Just Tap, Tap, Tap It In...

We discovered that for Kate to "like" the beach, you have to go with no expectations and let her warm up as slow as she likes. Today, we went from tears every time a wave crashed, to playing in the waves!

Big Trouble, Sneaky Trouble and Bossy Trouble

The Pungo Strawberry Festival

The morning was filled with politicians, parades and pigs. Oh, and strawberries!! Thanks for coming with us, Brookie :)

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.

the next american idol...

Almost there

So there is nothing on the walls, most still need to be painted and we need rugs, but here is the *so far* finished product!

Demolition Derby Days

To *all* my loyal followers...all 4 of you... thank you for your patience! I know I haven't been updating with pictures and you haven't nagged me too much about it :) The renovations are almost done and with that, life will get back to normal. No baby pictures in this post, but I figured I'd give you a taste for what our house looks like right now...