little sailor boy

While in Hilton Head we had a photo shoot with Blake in his sailor outfit that Anne Case had given us when he was born.  This outfit is adorable and came in the cutest box that looks like a book, complete with a "Tale of a Whale" story book.  Dad took well over a hundred pictures and here are just a few {well more than just a few}. I had a hard time narrowing it down because Blake is just so darn CUTE!

I love my little sailor boy!

Hilton Head vacation

For Memorial Day weekend we headed to my parents house for a little vacation and were joined by the DeMauros {Chris, Melanie, Mason & Miles}.  We had a wonderful time and I am so glad our boys were able to meet.  I know when Blake gets a little older he will love playing with Mason & Miles!  We have a few hundred pictures from the long weekend so here we go...

morning playtime at Gram & Grandpa's house

getting to know Thomas the Train

future sports star?

 playing with Miles

a day at the beach...well about an hour for us.  

I think Blake enjoyed his first trip to the beach and we look forward to many more!  

toes in the sand

my boys

Jake, Blake, Miles, & Chris

taking a dip in the ocean

the group

first time in the pool

that night the adults had a night out {while Gram & Grandpa kept the kids}.  1 1/2 hour wait for dinner...sure, no problem.  Nice scenery, great meal, and laughs all around {at Chris' expense}

the next day Blake enjoyed a little quality time with his grandparents

loving on Great Grandma Jenny

Blake & Great Grandpa Gray

Blake and his Gram

the Herrings

then we went on a little bike ride to test out the bike trailer we had given Grandpa for Christmas. 

close to nap time...if we would have rode for a little while longer he may have actually fallen asleep :)

afternoon pool time

relaxing

Mason

Miles

So that about sums up the weekend.  I do have a few more pictures from a little 'photo shoot' we had with Blake but I will save that for a separate post {I know this one is getting a little long}.  We can't wait to come back and visit Gram & Grandpa.  Thanks for having us!

Cowgirl Claire

So first of all I am WAY behind.  Claire turned 2 in May and she had a cowgirl birthday party complete with a petting zoo at Granny's house.  All of the kids really enjoyed the animals and I think Granny {Susan} and Jenny may have enjoyed the animals more than the kids.  Here are a few pictures from Claire's birthday celebration.

The birthday girl!  How cute is she?

petting zoo 

{sheep, goats, chickens, a llama, pig, pony, duck, & bunnies}

this 9 day old baby goat was the perfect size for Blake

pony rides

Brady

Tyler's new friend

cowgirl birthday cake

look at all of the presents!

Happy 2nd Birthday Claire!

~ We Love You ~