Peaches birthday party!

Peaches had her first birthday on Monday. So, Carson used it as an excuse to get her friends together for yet another party. Peaches didn't think much of the party but loved her new toys and all of the doggie treats!

Carson's graduation

So, this was the big weekend for Carson and the class of 08. Saturday was the ceremony and reception. All the girls wear white dresses and the guys wear suits. Sunday was a lawn party for the class at her good friend Wynn's house. I didn't get too many good pictures from the ceremony. Too many people and the seating didn't give us a very good angle. Thank goodness Grandpa was there with his camera as well to help us document the day. The pics of the girls in the colored dresses were taken on Sunday at the lawn party.

Prom Pics! 2008

This past week was very busy. I had jury duty for 3 days and got serious butt fatigue. Carson had her last day of school on Friday and Saturday was the prom. Here are pics from just before the kids left. Carson and her girlfriends got ready for the dance at her friend Christine's house. Then all the moms and dads, and the boys arrived to take pictures. Lucas made it home this weekend and was their driver to the dance. The parents, grandparents and pugs hung out after they left and had a wonderful time with the Morrisons. Carson's date is Austin who goes to another high school here. She met him through the weekend art classes she has taken at our college. We think he looks like a really young Burt Bacharach!

Graduation is two weeks away. The time has gone by way too fast.

Pic Nic Pics

Went to the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design end of the year picnic today. Took the girls, Iris and Peaches and they were a big hit. Our friend Natalie took these shots.

Hiking with the scouts

Here are some shots from last weekend. Took the boy scouts up to the cabin for the Loyalsock back pack trip. The weather held out and it was a great time. The cars are two of Lucas's buddies from the troop: Jared and Evan. They have spent their hard earned $$ on these beasts! MPG's be damned!

Hiking with the dogs

We went hiking again at Lucas's scout project trail this weekend. Chris was still on his spring break so he and Jack the poodle joined us. The weather was cold but the sun felt great. The dogs had a blast and enjoyed romping unleashed through the woods. 

Trip to Providence

We spent the last weekend in Providence, RI taking Carson up to see the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). It was a whirlwind trip but very enjoyable. Since she has been accepted there it looks like that is where she'll be this coming fall. She fell in love with the city and the school. Have to admit, Tracy and I did too. It is a delightful place even in a torrential downpour like we experienced all day on Saturday. The city has a wonderful mix of old and new architecture. The campus is across the canal from downtown and is spread out over 5 or 6 blocks. It is adjacent to Brown University which sits just up the hill. The schools have an agreement that allows both students to use each others campus facilities and take classes at both places. If you can get accepted by both schools, you can even get two degrees in 5 years. We all agree that RISD is a good fit for Carson. More academic then the average art college, highly innovative, in a city that is close to some major league cities, and the proximity to Brown will give her a feel for the traditional college experience as well. Lucas won't be too far away from her either. 

 

 The building on the left is the upper classmen dorm. A beautifully renovated old, bank building. The library is on the ground floor.