Firsts!

First plane flight to see family in Kansas (we miss you tons! and it was a bittersweet visit because we realized how much we miss you!) and first cold. More posting to come but for now, thank you Aunt Susan, Aunt Caroline and Aunt Laura for making the trip delightful in so many ways.

More fabulous friends from afar!

Our good friends AD & Scott and Michelle & Kevin visited us a few weekends ago and we enjoyed good food and great company! Thanks guys and gals for the visit, it was great to see you! Looking forward to seeing you again in October!

Which is better: KC BBQ or NC BBQ?

This could spark a fierce debate but when we can't have Gates, we'll settle for Smokeys! We actually happened upon this place on the way back from an afternoon cookout that was, well, a bust quite honestly. We were anticipating great food, good music and fun but got no food, no music and not-so-much fun.

"Really, Mom and Dad? We need to blow this joint as Granddad likes to say."


Not deterred, we explored Cary, NC and found Smokeys! Our little fry even tried to grab one of mine! (Even more evidence that real food is not far away). Quite satisfied, we went home with full bellies.


Two happy customers...


At least Camille got to try her new shades!

Her First Wetsuit!

A few weekends ago, we had a great time swimming at some friends' pool. Camille was not quite so sure about the water (she wore her, "I'm reserving judgment on this experience, Mom and Dad, but appreciate the opportunity" expression the whole time) but she sure looked cute!