Last of the summer

The toy cookware from IKEA has been a big hit, combined with the play food that she got from Aunt Katy (note chicken leg). Caroline already can make soup and coffee for Mom & Dad. We'll have to get her the in real kitchen soon.

Heading to the playground at the park is a favorite weekend activity. This time Caroline walked the whole way there on her own. Usually she cycles up and down the slide alone, but this time she wanted company

Look at that static mohawk!

After an uneventful flight we arrived in Atlanta to see Grandma and Great-Grandma. Caroline was the hit of the nursing home

Mom has got her practicing shopping already

And at the Brickery Dad explains where ribs and bacon come from

Back at home our friends the Labsters visited with their young son. It was a chance to go downtown and be tourists for a day

Grandma Joan and Grandpa Ed visited the next weekend. Here Grandma helped Caroline eat some delicious lamb chops. Dad will have to remember to explain where lamb chops come from.

After some yummy seafood from Woodman's and dim sum Caroline and Bapa are quite content

Finally here's what happens when Caroline gets the hiccups

Vacation to Maryland

We drove down to Maryland to stay with Katy and Brad while visiting Caroline's cousins. After picking flowers, the porch swing was a good place to rest. Cousin Brooke was sleeping and missed the photo shoot.

The inner-tube bathing suit was a great way to get Caroline accustomed to the pool. In no time at all she was a happy water baby.

She even liked dunking herself in the face

And jumping with Dad could go on forever

Lyla and Caroline played well together. Here they even get to share Aunt Katy's lap.

The kiddie bag lady cart was a good source of entertainment

Caroline loved to play with Lyla's cooking set, especially the spoons, or "booseys" in her language

Going wee on the swing

Lyla the cutie bug

More fun in the pool

Jon, Heather, and Ansel came out for a visit

Feeding the cows was a hit for all, except when the bull here tried to push down the fence

Looks like Ansel has a sweetheart

Dumpster-diving is endless fun for the toddlers

Thanks to Katy, Brad, and Lyla for sharing their house with us

Soon we'll get a proper hair-do, but this is the best we can do for now

Mom and Dad took a night off to attend Jerry's wedding in Georgetown. It was a beautiful day and a fantastic reception.

It was good to see some William & Mary friends. Here Keith shows off photos of his son, Vincent, to Mike Massey.

Finally, there are no photos of us dancing at the wedding, so we'll leave with more dancing by Caroline, with help from Lyla.