Gearing up for MagFest- 3rd weekend in October!

Okay, so it's ten weeks away, but I can't wait!! You have to have SOMETHING to look forward to when you are studying for the GRE. Below are picture of the signs of the fence around the main stage, which, by the way, is surrounded by gigantic trees that are PERFECT for setting up your hammock!!



Check out the link!! Railroad Earth, Oteil and the Peacemakers, Col. Bruce and his new band, the Quark Alliance, Toots and the Maytals, Blueground Undergrass, and many more!!
http://www.magmusic.com/magnolia.htm

YAY HARRY POTTER!!!!

I finished the last Harry Potter book on Sunday and it was GREAT!! I am sad the series is at an end , but the last installment was very exciting!! There were a couple of inconsistencies, but overall I was very happy!
I heard that J.K. Rowling is putting together a book of all the Harry Potter outtakes from the other books. I will most certainly read it.

Fire Pit

Robbie and Nate worked really hard on the yard this afternoon and in the end we had two less trees and an incredible firepit!Nate and Robbie test out their creation

A burst of lighter fluid.
The pit is lined with bricks and the outside is surrounded by a circle of rocks from our backyard. All we need now is some seating and it will be ready for winter!

The beauty of West Virginia

West Virginia was a beautiful state, full of mountains and thick forest.A view from our campsite
Another rainbow

A man set these little rock castles up all along the road up to the stage.

All Good

We got to our campsite at 2:30 in the morning, after waiting in line for over two hours This sign was supposed to greet us...we didn't get to see it until the next day.
The entrance to the stage area, right before Keller and the Keels began. Bob Weir also played at this show.
A look at the camping area
The trek back to the campsite
Relaxing at our campsite

Fun at the beach

Rob hams it up for the camera
Just point and laugh

A Storm Rolls In

One evening a large storm cloud rolled over our house on Edisto...luckily the worst of the storm missed us, but we did get to see the cloud barrel through at 40 mphThe dark cloud above the ocean
Everyone gathers outside to observe
The darkness envelopes the island

A rainbow after the storm

Food, food, and MORE FOOD!

We ate well everyday we were at the beach. Ribs, fish, shrimp, sausages, fish, and burgers for dinner, and grits, toast, biscuits, gravy, and pancakes for breakfast.The first night the guys grilled some spicy shrimp and some delicious red snapper! YUM!
Breakfast compliments of Mrs. Phillips
Sam watches over the ribs as they sit in the smoker.
One afternoon we went to Charleston to eat at Hyman's, the most delicious seafood restaurant on earth. Their hush puppies are the things dreams are made of.

YAY BEACH!!

We had a great time at Edisto Island Beach this past week! Thanks Mrs. Phillips!!Robbie in front of the ocean.
Everyone enjoying the water!
Thats me in the ocean. Yes, I really did get in the ocean and it was great!
Robbie in front of the waves
Walking the short walk to the beach!

VACATION

We are leaving to go to the beach with a bunch of our friends this Saturday, it will be our first "real" vacation in years and years. I can't wait! After the beach we are off to a music festival in West Virginia, YAY!!

This will be our first time at All Good (we go to two festivals a year, one summer and one fall), and we are really looking forward to getting to know a new festival grounds!!! When we get back I will post pictures from our trip.

Don't care how sick you are of Paris Hilton, this is hilarious!

More pictures from Hil and Maddox''s visit

Smiling Maddox with Lauren. He's such a big boy.
My dogs were very curious about the baby, they didn't know exactly what to make of him. Dupree liked to lick him and Hazel wanted to chew on him. Yum, delicious baby.

Hillary and Maddox check out the new house

Maddox plays in the jumper while Hillary helps Robbie install the new outdoor fan.
Good job guys the screened porch looks terrific!!
YAY! A working fan!