Lately...

I'm terrible at keeping this updated, but here's a few shots of what's been happening with the Hanes family lately...

Enjoying the Petting Zoo at the Dixie Classic Fair

It's way more fun to ride on Uncle Perry's shoulders than in the stroller

"Driving" Popa's tractor while wearing overalls that belonged to his daddy & uncle

Practicing wearing his Lion Halloween costume...so far we've only made it about 5 minutes before he strips it off.

Crazy boy! When we got him out of his crib that morning he had put both arms through the neck hole of his PJ shirt and wore it around his waist.

My sweet boys snuggling on the couch :)

Happy Halloween! Part 2

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Couldn't forget the other side of the family! I think Nana really enjoyed making this.

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Thanks Kathleen for making this - it's so funny!

Picnic Plans

One late August Saturday night, we decided to go on a family picnic. The temperatures had relented and it was pleasant outside. We decided to go to the local park to picnic near the old train, but as we got close we remembered they were having a beer festival that day. The place was packed & probably not the right atmosphere for a family picnic. We were sort of at a loss as to where to have our picnic since the next closest park is about a 20 minute drive and we were hungry. We decided to visit Nana & Popa and picnic out near the garden. We had a great time!

Jeremiah had his first yogurt-covered pretzels (Daddy's favorite) that night and he decided it was a new favorite for him too!

See, he wanted to show everyone a mouthful of the good stuff!

Hmmm...Josh thinks he learned this look from me. He's probably right :)

Our best attempt at a family picture in front of the new garden shed/playhouse. 

Jeremiah has no desire to slow down if he's outside!

Tristan's Birthday Celebration!

Tristan became a teenager on August 13th! 

Of course we had to do a bit of celebrating, which means we ate!

Jeremiah did some swinging

Popa patiently strung the net on his basketball goal (J's birthday present that we finally got around to putting together at Tristan's birthday celebration)

Jeremiah was so excited about his "BALL!"

It's still a little tall for him, so he asks for help from one of his big cousins.

Tristan & Dale both helped him make baskets over & over again!

Of course, Leroy watched it all :)

Enjoying Mimi's Deck Pool

While Daddy went to Brick Fair, Jeremiah & I stayed at Mimi's house for a few days. Jeremiah had a BLAST with the "deck-pool" at Mimi's house. 

So what is a "Deck Pool"? Toddler Slide + Plastic Pool on the deck = TODDLER HEAVEN!

Here's how it works...Climb up & get in position

 

Slide down & make a big splash!
 

These steps were repeated over & over & over again! 

They always resulted in this big smile.

Sometimes we'd take the time to change into a swim-diaper, but a PJ top & regular diaper worked just as well.

While we were visiting Raleigh, Granny & Popa came for a quick visit. The ladies made peach jam together and it was delicious! I just love this picture of the 3 generations.

Brannan Family Beach Trip - 2010

For a week in mid-July, we made our annual trip to the South Carolina Coast! This is a week that everyone enjoys! We pretty much stayed on the beach or lounging in the house the entire time. It was absolute bliss!

There was lots of running in the surf and sand.

 

This little boy loved the waves!

 

A fun game of Bocce was played...

but J was not content to just watch from the sideline with G-pa.

So everyone was very patience and Aubrey tried to show Jeremiah how to throw a ball.

And he did!

But he wanted to keep going and it wasn't his turn anymore. A meltdown may or may not have occurred at this point. :)

Thankfully he'd occasionally let us rest and he's play in the sand under the tent.

J & Daddy lounging in the shade

I just love that sweet face!

Special times with Daddy...

 

and occasionally slowed down for a moment to sit with Mommy. But only for a second!

Our only family photo. Had too much fun to take others!

Grandpa Brannan turns 95!

Grandpa Brannan turned 95 on July 8th. That is definitely something to be celebrated!

Jim and Mom threw a party for him and around 100 people came out!

The family pitched in to serve drinks, cake, and get the food prepared.

 

Grandpa Brannan was like a politician...shaking lots of hands

and taking pictures with pretty ladies.

I think he really enjoyed himself!

It was great to see Grandpa's friends, family, and long-time neighbors like Mrs. Kelly Murray.

This little man sat at the table with Grandpa B and ate 6 plates of food!

Wonder where he got that love of food? ha!

Of course he had to spend some time in Mimi's arms

Snuck in a few moments with Uncle Harry & Granny in the kitchen

This is a troublesome pair!

Uncle Todd had no idea what he had gotten himself into when he started this game...Jeremiah absolutely loved it!

Snapshots of his 95 years

Happy Birthday Grandpa!