Thrill Seeker

Yesterday, Nathan and I were invited to Carowinds by a friend.  We didn't have a full day there, but it was still a blast.  Most significant about this visit was that this was the first time that Nathan has been big enough to ride any of the "adult" coasters in the park.  I had thought he would be quite skiddish, but that wasn't the case at all. We entered into the park at the south entrance, and after riding a smaller ride first, we walked by Thunder Road.  Nathan points at it and says "I want to do that one!"  Nervously I consented, but my parental worries were soon stilled when after getting off, Nathan was laughing hysterically and begging to ride it again.  Which, we did.  He also rode his first steel upside-down coaster, The Carolina Cyclone, which he says is his current favorite.  He also tackled the Gold-rusher and Carolina Cobra as well too.  So, I guess I have a thrill-seeker on my hands....

Nathan after conquering the Carolina Cyclone

End of School Fun

As the school year comes to a close, Nathan has had some opportunities for some fun activities. Recently, his class took a field trip to Tweetsie Railroad.  This especially warm spring has also given us much opportunities for just hanging around outside and trips to the park for the whole family.

Nathan "in jail"

Sharon also got to go on the "field trip"

GInny "helps" Dad fix his new bike

New splash pad at Hope Park

Nathan buys a vintage Transformer from the Comic book convention

Monkey see, Monkey do.

Christmas Morning 2010

Well, today was Ginny's first Christmas in the Bridges family, and I think she's had a blast.  Ginny got a kitchen set, more baby dolls than I can possibly count (yuck), and her favorite - a doll stroller, which she has marched around the house proudly all morning.  Santa brought Nathan a REAL bass gutar, and amp. He's been playing that thing like a junior rock star all morning.  There were also clothes, games, and stocking stuffers galore, and we all are very thankful, and were happy to spend a simple Christmas together here in Mooresville this year.

It is a bittersweet Christmas in the fact that we lost my Uncle Frank on Christmas Eve to heart failure, a battle he's been fighting for many years.  Services are Monday, so we have a few days in between to enjoy Christmas a bit before we get to the more serious, but still important task of saying our good-byes to him.

Still, we're again blessed this season, and have thankful hearts for the blessings God has given us.