Just a Few Cute Pictures

Loving on *Pinky* the Monster

Rockin' my my star sunglasses

Scrunchin' my nose like a rabbit!!

Enjoy your day!
Love to all,
M3

Standing Up in Her Crib

So, about a week ago, I found Mariel standing up in her crib after nap time. Now, it's very common to find her thinking, "I want out ... Mommy, pick me up ..."

Here's the evidence that she's growing up:


Have a very blessed day.
Love to all,
M3

Play Date with Hudson

Hudson and Mariel are growing up.

Here's another glimpse at a one of their play dates.

Playing with blocks!!

Here's a block before it goes to the mouth.

And then of course, I little photo shoot.

Hope you enjoyed a little glimpse into our lives.

Love to all,
M3

July 4th Recap

For the July 4th, we went bowling!! In the late afternoon, we were planning to go to a concert in Downtown Durham; however, at 4pm huge thunder and lightening storms came through. All the firework shows in the area were cancelled and rescheduled. Needless to say, our 4th of July was bowling and hanging out at home.

A few pictures:

Mariel and her bowling ball. We were a great team! I held her, so we could bowl together.

Don't look too closely at the score, but at the end I got a Turkey!!!

Hugging her bowling ball!

Love to all,
M3

A Very Special Visitor

My Great Aunt came to visit us!! Aunt Dean is my Dad's Aunt; she is so special to us!!
She came to Chapel Hill, NC for a conference with her friend, so she could come and visit us!

This was Matthew and Mariel's first time to meet her, and it was just wonderful.

We visited the Duke Chapel ...

as well as Duke Gardens!

It was such a lovely day.
We were so blessed by her visit!!

Blessings to all,
M3

Mirror Image

This little grin is one of her favorite faces, and she even makes a hedgehog noise with it.

One of Mariel's favorite things to do is make faces in the mirror.
We have fun doing it together, but here are a few pictures of her in front of the mirror.

Giving Kisses to the Girl in the Mirror.

Trying to get to Daddy.

Love to all,
M3

A Glimpse into the 8 Month Photo Shoot

Mariel is trying so hard to crawl, which made the photos a tad more difficult this time around.

Click Photo Shoot Video to see her in action.

Love to all,
M3