We rang in the new year at our favorite beach getaway....Topsail Island! It's the perfect spot to relax and rejuvenate.
Wishing you and your family a safe and healthy 2013-
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Happy New Year!!
We rang in the new year at our favorite beach getaway....Topsail Island! It's the perfect spot to relax and rejuvenate.
Wishing you and your family a safe and healthy 2013-
Monday, September 24, 2012
Happy Birthday Ma!
My sweet mother is having a birthday today...
Happy Birthday Mom, Ma, Grandma, Babs.
And since he can't be there to give you a kiss in person, I thought this might help (at least a little)!
I spent some time yesterday cleaning out some drawers that haven't been touched in a while.
You never know what may turn up when you least expect it!
Oh, the memories we have from that porch...family vacations (sometimes with the addition of friends) were priceless. Such happy times...so much sunscreen, so much love!!
And this one....the day was so magical (although we both look completely shell shocked). I think it's safe to say that we've both become more photogenic with age!!
I love you, Ma! Hope your day is filled with happiness and love.
Happy Birthday!!
Sunday, June 17, 2012
My boys-
Today is a special day.
10 years ago today, my sweet husband became a father.
I love this shot. Cooper actually took it and if you look closely you can see both of us reflected in Jon's glasses.
10 years ago today, our lives changed forever.
10 years.
A decade.
Double digits.
It doesn't seem possible.
He's simply the sweetest, most kind, thoughtful, funny, loving, considerate and dedicated child on the planet. I love his little brain, his sense of humor, how independent he's become, how easily he's accepted the challenge of completely starting again and how excited he is to start each new day.
Happy Father's Day to the man I adore and to a wonderful dad.
Happy Birthday to the best kid I know.
I love you both more than words can say.
Love,
Momma
10 years ago today, my sweet husband became a father.
I love this shot. Cooper actually took it and if you look closely you can see both of us reflected in Jon's glasses.
10 years ago today, our lives changed forever.
10 years.
A decade.
Double digits.
It doesn't seem possible.
He's simply the sweetest, most kind, thoughtful, funny, loving, considerate and dedicated child on the planet. I love his little brain, his sense of humor, how independent he's become, how easily he's accepted the challenge of completely starting again and how excited he is to start each new day.
Happy Father's Day to the man I adore and to a wonderful dad.
Happy Birthday to the best kid I know.
I love you both more than words can say.
Love,
Momma
Monday, April 9, 2012
After Hours Easter Egg Hunt-
I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it would be fun to try for our Easter Egg Hunt. As Cooper gets older I like to try and maintain our traditions but make them age appropriate at the same time.
Lots of times things seem easy...but they really aren't. This was one of those times.
It took four of us at least 30 minutes to stuff 30 eggs with glow bracelets. If you're thinking about trying it, I'd recommend light colored eggs that are larger than the "normal" egg. We really had to contort the glow bracelets to make them fit inside the eggs (and even used packing tape on some to hold them together).
Good thing we had some wine with dinner!
In the end it was so worth it- although there is a possibility the adults were more impressed than the kids!
Glowing Easter Eggs- pretty genius.
Thanks guys for playing along!
Lots of times things seem easy...but they really aren't. This was one of those times.
It took four of us at least 30 minutes to stuff 30 eggs with glow bracelets. If you're thinking about trying it, I'd recommend light colored eggs that are larger than the "normal" egg. We really had to contort the glow bracelets to make them fit inside the eggs (and even used packing tape on some to hold them together).
Good thing we had some wine with dinner!
In the end it was so worth it- although there is a possibility the adults were more impressed than the kids!
Glowing Easter Eggs- pretty genius.
Thanks guys for playing along!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
because he's a keeper.....
a shout out to my favorite non-family member who's part of the family.
happy birthday tim
(and congrats on your fancy new job!!!!)
love ya!
caro
happy birthday tim
(and congrats on your fancy new job!!!!)
love ya!
caro
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Go Hokies!!!!
It's a big day....
Tech at THE SUGAR BOWL!
Even though we won't be there in person....
We're there in spirit!
Go Hokies Go!!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Christmas House
There are six shopping days left until Christmas.
I'm working on five of them. Hmpfff. I may need to make a few changes to my schedule.
At least my house is ready for the festivities.
Every year I want desperately to join on of the blogland Christmas Tours- and each year I miss the deadline.
That's ok though.
Better late than never.
Nothing says welcome to our home like a Christmas wreath (for the first time in FOREVER I have a faux wreath....I usually make my own but sometimes cutting corners makes more sense).
