last Saturday was a sneak peek of summer…80 degrees in May is unheard of! we took full advantage of the gorgeous day and headed up to Nani and Grampa’s house on the lake.
our first boat trip…we brought along some friends
blue skies and sunshine….it doesn’t get any better then this!
and we also got to see this plane land on the lake….so cool!
and time for a little afternoon chaos paddle.
the girls getting to paddle on their own!
the weather here has been beautiful….so we have been busy with lots of projects around the house….and enjoying the beautiful sunshine!
the annual spring time pictures by their trees….they each had a tree planted for them when they turned one…Eastern Redbuds in the front yard. They bloom these beautiful light purple/pink flowers in the spring and then heart shaped leaves.
of course caroline’s tree is bigger….and isn’t it a big sister’s job to let her little brother know this!
the spring flowers are glorious this year!!! my two favorites are lilacs and lily of the valley….
my new obsession…..green smoothies
Kim over at What am I going to be when i grow up? got me hooked! I started out with her recipe…so yummy! I am amazed that no matter how much spinach i put in i can’t taste it! And i just made frozen pops for the kids!
mine has turned into this…..2 HUGE handfuls of spinach, frozen banana, frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries, 2 spoonfuls of yogurt, and a splash of juice..i use the V8 Splash or Ocean Spray fruit/veggi.
Cooper has given us a run for our money when it comes to potty training him…..but we have learned that a little bribery goes a long way in this department. A trip to the local ice cream shop was the winning bribe!!
and here is our latest project…a patio….more pictures to follow!
the last of the vacation pictures….i promise.
we returned home to a week of rain and even snow….tough getting back to our normal schedules after such an amazing vacation.
our tans have faded but feeling so blessed to have such a wonderful week together.
our bathing beauty
ice cream on the pier….a must in the hot afternoon.
cooper and his new board
didn’t someone give this kid the “no attitude on the beach” memo
does anyone else see the horns?
i think this was after i said, “we have to go home tomorrow coop.”
good thing the attitude didn’t last too long…back on his board!
and when Caroline wasn’t jumping waves she was catching her own waves!
every year we make a point to go to Garibaldi’s to order the crispy flounder….the first year, when Caroline was 3 she tried mine and continued to eat about half of it….the next year we got her her own….now she looks forward to it as much as i do!
cooper was impressed with the 2 forks…lets just say this is one of the fancier restaurants that we take the kids to….and we always make sure to go right at opening and get the table by the window….less people to bother and tucked away in the corner….we are creatures of habit and we are sticking to it!
she is growing up right in front of my eyes…my beautiful Caroline.
she is going to hate me for taking pictures like this…..
a trip to the candy shop is a must….
i had to pass on these for fear they would do damage to my braces….there is always next year! I did enjoy a praline….yum!
the next night we promised to take the kiddos to Chuck-e-Cheese
cooper gives me this look all the time…and i finally captured it….i always give in when he gives me this look!
of course the rides and games were a hit…what could be more fun at age 3 and 5!
skee ball…one of my favorites! of course i had to demonstrate this one for Caroline…..
some of the machines gave you pictures…so cute!
$50 and 2 hours later…..a couple prizes
and of course a visit to the Crab Shack on Folly beach for dinner with my college friend and her kiddos….we love to be able to eat outside. Cooper perfected his nut cracking skills from his buddy Sully.
and Caroline got a few kisses out of Campbell.
