MORE Catching Up to Do, Part 1

"The days are long but the years are short." -Gretchen Rubin

Last time I did a major catch-up blog post I pledged to get back on a regular weekly blogging schedule, and then I failed at that, too.  :-(  So here I am, back on the blogging horse to tell you what we've been up to for the past month or so!  I'll do two separate posts because there is so much to cover!

On the first Tuesday in August, we went to the National Night Out Potluck in my parents neighborhood.  National Night Out is a neighborhood show of unity against crime and is held across the country on the same day.  Many of the police officers and firemen go around to different celebrations in town, and it's always fun to visit with them and thank them for keeping us safe.  Always a good time, even when super hot (like this time):

A somewhat-rare "Blue Moon" occurred this past month.  We went to a spot about a mile from our house next to a golf course to get a good view.  We just sat skygazing for the longest time.  It was amazing!

We had a good time one Saturday stopping by our local library (The Edwards Branch Library) for some fun:

David in a kid's chair :-)

I got some pictures of my landscaping crew, which I call "Two Guys in Yellow Shirts," working hard on an overcast Saturday morning...

We went to eat lunch on a Sunday after church at "The Moose"

We went with our friends, the Lock's, the the NC Zoo in Asheboro one day.  Jojo, Addison, and Grayson had so much fun together!

Jojo and Addison...such sweet friends!

We went to Highlands, NC, to see David's family!  I tried to take pics throughout the trip.  Here is Jojo being a good little traveler on the way up. :-)

Our first day in Highlands, we drove over to Pigeon Forge, TN, to go to Dollywood.  So much fun!!!

David and our oldest nephew, Ryder

David and his sister, Lindsay, loading Jojo and Bennett up on a ride!

David on the merry-go-round with Ace and Ryder

Our brother-in-law, Ben, riding the scrambler with Ryder and Ace

Jojo took most of his nap in the Tula on my back and a little of it in his stroller...my precious sleepy boy.

Three cousins looking at the camera, one not.

Lindsay and Ryder

I decided to ride this ride with David and Ben and I'm not sure why because it scared me to death.

The three of us on the scrambler

Last ride of the day.  My father-in-law and I sat this one out but the rest of them had fun!!!

We also had lots of restful time at my in-laws house...

Rocky the Wonder Dog watched over Jojo as he naps

Cousin Dinner on the Back Porch

And lots of fun time out and about in Highlands...

Eating ice cream at Asia House BEFORE we really rediscovered that Joseph is still allergic to dairy :-(

Looking for fish in the creek at Sweet Treats

Playground time!

 

We also went to the recreation center pool one day, and I think all the boys had fun!

 On our way back to Greensboro, we stopped at the WalMart in Marion, NC.  This is a regular stop for us when we are returning from Highlands, because Jojo loves the kiddie rides in the Walmart game area. LOL

Stay tuned for Part 2!!!