Emerald Isle, NC

Caroline and Allison strike a pose

Taking a break

Jack and Evan playing in the sand

Another pic of the girls

Hold me daddy

We were invited by the Frankmann family this summer to Emerald Isle. I was so excited to see April who I met while stationed in Okinawa. We became like family in Japan and I still miss them every day! Even though our kids had not seen each other in two years, it was like no time had passed.

Miss Independent

Caroline flew to DC from Nashville this summer by herself to attend a summer camp. Here she is waiting to board, a little nervous but excited...

There she goes, it was hard to let her go!

Southwest of course, just can't beat the price!

Visit with the Brazleton Family!

This summer we stopped in Huntland, TN to see my cousin Marla and her family. They live on this amazing farm and my kids could not get enough! They played outside for two days riding 4 wheelers and having a blast with their cousin Holly. It was also nice to visit with my Aunt Kay and Uncle Jerry who live in Tullahoma!

July 4th

Sparker fun!

We did some fireworks in Nana's yard. Check out Brandi in the background running after Parker in those heels!

Hanging out at the 4th of July celebration at the Etowah Depot.

Claire loved pushing Parker in the her stroller.

The kids love to ride with their Aunt Brandi in her cool convertible!

July 4th picture, all dressed for the day in red, white and blue

We had so much fun with Brandi and Parker who came to mom's house to stay with us for July 4th weekend! It was great to see them and spend time together.

TN visit

The kids take a rest on the hammock at my mom's cabin on the Hiwassee river.

Wade and Jimmike take the kids on a canoe ride.

It was great to see my nephew Wade who was on leave from Iraq.

I'm not too sure about this...

Jack and Caroline spent hours playing in the creek behind my mom's cabin, the same place I grew up playing...

Charlottesville visit

In June we went to Charlottesville for a couple of days to visit Amy, Finn and Virginia. The kids had a blast in the new sandbox(Amy built it herself!), swimming and playing on the swings. Thanks for having us Thompson family!

Safari Park

On our way to TN from DC this summer, we spontaneously decided to stop at the Va Safari Park. It had to be one of the highlights of the summer except for poor Claire!

I had to close my window, the animals were not scared to get in the car with you!

Claire was terrified to say the least!

I don't think we have all laughed this hard in a long time. I recommend this little adventure to everyone, it is hysterical!