Let it snow

Our cozy home

Yay, he is enjoying it this year!

Little lady

In the Summertime. . .

naps become necessary
fun evenings are spent with cousins

one must maintain one's skills

picnics are enjoyed with friends

mornings are spent at Grommet Island

Vivvy

We had such a wonderful time with our dear friend, Vivvy. She was here from Scotland for two weeks. We are so looking forward to the day when we are able to go visit her and hopefully it is not in the too distant future!!

Last night here at Chicks

Rockin' out with Claire

Hanging out at 31st street park

Girls picnic on the beach

What Summer is Made of. . .

being silly at the beach

playing in the surf

projects at the art center

dirty feet

cool drinks by the pool

fourth of July with family

sand castles

evening picnics with good friends

pickin' crabs

my favorite meal

lots of sand

mornings at Grommet Island

painting and eating cookie dough

Boys. . .

will be boys. Chipped teeth, a goose egg and a black eye. It was definitely an active week!

Last Day

Friday was Claire's last day of preschool. It was quite an emotional day. We have both made such wonderful new friends and it was bittersweet as many of us will be going in different directions. Having said that, we are so thankful for our new friendships and the fantastic memories from these last two years. It is hard to believe that she will be in kindergarten in just a few short months. The program was so sweet-there is nothing like watching a bunch of adorable little four-year olds singing songs in chapel. I am so proud of you Eleanor Claire-I love you with all of my heart little lady!!!

Classmates Marlee and Ryan

This is "Micheal!"

The same place my preschool photo was taken

Sweet friends Tanner and Kai

We can't forget Henry

He's 3

More slobber than air going on the candle

Birthday pancakes

Opening gifts with Shash

Not too sure about this

Had to be Lightning McQueen

Just a bit late in posting, but my silly baby boy turned 3 on the 8th. My how time flies when you are spending days with 2 energetic children. It has been an emotional month starting with Henry turning 3 (more to come in the next post). Henry had fun celebrating with the family for his birthday. Of course he wanted a CARS birthday and luckily, we did not have any flat tires! These 3 years with my sweet boy have been challenging to say the least, but oh so wonderful. I love this little boy more than I ever could have imagined. Thankfully he is just as sweet as he is silly. Thanks to all who celebrated with us. I love you Henry!!!

Boys.

Forget the animals. This was by far the most exciting part of our visit to the zoo today (for two silly boys anyway).

Beth's 40th

Our dear friend Beth turned 40 last week and we had a blast celebrating we her-70's style that is. The party included a rollerskating hostess and VIP lounge with a disco ball.

Jay, Ron and Chris

The birthday girl, Kime and myself

Chris and Jay looking the part

Kim and Gary (he looks thrilled about the party)

Pre-party photo

Love is. . .

an Auntie holding her brand-new nephew.

Welcome baby Kieran Jack

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Lucy

Henry and I stopped at the library today and picked up a few books. One of those was a step into reading version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe for Claire. I had forgotten until opening the book just how many people have told us that Claire looks like Lucy. If you have ever seen the movie, it is quite uncanny the resemblance.

Sick Snowman

Last night before going to bed, we discovered our snowman was not feeling very well.

Let it snow!

Claire, Mommy and Eli

Eli is loving the snow and lack of cars on the road.

Mediterranean Avenue

Henry and Daddy

Seamus the Snowman

First time playing in the snow

"We've only made sand angels"

"It's freezin cold out here!"

We have had so much fun out in the snow. Claire immediately fell down and started rolling around like crazy. Henry, well . . .not so much. He did not care for it at all on Saturday, but today he stayed out for a while. We had dinner at our neighbor's house last night and the kids had a blast! Finally, Virginia Beach had snow.