We arrived in N. Carolina Sunday evening. We are now enjoying the company of Bud's brother and his family. The weather has been terrific. Monday we went out on the kayaks for a brief little paddle. Considering my previous misfortune with cameras and water, I decided not to risk it so you will need to trust me that it was a nice morning paddle.
Paul has really grown a lot since our last visit but he still is a very studious student. He is working on his calculus here at the kitchen counter.
Joseph continues to enjoy the out of doors. It was his idea to go out for the paddle in the morning. He did leave his b b gun behind though.
We spent the afternoon in Winston Salem. We picked Paul up from piano class, spent little time together at a great used bookstore where I bought a whole pile of books and then dropped him off at orchestra practice before heading over to see Olivia at college.
Her boyfriend joined us for a great dinner and lively conversation about Olivia's life as a new student this year and plans for the future. We were thankful that Olivia was able to take time from her busy student life to visit with us.
Here is the whole crowd at dinner, Mike the boyfriend, Olivia, David, me and Bud.
After dinner we went back to pick Paul up from practice. My camera doesn't take very good distance pictures in a dark setting but I still thought I would include this one.He is doing very well in the orchestra and really enjoys his time with the group.
Today (Tuesday) was hiking day for the boys. Paul is really interested in hiking lately. I decided to stay behind and Joseph isn't as interested in hiking as Paul. He went on a hike with a friend this past week and decided one hike a week was enough.
The two brothers are ready. The had to paddle across the lake a ways and then were going to hike in the hills behind the lake.
Off they go, ready for an adventure.
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