A Visit with Graham!

Today the boys and I headed to Hickory to visit my friend Nikki and her little boy Graham. We have been meaning to get all the guys together for a long time now but you know how it is when everyone is going in a million different directions. Well today we had our chance. The boys really enjoyed seeing Graham and Nikki and playing at their house. We also got to see a dump truck dumping dirt which made it just a perfect day on top of everything else. Thanks Nikki and Graham for having us and we will see you soon.

Graham waiting for the water.

Michael and Graham playing in the water.

Gulp, Gulp, Drink Some Water!

All the guys in their swimsuits.

Fully absorbed in watching the dump truck.

You can tell they all are 100% boys.

Nikki and her sweet Graham.

Happy Birthday Memaw Cates!

Tomorrow is Memaw Cates' birthday. We celebrated today with a visit to the pool, barbeque from Hursey's and some yummy cake. We wish you a very Happy Birthday and we are so glad we could help you celebrate.

Michael, Daddy, Wilson, Memaw and Deedaa Cates enjoying the sun and water at the pool.

Memaw Cates with her grandboys.

Memaw and Deedaa Cates with Wilson and Michael.

Happy Birthday Memaw Cates!!!

Three Men in a Tub!!!!

After a hot afternoon of mowing and weed-eating Bryan decided to join the boys in the pool. I just always think my tall hubby looks so funny when he squeezes himself into small spaces. The boys enjoyed lounging in the water with their daddy though.

Michael, Wilson and Bryan on a hot summer day.

A Little Visit

On Wednesday my mom and I took the boys and headed to Gastonia for a little visit with my sis. It worked out that my other sis, Kerry, was able to make it as well so most of the cousins got to spend a little time together again. We had so much fun with everyone and I cannot say enough about what wonderful cousins Wilson and Michael have. You guys are all so wonderful with them and I know they will always love all the times they are with you all. Can't wait to see everyone again in a couple of weeks for Cindy's (aka Aunt CiCi) big 40th bash!!!

Erin and Aunt CiCi hanging out with Michael and Wilson.

Memaw reading a new book with Wilson and Jillian.

Andrew playing on the Wii

Alli, Erin and Jill helping out with the boys at the pool.

Jillian swimming like a fish.

T.G.I.F.

Every Friday night in the summer the city of Morganton has concerts up on the court house square. We usually don't venture out too often with the boys to public gatherings like this, but the city asked us to provide recycling services for them so we figured we would see what it was like. The boys enjoyed the music and had a fun time dancing with the cow. Bryan and I were both exhausted after it all...chasing two two-year olds around will really wear you out.

A Happy Meal, chairs and some good tunes is all you really need.

Michael waiting for the music to start.

Wilson enjoying some apple dippers from "Old McDonalds" as they like to call it.

Wilson getting a big hug from Cooter the Cow.

Michael finally gets his hug too.

Simply Green's New Truck

We are so thrilled to announce that our business, Simply Green Recycling Service, was awarded a grant from the North Carolina Department of Prevention Pollution and Environmental Assistance. We received $16,000 to help us purchase a new vehicle better equipped for operating a curbside recycling service. Here are a couple of pictures of our new truck. We feel like we finally look like a professional recycling service.

Clearwater Beach

We have been on vacation for a week in Clearwater, Florida with all my family. We do this every year...I think this made the 13th year. It is always such a great time and I love getting to see all my family every day. The boys really enjoyed it this year and had a great time with all of their cousins. We are looking forward to next year already. I love you all and I can't tell you how happy I am to have such a great family. You all are the best. Hope you enjoy the pictures. I couldn't narrow it down to just a few so I put them all. Happy 4th to you all!!!