Moving Day

On August 16, Nathan and I drove 6 hours to from Martinsville to Athens, Ohio. Grandma & Papa came along to help. We saw some beautiful mountains in VA & WV, tunnels, and trains (of course). We arrived just in time for the walk through & closing.

The next day, the movers delivered all our things. It was exciting to see the possessions we had been without for over six weeks. Unfortunately, Nathan was sick (a lingering virus) and spent most of the day sleeping in a cubby under the steps (think: Harry Potter I).

Grandma wasn't doing too well either, suffering from pink eye and a fever. The next day, I took them both to the doctor. The viruses we knew they had turned bad - it was time for antibiotics, fluids and rest. I spent the rest of the day pumping juice, meds, checking fevers, and wrapping blankets. Not much unpacking got done.

Grandma & Papa left the next day -they need to get fully recovered before the Alaska cruise on Wednesday. Last report is that Grandma is much better & Papa mangaged to avoid catching any new germs.

Nathan is slowly recovering, but still not up to full speed. He's sad about staying inside and not being able to make new friends. We did meet the neighbor boys (ages 6, 10, and 12) and caught up with Ames friends Eva, Amelia, and Nicco at the park.

Quick update

August has been busy. Nathan & I had a great trip to Richmond, followed by a SLOW moving Amtrak trip to Annapolis, MD. Nathan didn't mind the slow train - he kept his face against the window for over 6 hours. I found it very tiring, however. I definitely prefer other methods of travel.

While in MD, we took a side trip to reviewed Beach and had a blast playing in the ocean!

After returning to Virginia, we had an excellent outing to Fairy Stone State Park with cousins Owen & Elizabeth. We found many treasurer, including some usual rocks.

A few words for the dedicated reader: my enthusiasm for blogging in waning. I think I'll find another way to share pictures...

Weekend in Raleigh

Nathan and I were in Raleigh over the weekend. We caught up with Irene, my roommate from undergrad days at William and Mary. Irene was taking care of nephews Sean & Donovan, ages 5 and 2.5. It was a blast for Nathan - he had the perfect partners for a weekend of fun. In addition to lots of bike riding and time in the pool, we visited the NC Museum of Science and ate lunch at Big Ed's.

We topped off the adventure with an extra-bubbley bath in the jacuzzi.


On Sunday, Nathan and I enjoyed brunch with Michael & Pat. It's always great to see them and pursue their home for new art. Nathan's favorite piece continues to be the dragon yard sculpture:

It's a hard life...

We've been busy this week taking care of dogs while my sister & her family are on a beach vacation. We have Emma, Ringo (in photo), & Ernie. Ringo & Ernie are like ankle weights - they seem to be permanently attached to me. Emma is enjoying the company & the fenced in backyard. Nathan is attending a gymnastics camp each morning, freeing me up to do some work. The afternoons are busy with pool time, science museum, and bike riding. And, of course, naps...