More Bubs on the Beach

My siblings and I pretty much grew up on this very same beach-- we would spend every summer here with our parents, grandparents and dozens of aunts, uncles and cousins. Each year, my wonderful Aunt Linda would bring t-shirts with all the kids names on them and we'd do a line-up photo on the beach. We laugh about those t-shirts now and all the crazy moments trying to corral the crawling babies and get the pouty teenagers to smile. It was always a really special time for us and it made me so happy this past week to see Merritt and Dylan together there, ready to start new traditions, but keeping some old ones going. Here they are in their first name t-shirts!

Eric and I enjoying the sunset

Babies in New Braunfels

We just returned from a long weekend in New Braunfels with my mom's side of the family-- aunts, uncles and cousins from California to Georgia. Had such a great time, but once again, I didn't do the best job at taking pictures. I did capture some cute ones of Merritt and Dylan though-- these cousins are just two months apart and we're having the best time watching them grow together.

Uncle Zach, Little D, Mer and me
The girls lunching at the Gristmill
Mer and Dylan
Uncle Zach composing an ode to the girls on the fly
And my favorite-- joint bathtime

Say Hello to Our "Little" Friends

We spent our Sunday morning playing with Lauren and Sam Little and Mer had a great time. The girls were so generous with their toys and did a wonderful job of sharing with "Baby Merritt." Thanks to the Littles for lots of fun!

Summertime and the Livin' is Easy

Merritt has been having a wonderful first summer-- lots of morning walks with Jessie, hanging out in her baby pool and great times at the lakehouse with Hoop and Bobbi (Eric's parents).

Relaxing on the pier with Dad
Enjoying a swing at the lake clubhouse
Ready for a walk with mosquito force field in place
The obligatory baby mohawk pic
Jess tuckered out after a day at the lake

Sittin' Pretty

Look who can sit up like a big girl!

Highlights from NoCal

I wasn't the best picture-taker on our Sonoma/San Francisco vacay, but here are a few of the highlights.

Eric and I at Viansa Winery
The view from our table at Gloria Ferrer Winery
Me, Zach and Lo at Joel and Anne's rehearsal dinner
The group exploring the pier
Zach and Phil crossing the Delaware

Merritt's Weekend with the Ingrams

Eric and I jetted off to San Francisco this past weekend for fun with family and friends at Joel and Anne's wedding (pics from our trip to come!) while Mer enjoyed a great time with the Ingrams.

A bite to eat with Cousins Kayla and Abby
Hanging out with Hoop
Tickling the ivories with Cousin Kayla
Rock star Abby
Bedtime snuggling with Aunt Jamie

More Fun with the Ingrams

All guilt over leaving Mer for the weekend was alleviated when I saw the pics-- this is clearly a happy, healthy baby-- thank you Ingrams!