Back to Reality

The morning after Gigi and Papa leave is always a hard one for our little girl. She gets so much attention when they are here that we all have to adjust when it is just the three of us again. And lately it has been just the two of us. (the mr. has been so busy with work)

We had a lovely time with them here, a trip to Wheaton Regional Park and the Zoo were extra special for everyone. And our friend Whitney brought us some special cupcakes from Charlottesville Cupcakes....oh, my!

a girl, her dada, and her papa....on the train for Father's Day

at the zoo with Gigi

cupcakes for the sweet teeth!

Phoebe turned 3

Our dear friend, Whitney, captured Phoebe's birthday party with her camera, and now there are some lovely pictures to share with our friends and family who couldn't be with us.


There was lots of jumping! And plenty of celebrating our sweet little girl.

the Heat

This heat calls for iced lemonade,
running through the sprinklers,
and watermelon on the front porch.

Saphire Anniversary

Oma and Opa came for a visit last weekend and we had a dinner to celebrate their 45th Wedding Anniversary. We all had a lovely time for such a joyous occasion.

Congratulations on 45 years of Marriage!

{this moment}

sharing the Love

{because they are so cute}

thanks for loving my baby, Gus!
{she loves you too!}

{this moment} inspired by soul mama