Ben gets gold fish for his second birthday celebration (Jan. 2008).

The family visits the marine science center in Virginia Beach.

Easter egg hunting!

The family moves to our new house in Staunton.

Ben loves the old farmhouse!

Ben at the lunch table in our new house.

Strawberry picking at Afton Mountain.

A visit to the aviation museum in Richmond.

Cumberland Falls, TN

Ben investigates pothole erosion in a bedrock river.

Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga

More from the aquarium…

The Chattanooga Choo-Choo was big hit!

Ben enjoys tree identification, up close and personal with his subjects.

‘Hey Dad, what does AT mean?? … are we hiking all the way??’

Dad and Ben enjoy some creekin’ at Dark Hollow.

Streams are great fun!

All for now…