vacationing in Duck, NC

many first's for our girl...

her first time seeing the ocean...








first time feeling sand between her toes...




















first time snuggling down for an afternoon nap hearing real waves and not the ones from her sound machine...














first time eating sand...











and the first time sunbathing with Ans. what a vacation!





my beautiful sister Jodie (her face in other pics!) :) about 12 weeks pregnant!


can't wait to see that baby in there! do you hear the ocean little one?






































a favorite photo, by far, of my nieces & nephews.





and a close 2nd fav!

visiting M&D in NC!

dislike the picture of me. love seeing the moment on film.


The Aquarium.














too cute!



helping Grams win Settlers!

she made me a mom.

Mother's Day 5.13.07







3 generations.





from my sweet Brian. you always make these days special.

my baby turns one. sniff.

carrying on the Sweet family tradion.



a birthday just isn't a birthday without Breakfast in Bed.




















how old is Jersey?!?! ONE!!! she'll tell you all about it.

helpin' Momma with her Birthday cake!

starting her out right.

I wanted to take my girl to The Painted Lady Tea Room for her 1st Birthday. It just seemed like the right thing to do. :)



It turned into yet another party! woo hoo!














opening presents...





now that's some lovin'














Happy Birthday from Grams & Grandad!