July 17 Hartland , Maine

We had a nice relaxing day today. I was up by 7:30 and enjoyed a leisure cup of coffee while finishing one of the SC Nominees. Once everyone was up greg and I made a waffle, egg and sausage breakfast. 

    We spent the afternoon tubing, boating and the boys went fishing. I even tried kayaking.  Around 5:00 Cayson and Seth went to VBS at the town United Methodist Church. 

While the boys were at church Greg and I walked around town and picked up a few items for dinner. After VBS Greg and I made Burgers and potato packets for everyone and the adults sat and talked while the older boys fished.  Tomorrow we are headed to LL Bean. 

Gettysburg July 14, 2017

We left home yesterday at 4:30 and didn't arrive in Gettysburg until 3:30 in the Morning! We were up and ready by 9:30 to head to the Gettysburg National Military Museum. After purchasing a cup, pin and audio CD's we were on our way to the first "day" of the battle audio tour. 

Maine July 16

Yesterday we got up and on the road by 8:20. We drove all day to get to Maine and arrived at 8:45. It was almost 10:00 by the time we were set up and settled.

   This morning we were up moving slowly and decided to dress and head to the little country United Methodist church. The pastor was really good. After church we walked to Nettie's for a late breakfast/lunch and came back to go boating, fishing, tubing and puddle boating. Greg and I walked the 2.19 miles back into town for a few groceries and Sandy and Ron ended up in town and picked us up to ride back. It was a relaxing afternoon and a great dinner of roast, potatoes and veggies in the crock pot.  

   They boys took out two boxes of cookies so they missed out on the doughnuts Greg bought. The older 3 seemed to have fun playing board games while the younger two watched a movie and played with cars. It is great all the boys get along so well!!!

Gettysburg July 14, 2017

Sunday July 9 2017 Grandfather Mountain

July 9
 Today was the last day of the Grandfather Mountain Scottish Games. We tried to get to the mountain by 8:00 because the prepremier dancers were dancing but we didn't get there until after 9:00. We at least got to see one of Lacy and Brynn 's dances. The entire family went to the morning church service and immediately following we all participated in the Parade of Tartans. Mom and dad were getting tired so we ended up eating lunch and mom and I shared a raspberry lemonade.
 We left the mountain around 2:00 to head to camp to pack up. We really enjoyed our weekend!

Saturday, July 8 2017 Grandfather Mountain

July 8
   We were up and ready by 8:30 this morning everyone in full Scottish dress so we could take family pictures. We again took the handicap bus up with Mom and Dad and got up to the mountain in time to catch some of the Premier Championship dancers dance. We enjoyed more great Scottish food including bread pudding and strawberry shortcake and a ham and cheese pastie.

   In the afternoon I was able to catch up with Michelle Brown because Brynn was dancing. She is an amazing dancer and took the trophie.  Heather's daughter Lacy danced too. She did great for her first beginner competition and took the most Promising dancer. We got to hear several bands play and watch the sheep hear sing and Caber toss. We were off the mountain by 4:30 and came back to camp for chicken Alfredo. 

   At 8:00 greg and I headed back to the Celtic Jam, just the two of us and enjoyed talking with Sherri and walking the camp.  It had gotten chilly and we were actually in jeans and sweat shirts. We didn't get back to camp until 10:30.

Friday, July 7 2017 Grandfather Mountain

July 7, 2017
  We left yesterday around 3:00 and arrived at Grandfather Mountain campground around 6:00. My parents arrived just minutes before us. We enjoyed a dinner of left overs and then mom and dad stayed at the campground while the rest of us went up to the Grandfather Highland Games opening ceremony. My cousin Heather Parcell and her family along with my wonderful friend Sherry McCloud were already up at the games. We enjoyed catching up and watching the torchlight ceremony.
   This morning we were not in a rush since it was pouring rain. Finally around 10:00 when the rain stopped we took the handicap bus up with mom and dad and enjoyed meat pies, fish and chips, and Bridies along with shopping at all the vendor tents. We found the clan Scott tent and enjoyed speaking with the hosts Tom.  We stayed until 5:00 then headed down to eat dinner we had put in the crockpot.
   Around 7:30 we headed back up with our car to enjoy the Celtic rock band 7 Nations and Rathkelter.