OIB 2010

Since my camera is on the fritz, my sweet sis-in-laws shared some pics with me of our trip to Ocean Isle in August. Here are the tanned up cuties having fun with their cousins.

Charlie's birthday

My little buddy turned 3 in May. My little buddy is not a little buddy anymore. My little buddy is a wild-man, a super-hero lover, a sports fan, a rule breaker, a challenge taker and now he is my Big Buddy.

Charlie, you make us laugh until our bellies hurt. You've never met a stranger and you speak to everyone you see. You light up a room with your wit and smile. You play rough but you are learning how to be tender too. You are a Big Boy and Daddy and I love you so much.

The man of the hour:

Uncle Michael picked out this golf set and glove, Charlie slept in the glove for a week straight:

The girls got into decorating super-hero capes:

Charlie's celebration at school:

Mimi and G-daddy swallowed some UNC pride for this gift...now that's LOVE:

Train trip

We tried out the new noon train to Raleigh this summer...it was super fun. The trip is about 3 hours, so it doesn't save time, but it was a great experience.

Sweet Cammie picked us up from the station, here are the kiddos on deck

Charlie made friends with one of the passengers (surprise, surprise!) and even took a nap on her lap. Ironically, she knew Scott's mom when she lived in Raleigh.
Getting on the train in Durham to head home
Vail and Haven took the trip with us, they were giddy with excitement

Summer, here we come!

Nice Shot, Bill.

After the Quail Hollow Championship, Haley developed a crush on Phil Mickelson. After Phil's putt on the 9th hole, Haley said "Nice Shot, Bill". Clearly he didn't notice that she botched his name because he smiled and tossed her his ball. She instantly was smitten and now has a new love of golf. Daddy encouraged this with a new set of special pink clubs. Thanks, Phil.

Once again, a long overdue post from months ago...

We spent Easter at the beach with family. Here are some pics from the egg hunt and the kids dying eggs..

And, my honey had a birthday in April...happy birthday Scott!

Haley's birthday

We spent no less than a week to celebrate our little girl turning 5. She was showered with every kind of dessert you can imagine! I am so proud of her...she is joyful, curious, kind and forgiving. She has matured so much in one year and it teaches me to love every bit of her because she is changing each day. I looked at Scott last week and said I was sad that she was turning five and she overheard me. She expressed that when I said that, it hurt her feelings. I love that about her, she's so honest and wants to tell me how she feels. I told her that I wouldn't be sad as long as she promised to still cuddle with me and want to be with me even when she grows up! She's a gift in so many ways and I am so lucky that God chose me to be her mommy. I love you sweet girl!

Blowing out the candles at her class party

A special girls only birthday playdate

Birthday morning strawberry pancakes

Her actual birthday celebration with family

Her new favorite costume...Hannah Montana!