Smitten...Again!

We spent this morning with Sharon Clark of Smitten Photography. She soaked up some serious morning light at 7:30 am and got the kiddos giggling and laughing for her lens! If you want to see the pics, check them out here!

OIB 2009

We just returned from a wonderful vacation at Ocean Isle Beach with Scott's family. We spent a week in the most awesome house at the west end of the island and we literally did not leave the entire week! Mimi and G-daddy spoiled us rotten with good food and lots of little treats! They planned a Steak n' Shake night, complete with hats and activities for the kids and a Hawaiian Luau with leis and Hawaiian skewers! It was a great way to wrap up the summer...I soaked up the smell of ocean air, sunscreen and my little beachy babes. I wish I could freeze the age of my kids right now...they love being with mommy and daddy and they are head over heels excited about even the dullest shell on the beach!

Like Father, Like Son

Charlie loves his Daddy, so much so that he likes to copy anything he does. I have a feeling golf clubs will be in this boy's near future...

On another note, people often ask how the research study at Duke is going. Well, we went this past week and got a glimpse of his progress. He gets bloodwork and skin tests every four months. While I don't see the results of the bloodwork, I did notice a big decrease in the reaction on his skin. I have to say that I did gain much hope from this appointment; however, there could have been many other reasons for this mild reaction. In December Charlie will have a food challenge and we'll get to see if he was on the placebo or peanut protein. Either way, I am really glad we participated in this study...it is pretty cool to be a part of something that could benefit many children in the future.

Lazy 5

To me, the Lazy 5 Ranch is one of the coolest places near Charlotte. We went Wednesday with the Barbers and Amy and I laughed the whole time. We decided that it is more fun for adults than children...the kids were scared of anything with horns and especially the water buffalo! Meanwhile, the moms almost cried from laughter after the llamas would sneak up on us and the water buffalo slobbered all over the window.

Is there crack in this thing???

Just got a new computer, its a Mac and I don't think I will ever go back! Anyway, I've been feeling a little addicted to this thing. I'm not sure if it is because I have not had a computer since May or because it is so cool, but I really love it!

Also, I got a free IPod with my computer so I think I am catching up with this century. Maybe Facebook and Twitter are next!