Campus visits completed – we were back to family visits.  There was a TON of fun to be had with the Byrne family.  The time was short but couldn’t have been any better.  After a quick look at their new and improved home (which we loved), we were off to one of their favorite ‘exploring’ spots.  And George, Olivia and Samuel ran circles around us – –

Playing with the Byrne Five at Hunting Island.

Higher – Farther – Bouncier;-)!!

Fortunately for us, Bethany hadn’t had enough of us – so we met for coffee the next morning.  She had a wonderful walk in store for us along the Cypress Wetlands with lots of wildlife, which we just managed to get in before the skies opened up.  (When the rains came, we sat in MiniMagic for a nice long chat.)

An anhinga (darter) with 4 young ones on display.

Yellow Crowned Night Heron checking us out.

Submerged gator looking for breakfast.

Cousins Betty and Vern were next up.  So, we headed up the I-95 to High Point, NC, where we checked out another Biaett abode, visited, caught up and wandered one more University campus – High Point University, where Dr. Biaett teaches;-)

High Point University with cousin Vern (that’s Dr. Biaett to his students).

The site of their graduation the previous day.

Vern’s place of business.

A brief visit with George Washington.

Our visit with Betty and Vern was brief, but much enjoyed;-)  On our way again – this time to cousins Jeanie and Dodge in Williamsburg, VA.  BUT (you probably know what is coming) first a nice lunch stop along the way.

A brief stop for lunch at a nice little park.

Another wonderful visit with lots of catching up.  We all had to celebrate again (just as we did with Julie & Mike), as Jeanie & Dodge also just celebrated their 50th anniversary.  So we got to celebrate our 25th again;-)  It was hard to get up the next morning after all the food we ate for dinner in Colonial Williamsburg – but we had to keep moving.  A little breakfast, a little more conversation and a little enjoyment of the views from their home and we were off again.

Early morning view from Dodge & Jeanie’s front yard.

Lovely stay in a lovely home with lovely cousins;-)

It is really wonderful to have such a terrific family – all of whom are so willing to share their time and entertain us as we wander about.  Our sincere gratitude to them all;-)!!

Grateful E & G on their way again.