Southern Shores, OBX, May 2009

Here we are with the most excellent Becks!

Cape Hatteras Light House

Beach time!

John teaching Rachel how to properly destroy a sand castle.

Nap time on the front porch.

The happiest moment for John: flying a kite with Rachel.

Genevieve watches from the mat.

They found a jelly fish on Ocracoke Island.

Afternoon stroll through a nature preserve.

Running on the beach at Ocracoke island. Rachel's giggles were so good.

Daddy's baby!

Tired and ready to cuddle after a great day of play.

Sweetie babies in the stroller.

We had a wonderful time and returned home refreshed.

Road Tip!

Random Photos from May 2009

Time to lower the crib mattress. I found her like this after a nap.

Rachel's little table is no longer a safe place for paper and crayons.

Genevieve after a bath.

Rachel figured out how to write an H a while ago. Here, she just figured out how to write an A. We were so excited! (Especially Rachel)

This was the first time Genevieve tried to stand using the gate. It is now one of her favorite spots to stand. We are remodeling our kitchen, so the girls and I have been upstairs most of the time. We are eating from a make-shift kitchen upstairs consisting of a microwave, a toaster oven and the bathroom sink. Pictures of the remodel will come later.

Grampy and Genevieve on Mother's Day. His lap was a safe, quiet place amongst the activity of older cousins and a big sister.

Mema and Genevieve on Mother's Day.

John and Genevieve next to his Red Tips in our backyard. Rachel was busy pushing the swing.

Genevieve at 7 months in the bouncy seat.

Mobility!

Where's Genevieve?

Karrie's Graduation

Karrie Graduated as an RN with a BS in Nursing in December 2008. I was lucky enough to attend her graduation from Marymount University (my alma mater) in May 2009. I am so proud of Karrie!

The graduation was on Mother's Day. Happy Mother's day to my mom!! She looks great even during chemo.

Sweet mom and dad.

The girls.

Bright Eyes

Bath Time