June 10 - Monday - Pinehurst

We were in Pinehurst for the NC Credit Union League annual convention and we had a nice time.  You can't help but relax there with good meals and even a high tea in the lobby at 4:00 pm.

It was an abbreviated trip this year:  arrive late Sunday and leave early Tuesday.

A panoramic view of the front of the lobby.

I found this plaque in the floor of the gazebo .

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June 9 - Sunday - Carolina Horse Park

Sunday we went to Raeford, NC to see Meredith compete in her first official horse show.  We were heading to Pinehurst and took a twenty minute detour to see her.  We missed her dressage performance since it was in the morning, but we arrived in time to see her jumping and cross country runs.  Needless to say, we were very proud.  She has become quite the horse woman.

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June 5 - Wednesday - Clayworks

On Wednesday we were back in NC and I put a chunky rim on my latest crackle pot.  I added a coil and fully intended on throwing a smooth rim but decided the chunky rim fit the pot.  I asked Greg for his opinion and he agreed that it worked well together.

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June 4 - Tuesday - Delaware Valley College

Tuesday we went to visit Delaware Valley College for Meredith's orientation.  I'm very proud of her and hope she continues her academic excellence at this school.

After orientation we headed back to NC.


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June 2 - Sunday - Celebration

Sunday we were celebrating Meredith's graduation in Pennsylvania with the rest of the family.  We went out to dinner and then back to the house for dessert.

Karen ordered custom cookies on etsy.com

Meredith with a smile.

Special pound cake.

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May 31 - Friday - Meredith's Graduation

Friday Meredith graduated from high school.  We are very proud of her and her academic accomplishments.

Karen arranged a small tribute on the front lawn, we attended her commencement ceremonies, and afterwards we went to dinner with our friends Dennis and Patty to celebrate.

A good day.

Traversing the stage to get her diploma.

The shots of her on stage a bit blurry,
but this is where I took them  from.

Back at home.

Downtown on the way to the restaurant.

Aw, sisters.

The whole table.

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May 27 - Monday - Lazy 5 Ranch

Playing catch-up again.

Saturday Stephanie's boyfriend, Brett came for a visit and we took them to the Lazy 5 Ranch.  It's a great place where you can hand feed almost all of the animals.

We had a nice time and fed everything in sight.

Stephanie was especially taken with feeding the bison.  It was quite an experience so I included the series of photos.  Fun stuff.

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