Conversations.

Conversations, in our home, take many forms. They are how we make meaning of life.

Truly, they are love, expressed.

Father-son conversations.

Father-daughter conversations.

Mother daughter conversations...

More father-daughter chatter...

"Who, me?"

And some of the deepest conversations take place with no words at all...

Highchair...dancing?

Why, yes! Apparently, it's a new sport in our home!

"What's so funny?!"

The State Fair!

Not a year has passed yet without our attending the NC State Fair...Totally dirty, totally grease-ridden and totally fun! The year wouldn't be complete without it!

It all begins with patiently hunting for the right parking spot.

Are we excited or what?!

"I'm ready! Where are we going?"

Excited to be out of the traffic jam...

...And on to the fair!

"Can I pull mommy's hair out?!"

EATING.

Taking it all in..."whoa, bright lights...everywhere!"

Eating some more...(dessert, you see, is a must!):

Joshua's first highlight!!

Checking out all the animals!!

Baby chicks:

Eyeing The PIG:

Visiting with Annie the COW:

Clucking at the chickens:

Rabbits!

And then, onto to the bigger highlight...(bigger than he!)

Yes, riding on a real tractor!!

And I quote: "WHOA!!"

Trying on Daddy's hat for the ride home:

Happy to be heading home!

An interview with the children about their thoughts on the fair...(LOL!!!!)

Dinner with our 100 closest friends!

Heading out to our church picnic! Isn't she too cute!?

Joshua has the important job of directing everyone to put their shoes on. He takes this role very seriously. (LOL)

The BIG oven:

Waiting in line:

The band!

Joshua with his beloved "K-K"...

Dads and babes, on the playground:

Swinging!!!

Delighted. Simply delighted.

And Natalie on the sidelines, chatting with all the ladies...

What fun!