Is anyone out there?

I am finally trying to post to our blog, willieandhurstblogspot.com. Maybe I'll get recent pictures on it, but for now - check it out.

Summer Swimming Pictures

I am still amazed when I see my kids at the pool. They are so adept and so brave to jump right in there and to compete. I came across this pictures of Taylor today - great action shots taken by our neighbor:

Mary & Baby

Carson and Stella

The Cats rule the roost!

MAC loves to climb on the garden fence. I'm not sure whether he does this to view his world, or just get away from the dogs. Elvis stays firmly on the ground. The cats play outside all day, but we put them in the barn at night.

Who's the hot Kayak Chick?

That would be Tracy. Yes we were finally able to find time to get out on the Occoquan Resevoir to do some kayaking. This is Tracy's "home court" for mountain biking, so it was good to get her to "clip out" of her bike and explore the park outside of the trails, and as Tracy admits...for the first time she paddled the water without a pack of other adventure racers chasing her lead. We thoroughly enjoyed the relaxing paddle and even saw a few bald eagles flying around. We topped it off with a swing by Starbucks where we met a 10 month old who says "coffee"...okay it was more like "copy", but you get the point...her parents have not successfully hidden their serious caffeine addiction from her. Long story short....kayaking is relaxing...coffee is good for all ages.

Maya Starts Soccer

Maya started her first "formal" soccer team this year. She is enjoying the non-stop running and energy of U-6 Soccer. She's had an excellent role model in Taylor who is now playing in the U-10 league and has a really fun team. I still can't believe either of them are getting so old, but all my attempts to slow them down don't seem to work! Here are some pics of Maya and her teammates. Pics of Taylor and her VERY animated teamates (hilarious entertainment at all costs) coming at a later installment...7 more games this season should lead to plenty of opportunity!