Little Emma

Our little Emma is getting so big.  She is cooing, laughing and smiling a ton.  She is a great baby and my heart overflows with love for her!!

I couldn't stay awake a minute longer...yes that is drool. 

 Happy baby!

 A little tummy time.

 Mommy you are so funny.

 Full of smiles.



Pool Time

Fun times at the pool with friends....a perfect way to spend a warm summer evening!

Happy Birthday America!

For the 4th of July we made the trek to Tutu and Pops' house. During our four days in Maryland we made visited a local farm where Charlotte was able to feed baby cows, see pigs, horses, chickens, ducks and a variety of other farm animals.  To this day she is still talking about the animals she got to see.  The remainder of the weekend was spent relaxing at home.  Charlotte spent almost every moment trying to catch fish in Pops' mini pond out back. We also had some great time with Tim's grandparents, which was a special treat. On our final day in Maryland we celebrated America's birthday with a wonderful meal and a few fireworks.  Happy Birthday America!

Emma hanging out while we fed the calves.

 Our family of four!

 Enjoying a little ice cream after feeding the calves.

 Charlotte was so excited to meet her first baby cow.

 Charlotte was a little scared to give the calf a bottle...they were a little aggressive.

  Peeking in on some turkeys...gobble, gobble.

 I am ready to go for a ride.

 Charlotte got to pick out chickens to take to Tutu and Pops' house.

 

 Cuddle time with Uncle Tim.

 "Hey cows"

 Tim with his grandad.

 Emma with her Tutu and Pops

 Charlotte holding her first sparkler.

The Homestead

In preparation for an event I am helping to plan we made a trip this weekend to the Homestead. If you haven't been to the Homestead it is a beautiful resort located in Bath, VA.  The resort was built in 1766 and is filled with tons of southern charm.  Although we did a few hours of work most of our time was spent enjoying the resort and each other.  We decided that one day at the Homestead was definitely not enough.

 The Great Hall as you enter the resort.

 Charlotte and Ellie playing while we checked in.

 Enjoying a little afternoon tea

 I hope this is the first of many tea parties Charlotte, Emma and I will share together.

  Playing on the hotel bed...lets not try this at home.

 Who needs a beautiful resort when you have a luggage cart to play with.

 Emma cruised around the resort like a champ.

 Charlotte fell in love with the monkey bars on the playground.

 The back lawn of the Homestead. The only thing that would make this more perfect would be a good book and a glass of sweet tea!

 

 Our room had a walk in closet that was just the perfect size for Charlotte. We had to wake her up at 9 am for breakfast...yay!

 Charlotte ran through the front lawn of the hotel on her way to the fishing pond. She was excitedly asking for a "hook" aka a fishing rod.

 

A Quiet Week At Home

We spent a quiet week at home playing blocks and going to the pool.  I am hoping that our summer will continue to be this laid back. 

Emma Grace is such a content baby.

 Charlotte's latest past time is building towers...

 and knocking them down.

A Daddy and His Girls

Tim is the best daddy a girl could ask for!

Summer's Official Start!!

The girls and I spent last week with my parents in Yorktown.  Charlotte and Emma made their first official visit to the beach. A must if they are my daughters. We also played in the pool a couple days and took a trip to the zoo.  For me this was really the beginning of summer.  I have so many wonderful summer memories with my mom and sister and I can't wait to starting creating more with my girls!

Emma and Poppy snuggling after dinner.

 Charlotte's first time at the beach...she is already a beach bum!

 Digging for shells

 Charlotte and Grammy checking out the giraffes.

  Giddy-up rhino!

  Charlotte bounced all over that trampoline.

Sisters snuggling in bed 

 What a cutie!