Happy Halloween

More pictures to come!

Pumpkin Patch

We had a perfect autumn day on our recent trip to Baugher's. The hayride to the pick-your-own pumpkin patch has become a bit of a tradition for our family. We enjoyed a great morning with the Green family along with Pop Pop and Mimi.

Kim got some gorgeous pictures for us! I'm the luckiest girl in the world to have such a talented sister.





Our three little pumpkins.



Here is how you can usually find me...



And here are the pictures I captured, enjoy!

Pumpkin Patch 2008

Happy 1st Blogiversary!

That's right, it has been one year to the day since our first post. Time sure flies and brings much change! It has been fun to document the happenings of our lives.

Our family now:



Back then:



Onward to year number two of blogging. We hope you'll continue to join our adventures!

Celebrate

We had a great time celebrating our 5th anniversary weekend. Chris was off work last Friday so we went to the pumpkin patch (look for a post on that soon). We were able to catch a movie Friday night and have a fun date night Sunday night, too. Thanks to the grandparents for watching little Miss for us!

We decided to visit Frederick since we were married there. We wanted to dine at Venuti's where we had our rehearsal dinner, but they are closed for relocation so we went to Outback instead. It was a great casual night, and on our way home we "crashed" a wedding at Ceresville. Not literally but I did manage to snap one (albeit awful and therefore not posted) picture in the dark of the pergola where we wed. I can't believe it has already been five years.

Here we are at my parents' after dinner, posing with wedding photos...




Chris really made our anniversary special. He sent me flowers on Saturday (roses in our wedding color with white calla lilies, too - nice work, hubs!). He also gave me a sweet personalized picture frame since the 5th anniversary traditional gift is wood. Such a fun surprise! But our major gift to one another is a weekend stay at The Dinsmore House Bed & Breakfast in Charlottesville, VA. We will enjoy our little getaway in November and needless to say we are both looking forward to some time alone together.



On the drive back home from our date, we looked in the backseat and agreed the best gift from our marriage is our daughter, Charlotte. Her laughter melts us. Cheers to 5 more memorable years and beyond!

Five Years Ago Today

It all began!
I am so glad to be married to my best friend.
To see more pictures from our wedding day click here.


(Kimberly Brooke Photography)

Forever on Film

On Sunday Chris and I will celebrate five years of marriage! We were so blessed to have had the best videographer with an intense level of talent far beyond my wildest dreams to capture our wedding day. Each time I watch his vignette I am taken right back to that perfect October evening. Thank you, Martin!!!

I hope you enjoy this small glimpse into our magical day from five years back!
www.martinandrews.com/films/merson.wmv

Happy Birthday, Mom Mom!

We celebrated last weekend and I loved this fun shot of Mom Mom with her three grandkids. I know she was in her glory with all of them so close!

Pumpkin Craft

My sister loves a fun, art project. The kiddos had a fun time picking out their pumpkin/eyes/mouth combinations. They even glued them down. Precious! Great idea, Aunt Kim!



(left to right by the little artists) Charlotte, Caden & Ryder



Swinging with Mimi!

Jessica Turns 2

Last Monday we helped Jessica celebrate her 2nd birthday. Thank you for a fun morning, Kevin & Caryn!

Jessica Turns 2

Hello, North Carolina!

If you are checking into my blog from the areas of Wilson, Clayton, Lillington, Smithfield, Fuquay Varina or Fayetteville NC would you please let me know who you are? I have gotten substantial web traffic from these areas over the past few weeks and I am highly curious who it could be. THANKS!

19 Months

Pictures from today in glorious afternoon sunlight on our front porch. Yesterday was officially 19 months. Charlotte loves to walk, run and dance. She also loves punkeens. The pumpkin patch promises to be an exciting visit this year!

Annapolis

Sunday we spent the day in lovely downtown Annapolis meeting up with my friends Courtney & Dana along with their husbands and children. Three adorable toddlers makes for a fun time by the docks! We all met up last September in Baltimore, so we decided to continue the tradition and do a get together every fall.



We started with brunch at a favorite place of mine since high school, Pusser's, and then burned off the bacon and eggs playing at the nearby playground. Following a stroll to the docks where we fed ducks, the ladies headed off for some window shopping on Main while the guys took the kiddos to Federal House to watch the game over beers.

I adore my sweet friends and their families - we are looking forward to the next meet-up in Philadelphia!

Maryland Wine Festival

A few weekends ago we enjoyed the Maryland Wine Festival with friends. Thanks to Kallie for the group shots included below!