Monthly Archives: June 2008

Camp Weeks

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The last two weeks have been FULL of fun camp activities:  one week of half-day soccer camp, followed by a week of full-day Pony Camp for Sophie and half-day LaCrosse Camp for Wilson.  Sam took a week off and spent the mornings at home with Claire and Mom.  He did get a special outing on Wednesday with his good friend, Zach.

Crazy Hair Day

    Crazy Hair Day at Soccer Camp

Sam Takes Aim

    Sam takes aim at the goal in a drill with Hannah.

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    Wilson and his orange socks.

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    Sophie runs back to the tent.

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    Wilson enjoying LaCrosse camp at the YMCA.

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    Sophie turns her horse, Tigger, around the barrel in the corral at Friday’s horse show.

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    Claire enjoyed her first trip to a farm, and really enjoyed seeing Sophie on the pony.

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    We ended Friday with an “Island Party” for Sophie and several of her friends.

Finally …. some vacation photos from Fripp Island, SC

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Sam flying his kite.

    Sam flying his owl kite on the beach.

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    Claire’s first trip to the sand.

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    Sam tries his hand at the skim boarding again this year.

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    Wilson really enjoyed the “Cabana Pool” at the Veranda Beach Complex.

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    Mommy and Claire on the “shelling” expedition.

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    Dad driving his “dragon fly” powered golf cart.

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    Deer on the dunes at 6:40 AM.

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    Mommy and Claire at the Waterfront Park in Beaufort, SC.

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    Sam, Sophie and Wilson

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    Sophie jumps for joy.

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    The Walker children

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    Sophie and Wilson

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Allison Krauss

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I’ve decided not to look at this as an injustice, but rather a great opportunity for my brother and sister-in-law to expand their listening library even further – though they already have one of the most eclectic music collections I know of anyway. This weekend they are attending a concert by Allison Krauss and Robert Plant.  Now, while I could take or leave Robert Plant’s involvement in many cases, I’m a big fan of Allison Krauss.  Some of the pieces from their album collaboration in 2007 , Raising Sand, are better than others.  Allison’s album (2007) A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection, is one of my favorite albums in years. In honor of Alex and Nichole’s evening out, here’s a list of some songs I’d love to hear Allison sing in person… 

  • Down to the River to Pray
  • Whiskey Lullaby (with Brad Paisley)
  • Jacob’s Dream (This song is sad, but it’s one of my favorites.)
  • When You Say Nothing at All  (Mark and I had this one sung at our wedding.)
  •  Molly Ban
  •  Teardrops Will Kiss the Morning Dew
  • Oh Atlanta
  • Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us (w/Robert Plant)
  • Simple Love
  • Your Long Journey (w/Robert Plant)

I’d also like to hear her cover a few of Nanci Griffith’s older tunes too.

  • Going Back to Georgia
  • Gulf Coast Highway
  • The Wing and the Wheel
  • It’s Just Another Morning Here
  • Ford Econoline

 I think this would make for a pretty good show.  I hope they have a splendid time on Saturday night.