"Who, me?" Don't be fooled by the innocent face and the unassuming sweet smile. This wee one has found her voice
and in a big way. She has discovered the art of making herself heard. Which in this house with two older sisters sometimes requires some screaming. Baby Miss, screaming, check.
Couldn't get enough of these sandy little toes.
Gorgeous glow!
Obligatory family photo op!
Acrobatic fun.
Silhouettes.
Lovely lighthouse.
That we camped. In a tent. For 4 nights. The campground was awesome. Just as I remembered from my childhood. Mere steps
from the beach. Lots of trees to climb. Quiet cul-de-sacs perfect for the little people to ride their bikes.
Tenting with a nine-month and almost three-year old - not so awesome. I did love gettin' cozy with Baby Miss but it didn't make for restful
nights. And this one, don't even get me started. She may look sweet... As for the Girl, I'll go tent camping
with her again any day. She was a champ. Quite honestly, she probably got more sleep camping than she
does at home!
What would camping be without smores?!
Love, love, love this Baby...
and her crazy Big Sisters!
As we pulled out of the campsite on Saturday evening, J commented, "I have one word - trai-ler.' At times it was a lot of work but I
loved spending complete days outside. Uninterrupted by phones, computers and all the other distractions that make up our daily lives.
We spent one morning riding horses on the beach with friends. The Girl was super-excited to be sure and Lil Sister was too, although I was afraid that she'd have an entirely different reaction when it came time to saddle up. We're never quite sure these days what will freak her out and what won't. The idea of riding a horse and actually doing it are two very different things. Baby Miss
stayed back with Grammy and Poppie but she enjoyed some up close and personal time with one of the horses.
The Girl got to ride all by herself and was thrilled. Her horse's name was Earnhardt.
J and Lil Sis atop Bea, whose baby followed along.
Look closely, nope, this isn't Lil Sis - it's the Girl and I when we took the same horseback ride in the summer of 2007. When I pulled up this photo I was a bit stunned by how similar they look. And I had to laugh that their hair is done exactly the same way, even parted on the same side. Nope, I didn't plan it that way, in fact I haven't seen this photo in years.
Now look at her, all grown-up and riding solo. Earnhardt enjoyed straying off trail to nibble the tall sea grass.
Both Girls had so much fun, even enjoyed the part when the horses worked up to a trot on the beach. J was hoping to gallop but
the guides informed him that he was on the wrong ride for galloping. They only do that on the early morning ride. Always
thinks he has to be going fast.
Besides, the beach, there were plenty of other 'touristy' things to do in this little seaside town. Of course, sitting at the top of J's list was to take his Girls go-carting. Lil Sis watched in earnest anticipation.
A little friendly rivalry only makes it better.
These two were all smiles.
The Girl was stoked to drive her own cart, no two-seater for her!
J's thinking about a little Nascar tap right here.
Then there were the sweets. Poppie treated us to ice cream and my girls...
always pick out the brightest colors when it comes to ice cream, heck with flavors.
A trip to the beach definitely calls for candy with friends.
Especially salt water taffy and huge, swirly, lollipops.
Baby Miss couldn't figure out the chocolate-covered Rice Krispie treat and shockingly she wanted no part of it.
The Girl loved trying on crazy hats at the hat store.
But the carousel, it was by far the main attraction. At least for Lil Sis. If she'd had to choose between candy and ice cream or the
carousel, no contest, the carousel would win. Every time.
