Adventures in Wilmington

I had a conference in Wilmington for a few days, which meant Owen needed to tag along for mama's milk. So we twisted Omi's arm to come along and hang out with the boys while I was in meetings. I'm pretty sure they had more fun than I did!

Bathing beauties


Checking out the toys at the children's museum


Dino Dentist


Yummy cupcakes at Hot Pink Cake Stand




Playing at the Railroad Museum




Checking out the amazing snakes at the Serptentarium

State Fair

Nothing says fall like the state fair. And this year we were lucky to have our friends Dave and Marybeth visit so we could take them on a tour of our NC's agricultural and food frying prowess.

Which pumpkin is cuter?


The Great Pumpkin - over 800 pounds!


Charlie posing with Dave and Marybeth


Charlie was decidedly not a fan of milking a cow


We raked up up a fabulous leaf pile that afternoon, and Charlie made himself right at home

Vegas Baby!

It's the year of the O! Our niece, Olivia, was born in July and we finally made our westward to visit the little miss.

Captain Charlie ready for takeoff!


Hanging out with Olivia and Auntie Lauren


A little big for Olivia's bouncy seat


Panning for gold at the museum


Budding paleontologist


Owen loves dogs, and Kozar was no exception


Playing outside


At Red Rock




Playing in the hot tub with Uncle Russell


Sneaking up on Olivia

Punkin Patch

This year's pumpkin patch trip was a little surreal. It was about 85 degrees, decidedly not autumnal, but we did take a hayride and found a lovely pumpkin.

We Heart Midwives

We were so excited to support North Carolina Friends of Midwives at their recent fund raising walk. It was a beautiful fall day and we got a chance to catch up with our midwives and birth assistant. Owen was all smiles when he saw them, which was completely adorable.

Owen is Mobile

The little man is crawling, like, for real!

Nuptial Redux

It's been a few weeks since my sister got married . . . the wedding was lovely and Charlie did a great job as ring bearer. He did a little dancing around and pillow twirling during the ceremony, and when it was time to recess, he took off like a shot down the side aisle.

Off to the rehearsal dinner, and looking dapper with Opu

The almost newlyweds

Taking his job very seriously


Mom, Dad and the aunties at the reception

Married and eating cake!

First dance

Mr. and Mrs. Rogers

After the wedding, Owen had a blast playing with Heidi

Owen has one last snuggle with Aunt Moni before we leave