Monday, September 26, 2011

July review part 1

Robin's visit started with a game of Life for all the big kids, with a little help from Gianna.

Trace, Nate & Tara

You can always find frogs in the Waterside Crossing pool.

Look how dirty Luke's face is, I can't remember what's all over him.

Luke & Trent are 6 weeks apart.

Nate's tricked out bike.

Henry's tricked out bike (thanks to lots of duct tape)

One morning after a summer sleepover. Notice most of these boys are without shirts!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Catching up on August

Blogger has this great way of uploading pictures now.  I can pick out all the pictures then just leave for a few hours and when I return the pictures are ready to comment on.  Much easier than before.  I think I can get back in the habit of blogging now.  So, I guess I should catch up on August. 

Nate at the Discovery Place Children's Museum in Charlotte.
Enjoying a little room service, compliments of Duke Power!

Very cool bowling alley, unfortunately it was a very expensive bowling alley. 1 game and 1 pizza was all I could afford.

These guys are too cool!

Luke's ball only stopped once midway down the alley.

Cliff has everyone ready for battle. Nerf gun wars are our favorite!

Back to School Night at Keowee.  Luke is asleep in the stroller. These guys are ready to get back to a school routine!

Chillin with Bennett in Nate's classroom.

Tailgating at the Corner Spot

Luke was so excited that Clemson was playing Florida State, he was doing flips!

He's planning on joining in on the cornhole game.

Gracie Claire & Sarah love taking care of Luke at the games.

Getting their Tiger Paw on!

Bryan & Nate cooked Low Country Boil for the whole group...it was yummy!

Luke's tiger paw didn't last long.

Getting ready to eat!

If Miller isn't watching football, he's playing football!

YUM! Bryan did a great job as chef of the tailgate.

I think helping cook made Nate's appetite bigger, he had more than one helping.

Luke had to get in on this picture.  He was stuck to Mandy all day long.

After we ate, the kids made their own recipe of "Trashmore Stew." Nate didn't even make it into the game, he was so into this.

He & Gracie Claire are telling the younger ones what to go pick up to add to the stew...things like Shrimp Tails, pine needles, leftover Sprite...

Henry watched the whole game this week.

Sliding down the hill. 

Luke & Sarah in a box.

How many can fit in this box?

Calla & Luke make their own recipe.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Henry's first day of 1st grade - doesn't he look excited!

Nate's first day of 3rd grade.

I insisted on walking them in, they took off when we got in the door, no kisses or hugs, just a fast "bye Mom!"

Watching the First Friday parade with Bryan's high school friend's kids.

Luke loved the marching band, hated the Tiger mascot!

After dinner at Wingin' It with their new buddies.

Early morning fun.

Luke's birthday party

Thanks DeeDee for the beautiful Toy Story 3 cake!

Getting ready to blow the candles out

The cupcake eating contest (Joy's brilliant idea to do something with all the leftover cupcakes)

Wouldn't want to put these boys to bed tonight - Sugar Rush!

Notice Granny, I think she's wanting to get in on the contest.

The Mom's didn't like it, but the kids thought it was great fun!

Friday, September 23, 2011

Balloon a thon

Today was Golden Corner Preschools annual fund raiser the "Balloon-a-thon." This is my 6th year having a child at this preschool and every year they do this same thing, but every year the kids are thrilled watching hundreds of balloons fly off. 
With Kami watching the balloons fly away!


Letting them go


Luke's buddy Kai'Shawn


Happy 3rd Birthday Luke!

I'm determined to catch up on blogging, for Denise! Our smoke detector went off in the middle of the night.  Bryan is sure that it was because all these candles were on Luke's cake!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

I know I've neglected my blog all summer. I'm so sad that I haven't written about all the fun we have had. I just haven't had (or taken) the time. Luke starts preschool after Labor Day and I will get back to it. In the meantime....here we are at the Imax in Charlotte watching Tornadoes! Luke's bedtime conversation:
After a story about baby Jesus
Luke: Where's God?

Joy: Heaven

Luke: Where's God?

Joy: He's in heaven.

Luke: Where's God?

Joy: I told you. He's in heaven.

Luke: No He's not. He's in Florida.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Eating watermelon with Silas

What a busy week! No time to blog here at the Duncan house. We finally got to meet our sweet baby Merritt and we've been enjoying visiting with Silas, Mark & Denise this week. I have been working at cub scout day camp everyday while Nate & Henry are there. 7:30am til 4pm in 90 degree+ heat! It's been fun but I'm looking forward to the end!