perhaps 'launch' is a misnomer,
as he is now a SOPHOMORE!
we did the Big Launch last year.
so much easier this time!
so much less STUFF.
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like the second time you give birth -
maybe take a pillow;
that's it.
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| Joseph hanging with his big brother, Samuel, who is an RA this year! |
This Guy
- this shirt! -
| Grandpa gets ready to go play SQUASH & PING-PONG |
with the parents of one of Samuel's good NCSU friends.
both boys are RAs this year & were in training all evening,
so of course we went out to eat.
| Boylan Bridge Brewpub, with sound effects |
a lovely time
getting to know some other NCSU parents
| skyline of construction |
the other family is from Boston
by way of Spain (her) & England (him).
lots of fun things to talk about!
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| Elena, Kevin, Mike, Mom, Dad, Joseph, & me |
Mike took the train back to Gboro the next morning
in order to finish out the work week...
there were more Raleigh adventures, though -
Joseph and I stayed the rest of the week!
