A Visit with Will's Family, September, 2011 This past summer, Will moved from Winston-Salem, NC, to Summerfield, NC, so that Will could be closer to his work. Bill and I drove there for a visit and to see his new home and community. It was dark when we arrived but the children were up and greeted us most jubilantly. They had grown much since Christmas and Harrison was talking more. They all helped us gather our things and get settled inside. Afterward, we had a tour of the upstairs areas (the kids’ rooms, etc.) and then downstairs. Julia was excited to show us a new rug—very soft for busy little people. *******************
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Harrison and Bill play with Harrison’s favorite vehicles. |
The next morning, we all enjoyed quiche, cereal and fresh fruit. Delicious! Bill made some photos before we got ready for our trip to see “Titanic—The Artifact Exhibition” at the Natural Science Center of Greenville (NC). This exhibit will be available through November 27, 2011. |
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Arriving at our destination, Bill took this photo of the front of the Natural Science Center to include one of Harrison’s favorite things—an excavator! |
Harrison enjoying his breakfast with his favorite Jeep at hand. |
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| Liz took Julia and Harrison to visit Kidzone and the fish and snake areas while Abby, Will, Bill, and I visited the Titanic exhibit. Upon entering, we were surprised that a group photo was made (above). Also special were the tickets (example at right) we received with the name and information about a specific passenger traveling on the Titanic. | |
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| After enjoying the exhibit, we lunched at Mellow Mushroom in downtown Greensboro, NC. It is a wonderfully eclectic dining spot and area of town. We were tempted by the many antique shops, but we were tired so we opted for a tour. Our first stop was Will’s workplace (above). . . | |
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| and then Abby’s school (above). | |
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At home again, the kids opened their gifts from us. Harrison was most excited about his truck book (above) as was . . . |
Julia about her seek-and-find activity book. Julia (above) was happy with her gifts, as well.
Will read and shared information about the Titanic from a book he bought. |
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The next morning Will and Julia made pancakes, a usual weekend routine for them. Above, Julia enjoys her “J” pancake. Will brought out some Outlaw cane syrup. |
After breakfast, we headed out to Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro, NC. William Scot Pugh (Bill's 3d greatgrandfather's brother) was wounded here in, March, 1781. The Pughs were ardent patriots, and Bill's 3d and 4th greatgrandfathers Pugh were revolutionary soldiers also. The museum offered two video presentations and we watched both. We enjoyed the exhibits and gift shops, as well. After taking a lunch break, we returned for the two mile driving tour, which included a few stops for closer viewing. We had a group photo made at stop number 8 on the map, the Nathanael Greene monument. Will reads a battleground marker (above). |
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Julia strikes a pose for Granddaddy. |
Abby stands in front of a monument. |
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Part of our gang stands by the Nathanael Greene monument. |
For dinner that evening, we enjoyed lasagna and salad and a special homemade apple pie. I retrieved Harrison from his bath, shown above. |
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Monday morning we took a photo opportunity before heading home.
Will and Julia(above), in Will’s home office on the sofa. |
Will is also shown by his desk, above. I noted that the wall color reminded me of Will’s old room at home.
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