Cherry Point Beach

An after school treat is going to the beach with Dad. It is not quite warm enough, but fresh air and fun with the dog is what the "doctor" orders after a long day of counseling for Dad. The beaches are so different here (not the white sands of Gulf Shores), but they are absolutely beautiful with the mountains in the backdrop (especially when they are snow capped mountains).

9th Birthday

I can't believe another year has flown by and my little girl is growing up. Despite the fact that I said that we are not having "friend" parties every year - what did we do - have a friend party! Well, we had difficulty coming with an idea to top last year's spa party (this is why I said not every year!!!!), but due to the fact that Easter was just a week away we decided to have an Easter theme party. The girls had an egg hunt, decorated Easter eggs, played egg games, ate a cake that looked like an Easter basket, etc. What a day and of course Mack's birthday lasted three days this year! Thank you for all of the cards and gifts - making her day special even though we are miles and miles away.