They Say It's Your Birthday

Whether she liked it or not, it was, in fact, her birthday.  Her second to be exact. 

While she wasn't a fan of the singing or the candles, she was a huge fan of the cupcake. 

So were her friends.  

We jumped in a castle to celebrate.

And we looked on with curiosity at our friends who played in our yard.

We ate well.  The cupcakes, made by Karen, were phenomenal.

We can hardly believe she is two.  What a wonderful two years it has been.

 The Presh Head had some eager helpers while opening gifts. 

They could hardly wait to see what she received.  The anticipation was intense.

The morning after, she was quite tired.  And in love with her new toys.  Especially the dog that knew her by name.  

Here's to a great two years!

Rocktober 2010 Part 1

 

The 4th Annual Rocktober Weekend is now officially complete.  The beds are made, the floors swept and there is no trace of our presence at the lovely lake house on Lake Norman. While we were there, however, the house was alive with activity.  I will save the kiddo stories for a later date.  But for now, some images of my most favorite people in the world. 

There were lots of conversations by the dock.

Some more meaningful than others.  Or perhaps more understandable.

There was lots of photographing.

 Because of moments like this:

And like this:

We mostly rested.

Outside provided just as good an opportunity to relax as inside. 

Or poolside. 

 

We ate.  A lot.  But I won't talk about that.  If I think about it too much I might get sick. 

Friendship is a sweet sustenance and it is worth the effort to maintain. 

The Bucklads-The Maslins-The Offners-The Murphys

Going strong since 2001.