Mexico Wedding Part 1

This month we (sans Louis and Jamey) spent a week at The Aventura Spa Palace in Mexico to attend Nathan (Derek's youngest brother) and Ashley's wedding.

First things first, check out the swim up bar...and some crazy big lizard creatures


The big day!

The elegant dinner afterwards...

Science Museum w Friends

We met up with several friends at the Natural Science Museum in downtown Raleigh today. Kids had a blast!

Elizabeth's Visit - 4th of July Weekend

First night - boys took a bath together. Next morning we did pancakes outside for breakfast, followed by fun in the pool.

The next day we headed to Falls Lake.

The boys (with a tiny bit of parental assistance) put together a monster marble track.

On the 4th, we did some black snake, poppers and sparklers.

Last day...

Cake & Presents

Today Jamey turned 2 years old! He enjoyed opening his presents and birthday cake.

Jamey's Birthday Celebration

We celebrated Jamey's birthday a day early. We headed to the coast to enjoy Wrightsville Beach for a couple hours.

Next we toured the Battleship North Carolina

Afterwards, we went to downtown Wilmington to eat on the water.

Weekend with Grandparents

We had a fun visit to the grandparent's lake house this weekend.

The kids shared not only a room but also a bed!

Morning at the lake

The boys and I went with my friend Janna plus her 3 boys to Falls Lake (about 15 min away) for the morning.

Swim Lessons!

Louis' classroom 'tea'

Louis & class singing 'You are my sunshine'

New 'do!

Haircut for Louis and Jamey gets to keep his long blond wispy locks

Strawberry picking!

Mmmmmm strawberries....We went picking on Sunday at Lyon Farms

Camping at Falls Lake

Met up with some friends for camping this weekend at nearby Falls Lake. Weather was perfect!

Boys & Blooms