In Naples

We had a fabulous time in Naples visiting with GoGo and BopBop before heading to Disney World over our spring break. Thanks so much to our gracious hosts! Xoxo

 The girls enjoyed playing Mermaids and giving smooches to their sweet BopBop.

 Margo taught mad math skills to the girls. Lucy is thinking hard!

  Art and creativity at it's finest! All the girls made a fine mess painting a faded patio umbrella. 

Margo and Sonny's pool deck will surely be the envy of all of Naples!

Mithing Tooth

 The tooth fairy made her first visit to our house last night! Our girl is growing up...

 We met up with friends, Charlotte and Caroline, to celebrate the occasion. 

Ice cream and root beer for all!

Amaryllis in the Morning

 Lucy and I, the early birds of the bunch, have found ourselves an artists' nook for early morning painting. What a peaceful way to start the day.

Happy Valentine's Day!

 The latest torture I've put L1 and L2 through in my quest for more photography practice is setting up an in-house, make-shift studio... and asking them to say cheese. And oh my, what fine cheese indeed! In the last shot, I'm pretty sure Lola is trying to send a message that the photo shoot is over. (She does know how to get her point across!)

 So, Lucy and Lola send this hard-earned valentine out to all whom they love. XOXO

Laundry Day

Catching the First Flakes

Welcome, 2012.

It was great to reunite with old friends again in Wrightsville Beach over New Year's weekend! We missed having the Wideners with us, but are so pleased that we'll get to meet their latest addition next year. We also lost Will this go-round to a bowl game. (Maybe next year they won't get that far. Am I allowed to say that?)

As for the three families who were there, we soaked up lots of fine sunshine and marveled at how all of the kids have grown in one year. Above and below: Emory (2 months older than Lola). Her sister, Caroline, was there too but managed to dodge the camera this year. Clever little thing!

Anne Marshall (2 1/2) and Hil (5).

Ringing in the New Year: Hammock Style

After not seeing each other for a whole year, Hil and Lucy didn't miss a beat. I think it might be love! But don't tell Erik; He's not ready for the news yet.