Our Anniversary, The Beach and Friends

A toast to the happy couple! We celebrated our 10th anniversary at the beach last week. Ten years sounds like such a long time. But, then again, it feels like just yesterday we were walking down the aisle together. Without getting too sappy, we reminisced over where we've been, where we are now and where we see ourselves in the future. Here's to many, many more years together. I love you!

Joining us in our celebration were our friends Chris and Kristin, our best man and maid of honor. They are now married to each other and have a sweet little boy named Blake. We're so glad they made the long drive from Texas to visit us. We were able to relax around our house together before heading to the beach.

Tessa was not thrilled with the sand but did like splashing in the waves. She much preferred the heated pool and the lazy river.

The beach with two babies is not a particularly relaxing vacation, especially since our little darling decided not to sleep for 4 nights! Naps, feedings and schedules all got thrown out the window.

We were up very early the first morning to have our pictures made at sunrise. But, it was too cloudy and we had to reschedule. Thankfully, the weather cleared and we have beautiful sunset portraits instead.

Due to the lack of sleep, Tessa was especially cuddly and wanted to be carried everywhere. My arms were tired but I cherish these moments because she won't want me to carry her forever - I think. This was the one and only time she walked on the sand, so glad I captured it on video.

It was fun and I wouldn't trade the memories but we now need a vacation from our vacation!

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day! How wonderful to be able to celebrate today with my grandmother, mother and daughter. Ryan and Daddy treated us to a lovely lunch at the Poinsett Hotel.

Tessa was a very well behaved little lady and we were all able to enjoy the delicious meal. We laughed that Tessa rejected food from the kiddie table but asked for gourmet cheeses from my plate instead. I think I have the only child in the state who refuses to eat macaroni and cheese!

Tessa amused herself by reading her new Dora book and playing with her new Dora doll. She has learned how to say "Dora" and likes to use this word a lot. Tessa also says "ticka ticka" as she pretends to tickle her doll. Then she asks us to tickle her. Too cute!

We have discovered that elevators can be loads of fun. Tessa and I made many trips up and down today. She hopped off each time the doors opened, only to run back into the elevator and say "again" for another trip. The people in the lobby were quite amused with our cute little bundle of energy.

We wish our mothers and grandmothers a very happy Mother's Day!