You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Only too happy to enjoy some of Ken's homemade chocolate Butterfinger ice cream. We also enjoyed our fresh South Carolina peach, Carla's chocolate marshmallow and Jim's Ranier cherry ice cream. Thanks for having us over Jim! It was delicious!

Ferry Friends - Coughy Crop

Some birds we visited on the ferry to the mainland.

While driving 80mph (I'm sure that is the speed limit for 2 lane back roads in North Carolina) - I snapped a few shots of tobacco growing along the route.

Hurrah!

Must I explain that this little girl would rather be in the water than most places in the world?!?!?

Home Away from Home

We went camping for her first time at Carolina Beach State Park. She 'helped' put up the tent. Great park in a great location - just REALLY hot in July. Go figure!

Woe is She

While we were in Raleigh, our Miss Priss developed a fever of 103. We stopped by the Urgent Care Center - just so that the Doctor could tell us it was fine - no need for quarantine - except from newborns. Maybe a virus - oh well. yada yada yada... That will be $135.

This is 'staged' the next morning. Can you fake a fever? I think she was ready to go to the beach!

Really Cool Family

We were on our way to visit some friends in Raleigh, and wouldn't you know - Elizabeth went in to labor. This really cool family (Elizabeth, Chad and Will) welcomed Baby Patrick to the family on Wednesday. It was great to see you guys! (he is 2 hours old - doesn't Mom look great!)

Tiny Little Toes

Happy 8th Anniversary!

We went out on the town to celebrate our 8th Anniversary. Kevin snapped this shot as we were leaving.

Earlier in the day, the whole family went out for some fun. We saw Seussical the Musical and went to Discovery Place. Here is our little Tornado dancing with one created in the Center. We had a great time.

First Stop on the Trip - Charlotte

We had a great time visiting with Kevin and Emily in Charlotte!

Our first night - we ate the BIGGEST PIZZA I've ever seen!

This was a regular 'large' from the local pizzeria - Yum!

Thank you Kevin and Emily for the visit!

When we pulled into the driveway at Kevin's house - there was a major electrical storm happening. I was on the phone with Leslie, and BOOM it struck and my phone died. We noticed the next morning that it struck the house 40 feet behind us. You can see the blue tarp on their roof, and our car in the foreground. WE were fortunate that it didn't hit us. THEY were very fortunate that the lightning didn't hurt them - but only ruined every single item in their home (air, computer, etc.) Of course, I use 'only' very lightly.

It was the Mother............Board

I am SO HAPPY to report that my computer issue wasn't the hard drive. It was the motherboard. After 2 months of speculation, we actually took the computer to the experts. Here is a photo of Miss Priss from March - so happy to have it!

Leftovers

Everyone likes leftovers after the Holidays.

Here is another photo from the Farm.

Yes, we can ALL smile on cue!

After the Parade is Over

Kitty treated all the kids with Little Debbie snacks after the parade. I think our girl enjoyed every bit!

4th on the Farm

Our little Sweetie had a great time with some of her 2nd and 3rd cousins: Nathan, Hannah, Lily, Nick, Jodi, Amanda, Deb, and David on the Farm celebrating, and eating lots of yummy watermelon!
Granddaddy and Grandmommy hosted the whole family - we missed everyone that couldn't be there. See you next year!

Boys (and Girls) in the Hood

We had some cuties from the neighborhood over to get ready for the 4th of July Parade. Looks like everyone is getting ready!

Our Sweetness has her flags ready!
We are entering this handsome fellow in the Captain Morgan's contest!
If this isn't the Diva shot - I don't know what is!

Don't be shy!

MY Cupcake!

Ok, it isn't such a surprise that a little girl might enjoy a perfect chocolate cupcake at Jack's birthday party. What might be a little more interesting is that she carried this SAME cupcake around for at least 30 minutes. The first photo was taken several minutes after First Contact....

5:44pm - This is the beginning of a Beautiful Friendship....
5:51pm - I will love it, and pet it.......

6:08pm - CONTACT!

And you thought kids needed lots of entertainment at a party!

Happy BIrthday......

Leah!

Hope you enjoyed your 31st!