Monthly archives: April 2011

 

 

We Made It

Well, we made it.  I’m sitting in our fancy schmancy room as we speak.  The drive down was wonderful! I think I told you that we were renting a minivan.  Well, that van ended up being the newest, most loaded up one they had!  It’s brand new (2011, 70 miles).  Has leather, navigation, rear view [...]

 

Happiness is...vacation

We are leaving tomorrow for vacation!  Or holiday, however you want to say it.  I’d prefer to say holiday, as it sounds so British   We actually leave in T minus 12 hours.  We are headed to Orlando, Florida to visit Mickey Mouse and Shamu.  I. Can. Not. Wait!  Nana and Grandaddy are coming with [...]

 

 

Happy Easter!

We have spent Easter weekend at the beach.  The Easter bunny came early (today instead of tomorrow).  Ashley got some books, a stroller for her baby doll, mini M&Ms, and a bunny beanie baby.  Nana and Grandaddy gave her a cute pair of sunglasses, books, and a soft, cuddly teddy bear. We had an Easter [...]

 

Family Date Night

Our good friends, Jason, Jan and Brody came over last night for dinner.  It was sort of a date night, but we didn’t go anywhere and had the kids with us.  So I guess it was more of a family night.  We had so much fun and the kids had a blast!  I wish I [...]

 

Sleepover with Nickel

Toby and Blake’s friend, Nickel, came over this weekend.  Nickel’s parents went to a wedding in Charlotte on Saturday and spent the night there.  So Nickel spent the night with us. Watching Ashley interact with other animals, especially dogs, truly amazes me.  I’ve never seen an 18-month old be so gentle and respectful of animals.  [...]

 

Signs of Spring

We’ve all seen the signs of spring – flowers blooming, grass greening, birds chirping, pollen lingering.  The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer.  But my favorite sign of spring is this one… Little birdie eggs!  I hung some ferns on the front porch a few weeks ago.  The day I put [...]

 

SPCA K9-3K Dog Walk

We participated in the SPCA K9-3K Dog Walk yesterday morning.  I know what you’re thinking, we’ve been doing a lot of walks lately.  Just figured it was a good habit to start   I love the SPCA and am happy to do anything I can to help their cause.  I used to volunteer there several [...]

 

Happiness is...time with family

As you know, we’ve been at the beach this week.  We have had so much fun!  Visiting with friends, walking on the beach, shopping at the outlets, and spending quality time with my parents.  It’s been wonderful!  We are headed home today because Ashley has her 18-month check up tomorrow.  I’ve enjoyed watching her have [...]

 

Week at the Beach

Ashley, the boys, and I are at the beach this week.  My parents’ friends from Canada, JP and Rachel, are also visiting.  Ashley has been a ham eating up all the attention!  She loves it!  She is having non-stop fun, running around, entertaining everyone.  I was able to capture a few pictures of her today.  [...]