Tea Shower

My little sister is getting married! The wedding is in September, and this weekend I did my matron-of-honor-ly duty and threw her wedding shower. We decided on an afternoon tea, and it was very lovely.

Tea sandwiches and a teapot-as-vase. I also found some lovely tea tins that served as vases elsewhere.


My favorite food item was the tower of rose petal-topped cupcakes. Yummy and pretty - who could ask for more?


The Loper girls mug for the camera


Aunt Niki & Owen


The happy couple on their porch swing

Dino Days

A few pictures of Charlie, Buddy from Dinosaur Train and Gabriel rocking out at the Museum of Life + Science:

At the Beach

After going up to Ohio, some of Evan's family came to NC for their annual beach trip and we were able to hang out for the weekend. This was Owen's first beach trip, and he had a blast!





Beach Bum-bo


Mugging in the beach tent




Laughing with Great-aunt Sue


Charlie and cousin Talon play under the umbrella - 2 seconds after I took this picture, Charlie popped the latch on the umbrella and it came flying down


Lounging in the tide pools




Watching the World Cup final

Owen's First Day

Today was Owen's first day of day care, and Charlie was so excited to help get him settled. He put all of his bottles in the fridge, and was able to come and visit Owen in the afternoon. Owen had a great day!

4th of July

Creatures of habits as we are, we made our usual trip to Ohio for the 4th. We stopped in Columbus to see Ben & Kirsten, which included many delicious food stops. I finally got to try Jeni's latest ice cream flavor, rhubarb rose. It was life changing.





We then went up to Willoughby, and Owen got to meet Great-Grandma & -Grandpa, as well as the rest of the Miracle clan.

Fishing with the Miracle grandpas




Owen models his new hat


Red, white and blue


Lounging in the pool


Looking angelic with Aunt Brenda


Grandma & Grandpa with their 8 great-grands


#1 and #7




Owen and daddy play corn hole