PUMPA PATCH 2010

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OLE MISS V. KENTUCKY 10-2-2010

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ANNIVERSARY TRIP - STONE MOUNTAIN, GA

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27 YEARS AGO TODAY . . .

HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY ABBY!

To my beautiful, sweet daughter, who is more comfortable in her own skin than just about anyone I know!

SHE'S WALKING!! 9-11-2010

LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2010

The weather this weekend couldn't have been any better. All I wanted to do was be outside. Eden, Baker, Beau and Nicky were having the annual dove hunt at the farm, Leslie had a class reunion in Aberdeen, John had his dove hunt in the Delta and Abby had Skyler to keep her occupied. I hung out with Caroline and spent a good bit of time enjoying my new favorite past-time, bike riding.

When I was in Washington I injured my foot walking too much without enough cushion and probably caused a stress fracture. As a result I can't go on my daily walks, but I can ride a bike. I got Caroline a baby seat installed on the back of my bike and spent a little time on Saturday getting used to it. She seemed to like it, but fell asleep after the first ten minutes.

From C riding the bike

Caroline spent Saturday night and most of Sunday with her Bevvy, so Abby, Skyler and I went to early church, then I laid by the pool and read Eat, Pray, Love. In the evening I took the bikes to campus and Leslie, Caroline and I rode about ten miles around town. Then Monday we drove out to Sardis and walked the nature trail, then drove to John Kyle and rode bikes around the park.

Needless to say, I got nothing done in my garden, but thanks to the yard mowing fairy, Bruce, my grass has been neatly mowed every week since March. Some of the best money I ever spent.

WOOFSTOCK 2010

Leslie, Caroline and I attended Woofstock, a fundraiser for the new animal shelter. There were bands, food, dogs (lots of dogs) and a jumper thingy.

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CAROLINE AND CHARLIE - 8/28/2010

Caroline and Charlie had a play date. It was actually a jewelry party but, as usual, they thought it was all about them.

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MEET THE REBELS DAY 2010

Caroline and I went to meet the Rebels Day at the indoor practice facility. She actually went to meet the cheerleaders and Charlie.

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CAROLINE AND OLIVIA AT BEVVY'S - 8-14-2010

Caroline and Olivia are on the move in most of these so they're a bit blurry. Caroline is just shy of 13 months and Olivia is almost 15 months.

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MORE DC PICTURES

These are pictures I took my last day. The Marine Corp band playing on the Capitol steps, a plaza in between Congressional Office buildings and other random shots.

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BARTHOLDI PARK GARDENS

Bartholdi is across the street from the National Conservatory and is part of the National Gardens.

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MARY LIVINGSTON RIPLEY GARDEN

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DOWNTOWN DC GARDEN

This urban garden was located in the triangle-shaped median between Maryland Avenue, Independence Avenue and 6th Street, and directly across the street from the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. I spoke with a lady who was there tending her plot (or rather I fired off questions to her and she answered them) and she said that when the space was set aside as a community garden people reserved a plot on a first come first served basis. There is a strict set of guidelines under which it is governed. Everything must be organic, no trees or large bushes and if the plot is not well-maintained then you lose it and it goes to the next person on the list. She said there is a long waiting list. As you can see there was a bit of everything, from squash to peanuts. I found it fascinating and delightful!

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THE ENID A HAUPT GARDEN

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NATIONAL GARDEN - 8-1-2010

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NATIONAL CONSERVATORY - 8-1-2010

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WASHINGTON DC TRIP

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I went to DC for a workshop for work. The workshop didn't start until Monday, August 2 but I left on Saturday to give me a couple of days to see some things. Primarily the DC public gardens. These are the only pictures that aren't of gardens.

ABBY, JOSHUA, NICKY AND HANNAH

Hannah and Joshua got to stay after the birthday party and spend a view days (not long enough) with us. They are great kids and we all had a good time.