Labor Day Weekend

For our Anniversary weekend celebration we loaded everyone up and headed to our favorite NC town of Brevard.  It was fun taking Matthew to all our favorite places.  We stayed at our usually campground on Cascade Lake and of course had to take our yearly canoe trip up to Hooker Falls.

 The boys loves paddling the boats

Luckily we remained ticket free this year.

 Jax was a little hesitant about the falls

 Well lets be honest...Jax is a little hesitant about life in general.

Devan and Matt took a ride behind the falls.

 The water was crisp but nice

The boys really loved camping this go around.  The favorite thing though was playing with the water container.

 Check out the junk in Jax's trunk.  Have to love swimming in a regular diaper.

Our big hike for the weekend was up to Bridal Veil falls.  Unfortunately right before we got their a monsoon hit.  We were all sopping wet and freezing.  Luckily we were able to find shelter under at a horse barn until the storm past.

Our favorite family picture spot

We had a dry hike back but the boys were done.

 Devan gave Jamis his hat so the rain drops falling from the leaves wouldn't hit him.  Jamis was so sweet to make a little "tent" over Daddy's head to protect him from the rain too.

What a sweetheart!

Another great Brevard weekend.  We were able to enjoy the mountains, sliding rock, fun downtown shops, and our favorite Asian Buffet.  I love how this little town has become a family tradition.  Our first trip here was with a dog and now we are adding our third baby boy to the vacation.  Amazing!

August Roundup

The boys love eating at their little table everyday

The best part of our new house is having a back deck for the boys to play on.  They can go outside whenever they want to now (I put a baby gate up so we have no escapies).

My handsome boys all ready for church.

What a ham

 

Jamis the Rock Climber

For Family night we went rock climbing with the Gurlies.  Jamis never misses out on an adventure and was up for what Daddy had in store for him. 

Up and Up he went, giggling the entire time....that is until he got to the top.  Not thinking he would actually climb to the first ledge we didn't have anyone up there waiting for him.  Well he made it and was not impressed to be left alone up there with nothing but a bush covered in spider webs.  Daddy climbed up quickly though and helped him repel down.

On solid ground again.

 Jax was nervous for him but....

 was very happy to see him on the ground again.



Building with Dad

Lately mom has really taken a back seat in the eyes of the little men in the Griner house and Dad has taken over.  Nothing and no one is better than Dad....well except for building firetrucks with Dad that is.

Signal Mountain Surprises

In order to plan an awesome date, we had to go scope out a few of the local waterfalls with Matt.

The boys were not afraid of the cliff edge. Definitely their fathers sons.

Rocks, sticks, and water.  Does it really get any better?

Now before you think we are terrible parents...these things happen.  And if you aren't close enough to stop them in time you might as well do the next best thing; document them.

Jax is our little social bug.

Nothing is better after a long hike than a nap with all your best buddies.