A little bit of tree and our living room mantle.
I always use a white poinsettia in our entryway...and add a little bling to make it sparkle.
The bannister gets gussied up too!
When Cooper was little, we lived in another house and we had a sweet grandmother of a woman who lived across the street. Cooper loved her and the feeling was mutual. She gave him a nutcracker when he was 3 and he was obsessed with it. Santa saw an opportunity and brings him a new one each year.
They sit on the kitchen windowsill now, but next year we'll need to find a new spot. Wonder who will join the lineup?
And on the other kitchen window....
I'm not a huge fan of the nandina bush itself....but I LOVE using it at Christmas. The bunches of red berries are so festive and they're great in arrangements.
I don't have a picture of the whole tree (I'm having trouble with my camera and it's not cooperating AT ALL!).
Our tree has red balls, white lights and ornaments collected over the years. Santa also brings Cooper a special ornament each year. One of my favorites was this golf cart that magically looks just like ours!! That Santa- he's a whiz with a paintbrush.
Our house wouldn't be complete at Christmas without the creche.
It's my absolute favorite...made to match the one my parents have and handmade with love by their dear friend, Uncle Phillip.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Hope your home does too-
I'm working on five of them. Hmpfff. I may need to make a few changes to my schedule.
At least my house is ready for the festivities.
Every year I want desperately to join on of the blogland Christmas Tours- and each year I miss the deadline.
That's ok though.
Better late than never.
Nothing says welcome to our home like a Christmas wreath (for the first time in FOREVER I have a faux wreath....I usually make my own but sometimes cutting corners makes more sense).
A little bit of tree and our living room mantle.
I always use a white poinsettia in our entryway...and add a little bling to make it sparkle.
The bannister gets gussied up too!
When Cooper was little, we lived in another house and we had a sweet grandmother of a woman who lived across the street. Cooper loved her and the feeling was mutual. She gave him a nutcracker when he was 3 and he was obsessed with it. Santa saw an opportunity and brings him a new one each year.
They sit on the kitchen windowsill now, but next year we'll need to find a new spot. Wonder who will join the lineup?
And on the other kitchen window....
I'm not a huge fan of the nandina bush itself....but I LOVE using it at Christmas. The bunches of red berries are so festive and they're great in arrangements.
I don't have a picture of the whole tree (I'm having trouble with my camera and it's not cooperating AT ALL!).
Our tree has red balls, white lights and ornaments collected over the years. Santa also brings Cooper a special ornament each year. One of my favorites was this golf cart that magically looks just like ours!! That Santa- he's a whiz with a paintbrush.
Our house wouldn't be complete at Christmas without the creche.
It's my absolute favorite...made to match the one my parents have and handmade with love by their dear friend, Uncle Phillip.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Hope your home does too-
Sunday, October 23, 2011
30-14
Guess where we were this weekend?
Hmm- give up?
Maybe this will help-
We went to the VT vs. BC game!!
Did the graffiti throw you? Yeah, I was thrown off too.
Jon's sister and her hubs have season tickets to Tech and they graciously invited us to come up for the game. And what's a football game without a great tailgate...especially if that tailgate is in an abandoned apartment complex complete with what I think may have been gang signs.
Goodness, they're cute (and not concerned in the least bit by a little graffiti)!
And as you can tell by our tailgating surroundings (and our beer of choice)....they spoiled us with nothing but the best!
We had so much fun....laughing, playing, posing, eating, drinking and hanging out together.
They love our kid & he's crazy about them too.
The day was perfect for a ball game- clear blue skies and crisp weather.
Also perfect for some brother/sister together time.
It was homecoming- and so the Highty Tighty Band and their Alumni were in all their glory.
I'm a sucker for a marching band- I always have been. Let's be clear- I wasn't IN the band....nope, no such talent in that area, I'm just a fan.
They were great!
But then....the boys hit the field.
The stadium was electric.
But not as electric as it was when they scored!
Can you see the people who are horizontal? They're being thrown up in the air to celebrate the score. Can you imagine?
So much fun!!
As the sun went down, the scoreboard was in our favor- great ending to a great day!
But Kathy wasn't done yet....what could make the day even better than it already had been?
Yup. That's kale salad.
Kale, yeah!!!!
Enough said.
Thanks Kathy & Mike....we had a blast!!
Hmm- give up?
Maybe this will help-
We went to the VT vs. BC game!!
Did the graffiti throw you? Yeah, I was thrown off too.
