Teeth

Devin had two permanent upper molars extracted in preparation for getting braces. He amazed the dentist with his toughness.

Jam Session

Trent & Derrik have played their guitars the last couple of days that we've been together. Derrik appreciates the instruction and Trent has fun doing it. (They are next door in Darrell's garage, so as not to be too loud for those playing games in Farley & Margaret Ann's yard.)

Memorial Day Cookout

Farley & Margaret Ann had a cookout Memorial Day evening.

Rocky came along and wasn't looking any worse for wear from his dunking in the river earlier that day.

The boys greatly enjoyed their burgers, melon, chips, corn on the cob and soda. Thanks, Grandma & Grandpa!

River Trip

We floated the Rappahannock River on Memorial Day morning. We went with the West family.
Devin & Barry were companions in the green canoe. Derrik used his dad's yellow kayak.
Irving & Sandra each had their own kayak. Dwayne, Rocky & I had our red canoe. Not but a few minutes after this photo was taken, we capsized in some rapids. Dwayne's fishing pole & Rocky's leash were lost.
Barry & Devin had a few upsets on the last stretch of the river. One of them was what Devin referred to as "life threatening". Thankfully both boys were wearing their life jackets. Notice that their canoe is no longer shaped correctly.

Georgia Guests

Ted & Susan came up from Georgia with their boys for Uncle David's funeral. They stayed at our house. They were unable to make it up the previous week for Uncle Joe's funeral.

Devin's 14th Birthday Parties

Devin had some of the area teens over for pizza and ball games. They played basketball, football, soccer and lacrosse. They also jumped on the trampoline and listened to the Preakness Stakes.
All the kids piled into the bed of Derrik's truck for a group shot.
The family party was the following day. Devin requested cheeseburgers and homemade icecream.
Devin got gift certificates, books, candy, athletic shorts, a lacrosse stick and cash for his birthday. None of those items got quite as much attention as the pickle he got from some of his friends the day before.

Devin getting ready to enjoy his homemade strawberry icecream that Brandy helped me make.

Basement Carpet

The carpet is now installed. Hurray! There are still finishing touches to be done, but they will be slow in coming as Dwayne has started back to school at UVA in their Management of Information Technology master's program.