Aunt B Rocks!

and not just because she buys my love with toys and treats when she comes to visit
(although that certainly helps!)

she's also intelligent and witty,
won't hesitate to correct your grammar
or judge you based on it,
and is full of snarky remarks.

plus, she's bringing back kneesocks

check out her blog
it's awesome, just like her:
http://imjudgingyou.tumblr.com/

Nicole

Tropical Storm Nicole dropped 3 months worth of rain on us over the past 4 1/2 days,

somewhere between 14 & 19 inches-  
CRAZY!
it just rained and rained and rained,
Mom and I got SOAKED on our daily walks. 


It FINALLY stopped raining last night,
so this morning I went out to survey the damage:

Here's a better view of my driveway and front yard:

Luckily, Mom and I don't have to go anywhere today, because I don't think her civic would do very well driving through close to a foot of water!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Yay for the newlyweds - Congratulations are in order!

First, to Sarah & Tom Coin, married on September 18!

Mom flew up to Philly for the weekend

Dad couldn't go, so she had two sexy dates named Seanna & Katie

The reception was in Atlantic City, at One Atlantic:

She had a FABULOUS time
(too much fun, in fact - they went out after the wedding and stayed out way too late... she was exhausted and didn't even want to play with me when she got home Sunday night!!)

Also a big Congrats to Bridgit & Peter, married September 25!

Mom & Dad went to New Orleans for a long weekend of celebrating.
They went to bachelor/bachelorette parties Thursday,
a Welcome/Rehearsal Dinner on Friday,
and the wedding at the ZOO on Saturday!
(I think I should have been able to go if there were other animals there, not fair)

They also did a lot of sightseeing and EATING around New Orleans!
Their favorite was riding the cable car down St. Charles Street,

and walking around the French Quarter -
there are lots of local artists selling their
work along Jackson Square.
Mom & Dad bought a Dancing Cathedral
I'm not allowed to eat it, so I don't really care...

I also need to congratulate Ryan & Kara!

They're getting married this Saturday, October 2, but Mom & Dad can't go =(
So we're sending best wishes from Emerald Isle!!

LAST DAY OF SUMMER!

I can't believe it!
Adios, verano!

On the last day of summer, I'd like to share with you my memories of the super fun week we had during
Vicki, Collin, Neeva, Puka and Brianna's Visit!

We spent a lot of time ON THE BOAT!

We saw DOLPHINS on the Intercoastal Waterway, went to Shakleford Banks and saw the wild ponies, and visited the lighthouse at Cape Lookout

We dressed up like PIRATES,

We drank a LOT of wine and ate a LOT of food
We went to the beach

and had lots of playtime for puppies!  It was fabulous!

I hope next summer brings just as many fun memories =)

2 DAYS OF SUMMER

It sure still feels like summer this week... hard to think after tomorrow it will be fall!  Today's memory is all the fun stuff we did outside this summer!

Summer Activities


Back in July, Mom, Dad and I went hiking
and camped overnight
on the Neusiok Trail.

It was fun!
Well, minus the chiggers
and the ticks
and the oppressive heat.


I think we'll plan fall or spring trips from now on.








Dad did a lot of SURFING this summer.
i LOVE to go and watch with Mom

Ginny & Sean surfed too when they were here.  

Another of my FAVORITE summer activities was

BOATING!

Here's me & my friend Puka, out on the BROOK SEA with Vicki & Collin. 

Neeva isn't a very good swimmer, she had to wear a life jacket:

I wish we could get a boat!

Mom & Dad also did some kayaking this summer, but I wasn't allowed to go. 

So long fun summer outdoor activities!

3 DAYS OF SUMMER

Only 3 days left!  And so many fun memories!  One of which is

Dad's Birthday Weekend

We had a LOT of friends down to celebrate with us,
it was GREAT!
We went to the beach,
ate a lot,
drank even more,
went out in Morehead City,
played cards,
drank peach daquiris,
and, interestingly, took the kayak out in the ocean:

It was an awesome birthday.

4 Days of Summer

YAY for all the FAMILY who came to visit this summer!

Gramma Jo was here for a day, helping prepare for Christmas in July,
she left to go volunteer on the Appalachian Trail,
but came BACK to stay for a while!
Aunt Cara came too,
then Ginny & Sean!

What a fun impromptu family vacation!