My actual new camera

I got my own new camera now. The kids and I decided to try it out this afternoon. I gotta say, me likes it.

Beach Trip!!!

We went to Oak Island, NC for 4 days. It was our 1st family vacation and it really well. Michael and Lindsay both LOVED the beach...at least the sand. We saw pelicans and boats and a lighthouse and jellyfish and seashells and, well you get the idea.

pelicans


nighttime wresting match


The take-down


We dug a very deep hole

....then Michael woke, sort of.

My new camera

Papa Tom accidentally left his Canon EOS Digital Rebel at the house. So now I have a new camera. During Michael's nap today, Lindsay and I went out for a photo shoot.

Lindsay found a bird's nest in the grass.


She's pulling ribbon from the nest.

More Birthday Pics

Lindsay wears her new Princess outfit all day.


Unless she's wearing her new purple fish jammies on her new bike.

Happy Birthday Lindsay!!

Lindsay turned 3 and all went well. Lots of fun kids, lots of fun parents, and lots of fingerpainting in the backyard!!

Happy Birthday Michael!!

Michael turned 1 yesterday, and oh what a glorious day it was!! Here's a few pictures of the birthday boy and the party spread.

At the Farm

We visited a friend's farm today. We fed llamas, donkeys, goats, and a horse named Grace.

Choppers (not from Stand by Me)

Yesterday Michael had two teeth. Today he has eight teeth. Lindsay has more teeth than Michael, but less teeth than me. Michael has less teeth than I do, but not more than Lindsay. We aren't sure how many teeth Mommy has, but it's more than Michael and not less than Lindsay and maybe equal to or the same as me.

Lindsay's sick-day activity.

Looking forward to another great season!!

Go Cubs!!!!

Mr. Hyde Chocolate

...but I AM smiling...