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When it was late, the older generations toddled off to bed as the younger set got out the Checkers board. After lunch the next day, they resumed the Checkers tournament. The game talk was vicious, but they “played nice”.
I wanted a photo of everyone, and they kindly humored me.
It was Sarah’s first time to participate in the mirror ritual. Nathaniel’s putting the mirror up when he comes and down when he leaves will continue as long as we live in this house.
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Oh Anne I just love that mirror ritual!
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When the mirror is up, Nathaniel can see his face. Down, he can’t see his chin. Whoever is around poses with him, and we always laugh.
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Ah it even brings me mirth!
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Interesting how Nathaniel and Kate are mirroring each other’s posture. 🙂
Has Nathaniel had to move the nail up since the ritual started, or was he already at his max height when you moved there? I love family rituals.
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The previous owner had a clock hanging on the high nail. We put the lower one there for the mirror. Nathaniel was 14 when we moved here, so he was not at his full height then. He is 6’5″ now.
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I’m sorry it had to end!
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Sarah and Nathaniel were here less than 24 hours, but they plan to come again.
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Love the smiles! Wish I could be part of the checkers tournament. I spend lots of time playing computer checkers. I enjoy it!
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You could challenge our players, I’m sure.
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Lovely family photos. Love checkers, too.
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I’m glad you like checkers. It takes a special brain to play it, and mine is not good enough. Watching others play is fun for me.
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Sounds like a fun time.
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Beautiful picture. Nice smile pic for Nathaniel & Kate are mirroring each other’s posture.. Nathaniel hight is good. Nice to play to checkarbord game turnament… Nice
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We all had a good time.
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Great pictures! Nathaniel is so tall he towers over everyone. Where does he get his height from? Love the mirror ritual.
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Nathaniel is taller than anyone else on both sides of the family. I guess we needed someone to oversee us.
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💗💗
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What are Nathanials future plans? What an exciting time for him. 😊
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Nathaniel is probably going to stay in Charlotte and work.
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Lovely young woman added to the scene. I am reading these in reverse order so I don’t yet know her!
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We’ve seen Sarah about four times. She is delightful.
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Always a joy when the one you love find people we like.
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Nathaniel sure is tall – you notice it more when he is standing with others, than just by himself. Hopefully he gets a job close by so the visits, even if they are only 24 hours long, can continue,
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This summer he is an RA in a dorm and is working in a coffee shop.
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The RA job will look good on his resume. Will he get to whip up some pastries to go with that cuppa Joe?
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No, he doesn’t cook at the coffee shop
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Nathaniel does not strike me as shy and seems outgoing. Working in the diner was one of the best things that I could have done as I had been very shy before that. Dealing with customers, about 75% of them from the South, was good for me – brought me out of my shell!
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I’m sure working has helped Nathaniel gone his people skills. My mom used to talk about young people she observed. Many of them bloomed like you did.
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I really liked working at the diner. I count it among the best things I’ve done in my life as it was more than just a job.
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Stunning pics – I especially love the one with John!!
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