Yard Helper

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We are in a neat phase lately where Ava seems to learn something new every day.  This latest one could be a winner.    I have visions of me sitting on the porch sipping a warm coffee while she bags … Continue reading

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Lily helps with leaf blowing

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We are home safe

Great trip!

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Stewart on Widowmaker

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Very smooth. video

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Snow Plow

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We decided to ski home across the mountain instead of taking the bus around at the end of the day.  There are some catwalks with steep drops so I gave Ava a snow plow escort.   While we are doing … Continue reading

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Snow Angels

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Occasionally we must stop skiing,  remove our skis and do snow angels. video

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Snowshoe, WV

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We have successfully snowed ourselves in here at Snowshoe.  There was much worry that the big storm had missed us, but we got a nice deposit of new snow last night.  Ava loves skiing!  Its funny though she is equally … Continue reading

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Weekend Update

We just arrived in Raleigh for quick celebration of the Gregory grand mothers b-days.   Then back to Charlotte tomorrow to root Sunny on in her Ultimate tournament. The real reason I was inspired to write tonight is that Stewart … Continue reading

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Tap practice

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Ava strapped on the tap shoes tonight to give me a recap of the afternoon practice. video

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Fernbank Dinosaurs

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Hanging out with Big Syd and Mimi  

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Dance Class sneak peek

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We are building to a recital in May.  Still early days here,  but thought I would give you all a peek.  First half was ballet, second half was tap.   video

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no more car seat

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Chopsticks

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Scooter-time

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“Miracle on the Hudson” has nothing on this

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1956,  Pan Am 943,  ditched in the pacific half way between Hawaii and San Francisco.  Everybody survived.    I love how he passengers are all back in their clean pressed suits as they come off the coast guard ship.  A … Continue reading

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Fun with lasers

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Ava demo’s the Gocator 2030.   Laser/vision based measurement tool. video link here

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First Day of Dance Class

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Finally!   Ava began her dance classes today.    I spent most of Saturday morning watching her dance improvised hip hop at the local coffee shop in front of several strangers.  Its very nice to have her finally in a … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve in Pensacola, FL

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Here’s the seasoned traveler dashing off to her plane.               Docked in Dad & Andy’s back yard is a pretty interesting boat.  They use this to lay pipeline on the ocean floor.     … Continue reading

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Christmas Eve and Morning

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We had a lovely time at home first time in 20 or so years for Mrs Harris and me.   First time ever for Ava.   The tenderloin came out perfect and the first use on the formal dining room … Continue reading

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Dancing with Leonard Bear-Stein

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Fun vid of Ava at Founders Hall in Charlotte dancing.  Key notes when viewing this video.  The boy in the blue taking pictures is from Ava’s school and the one she is on a play date with.  Girl she is … Continue reading

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