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Hello,
Wow , its August already where does summer go? Our days are spent at the pool and the beach. Nathan is doing great swimming and can almost make it across the pool alone. Cailtin just likes to watch or tell me to come to the steps so she can save me. Caitlin is completely potty trained and was easy once we realized just leave her alone and she will do all by herself. She is little Miss Independent! School does not start until after labor day but mom is counting the days. Carl has 2 ½ years time on station now and so we are anxiously awaiting word as to his next duty station. We really have no idea where we will go so I find myself getting a little depressed by it all but I know there is no use worrying about something I have no control over. If you know me you know that is easier said than done! So for now we sit and wait. One last thing, how could I forget. Nathan is doing awesome eating. If you bought stock in Tyson you might want to sell now. The last two trips to the store I have not bought any chicken nuggets! I know crazy, thought we would never see the day. He is eating Cheeseburgers, pasta, hotdogs....... and lets not forget those fruits and veggies (pears, apples, grapes, pineapple, broccoli, carrots.... WOW can you believe it. I owe all my thanks to his feeding therapists, Leah and Heidi. Thanks so much! Now for some pictures.







Nathan relaxing in Caitlin's ring

Caitlin just likes to wear her "takini" and watch.

Baby Chase, he lives next door he is almost three weeks old and not even 6lbs yet!!!!!

Caitlin dressed for Sunday school, check out the high heels! NO I DID NOT LET HER GO OUT THE DOOR WEARING THEM

A fun visit with Shelly!

Nathan crying because he doesn't want to eat pasta with red sauce but after a few minutes he came around.

Look mom all done! I can't find the picture I took of him finishing a cheeseburger!!!!

The kids have fun in the wind!

Summer fun!

My four year old listening to my i-pod!

The Wedding

Ali and I made the grooms cake, she did most of the work. It took her all day!

The happy couple

Nate and Caitlin waiting for the bride.

Yes my camera broke when they got close, of course!

Congrats to Jeff and Susan. We had a great time!

Dance

Caitlin, wow what a princess. How did I get such a princess? Don’t get me wrong, she can hang with the boys, it is often Nate telling her to pick up the bugs and hold the fish. About two days ago she came up to me while I was watching the evening news and said “Mommy I want to go to ballet” I sort of shrugged it off and said sure we can go to ballet. I didn’t even know where she learned about ballet but figured it was a passing thought. Well the next day we are on our way out and she says “Mommy are we going to ballet now?” I looked at her and said Caitlin do you know what ballet is? She said “Yes mommy watch me” As she spun around on her toes. OH boy! So I called the dance studio down the street and tomorrow we are going to register her for ballet. Last night Carl came home after being away for a few days and was getting the kids ready for bed. I wasn’t in the room and Caitlin had him cornered and asked “Daddy can I do ballet?” Wow she has it all figured out and she is only two! If mommy doesn’t do something fast enough I will just ask dad! So its off to dance!

Beach, Boat,Cookout,Beach, Boat, Cookout!

What a great weekend. We started off on Friday with a boat ride to Cape Lookout with all the cousins. Caitlin chasing seagulls

Nathan and Caitlin eating snowcones from next door neighbor Leo on Thursday evening.

Nate with lighthouse in background.

All 7 cousins under 7 on their way to the Cape. A great day at the beach followed by a cookout and a birthday party for Cousin Max.

Daddy and Caitlin enjoy the beach.

Sunset from the dock as Caitlin and Mom wait for Daddy and Nate to return in the boat.

Everyone goes for a boat ride.

Nate made a hat at school, ready for the weekend!

Catilin takes a picture of Jeff and Susan at Bear Island. The girls and kids rode the ferry the boy kayaked. We saw dolphins on the way home. Of course Carl had my camera but the kids love them. When we got home we had a yummy cookout.

Bear Island, the water is so clear and it is always empty.

WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pictures I missed- the great cookout at Suzannes house and the Swansboro fireworks.

Vacation - NO KIDS!!!!!

Thursday night we drop the kids off with Grandma- Nate catching fire flies. THANKS SO MUCH GRANDMA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Caitlin is all smiles because Grandpa "pimped her ride" . He added the horn, handbar things, bell and basket. THANKS GRANDPA

Carl, Amy, Ali, Troy and Grandpa head off for four days sailing the Chesapeake Bay! WHAT FUN! We played tennis everyday, enjoyed Maryland Crabs at every meal and washed it all down with Miller Lite , what could be better!

Getting ready for some rough weather. All that means is you have to drink your beer fast or your might spill some!

Alison driving , while Amy takes her thirdi or fourth nap of the day. Its not a sailboat trip if Amy doesn't sleep for at least 75% of it!

Carl takes the wheel!

Carl never far from his blackberry UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. He is trying to hide it here. Why didn't I throw it into the Bay...... next time!

What a great trip, thanks so much Grandma and Grandpa.

Happy Fathers Day

Yeah I know its a little late but we were in MD for Fathers Day. Thanks for being such a great Dad.

Carl is gone this week so we had a redneck pool party at home fun fun

A redneck pool party followed by homemade popsicles. Now thats summer!

Happy Birthday Granny Opava

Happy Birthday Granny!

The garden is looking good , the summer squash are ready to eat.

The kids play in the rocks while we haul them down the hill.

Nathan loves to take pictures of Caitlin with the camera.

Introducing baby Morgan, he is a cutie.

Everyone got to hold him.

Caitlin waits for fireworks.

The family watching fireworks.

Carl and I have been building a walkway down to the dock. It is almost done. No more muddy feet on our walk to the dock.

Summer is Here!

Carl leads the sword arch.

Carl, Mark, Matt and Doug

We had a fun weekend. Grandma Poe watched the kids so we could go to Nicki and Dougs wedding in Alexandria and party with "the boys".

Carl and I just got back from a great game of tennis. The kids love to get the balls and run around. Fun Fun