West Virginia

The neighboring state to our West is West Virginia.
West Viriginia is such a unique state. I feel close to the people as one of my most beloved friends was
born in West Virginia. She has traveled the world and has accomplished more than most people ever dream of...she has lived in many stares and today, makes her home
in North Carolina .

I met her when we both lived in Key West, Florida. She was one of three who rode bikes most evenings on a little long deserted stip of land off Trumbo Point. We rode amongst the Palm trees and ocean spray ...an experience never to be recreated.

One thing we learned about her is that...her heart is forever in West Virginia.

Seems this is true for all sons and daughters of that state...memories of happy, down to earth simple life...amongst the beautiful natural beauty and abundant feelings of security and belonging.

Please ENJOY this "youtube" posting of the unique music of West Virginia.
Note the difference in voices and music from what is known as "Country Music."
This is true West Virginia...enjoy~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHvWvOsrMuo

Click the above link or cut and copy to open.

Summer of Parties

Summer isn't complete without at least one Crab Fest

Two bushels of Chesapeake Blue Crab graced the table

along with boiled corn and potatoes, etc.



Our immediate neighbors are among our best friends.

Together, we plan to build a permanent fire pit for our Fall events.

Fun, fun group~ we feel so, so lucky to live in our tight little cul-de-sac.

Toddlers, college kids, grown kids to grandparents~ we have it all. Great group indeed.

The guys quickly put up tents as light rain joined our neighborhood group.

Make it cozy.

We have a great sense of belonging.

Summer Birthday Parties

Pirate Parties

were popular this year~

Seventy-five gallon water spills at the Pool Park were lots of fun~

OH NO~ Another year gone already?

"WHAT IS THIS?? I want back in the pool!"

For sure, all the adults enjoy the parties much more than the B'day Kids.

Can you believe this is a homemade cake?
I have one more cake to show...Jimmy turned 5..
His cake was homemade with a cake airplane on top of a cake cloud.
Amazing what parents and grandparents do today.
I remember when no one made a big deal out of B'days.
Do you?