Rain, flooding ...

8" of rain, mostly overnight, equals flooding throughout the lowcountry and major morning traffic. The street behind my brother's street flooded into houses, some had to be rescued.

It's Raining, It's Pouring kind of Sunday.

House bound is tough so Bagel Nation for  brunch, Barnes and Noble for fun, the new Field and Stream for Poppy, TCBY for Maddie.

Maddie has grown this year. New measurements and weight this morning: 51 " tall and up to 56 lbs.

Big Boys

Spencer and Daniel are really growing. Maddie has even begun to see the benefits of wearing her glasses. A couple of pics from dinner last night.

Left Behind

We woke up this am to find Poppy had gone fishing. Oh well, we enjoyed time at the pool until the storms rolled in.

Beaufort in August

Always a thunderstorm by the afternoon!

Back to School

Maddie is still at the STAR program, but began 4th grade classes on site through Education, Inc, a joint venture between the local school districts and MUSC. Her new glasses came in today. Let's hope they are a little more sturdy than the last 2 pairs. We have been enjoying a sort of vacation this week as Charlotte has been with Carrie while Wes has been out of town. The groceries I bought on Saturday have actually been in the cabinets and/or fridge when needed. Poppy did venture into her room and found 11 cans of partially drunk soda, lots of dirty dishes, cups and utensils, etc on the floor. No one has the energy for a full clean up knowing she will just trash it again when she comes home Friday.

Danny Boy

Daniel will be 9 months old tomorrow. He had his 9 month check up last week and is ahead in most developmental milestones. He has 4 teeth, says 3 words clearly, shakes his head yes or no, crawls until he can pull up and walk around furniture. He can now stand up on his own for a few seconds. Maddie enjoyed her new float in the pool today.

Beach Day 2015, Folly Beach

LOR hosted an event for about 100 youth in foster care in Charleston.

Palmetto Island w/ Charlotte

Poppy took Charlotte fishing today. I spent the last day of my vacation running errands and getting Maddie's annual eye exam.

Home via Hwy. 25

A last lunch on the porch in Saluda, then down Hwy. 25 to Travelers Rest to visit Grandma Lula before heading home this evening.

Pisgah National Forest

Sliding Rock and Coon Tree Swimming Hole near Brevard, NC. Dinner on the back porch, Saluda, NC.

Pisgah National Forest

https://youtu.be/2fkFuVlS49g

Lake Lure, NC Trail Ride

Poppy and Maddie enjoyed a trail ride while I read with a barn cat for company.

Visiting

A nice visit with my aunt, tailgate farmer's market.

Post dental work.

She wanted to ride even after nitrous oxide and novacaine this afternoon.

Storm threats, a little rain.

Lunch at Home Team BBQ, shopping, less humid for early evening pond fishing.