screen of Death

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I know I have totally been MIA lately; however, it wasn't totally my fault. My computer crapped out. Turns out those Window updates ARE important. Maybe that is true, but they are also annoying...am I right? So here is a recap of what we have been doing.

Clemson won the ACC championship. Here is a picture of Mark listening to the game on the radio he bought at halftime. Good thing the camera has a flash or else the picture would be dark due to lack of power.

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James was in the local Christmas parade with his school class!

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Andy was not. Maybe next year.

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I homebrewed my own kombucha!

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James played the bells in his school's Christmas program. That is totally why I signed him up for this class:

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Andy had a great time singing. He really projects:

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We visited Santa, but not pictures. Andy wanted :a bike, a bike, and a Mega Brachiasaus. James wanted: a mega TREX, Harry Potter Legos, and a lego game.

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Merry Christmas to all!