Sunny Day Parade!

Last week Emily's brother Michael, his wife Erinn, and their little boy Abraham came down from Baltimore for a visit!

We spent most of our time with Abraham and after having 65 million PARADES with him (this involved him playing the recorder, me on the hand drums, and marching around the house without a tune) I found out why Michael and Erinn needed a break!

Abraham and the recorder...or as he called it the kazoo...attempting to get me to march in yet another parade!

Abraham is always on the go...we spent a lot of time painting, playing with Elwood, and swimming!Abraham painting..."water, then paint, then paper...LELLOW"!

***NOTE THE KAZOO ON THE RIGHT EDGE OF THE PICTURE...NEVER OUT OF REACH.

more painting...

more swimming...

floatin'!

Our Little Scrabbler

Emily and I have been playing a lot of Scrabble lately. Well, speed-Scrabble that is!

It's our favorite new game that Liz just taught us...but, apparently Santi wants in on the fun!

We found her plucking tiles out of the bag, one at a time...and carrying them away!

Quittin' Time!

We also had a visit this week from our friend and former neighbor, Jon. He drove down from Charlotte to quit his job...since he got a new one! And he made friends with Santi!
We miss hanging out with him and Jackie :(

Welcome Home Liz-butt!

So, this week was a busy week...that's why we've been so bad about updating the blog.
On Wednesday, we welcomed Liz back! She's been gone for two years--one year spent in Alaska, and the second in St. Croix!

We celebrated Liz's homecoming at Cecile's on Wednesday night, some old friends and for Liz some new friends (Dylan and Zeke were born while Liz was away). Cil made a Southern feast--fried porkchops, okra, creamed-corn, butter beans, and fresh tomato!

YUM-O says Emily!

House Guest

For the weekend we had a houseguest...Amber and Luis's pup, Porter! He fits right in...seeing as all of the dogs have lived together before.
The best idea ever, was the purchase of a papasan chair cushion as a dogbed. And this morning I woke to find all three of the big dogs, Lulu, Mila and Porter asleep on the one dogbed! Wish I had a picture of it! Although both of the girls still try to fit on Elwood's bed, every once in awhile...

Patriotic Pooch!

any excuse to get dolled-up!

Pictures Galore!

So, as promised, here are some pics from our recent trip to Harpers Ferry and Baltimore!

Harpers Ferry was beautiful...small, but beautiful!

and basically a ghost town--all the old buildings were open as museums.

Railroad track running into town...

our short jaunt on the AT!


once in Baltimore, we spent time ...playing at the river (one of Abraham's favorite things to do)...

celebrating Erinn's birthday with yummy strawberry cheesecake! note Chloe in the background helping out with the candles!

playing outside...

and inside! Abraham takes after his Aunt Em, and really enjoys running!

But most importantly we spent time with family and friends!!!