Meredith's Baptism

I was honored to be asked to be my niece Meredith's godmother. We returned to Apex for Meredith's baptism. Julia enjoyed spending more time with her cousins and seeing her Grandma and Grandpa. We enjoyed a cook-out at Charlie & Kylelyn's house on Saturday and the lovely baptism service on Sunday. Baby Meredith looked adorable in her christening gown, and proud big brother, Scott, helped out with putting out the candles.


The cousins


Grandpa and Meredith


Enjoying a walk


The two godmothers


The proud parents


Grandma & Julia


Julia


Scott takes his job seriously.

Party Time

It's toddler birthday party season 'round here. Here are a few snaps of Julia enjoying William's birthday party. She had a blast.

Highlands: Lake Glenville Trip in Cashiers

We had a great week in Highlands to visit Oma and Opa in July; the highlight of the trip was the day Opa rented a boat on Lake Glenville in Cashiers for the afternoon. We had a great time on the water, taking in the scenery including the pretty waterfalls.

Julia took a few minutes getting used to the boat, then she loved it. She tried to help Opa steer the boat. Jake proved to be a great water dog.

Papa, Oma, and Uncle Roger got soaked when we hit the wake of another boat, but we all managed to get dry in time to eat a delicious dinner at Happ's. It was a day to remember.

Highlands: Canoe ride

During our visit to Highlands, we enjoyed a canoe ride on the small lake in Oma and Opa's community. R did all the paddling, while I tried to keep our water-loving baby inside the boat. He claimed that he did all the work, but I beg to differ.

Julia insisted upon putting her hands in the water from time to time, but I had to put my foot down when she tried to crawl out of the boat. I kept a tight hold on her and her life jacket the entire time. When she wasn't trying to get in the water, she was waving at the golfers playing nearby.

We had considered taking Jake with us, but I think we had our hands full.

Little Dutch Girl

Here's Julia, at Oma & Opa's house, sitting in her great-grandmother's chair, wearing her clogs...or rather, slippers that look like clogs, a gift from Oma & Opa.

Highlands: July 4th