While Mom and Dad are away...

Bonnie will play and play and play!


Dad and Dan on the beach! We had a great time with our friends Dan and Mary Scott.
Brandon and I took a vacation to the beach last week while Bonnie stayed in Morristown with Grandma and Grandad. We missed her so, so much. She, of course, had a wonderful time getting spoiled, spoiled, spoiled.

First item on the agenda-Grandma and Grandad bought Bonnie a Jumperoo. She loves it, and was a pro by the time we got back.

Bonnie got to spend some time with her precious Uncle Dex. Don't they look alike?

Uncle Dex is feeding Bonnie, and Bonnie appears to be really relaxed and happy!

Look how she can prop up on her arms. She is getting so big!

The cheek profile picture-my favorite!


She bounced until she dropped!

Pap even turned her Jumperoo so she could watch 'toons while she bounces.


Aunt Mel and Bonnie had some quality time, too. They went shopping and to the park. Bonnie loves her Aunt Mel!

Bonnie is wearing Uncle Dex's hat-so cute!

Topsail Island

Bonnie and I were lucky enough to get to go back to the beach for a quick trip and fun times with the family. This time we went to Surf City and also visited with Pap. We had a great trip, and Bonnie did really well with the plane ride and airport mess again. We are so lucky! Everyone loves to see a baby, and loves to talk to Bonnie except at the airport. There, people look at you like you are the devil and are praying that you are not on their flight, or at least they don't have to sit anywhere near you. Hopefully our fellow passengers have maybe changed their minds about that stereotype because Bonnie has been such a good passenger. Hopefully she will keep it up!
Grandma and Bonnie on the sandbar

Aunt Alice and Bonnie are having a good time!

By now, Bonnie is a bonified beach bum.

We decided to ditch the bathing suit this particular day (Bonnie's, not mine!) She was on the beach for a long time, and was so good. She was just a little warm in her bathing suit, so we made her the Waterbabies Baby.

Bonnie's trip "in the ocean". Her tiny footprints were so cute in the sand. We tried to take a picture, but it didn't turn out so well.

Cousins doing the manly-man thing with their catch of the day.

Cousin Camden is a manly-man, too! He ain't afraid of no stinkin' fish!

Bonnie enjoying some carrots. She actually lifted her bib and tried to lick the carrots from it!

Grandma, Mom, Pap, and Bonnie. We love our Pap!

More Photos from our trip...

Here are some more photos from Florida from Mom and Dad's camera as promised. I'm not going to say much because I know why you really look at the blog...the pictures!

Bonnie eventually got used to the water, but I love this picture...what a face!

Playing in her shades

So adorable in her cover up!

Grandma and Bonnie at the wedding Emily and Bettis are man and wife!

Yay! We got to see Bernie, too!

We are only a little over a month away from little Samuel's arrival. We can't wait to meet him! Aunt Sallie is so adorable as a prego!

Bonnie is doing her best to keep it together at the reception. She did really well, but eventually had a melt down and went home. I was really proud of her, though! She is such a good little traveller.

Beach Trip #1

We got to spend the week in Destin last week to celebrate the wedding of our friends Emily and Bettis whom we dearly love. It was a great week that we enjoyed so much. I'll be adding some more photos next week from Mom and Dad's camera. They are better at having the camera handy than we are! We just want to say Congratulations to Emily and Bettis-we love you!

Emily and me after the wedding

We also got to spend some time with Sallie's niece and nephew, Isaac and Caroline, while we were there. I am so glad our family vacations coincided. It's always great to see them (and Tanya and Thurston, too!)

Daddy is showing Bonnie the beach for the first time. I think she's pretty impressed!

Grandad with Bonnie-we are so lucky that Mom and Dad were able to come with us. They were a huge help with Bonnie, especially while we attended parties for Emily and Bettis. And, we had a great time enjoying their company-especially Bonnie!

Mom and Dad at dinner. We are also so fortunate to have such a laid back and happy baby. She does so great when we take her to dinner (as a rule), and did I mention it took us 10 hours to get home on Saturday? She was so good....and we are so very lucky!

Bonnie is posing in swimsuit ensemble #1

First time in the pool-very thoughtful expression

Bonnie and Emily at the Welcome Cocktail party

Bonnie and Grandma on the beach-Bathing suit ensemble #2 from Emily

Just checking it out!

Exhausted after a full day of activities!