She keeps a blog and here is a sample of some of the pictures we will be "forced" into purchasing. http://blog.tricialeephotography.com/2007/07/monkey-see-monkey-do.html
She really did an awesome job.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Photo Shoot
Every other year or so we like to have a professional take some pictures of the kids. The hope is that by taking a few hundred shots, 1 or 2 will actually give us a portrait worthy of keeping. Tricia Lee is an artist with the camera. I don't know how she does it but somehow she can capture each child's personality in a very special way.
She really did an awesome job.
She really did an awesome job.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Summer Vacation 2007 Part II
As if Disney, Seaworld and Hilton Head were not enough, we were on the road again. This time to Stafford, VA for a wedding. We decided to head up a day early so we can spend the days in Washington D.C. We decided to do things a little differently this time around. In the am, we visited Arlington and got to see a very moving wreath laying and Changing of the Guard. Afterwards, we headed down to Union Station where we hopped on a DUCK. The Duck Tour, http://www.dcducks.com/, was a blast. We got to experience DC from a much different perspective. It was a blast and the kids loved getting the quackers and hitting the Potomac.
We finished Day 1 by heading over to the Jefferson Memorial before heading back for the rehearsal dinner.
On our second day, we hit the Smithsonian Air and Space Musuem. This place is awesome and all 3 kids had fun seeing the Rockets, Spaceships and planes.
Below is a picture of our Southern Belle at her first Wedding.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Summer Vacation 2007
We had no real plans for Summer Vacation 2007. We thought we'd relax, possibly go to the beach for a weekend or just lounge by the pool. The summer has been fun but it has been anything but relaxing. Since school ended the kids have been extremely busy.
First there was VBS where the kids spent a week becoming secret agents. They had a blast!
Next, Cole overcame his fear of the deep end (9ft) by successfully completing 2 weeks of swimming lessons. During the same time, Jordan figured out how to hold her breath and she transformed into a little mermaid. We can not get her out of the pool. Noah likes to hang out by the steps and play and is slowly gaining confidence. I'm sure he will be swimming by summer's end.
Our Summer was just getting under way. We started a whirlwind tour of the South!
In mid June, I had a conference in Orlando. It was a great opportunity for a short getaway. . We got to experience Seaworld, which was a lot of fun. The kids got to feed the Dolphins, watch penguins and ride the Shamu Express roller coaster. We saw a few of the shows, like Clyde and Seymour take Pirate Island and of course Shamu. The kids had a great time.
A trip to Orlando would not be complete without going to Disney World of course.
The night before, we had dinner at "The Contemporary" - To kill time, we rode the Monorail around a few times until our reservation was ready. Cole was in his glory because for some reason, he loves "The Contemporary" Dinner was fun, we saw Chef Mickey, Goofy and Donald Duck.
First there was VBS where the kids spent a week becoming secret agents. They had a blast!
Next, Cole overcame his fear of the deep end (9ft) by successfully completing 2 weeks of swimming lessons. During the same time, Jordan figured out how to hold her breath and she transformed into a little mermaid. We can not get her out of the pool. Noah likes to hang out by the steps and play and is slowly gaining confidence. I'm sure he will be swimming by summer's end.
Our Summer was just getting under way. We started a whirlwind tour of the South!
In mid June, I had a conference in Orlando. It was a great opportunity for a short getaway. . We got to experience Seaworld, which was a lot of fun. The kids got to feed the Dolphins, watch penguins and ride the Shamu Express roller coaster. We saw a few of the shows, like Clyde and Seymour take Pirate Island and of course Shamu. The kids had a great time.
A trip to Orlando would not be complete without going to Disney World of course.
The night before, we had dinner at "The Contemporary" - To kill time, we rode the Monorail around a few times until our reservation was ready. Cole was in his glory because for some reason, he loves "The Contemporary" Dinner was fun, we saw Chef Mickey, Goofy and Donald Duck.
The next day, I spent the at the conference. Laura and the kids went to the Magic Kingdom. They hit all their favorite rides and I was able to meet them in the early afternoon for lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern. We were still able to get in and see quite a few shows and rides which we missed the last 2 trips.
The very next weekend, we decided to hit the beach. We visited Aunt Pat on Hilton Head Island. The weather was absolutely great. Low 80's and low humidity. It was awesome! In the morning, we would hit the beach and in the afternoon I took the kids fishing. Then we'd hit the pool, have dinner, get some ice cream and do it all over again.
Of course, we saw Shannon Tanner and toured Harbor Town as well
Here is a picture of Noah catching his very first fish.
Jordan became "Queen FisherLady". Every time she had her Rod in the water, she'd yell "I got another one!" The last day, we caught over 20 fish! Jordan and Cole each caught 6. Noah and I reeled in the rest.
Here are a few shots our
The very next weekend, we decided to hit the beach. We visited Aunt Pat on Hilton Head Island. The weather was absolutely great. Low 80's and low humidity. It was awesome! In the morning, we would hit the beach and in the afternoon I took the kids fishing. Then we'd hit the pool, have dinner, get some ice cream and do it all over again.
Of course, we saw Shannon Tanner and toured Harbor Town as well
Here is a picture of Noah catching his very first fish.
Jordan became "Queen FisherLady". Every time she had her Rod in the water, she'd yell "I got another one!" The last day, we caught over 20 fish! Jordan and Cole each caught 6. Noah and I reeled in the rest.
Here are a few shots our
After a week of home time, we'll be hitting the road and heading to Washington D.C.
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