I'll never forget that day 10 years ago. I was in grad school at UNC, and I was actually in Biostatistics class from 9:00-10:15, so none of us knew what had happened until after the Towers and Pentagon had been hit. I actually had a meeting right after class in another building at 10:30, so I didn't find out until I walked into the meeting and news of the 2nd Tower collapse and the crash of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania were being broadcasted. Like most Americans, I was in a daze of shock and horror for the rest of the day. Other than watching the constant news footage, I've forgotten many details of that day, but I remember clearly some things such eating lunch (and what I had for lunch) with students in silence at the Student Center as we watched the news, trying to call friends that lived in New York and getting the message that all circuits were down, and talking to Andy and my parents. I was so fortunate that no one I knew in New York or Washington was injured, but like all Americans I will never forget.
On a brighter note...
Grammy and Grampy Visit, Part 2
Happy Birthday to all our September birthdays--Grandmomma Fields, Uncle Stephen, and Aunt Anna!
Charlotte was obsessed with Grampy's head for some reason. She loved to pat it and kiss it :)
Charlotte has also become a little narcissist as of late. She'll kiss her image wherever she sees her reflection--here in a little mirror in a book.
And the window.
View of the make-out session from the other side of the window.
Jack was also obsessed with himself at this same age :)
Charlotte trying to put on Mommy's shoes.
Charlotte with Grammy and Grampy.
Charlotte got quite a workout during the weekend pushing around this hippo toy. She got really fast--she's just a blur in the picture!
Charlotte with Aunt Lisa on the porch playing with Macie.
On Sunday, Jack spent some quality alone time with Grammy, Grampy, Andy, and me on an outing to the local petting zoo. Here's Grammy teaching Jack about some of the finer points of feeding horses.
Jack actually spent more time at the petting zoo's playground than the zoo itself. Not that I can blame him--this new barn-themed playground was very cool.
I don't know who had more fun--Jack, or Grammy and Grampy!
2 comments:
I can remember 9/11/01 very clearly too. I was in school at St. Mike's and in class. I saw the second plane hit the towers once I went to another class where the tv was on. I was only 21 so I don't think I really understood what was going on all that well. I remember when all the ash and debris filled the sky in VT several days later.
As for that barn playground...looks awesome!!!!
I think without a doubt that Grampy and I had AT LEAST as much fun as Jack did! Great visit - am looking forward to Thanksgiving now! Love to all, Grammy and Grampy Jarvis
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