Jon's sister and her hubs have season tickets to Tech and they graciously invited us to come up for the game. And what's a football game without a great tailgate...especially if that tailgate is in an abandoned apartment complex complete with what I think may have been gang signs.
Goodness, they're cute (and not concerned in the least bit by a little graffiti)!
And as you can tell by our tailgating surroundings (and our beer of choice)....they spoiled us with nothing but the best!
We had so much fun....laughing, playing, posing, eating, drinking and hanging out together.
They love our kid & he's crazy about them too.
The day was perfect for a ball game- clear blue skies and crisp weather.
Also perfect for some brother/sister together time.
It was homecoming- and so the Highty Tighty Band and their Alumni were in all their glory.
I'm a sucker for a marching band- I always have been. Let's be clear- I wasn't IN the band....nope, no such talent in that area, I'm just a fan.
They were great!
But then....the boys hit the field.
The stadium was electric.
But not as electric as it was when they scored!
Can you see the people who are horizontal? They're being thrown up in the air to celebrate the score. Can you imagine?
So much fun!!
As the sun went down, the scoreboard was in our favor- great ending to a great day!
But Kathy wasn't done yet....what could make the day even better than it already had been?
Yup. That's kale salad.
Kale, yeah!!!!
Enough said.
Thanks Kathy & Mike....we had a blast!!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
70, 75 & the rainy weekend
It was a very special weekend...
with a very special visitor....who came all the way from California-
Sadly, the weather didn't cooperate with our birthday plans.
At all.
No matter, we made the best of it!
Happy Birthday Mom & Dad
Thanks for putting up with us- through broken bones, crashed cars, concussions and dropped birthday cakes (and too many happy memories to count!).
We love you dearly!
with a very special visitor....who came all the way from California-
Sadly, the weather didn't cooperate with our birthday plans.
At all.
No matter, we made the best of it!
Happy Birthday Mom & Dad
Thanks for putting up with us- through broken bones, crashed cars, concussions and dropped birthday cakes (and too many happy memories to count!).
We love you dearly!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Twelve
Twelve years ago today we were married.
He still makes me laugh...probably more than he used to
He still makes me dream...we've got so many yet to come true
He still makes me proud...he's accomplished so much in 12 years
He still makes me crazy...there are lots of quirks that come to light in 12 years
He still makes me smile...he's really pretty sweet
He still makes me swoon...I think he's simply dreamy
He's still my #1...and I'm still his!
I still love him...and always will.
Happy Anniversary!!!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Thankful Thursday
I am thankful for...
My boys...they're sweet, silly and not afraid to break it down on the dance floor
Happy couples (who have mad technical skillz and offer their expertise freely!)
Sister-in-laws who are also dear friends
Fathers and their little girls
Dads and their sons
Nieces from far away and their sweet, sweet "plus one"
Moms who are proud of their sons
And love them more than anyone can imagine
Aunts and Uncles
Brothers and sisters
Moms and dads
Following in the footsteps of those who have gone before you
Reliving memories and making new ones (we celebrated here 12 years ago at our rehearsal dinner)
Hanging out with family (and having SO MUCH FUN!)
A helping hand
New experiences (and conquered challenges) for my little one
Perfect weather on a wedding day
The bond between 2 boys (one big & one little....both obsessed with video games!)
A happy groom
A joyful bride
Sharing a laugh with someone you love (even if he's not quite sure what's so funny!)
Uncles who aren't afraid to do "the TWIST"
Comfy shoes
Being able to sing at the top of your lungs (and knowing every word by heart!)
Happy Endings!
What are you thankful for?
My boys...they're sweet, silly and not afraid to break it down on the dance floor
Happy couples (who have mad technical skillz and offer their expertise freely!)
Sister-in-laws who are also dear friends
Fathers and their little girls
Dads and their sons
Nieces from far away and their sweet, sweet "plus one"
Moms who are proud of their sons
And love them more than anyone can imagine
Aunts and Uncles
Brothers and sisters
Moms and dads
Following in the footsteps of those who have gone before you
Reliving memories and making new ones (we celebrated here 12 years ago at our rehearsal dinner)
Hanging out with family (and having SO MUCH FUN!)
A helping hand
New experiences (and conquered challenges) for my little one
Perfect weather on a wedding day
The bond between 2 boys (one big & one little....both obsessed with video games!)
A happy groom
A joyful bride
Sharing a laugh with someone you love (even if he's not quite sure what's so funny!)
Uncles who aren't afraid to do "the TWIST"
Comfy shoes
Being able to sing at the top of your lungs (and knowing every word by heart!)
Happy Endings!
What are you thankful for?
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