Busy Busy Summer

Although Ive no current pics to post, there certainly has been a lot going on here in Charleston, TN. Grandma has moved into our house, and we hope to begin building a bigger house soon. Our current arrangement is working out much better than expected I must admit. Grandma is enjoying our bustling household, and has been a great help and motivation to us all. We continue to spend days at her house sorting and packing her belongings. This has been a wonderful opportunity to hear stories and family history. I will always treasure this uninterupted time we've spent together.
Miles has suddenly become extremely naughty, as this favorite early picture does not suggest. He's been pitching fits, trying to boss us all around, and even acting agressively. But the naughtiest of all have been his late-night escapades. One night we caught him up at 2AM chewing my gum, wearing my lip gloss, and counting my change...he'd raided my purse. Another night he was up at 4AM coloring in a coloring book. He had also peeled (but not eaten) our bananas....go figure! We've all been working hard to be consistant and articulate clear behavioral expectations, and frankly to not beat him!
We leave later this week for our trip to New York to vacation with the other Brownlows. This will be a wonderful and relaxing break from our recently chaotic (in a good way!) home life. This picture was taken last year (almost exactly one year ago) while in New York...Lake Ontario I do believe. Grandma is staying here with her care-giver, and probably looking forward to the quiet!

Devin has been fishing with friends and family lately, and let me tell you, we have had some fabulous fish frys lately. Ill post a pic of his biggest catch soon!!!!