New Bern Getaway: Miles

Mike's parents have a tradition of hosting the boys at their house each summer.  For the past few years, Miles has visited them for a week (the first year, his cousin Mason joined him; the last two years, he's visited solo).  Last summer and this summer Noah has done the same (Griffin isn't old enough yet).    The boys LOVE their solo time with Bob and Peggy and really look forward to it.  Time to just hang out, relax, soak up lots of one-on-one time and play with their grandparent's toys (without having to share - WOW!) .

Miles went last week and had a really good time.  They played at the pool one day, went to the ocean one day, and spent a couple of days driving/walking around/following a map to locate many of the New Bern bears that are currently on display as a part of New Bern's 300 year anniversary.  They also visited the Cow Cafe for ice cream a couple of days, rode bikes and played countless hours of card games.  Here is a picture of the three of them taken in Apex on Saturday (at Mike's sister Shannon's house). We met there to pick up Miles after his visit and drop of Noah for his turn.


Here is photo of Miles talking to Noah on the phone. One really sweet part of the New Bern visits has been hearing the boys talk about how much they miss each other. The two boys at home really miss the one that's away. They chatter about what the other one must be doing and they love to talk on the phone to exchange stories about the day. Its so sweet to watch. I really should have videod some of the conversations. The first time Griffin got on the phone with Miles, he was so excited and shouted out in a huge run-on sentence, "hi miles how you doing i'm good." It was hilarious.


I honestly feel like I'm missing an arm while they are gone. My heart aches for them to be home, so I can hug them, tell them I love them, laugh with them. Yet, I know this time is priceless and irreplaceable, so for them, I am happy.   So very happy.