Ava is FIVE!

My darling Ava is five today. I almost can't bear it. She has been almost no trouble since the moment she was born - even before, actually. I am so very proud of her. She is loving and kind, thoughtful and generous. Everyone who knows her, loves her.

Happy Birthday wonderful Ava!!

But can your babysitter do this?

Last week we returned from Pawley's Island. For the past two years, we've taken our wonderful friend Sara as a babysitter. We love her...and she loves us back. You can tell that the love is mutual when you see what she can do with my darling, beautiful girls. We love you, Sara. You are dear to our hearts! The rest of you...take her with you on vacation if you can! She's delightful every moment of the trip!

This is Grandpa Andy's boat.

So torn...

I was just on the couch, snuggling with Ava a moment ago. She kept hopping off the couch to put on some hand-me-down flip-flops on. She'd very carefully put them on, then kick them off and climb back up into my lap. Then she'd hop down again. She must have done it four times! The poor girl is so torn between the need to snuggle and the need to be cool in her flip-flops! An eternal struggle!