We returned on Monday from a visit to Columbus. Jacob, our middle grandson, was celebrating his 3rd birthday and of course we were there. I can't believe that he is 3 years old already. I know this may sound cliche but wasn't he just born yesterday? The visit was a short one, but we enjoyed ourselves. Check out all the photos from this visit.
Odd picture I know. Mike and I needed to purchase some new tennis shoes and to be honest here in New Bern there are very few places to shop and shoes well is just not one of them. So while in Columbus we hit DSW and picked up a couple of pairs. I couldn't resist taking a picture of these Chuck Taylor Converse, ones just like my Mom used to wear.
One thing we saw a great deal of were deer. In my brothers neighborhood there seems to be a large herd of them. You would see them early evening and early morning. One morning while sitting on the back porch I actually saw 5 of them in the yard behind me. It was so cool.
During our visit we had lunch with some dear friend, Roger and Susie Singer. Susie purchased two more of my mixed media pieces. We were so glad to see them and be able to spend some quality time visiting.
Since I need to keep up with my photography I took some time while at my brothers and walked around his yard taking photographs of whatever caught my eye. Below area couple of the shots I took that day.
During our visit to Columbus we too had a wonderful visit with Ed and Julie Kerns. Spent hours talking and enjoyed a wonderful lunch in downtown Circleville. Where as I didn't take any photos of us with them I did take a few shots on the way back from their place of some local farm land. That is one thing you don't see much of here in New Bern.
Okay, while at lunch I did take a picture of this piece of metal art on the wall of the restaurant. I thought it was pretty cool.
Of course while we were there a few "selfies" were taken with some really cute grandsons.
And now for the reason we were all there. Jacob's 3rd birthday party.
Swings and playing in the yard is always part of the party. I didn't use my camera this day. I wanted to be able to fully enjoy the festivities so my dear sister in law Christy took the photos of the days events.
This little man, Brice, was such a good boy the whole day. But by the end of the day he was tuckered out.
Jacob certainly loves his Papa.
Not sure what this conversation was all about, but by the looks of it, it must have been pretty good.
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Such a sweet shot of Miles hugging Jacob when he had to leave. Just love these boys. |
Our last day in Columbus we spent some time that evening at the Bailey/Nardin house for dinner.
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Favorite photo from the whole evening. Brice and our dog Millie. I call this "downward dog". |
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Someone being a tiny bit silly |
It was a wonderful visit and I look forward to seeing everyone in December.