Peace out, Drayton

Today was the last day of my internship at Drayton Hall, and in honor of that auspicious event I am posting a few photos. I should have taken tons more, because we did so many things, but today was the first time in over a year that the batteries in my camera weren't dead. So this is all I've got. Sorry.

The looong driveway, leading up to the house.

Taa daaa! Drayton Hall! The Draytons were all about symmetry, folks.


The dig site. You can't really see me, but that's good because I'm dirty and sweaty.


The archaeologists' current project. The painting was a mystery donation...oooooh.



The site close up. Sorry if you're bored. Go check your facebook or something.


Sorting the artifacts by layer. There were zillions of pipe stems. Yes, zillions. Apparently the Draytons were also big on tobacco.


Okay...so there are more pictures, but it takes too long to upload them into blogger. Maybe I will add the rest to facebook. Someday.

Preparing for grad school

A word to the wise: Don't ever let your brain stop working, because once it stops it won't want to start again.

Hurry up Courtney & Andrew!

Because I'm excited to see this.






Oh, and I'm also excited to see you!

For John

It's hard to know what to say sometimes. This is one of those times. I've put it off, but I feel like I need to say something, so here's my best effort.


My Uncle John passed away just over a week ago, and it was completely out of the blue--a total shock. I wonder if it always feels like that when someone dies, because I've yet to have it happen and not feel that way.


My uncle and I weren't close, as I grew up over a thousand miles from his home, but I do know a little about him. At six and a half feet tall Uncle John was a pillar of love and patience. He was the youngest of seven children, and was a wonderful father to his own little ones. His life wasn't easy--it was hard, in fact. But his soft-spoken hello and friendly smile were always ready whenever we met, and that's what I'll remember most.


Keep your loved ones close, because life is fragile. Don't put things off. Your world can change in an instant.

disney dorks :)

Some of my favorite quotes from the family trip down to Orlando:

• "Disney World should be air conditioned!!"
• "I think I thought Disney World would be more......magical."
  
• "Couldn't he see I was busy holding a noodle?"
• "WHY isn't there a Hunchback of Notre Dame character OR ride?!"
• Q: "Colton, have you seen Jillian's flip flop?" A: "It's in the safe."
  

I realize these quotes might make us sound a little negative (and also weird), but I promise you we weren't! The trip was overall a very good one! Here are just a few pictures--