First 15K- Biltmore Estate

Before the big race--it was raining a bit but we are ready...9.3 miles? We can do it!Finally at the top of the big hill- See the Biltmore House behind us? We're feeling good! Only 4 more miles to go. It was a lot of fun!!

Zane's 7th Birthday

Hard to believe that Zane is 7 years old!! Growing up so fast!

Brother and sisters celebrating Zane's birthday!

Michaela's Spring Band Concert

Michaela's band concert was on May 5th. It was very good. Nate took this picture just before the concert of Michaela showing off her first chair. We are so proud of her!!

Cub Scout Camping and Bridging Ceremony Weekend

Our tent is all set up on Friday evening and the boys are ready for the campfire. Ready for a fun weekend!

Zane is ready to launch his rocket. It was really cool!!

Olivia caught her first fish! (Sorry I forgot to rotate the pic)

And another fish for Olivia!

Michaela did a little reading during the camping trip. Don't let this picture fool you---she did her share of fishing and even more of assisting smaller children with removing fish from their hooks. We gave her a hard time for talking to the fish as she unhooked them--you know, things like-- "It's okay little fish...I'm going to put you back in the water...just be really still while I take this hook out of your mouth."

The Bridging ceremony was on Saturday night. At this ceremony, the boys were promoted from their old cub scout rank to their new rank for the next year. The boys came over the bridge as their names were called, and, on the other side, the parents changed their hats and neckerchiefs. It was a very special ceremony for the boys (and the parents). Here you can see Zane shaking the cubmaster's hand as he crosses the bridge.

Zane was very excited to become a Wolf Scout. No more little Tiger scout :-(

Nate has become a Webelos scout. This was very exciting for him as this is the last rank before Boy Scouts. He is growing up so fast!

Fun at South Piedmont Community College's Night Owl Carnival

The college where James teaches had this cool carnival for staff, students, and the community.