Girls Day!

Saturday, Charlotte and I headed out for lunch with some of my best girlfriends from college. Sorority sisters in fact. It was a great day and I have no idea why it has taken us this long to plan something that turned out to be so easy! Charlotte loved being around the new babies, Daniel and Nolan! Thanks for a great visit girls!

Why, yes. That is a giant blackberry.

We went to the Blackberry Festival in Lenoir this weekend. Lots of fun - but hot! I hope that "blackberry" got some perks from dressing up in the stuffy costume! Blackberry Ice cream was enjoyed by all!

must have had turkey in it...

Fell asleep with a breakfast burrito in her hand. Hmmm - remember when I was pregnant and I had a strange thing for those burritos? Like mama like daughter.

Water Baby!

And off to the beach we went! One whole week of fun in the sun! It was well deserved and needed, if I do say so myself. We were joined by our friends, the Steeds, and had a great time.... kids and adults alike! Charlotte loves the water! By mid week she was jumping off the side of the pool and asking to go play in the big water (ocean)! She had such a good time with Conley and Chandler! Good meals, nice tans, sandcastles, ice cream, shopping/golf day, and we even ventured into one of those cheesy beach shops (like a wings or eagles or something?). We were there for the Fourth of July and had great seats for the fireworks and celebrated with an All American cookout. Here are some of the pictures!