Local sights around our new home...

this photo was taken right before we were welcomed by our first North Carolina down-pour and had to rush off the beach!

east coast sunset - over the sound


our new home town- funny, huh?

our new church:
Liberty Christian Fellowship
www.libertyobx.com

Maeli (pronounced MAYlee) and our growing family...

I could not imagine Cason and Elisa loving Maeli more than they do! They always want to hold her, play with her, feed her, and tell her how beautiful she is. Someday I know I will have to remind them of the days when she could do no wrong in their eyes.

my big helper...

Elisa (2 & 1/2) and Maeli (1 week)


Elisa and Maeli (3 months) - look at how much she's grown!!

I couldn't resist!


They call her "NuNu" -because she's so new, they say. She is so sweet.

she sucks her thumb and I, of course, love it!

bath time...roarrrrrrr!


Our 3-legged Isabelle lounging on the church playground (which happens to be in our backyard!)

"Leafy" still loves her baby dolls and always tells me: "I'm a mommy too!"

Cason, Elisa and Maeli hit milestones...

Cason's first day of preschool...he loves school because they have a Bible lesson everyday :) but is having a hard time adjusting to early mornings and all the structure (wonder where he gets that?)

...and he drove his first go-cart! (Paulie will be so proud!)

Elisa got potty-trained!! we played miniature golf to celebrate...



...and maeli took her first swim (she wasn't crazy about it )

Fun with family and friends...

Aunt Kirsten's 22nd birthday!


Mimi and "NuNu" :)

Fun with grandparents...


Swimming in the warm ocean water was a lot of fun this summer and I am sad to see it go
Elisa and Maggie at Wrightsville Beach

Elisa and Will

Climbing Jockey's Ridge with Lauren (giant sand dunes)

bye for now!