It's time to catch up...

My apologies to my meager list of blog viewers - one in particular who has expressed her anger at me waiting  a long time in between posts and then posting  17 times. You know who you are. Our internet provider, umm..changed and I was lost in the oblivion of no web access. I was dependent on people calling me. It felt very retro. Almost as retro as the home phone that I am trying to convince Travis that we need. I'm dying to say just one more time in my life: "I'm sorry I missed your call.  I wasn't home." But I digress. I am back for now, probably temporarily as we figure out this world of "bundling" but enjoy -  we are having a very busy summer!

Sophia with James Blair at William and Mary - "the Co-yege," as she calls it.

We were walking the campus when Grandma and Grandpa came to visit. 

"Olivia - this school is much cooler than its known to be. Just ignore what the students are wearing."

And my favorite: Father and Son were surprised to find themselves in the same outfit on Tuesday. Can you tell they are related?

Happy Birthday Travis!

Travis's birthday meal always takes a lot of creativity...

Sophia couldn't quite wait to blow out the candles. I know, the cake is still in the box. It was Carvel Ice Cream cake. Most people do a link to their recipe at this point. I will just let you know that they now sell these cakes in Bloom grocery stores - you don't have to find a Carvel. And they are as amazing as ever - remember the chocolate crunchies? So good.

Daddy with his girls. The big 29. Travis isn't feeling the strain. He's always been convinced that he will live to be 100. 

Let the Games Begin!

Congratulations Evan and Christina!

Oh Ali, Christie, and Tara - I'm so excited you were invited! Oh wait, that's right. You crashed. Very Classy. I approve.

Well, wedding season is officially upon us - we have five in six weeks. Three of which Travis is performing, one of which Sophia is flower girling ( verb form ) and me? Well I keep dropping the fact that I now have experience in special music, specifically wedding acapella...but no takers yet. 

Grow Old Along with Me...

Sophia and Judah remind me of two old people out on the boardwalk here. Maybe it's the Mr. Potato Head glasses. I love it. It's so hard to get a picture of these two except in costume - which I have to respect.

Meow.

When I thought I had experienced all the wonders that Colonial Williamsburg had to offer...the other night we were walking down to Merchant Square and behold there were...CLOWNS! With face painting, hula hoops, and jump ropes! No, my children are not afraid of Clowns...yet. And Sophia was not afraid to have her face painted. I always resisted my face being painted. I was, even at Sophia's age I'm sure, concerned about clogged pores. Why have I been thirty years old my whole life?

A New Day Has Come...

Our sweet Baby Sister can now officially "cruise" around - technical term for walking while holding on to things. She is loving her mobility - and closer range to her big sister.  Good thing I finally figured out how to lower the crib...And shout out to Kristyn Ritner for giving me this toy when I unashamedly spied it in her trunk and begged for it. She was on her way to consign it. I owe you Kristyn. I'll cover your babysitter for the next wedding...:)

Thanks for the dresses!

Aunt Sharon gave the girls these dresses for Christmas and I have been waiting for the right season and time that they both would fit. I have to admit that I LOVE putting them in matching clothes. I know. Cliche. I love it. Sorry, Suz - but our friendship has pushed through more than this...

This Morning

2:00am: Up with Olivia

6:15am: Up with Olivia, try desperately to convince her its still night-time, give up at 6:45

6:58: Sophia wakes up, dress and feed Sophia a snack

7:15: Feed Olivia

7:30: Dress Olivia

7:30-8:00: Explain to Sophia that we can't go anywhere yet, nothing is open.

8:00: Call Doctor because it looks like Olivia has Pink Eye

8:15: Put Olivia down for nap

8:30: Dress Sophia

8:40: Go outside with Sophia

8:45: Get appointment with Doctor for Olivia

9:00: Still blowing bubbles outside with Sophia, get a prescription for myself called in by my doctor

9:15: Make Breakfast for Sophia

9:30: Clean up kitchen

9:45: Check on Travis who is sick with Nicaraguan Fever

10:00 Olivia wakes up, change and feed Olivia

10:15: Sophia looks at me and asks, shocked and somewhat disgusted: "Mommy - Why are you still in your pajamas?"

...And the Lesson of the Day:  Your child can have a pink eye without it being Pink Eye.

On Independence Day...

Suz and Dr. Steve (Non-Egyptian) visit! 

First time in matching outfits...the whole reason for having two girls (or attending private school...)

Another successful photo shoot...

We finished the day watching the fireworks from folding chairs in the middle of our street then having some good times with our fabulous new next door neighbors...God Bless America. 

God Bless Braxton Court.

Daddy's Home!

Travis returned from leading his team of 94 people in Nicaragua - with only one hospital trip, due to a machete injury...

He was amazed at how much Lloyd (who was 8 MONTHS yesterday!) had grown in ten days...or perhaps its her mature new style?

MOCK yeah ING yeah BIRD

I decided to cut Olivia's hair again...

And now she bears an uncanny resemblance to Lloyd Christmas.